Wild North America 1846

Chapter 464 Judgment

After breakfast, His Highness Tang Li Kun and Colonel Escalade Fritsch took eight guards officers and a group of ten people on horseback to the headquarters of the commander of the Second Army more than ten kilometers away to start their daily routine.

Work.

Entering the heavily guarded headquarters of the Second Army, Prussian officers took the initiative to salute His Highness along the way, looking very respectful.

In the army of the Kingdom of Prussia, more than 70% of the officers are Junker military nobles. The higher the noble title, the more noble the bloodline and the more respected the status.

Between noble titles and military ranks, the former is usually preferred. Those with lower titles should take the initiative to perform noble etiquette to show respect.

In wartime, the latter shall prevail, and all orders shall be subject to the command of superior officers.

Although His Highness and his entourage are wearing the military uniforms of the Tang Dynasty, they can receive the same respect.

Major Li Kun's main job now is the logistics and material dispatch of the Second Army. He is temporarily under the Military Movement Section of the Logistics Department of the Second Army. The Military Movement Section is in charge of the material dispatch and transportation of the entire army. It has a total of 23 officers and some non-commissioned officers who do chores.

An extremely important department.

Due to his relatively detached status, Major Li Kun can come at any time and choose whatever job he wants to do. All confidential information is open to him, and no one will care about him if he doesn't do anything.

This is an order issued by Prince Frederick, Commander-in-Chief of the Second Army; any confidential information from the military department is completely open to His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince of the Allied Powers, and he has the right to consult it at any time.

Despite all the care, Major Li Kun was deeply influenced by the rigorous style of the Germans and has developed a good habit of working diligently.

When he thought of this, Colonel Escalade Fritsch's hands trembled with excitement. He suppressed his inner excitement, calmed down his emotions, packed up his uniform and walked out.

"Uh-huh, it's nothing, it's just a trivial matter." As he said this, the curve of the corners of His Highness Tang Li Kun's mouth had fully revealed his happy mood at this moment.

Without Colonel Escalade Fritsch's reply, His Highness Tang Li Kun answered his own question; "Now the main source of horse materials is consumption of inventory, which shows that the cavalry division deployed in Tanllenburg is about to be redeployed, and the field battle will be fierce."

Troops will also be redeployed to border areas and war will break out."

Years of conquest and expansion allowed the Kingdom of Prussia to retain the iron-blooded fighting spirit of the Teutonic Knights, and also formed the Junker military aristocracy, a class imbued with military tradition genes. Its combat effectiveness is among the top in the entire European continent.

Where did Your Highness get the news?

The Prussian army is a new type of military armed force based on mules and horses. Any large-scale military operation is inseparable from mules and horses for transportation. Not only cavalry divisions, but also infantry regiments and even companies are equipped with a large number of mules and horses.

This cable with a total length of 6,700 kilometers provides users on both sides of the Atlantic with convenient telegraph services and is extremely time-sensitive.

Colonel Escalade-Frech's heart moved, and then his expression became much more serious. He picked up the information and started flipping through it.

This information is nothing more than some logistical statistics, inventory data, transportation data and telegrams sent from all over Germany, such and such a train will arrive at such and such a time, how many types of materials will be shipped and their respective quantities, etc.

The message must be delivered as soon as possible, and we cannot wait any longer.

Colonel Escalade Fritsch had just made a vague guess. After hearing what His Highness said, he hurriedly lowered his head and flipped through the information in his hand. After a while, he felt enlightened.

After speaking to His Highness, Colonel Escalade Fritsch led two Royal Guards officers out of the Second Army headquarters. After getting on his horse, he rode away from the military headquarters.

This is the advantage that Colonel Escalade Fritsch appreciates the most, and he is often proud of it. This is indispensable for his contribution.

The logic behind this is;

February 11, 1866

His Highness Tang Li Kun; "..."

Colonel Escalade Fritsch watched His Highness leave pretending to be calm and couldn't help but laugh; after many years of experience, His Highness still inevitably shows some childishness!

It is difficult to describe the other large and small states that also belong to the German-speaking area. Many states have long lost the inheritance of the Teutonic Knights in their long history and have become mediocre while drifting with the tide.

Compared with the professional non-commissioned officers of the French army, the Prussian army, which is mainly composed of conscripts, has slightly less experience, but has better obedience and sacrifice spirit, and the gap between the two sides is not big.

"I would have done this even if you didn't tell me. Your Highness, you really impress me!"

The Atlantic Submarine Cable Company was specially formed for this purpose, and the Tang Empire occupied 35.2% of the company, making it the country with the highest share of equity.

He stood up and took away the thick stack of information, his steps seeming extremely light as he left.

After several years of contact, Colonel Escalade Fritsch has gained a good understanding of the combat levels of the German armies, and can be said to be an out-and-out military expert of the German states.

While stirring, he said, "There will be one month at most, and all the troops at Tannenberg Base will be ready to go to the battlefield. I judge that the war will break out in one and a half months. That is in early June, and no sooner than June at the earliest."

