Wild North America 1846
Chapter 568 Why?
Chapter 568 Why?
Author: Portuguese toothless
Chapter 568 Why?
port of saint malo
"What... I found an unknown armed team of more than 2,000 people heading towards the Saint-Malo area, only a dozen kilometers away?"
Port Sheriff Ma Wenyong was shocked when he heard the news, and his expression became solemn. With his rich combat experience, he was able to quickly determine that this unknown armed force had malicious intentions, and emergency preparations had to be made.
Nowadays, in the area around Saint-Malo, there are so many horse-drawn carriages coming and going every day that it is simply impossible to block the news.
The large-scale smuggling business at the port has been going on for so long, including the town of Saint-Malo and these French carriage owners who move like ants, are an inseparable part of the entire smuggling chain, forming a huge interest group.
If there is any breaking news, we will report it as soon as possible.
As for talking about national interests, it’s all nonsense in front of real money and francs!
What's more... is there any recognized French government now?
Ask in detail
Ma Wenyong learned that this armed team was coming from the direction of Port Mondo. They were wearing miscellaneous uniforms and were all equipped with long guns. There were more than ten field artillery pieces in the marching team, and there were probably more than 70 horse-drawn carriages. The specific materials loaded were
unknown.
Except that they are not wearing military uniforms, this is definitely an army!
After receiving the news, Ma Wenyong did not hesitate and immediately ordered the guards to notify the German garrison and port committee, and quickly recruited armed escort personnel to prepare for battle.
Sheriff Ma Wenyong is a retired officer with rich combat experience. He held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the army before retiring. He was employed as a port security officer. While enjoying a generous salary, he also received a considerable additional income.
In the past six months, I have almost earned more wealth than I can use in my lifetime.
All of his subordinates were retired soldiers, and the smugglers supported these people with high salaries. They did not hesitate at all when they were working hard, and they quickly gathered together.
In addition to those who could not leave, 430 people were immediately gathered. Ma Wenyong immediately led them to the preset positions to prepare to sniper the invading enemy.
The preemptive position is located in the eastern part of the town of Saint-Malo. It is a defense line composed of a few scattered stone buildings on the outskirts of the town, a river and the stone courtyard wall of a private ranch. It faces a large open field with only calves in the field.
Tall green wheat seedlings.
After the team arrived, they quickly organized the evacuation of the French families.
Ma Wenyong divided his troops into three parts. In the first part, about a hundred people occupied the left position. This was a discontinuous defense line composed of several scattered stone buildings, defending the small stone bridge in the middle.
This small stone bridge spans a river more than ten meters wide and is the only passage for enemy troops to attack.
Although this river is not wide, it is quite deep. The deepest point is about 1.5 meters. Soldiers can wade through it on foot. However, the current will push the soldiers around and soak the paper shell ammunition, making it difficult for the invading soldiers to pass.
The gun in his hand turned into a fire stick and could not function as it should.
Ma Wenyong had eight Colt heavy machine guns in his hand, and he immediately allocated three heavy machine guns to the left position. They were installed in a solid stone wall building to deal a surprise blow to the invading enemy forces.
This is a key area for defense and must not be missed.
The second part, about 60 people, was stationed in the right position, which was about 350 meters away from the left position. They were mainly deployed along the long stone wall of the private ranch to prevent the enemy from wading across the river.
Ma Wenyong deployed two heavy machine guns for them. The machine gun firepower can support the frontal position from the right side, and the side firepower will cause maximum damage to the enemy.
The remaining 260 people are hidden in the eastern part of the town as a reserve force. A total of three heavy machine guns are maintained to form the second line of defense. If necessary, they can reinforce the main position on the left at any time, bringing the battle into a stalemate and waiting for the arrival of reinforcements.
The reinforcements Ma Wenyong was looking forward to were the city of Rennes, about 63 kilometers away from the port of Saint-Malo. This city is one of the important core cities in the Brittalia region. It is home to an understaffed German field division of about 6,400 troops, including
A light cavalry regiment containing nearly a thousand men.
An urgent telegram for help has been sent out. If the cavalry regiment arrives quickly, it will arrive in about eight or nine hours.
The infantry team was slower. It took considerable preparation time from assembly to departure, and it took almost two days to reach Saint-Malo.
Speaking of which
Ma Wenyong had to complain about France's poor infrastructure construction. As an old colonial country, the main roads in the country are still mainly dirt roads. Except for some main roads entering Paris, other roads are full of potholes.
It’s just that the Port of Saint-Malo is not accessible by train. The nearby Port of Mondo and even the core city of Rennes are not accessible by train. They still have traditional dirt roads connecting other important cities.
Only from this point
Compared with the infrastructure construction of the Kingdom of Prussia and the Tang Empire, it is really far behind. I am sorry for France's status as an old colonial empire.
"How...what's the situation? Where are the enemies?"
The chairman of the port committee is Lu Shoushan, a middle-aged man with a stout figure. He wears gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose and his eyes flash with stability and confidence. He hurriedly arrived here with several members of the committee and a company of the German army and asked.
