At this time, General William led the British troops to dispatch!
Without waiting for the 20,000 reinforcements from Quebec, their current strength far exceeded that of the rebels.
Both the strength and equipment far exceed those of the rebels!
…
Inside the New Jersey headquarters.
"Report!
"The enemy has already attacked Manhattan Island. If they can't hold on for too long, the British troops will be able to attack!"
Green said in a deep voice: "George, you must make a decision."
"It's a fight! It's a retreat!"
Bonaparte looked at George in military uniform: "I can fight until the end!"
Everyone looked at George, waiting for his order.
George looked at Wan Shang and Fang Dalong who were sitting in the camp doing nothing.
Three days ago, the two of them informed that there might be an attack by British troops today.
I didn't expect it to happen today.
More importantly, three days ago they said that the northern part of New York City would be lost, but this news could not be verified.
Now he has to make a decision, even without other people's predictions.
George was also ready to fight the British troops, and their northern defense line had become increasingly weak.
He also knew that Manhattan Island would not be able to stop the British attack.
"We need to retreat from the Hudson River and attack the eastern part of New York City."
George pointed to the Hudson River, prominently marked on the map, and his finger slid toward a ferry.
No one raised any objections to this brief battle plan.
"No, that's too risky."
Suddenly a voice sounded, and everyone looked at the Frenchman who never raised objections, Bonaparte!
Bonaparte stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "The British troops attacking from Manhattan Island will block our route if they attack here."
Bonaparte's finger fell heavily on an area labeled Brooklyn.
There is a crossing of the Hudson River.
But it is very close to where the British troops gather!
George insisted: "But this road is the closest. I will let Green lead the troops to hold on and delay enough time for our large troops to withdraw."
"The current situation in New York City is out of control. We must end the battle before the British forces discover our true offensive intentions!"
Bonaparte glanced at George and did not continue to refute.
And he knew that George had long been prepared to retreat from this route.
A large number of fortifications and fortresses were even built.
He turned around and walked away without speaking.
Upon seeing this, George issued an order: "Green, you lead our elite troops to stop the British troops from continuing to attack."
"Cover the retreat of the large forces!"
"The rest are preparing to withdraw immediately!"
This news was given, and the army chiefs and deputies present left to prepare for the withdrawal.
And at the most tense moment, in a dark room, someone wrote quickly with a quill soaked in ink: The rebel army will retreat from Brooklyn Ferry and attack the eastern part of New York City!
Green has set off, speed!
After writing the letter, he did not put it into the envelope. Instead, he crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it into the wastebasket that was already full of garbage.
Call your maids and ask them to clean up the garbage in your room.
And this information with key intelligence was taken out without leaving a trace, and was eventually known to General William.
…
"Brooklyn Ferry." William looked at the urgent information and smiled.
He stared at the map. The Brooklyn Ferry on the Hudson River lay just north of them.
This road is also a quick way to reach East New York City!
William was very curious as to why George knew that Eastern New York had been lost, so Long Yan probably didn't send the message to them.
They had blocked George's way of receiving information.
Could George prophesy? This is interesting!
However, it has no effect now. He already knows the accurate information, and the Continental Congress is doomed!
"General Hall, you lead an army of 10,000 people and attack the Brooklyn area quickly. We want to surprise the rebels!"
"yes!"
That night, in the cold wind, General Hall led 10,000 British elites to raid Brooklyn Ferry.
In order to make this military operation look perfect.
General Hall frantically issued an order to massacre the city.
In nearby villages, more than 3,000 innocent civilians were attacked and became victims of this war.
The local militia forces were also wiped out.
Only a few faces were left to serve as militiamen in Brooklyn, with the purpose of luring the incoming rebels.
In a night of extremely fast fighting, tens of thousands of British soldiers were ambushed without any trace in the village near Brooklyn Ferry.
General Hall disguised himself as the militia captain here.
As the night gradually faded, a dazzling light began to cover the earth.
The troops led by Green also arrived at Brooklyn Ferry!
He looked at the quiet and peaceful village not far away, which was still the same as before the war. Green breathed a sigh of relief.
"Let's go, find the militia here first, we need their help."
He only brought 3,000 troops to defend. Although the number of troops was small, it was still the number of troops that the rebel army could squeeze out.
To hold the line, Greene had to rely on militiamen from the area in Brooklyn.
According to previous intelligence, the militia here are on the side of the Continental Congress.
In the past, George also built a large number of fortifications and fortresses in this place, as long as they can be used to resist the attack of the British troops.
There shouldn’t be much of a problem!
George led the troops walking on the road. Their tall horses and muskets, and their murderous military uniforms undoubtedly attracted the attention of the 'villagers'.
Green glanced at the villagers who were still doing farm work in the fields and reminded the troops not to disturb them.
At this time, a kind-faced man appeared on the road leading to the village.
He also had a musket on his back and was followed by about ten men wearing the same clothes.
When he saw Green, his face lit up, and he ran over and asked, "Sir, what are your orders?"
Seeing his leader's appearance, Green knew that he should be the captain of the nearby militia.
Green reminded: "Go and tell the villagers, this place will soon become a battlefield."
"The British troops will be arriving soon."
"How many people are there in your militia? We need your assistance!"
General Hall was delighted after hearing this. The intelligence was indeed accurate, so it seemed that these people were the Continental Rebels they were waiting for.
He gestured with the hand behind his back.
The soldiers behind him immediately became alert!