2nd, no later than June 8th.”

This important information was sent in a confidential message, and it would take no more than three days to travel thousands of miles and be placed on the Emperor's desk.

Due to its security, stability, confidentiality and strong anti-interference ability, it has been greatly welcomed and has effectively promoted transatlantic communication connections, which is of extraordinary significance.

He will not take credit for His Highness Mo's achievements, as long as he reports truthfully.

The Fritsch family is also part of the Greater German nation, and its ancestral home is a small town in the Saxe-Lauenburg region. It was originally under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Denmark, but during the post-war negotiations in Prussia in 1864, it was placed under the military control of the Kingdom of Prussia.

along the way

An endless stream of Prussian army soldiers marched in neat lines. Their morale was high and their formations were rigorous. Experienced officers could tell at a glance that they were well-trained troops.

Of course

However, His Highness's judgment is very accurate and very important. It should be reported immediately so that the empire has sufficient time to respond to changes in the situation in Europe.

For the first time in so many years, His Highness Tang Li Kun has received such attention.

There was uncontrollable excitement in His Highness's tone. No one informed him of this, but he saw the clues from the material transportation plan. He had an extraordinarily successful feeling.

Oh, what the hell is going on?

This is the most secret core information of the Kingdom of Prussia’s army. I haven’t heard anything about it before. I’m afraid the Second Army Commander, Lieutenant General James Kahn, may not know about it, right?

The major scientific and technological event that caused a sensation throughout Europe and the United States was the official connection of the transatlantic telegraph cable. This was a technological feat completed by the Royal North American Telegraph and Telecommunications Company in conjunction with major telegraph companies such as the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and France. It took four and a half years.

Then he asked with a serious look: "Your Highness, who else have you told about your discovery?"

Colonel Escalade Frech, who was sitting in an office aside and drinking coffee, was bored when he saw His Highness Li Kun walking in with a thick stack of information in his hand. He threw the information on the table with a "pop" sound.

, he sat down on his own, picked up the coffee pot and poured himself a cup of hot coffee, then added some milk and two sugar cubes.

The Austrian Imperial Army under the rule of the Habsburg family is much stronger and is one of the traditional powers in Europe.

After looking at it carefully for a while, Colonel Escalade-Frech figured out something: "Your Highness is saying...the supplies delivered are getting less and less?"

A look of surprise flashed across Tang Li Kun's eyes, and then he smiled like "Old fox, you are so cunning", nodded affirmatively and said;

"Based on the relevant transportation plan, most of Tannenberg's supplies can be used for several months, but the amount of horse concentrate is seriously insufficient and can only be used for a month at most. What does this mean?"

The Sachs-Lauenburg area was originally a small principality where Danes, Norwegians and Germans were mixed. It has changed hands many times in its history from the Middle Ages to the present. It once belonged to the Holy Roman Empire, Norway, the French Empire, Denmark and the Kingdom of Prussia.

One of the weaker principalities in the German-speaking area of ​​northwest Europe.

Just over two months ago

It is difficult for ordinary people to deliver news at the heavily defended Tannenberg military base, but Colonel Escalade Fritsch has his own secret and safe channel.

I always arrive at the military headquarters 15 minutes in advance every day to prepare for work. I work from morning to night, trying to get as much contact with all transportation matters as possible to complete the work at hand with high quality.

Its small army has a combat effectiveness similar to that of the Kingdom of Italy.

At about ten o'clock in the morning

"Don't be like this Escalade, I'm not a child anymore. You are the first and the last person to know my judgment. If you can approve it, you can report it in our two names and give the empire a warning.

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Colonel Escalade Fritch was confused by his words. He looked at His Highness's serious expression, which did not look like he was joking. He then looked at a pile of information on the table.

As if solving a puzzle, he suddenly realized what he said and said, "So you are planning to do this?", and then he was very happy.

Colonel Escalade-Fritsch's real weight is reflected in his high recognition of the current time when war breaks out;

It is believed that the basis for His Highness's judgment is detailed and reliable and can be corroborated with each other, and the conclusions drawn based on it are highly credible and inseparable.

The soldiers of the Prussian army have good obedience, strong sense of discipline, and have shown considerable resilience and sacrifice spirit in the war. They are one of the best sources of soldiers in Europe.

Did I say that?

Follow whoever is strong, this is the survival rule of the weak.

It was not until they surrendered to the Tang Empire that the Fritsch family found their true value and glory, and won the trust of His Majesty the Emperor with more efforts and dedication, eventually rising to become a major force in the imperial military.

Looking back on the present and recalling the past

Colonel Escalade Fritsch clearly knew that for the long-term prosperity of his family, the right solution was to cling to the thick legs of the Tang Empire.

He led two of his men on horseback. Along the way, there were neat formations of Prussian army drills, practicing offensive and defensive tactics. A group of three horses galloped towards Tanllenberg...

(End of chapter)