"After our multiple verifications, that thing should not have appeared again, but who would have thought that it would actually be lost."
Fang Dalong glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Although I don't know who stole that thing, what is certain is that the defense map Kentel finally received was fake."
"If you act according to a fake picture, you can imagine the consequences!"
Wan Shang took out another defense plan, which was the one Richard gave to Kentell.
After seeing the evidence, everyone suddenly realized that the reason why they were so sure that they could defeat Longyan City this time was because there was reliable news that the French army had now mastered the defense map of Longyan Army.
With the defense map, almost all of Long Yan's army was exposed under their noses.
Such a battle will be very simple.
Winning is almost predictable.
But who would have thought that this was a fake picture!
"Sir Richard, please investigate this matter thoroughly!"
"The change of the defense map is an act of collaborating with the enemy and treason. It must be thoroughly investigated and the spy behind the scenes must be caught!"
When Richard saw the defense map and heard these words, his face turned blue and red.
The defense map was changed after verification because Richard did not trust Wan Shang and Fang Dalong. Who would have thought that the fake defense map could look real!
Seeing that the crowd is excited now, Richard is sitting on a tightrope. He cannot admit that this defense map is fake, otherwise he will be the main person responsible for the failure of this military action plan.
The blame for defeat will be firmly placed on his head.
At that time, let alone the position of leader of the French colonial area, it would not be too much to even execute him on the spot.
Just when he was in a dilemma, Wan Shang stood up and said: "Your Excellency, this matter must be investigated strictly, but now it can be considered that the truth has been revealed."
"Since the defense plan I gave to Sir Richard is true, the defense plan that Sir Richard sent to General Kentell is also true."
"Then the person who was able to change the defense map happened on the way. It must have been the agent Long Yan who changed the situation on the way!"
Upon hearing this inference, Richard's eyes lit up and he immediately said: "You are right in your analysis. This person will be investigated immediately!"
Everyone also echoed: "Yes, we will investigate strictly and we will never let him go!"
But Wan Shang shook his head and said: "If we want to investigate him strictly now, I'm afraid it's too late, based on the information we got."
"That man was General Kentel's deputy. He is now dead on the battlefield. Perhaps he has fled to Longyan now."
Everyone was silent, and there was nowhere to express their anger!
Richard was overjoyed. In this way, he would die without proof, and he no longer had to worry about the blame for defeat being placed on his head.
Richard said angrily: "From now on, we will investigate strictly and we will never allow such a thing to happen again!"
"The battle line has changed from offensive to defensive, and we continue to recruit Indian troops and expand our strength. We can no longer fight a war."
Everyone took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Yes."
After the failure of the battle with Long Yan, they lost nearly two-thirds of their elite troops, one-third of their ordinary troops, and invested countless amounts of money.
Thirty-seven artillery pieces were lost, and countless shells were lost.
And from now on, France will not have a single iron-blooded cavalry in North America. In this battle with Long Yan, their cavalry has been completely beaten!
Defeating Longyan was already their extravagant hope, and on the northern front, the Mississippi River Basin competed with Britain for the ownership of this part of the basin.
The French team could no longer take advantage.
Dodge died, Fort Carillon fell,
The British army also changed its generals, and the situation of this war was completely reversed. The French army was no longer able to resist the combination of the two forces.
Can only defend passively.
Richard calmed down and waved his hand to dissolve the meeting.
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And at this time.
The British people, who were not well informed, also received the news that the French army suffered a disastrous defeat in Longyan City under the guidance of Long Yan.
This is the best news for them.
The French army failed and the main force was reduced sharply.
Then Britain will gain a greater advantage in the next battle.
After Clincy received this news, he wanted to jump up. This was the only good news he had received recently.
With Dodge dead, his control over the army was much weaker.
Dodge died unjustly because he capitalized on the enemy and betrayed his country, but his death directly affected Clincy's control in Britain.
But when he thought that he only had political power in his hands and no military power, this news did not have much effect on him.
The happiest thing now is the military department.
France's strength has dropped sharply. Taking advantage of this opportunity to attack, not only can it annex many French colonies, but it can also obtain countless military exploits.
For the military, this is a temptation that cannot be refused.
Clancy sighed, thinking about how to support his army.
And at this time.
General Astimo, who was far away on the front line, also received news of the defeat of the French army.
This news was extremely important to him.
He is on the front line. Although Fort Carillon has been captured, the current war situation has not changed.
But this news directly marked the sharp decline in the strength of their French team.
Opportunity came to their British side.
Without hesitation, General Astimo immediately gathered his troops to prepare to attack the French army's lines.
Try to expand the current advantages.
The troops of the French Front have now all transformed into a defensive posture, and they cannot guarantee what kind of battle they will encounter next.
The losses of the troops were too great. During this period, the French army could only adopt defensive methods to reduce the casualties of the troops.
But General Astimo did not give the French army this chance at all.
After getting the news, he immediately organized an attack.
Because there were not too many troops, this defensive line was easily defeated by the British troops.
The French troops saw the British flag and fled.
This once the most powerful soldier on land in Europe is now like a drowned dog.
The situation was completely reversed. General Astimo looked at the French troops who fled after hearing the news and smiled coldly. He did not order the pursuit because it was not worth it.
These troops who have lost their fighting spirit will no longer have any combat effectiveness.
At this moment, inside the hospital behind Britain.
George and Green also received news of France's defeat.
They were not surprised at all, and even thought that this thing should happen as a matter of course.
They had been in contact with Long Yan long ago.
Knowing the power of Longyan, the French army was asking for trouble by fighting against the Longyan army.
What's even worse is that they actually think they can defeat Longyan City.
Although the territory of Longyan City in North America is not large, and the number of troops is relatively small, Green knows that Longyan has already laid a bomb in France.
As long as this bomb detonates, the French army will definitely be blown to pieces.
