Alps!
The first stop of Bonaparte's march was Italy, just behind the Alps.
And this mountain is the only dangerous place for Italy to face France. As an opponent of France, Italy will definitely not ignore the obstacle between itself and France.
The Italian troops deployed tight troops on the Alps, trying to protect and block the French attack.
Bonaparte did not dare to be careless. He had to pass through this mountain quietly.
The Italian troops could not be informed of their offensive intentions. In order to prevent accidents, Jiang Xuan took charge of the French intelligence system.
He would use the spies planted by Long Yan in Europe to cover Bonaparte's troop movements.
Long Yan has been cultivating the intelligence system in Europe for many years, burying agents between various countries. At this moment, they are facing their mission!
They may be workers, they may be thieves, they may be bankers.
In the corners of European countries or at the dance parties, a tight network full of lies and truth was formed under the command of Jiang Xuan.
At this time, the intelligence department of the Anti-French Alliance!
This department is an important department established by Britain to serve the anti-French alliance intelligence.
Holwolf!
That's their leader.
As a leader who competes with Long Yan's intelligence department, his intelligence system is spread all over the world.
Soon he got a message.
"France is about to raise its troops to attack Austria!"
"Verify the authenticity of this news immediately!"
Holwolf ordered in a deep voice.
Although he said this, Holwolf did not doubt the authenticity of the news.
After all, Austria has stationed troops in the east and north of France.
Tens of thousands of Austrian troops are on the border of France, ready to invade French territory and bulldoze Paris!
Under such a threat, it is impossible for France not to use troops against Austria.
Immediately afterwards, key information about France's invasion of Austria has been continuously passed on.
"Long Yan's agents in Europe are active in Austria, and they are trying to destroy Austria's arsenal."
"The French troops are mobilized frequently, food has become war preparation supplies, and food in Paris has been rationed."
"That night, a French force quietly left the territory. The destination is unknown, but according to speculation, it is most likely the supply line for Austria's eastern troops!"
A piece of news, whether true or false, was passed through the intelligence department of the Anti-French Alliance and finally gathered in the hands of Holwolf.
The more they read this information, the more solemn Holwolf looked, because according to their speculation, France was going to play a big game this time!
All the information ultimately leads to France’s combat target being Austria!
Horwolf reported this information to Marshal Victor.
After receiving the information, Marshal Victor compared the anti-French alliance's information with his own.
Although the intelligence on both sides is different, the ultimate target is Austria.
France's battle plan was exposed under this intelligence.
They will fight on the Rhine River and take Vienna, the capital of Austria!
Marshal Victor was shocked.
At this moment, Austria has dispatched all its troops, and there are not many troops deployed on the Rhine River that leads directly to Austria.
He almost forgot that before France was defeated by Long Yan, their naval strength could compete with the navy of Long Yan and Britain!
Forty-three battleships are enough to make France proud of all opponents, and France also has steam-powered battleships!
Based on this judgment, Marshal Victor overturned his previous belief that France would attack Italy.
After all, the Italians still need to cross the Alps.
And that mountain range is the highest peak in Italy and is an inevitable natural hazard.
If France attacked from the Alps, their troops would pay a huge price.
Withdraw troops from Italy and strengthen the defense force above the Rhine.
Now it becomes Marshal Victor’s only choice!
But as a general who had spent his whole life on the battlefield, he hesitated.
What if France is all an act of confusion?
If all this is wrong information from Long Yan, what should he do?
If France finally chooses to bypass the Alps and attack Italy, then he will transfer all his troops to the Rhine, and a large number of troops will be dragged there.
The French troops will attack from Italy, and Austria will fall into a greater crisis at that time.
But if they don't deploy troops, the Rhine River is their destiny that they can't avoid.
The paper that Marshal Victor kneaded was deformed.
No decision has been made.
At this time, another big news came, which directly caused Marshal Victor to make up his mind!
"General, the French forces launched an attack on our supply lines in the east today."
"The entire supply line has now been breached."
Marshal Victor hammered his fingers on the wooden table and made the final decision!
"Mobilize troops and defend the Rhine!"
France has already taken action. If Austria does not react, it will definitely lose the opportunity. By the time the French troops come over, it will be too late.
The troops stationed in Italy immediately took action and stationed themselves above the Rhine River.
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And at this time, in the Alps.
"Follow up!"
Bonaparte personally led his troops to carefully climb the highest mountain range in Europe. The towering mountains were like a blade piercing the sky, which was daunting.
Bonaparte looked up at the mountain with great seriousness. Their target was behind this blade-like mountain.
So far, the best and risk-free road has been taken, and the next road will be extremely difficult.
They need to face the Italian troops, and more importantly, they have no defense plan for the Italian troops!
But the French troops led by Bonaparte were fearless!
Because their hearts are already filled with honor.
This is a war to defend France!
Just like Joan of Arc more than five hundred years ago, the savior of France!
When France was in its most critical moment, France's greatest hero, Joan of Arc, led the troops to save France at that time.
And now Bonaparte tells them that they are doing the same thing now as they were five hundred years ago!
"General, a group of Italian troops have been discovered!"
Soon the spies in front received information, and Bonaparte suddenly became energetic. He did not encounter Italian troops at all. He did not have high hopes in the first place.
After all, they have no idea how many troops Italy has deployed in the Alps.
"Can you get around them?"
The spy shook his head: "The Italian troops are on our final road. If they are not dealt with, there will be no way to cross the Alps."
Bonaparte thought for a while. He did not want a large-scale battle to break out, but now this battle was inevitable.
Bonaparte said in a deep voice: "Go over and have a look. We must end the battle as quickly as possible!"