On the surface, Lu Shoushan is a large smuggling businessman running his own business. In fact, he is the European regional director of the Royal Changan Oil Company. He was previously responsible for the oil export business in the North German region and was temporarily transferred to take charge of the Saint-Malo Port.
Undoubtedly
Royal Changan Petroleum Company is also a major protagonist in smuggling. In addition, established multinational companies such as Royal Chevron Petroleum Company, Tang Dynasty Texaco Petroleum Company, Royal Bright Petroleum Company, etc. are all involved in exporting petroleum products to France.
.
In addition, there are giants in the shipping industry such as Atlantic Shipping, Seven Seas Shipping, Schindler Shipping, American and European Shipping, etc., as well as some large multinational banks, such as Royal Red Oak Bank, Royal Chang'an Bank, Bank of America, Royal West Coast Bank, and National Bank of Communications.
Let’s all join in and share this delicious feast together.
The huge sums of money earned from operating here can be transferred to the British branches of major banks via express ships, and you can sit back and relax.
The support of multinational banks has also made the smuggling business bigger and bigger, showing the potential of starting a prairie fire.
Otherwise, the Tang Empire would not openly refute the French. After all, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and France is still one of the top powers in the world.
"Reporting to the Chairman, I have sent 12 light cavalry out for reconnaissance, in groups of three, and the latest news will be sent back every 10 minutes.
The current situation does not look optimistic. The hostility of this team has been demonstrated, and they must be prepared for a big battle and a fierce battle.
I suspect that this is a regular French army in disguise, and it has officially carried 12 field artillery pieces with the army. This is something that ordinary bandits do not have.
The enemy's artillery fire will pose a great threat to our defense. If the speculation is true, then we must concentrate more efforts on defense.
French soldiers have extremely strong combat effectiveness, so we must not be careless!"
After hearing the report, Lu Shoushan looked solemn. After thinking about it, he turned and said to the German Major August von Bryan who was standing next to him;
"Mr. Major, the situation now is quite critical.
If this enemy force is allowed to rush into the Port of Saint-Malo, the goods worth tens of millions of dollars accumulated in the docks and warehouses will become their spoils of war, and they will suffer heavy losses.
Now all ships have stopped unloading and are leaving the port to berth offshore.
The Port Committee is mobilizing the residents of Saint-Malo to take up arms to resist the invasion, promising to receive a reward of 400 francs for every enemy soldier killed, and a reward of 2,000 francs for every enemy leader killed.
The applicants are very enthusiastic now, and it is estimated that no less than 800 reinforcements will be organized in three hours. Now we must withstand the first wave of fierce enemy attacks.
Mr. Major, what good ideas do you have?"
The German Major August von Bryan had an upturned Prussian beard. He touched it with his hand and said proudly, "No problem at all. I will lead a company of German soldiers to greet them.
Set up a formation to block the direction of this group of Frenchmen. This will buy you time to gather more men."
"Mr. Major, is this too reckless?"
"No, no, no... I am not representing this company of German soldiers, but the powerful German army that defeated the entire France. No matter how brave those French guys are, they do not dare to launch an attack rashly. They are
Declaration of war on the entire mighty German Empire."
can see
The German Empire, which had won successive wars, was filled with an atmosphere of blind confidence from top to bottom, and Major August von Bryan was obviously one of them.
He held a saber in his hand and raised his chin high, full of confidence.
Seeing his appearance, Lu Shoushan had no choice but to turn around and give Ma Wenyong a "careful" look, and then continued;
"The urgent telegram for assistance has been sent to the 42nd German Division in Rennes. The division responded; no less than two cavalry companies will be dispatched within an hour to quickly support Saint-Malo. Follow-up reinforcements will be sent out one after another.
But it has to be tomorrow.
The specific reason is that other troops are performing tasks and cannot be mobilized for a while.
This must be the enemy's opportunity, so we must hold on until 5 pm tomorrow to receive a large number of supporting troops.
However, I have already mobilized the crew, and I estimate that I can gather three to four hundred people. Relying on this town, I will establish a third line of defense behind you. I hope I can avert the danger!
The supplies at the port of Saint-Malo are of great importance and are worth tens of millions. Even the last person standing will never be allowed to retreat and must buy enough time for reinforcements."
"I understand. I will fight to the end according to your instructions and never take a step back." Ma Wenyong solemnly performed a military salute and replied sonorously.
On the contrary, the German Major August von Bryan, who was standing aside, said with a relaxed expression: "Don't be nervous, guys, we are protected by a company of troops from the German Empire. Well... I will also draw out another platoon."
Come here. Those French guys are just bluffing and will never dare to attack my troops head-on."
"Oh...that's really great!"
Lu Shoushan and Ma Wenyong coincidentally cast their eyes on the overconfident German major, and forced a smile to say some kind words.
actually
They have made up their mind that they must not rely on these unreliable Germans.
Just one stop there can scare off the French. I'm afraid General Moltke, the German Chief of Staff, wouldn't dare to boast so much. Why do you think so?
(End of chapter)
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