The Sun Never Sets In Spain

On October 7th, Alfonso delivered a speech again in the Plaza de Catalunya. It was finally time to see the poor. He announced that the orthodox Spanish government would temporarily move from Madrid to Barcelona. Barcelona is now the capital of Spain. .

He also declared that the current Madrid government is a pseudo-regime and does not possess legitimacy. From now on, Spain will crush the Francisco rebels at all costs.

The people in the square cheered for the news. Alfonso’s female work, the wage law introduced a few days ago, free delivery, etc., have all given them tangible favors, and they naturally support Alfonso’s rule.

The final result of the Battle of Lleida was also out. The loss ratio of 1:4 shocked everyone. In addition to the recent installation of hand grenades, the self-confident Catalans yearned for death day and night. Seven thousand people have revenge.

Alfonso was quite satisfied with the public’s response. It is not in vain to legislate to set a minimum wage standard. This kind of bill is absolutely impossible to pass in the United Kingdom and France, and dictatorships can speak up.

In order not to weaken the competitiveness of products, a small part of the wages of factory employees is now set by the government.

Of course, the labor cost this year is not high, and they just make up the substandard wages under certain conditions. In fact, they can't spend much. With the current amount, it is probably enough to fight the Lleida battle in 20 years.

Regarding the war, he thought about direct sneak attacks. Anyway, since the liberal government drove Isabella out, until now, the two sides have not reconciled, and theoretically have been in a state of hostility.

But as the King of Spain, it is more important to show trustworthiness and politeness that can be recognized by others, not to mention that the two sides are confronting each other, and a sneak attack will not bring much benefit.

"Your Majesty, Garcia has already rushed to the front line, and the army will start the offensive in 8 hours." Campos reported.

Alfonso nodded. They planned for this attack for a long time. All equipment has been installed. Besides Armstrong guns and Chaseppo rifles, they have matching production lines. There is no possibility of defeat, only big wins and small ones. Win two results.

In fact, the action is only now to wait for several production lines and some ore resources in the United States. At the beginning of the war, it was inevitable that the coastline was blocked by the Francisco government.

Fortunately, it was secretly transported, otherwise these ships would have to be robbed halfway through without the navy.

Alfonso's declaration of hostility was quickly learned by Francisco. He was a little bit distressed, and the troubles have been increasing recently.

Many generals and government officials in the free government are applying to let Primm go. That's all, as long as Primm exists for one day, this kind of voice cannot be subdued.

What's more troublesome is that Fernando has taken up a lot of territory in Andalusia. Even Granada, the capital of the province of Granada, has been occupied. He has to send troops to fight against it, otherwise it will be a matter of time for Andalusia to leave.

Andalusians also don’t like the Spanish government very much. Although the independence sentiment is much weaker than Catalonia and Basque country, a smooth secession may still happen, and a free government must never lose the most populous one. autonomous region.

This action contained his mobile force of more than 50,000.

The northern army did not listen to the announcement. Many army chiefs were worried that they would be taken back to Madrid like many colleagues. They simply started paddling, and the battle with Carlos's army was limited.

As long as Francisco asks them to come back, they are just saying "the war is tense and there is no time to get out."

By now, Francisco, who holds an army of 200,000, has almost no mobile force. As for whether the 80,000 troops of Aragon and Valencia can defeat the 65,000 people of Catalonia, he will not report. The slightest hope.

"Arrange for the Mediterranean fleet to blockade the Catalan coastline." He gave dry instructions.

This action can only play a role in attacking the economy. Catalonia has deployed several tons of Armstrong heavy artillery in important ports, which poses a great threat to the Mediterranean fleet, so it is difficult to bomb the port.

It can only blow up buildings and small villages along the coast, but this kind of action can only arouse the opponent's feelings of revenge, and the actual effect is quite limited.

And they couldn't organize enough troops for landing operations. It can be said that they have powerful ships without any power.

"We still need a strong army..." Francisco sighed. He thought of Prince Leopold of Prussia. Until now, only the same strong Prussia can help him fight Alfonso, who is backed by the strong French. .

After hesitating, he still felt that after the battle was finished first, 80,000 people fought 65,000 people, and he was still the defensive side, and he would not lose too badly.

Prussia will be willing to invest when it sees its own strength, and it will be better to negotiate terms.

...

At the military camp in Aragon, the 24-year-old Lieutenant Ruben also received the news. He was overjoyed and finally it was time for him to perform.

He was originally a Bourbon in the government. When the Progressive Guard approached him, he did not hesitate to agree to play a republican supporter.

As a little nobleman, the Republicans are more likely to think of him as their own. In addition, he has only returned from Cuba to fight against the Independence Army and returned from service. He claims that he has met some big people in the United States, which is not in doubt.

Under his influence, many military officers regarded him as a trustworthy person.

Although he is only a deputy company commander now, he is the de facto company commander. A company commander of civilian origin listens to him.

"...Is it clear, when they are fighting fiercely, we will revolt from behind!" Ruben found several company commanders he trusted and told them.

They are all reserve forces and do not need to be on the battlefield right away.

"But we only have this kind of people..." Some people hesitate. They add up to only a few hundred people, and they are all acts of dying.

"As long as the rear is chaotic, the front will soon be defeated, and then the vacillating battalion commanders and even the commanders will respond to us." Ruben cheered: "Everyone, a free and democratic country is beckoning, passionate men, making achievements and deeds today!"

"!" The freedom fighters, whose average age is less than 30 years old, glanced at each other and made up their minds: "It's done!"