What happened next made the guard captain even more numb and turned a blind eye. Because the patrol team under the city wall also disappeared, there were only a dozen ownerless mounts and pack animals left. At this moment, he finally believed that the little princess's vision was extremely correct and wise.
This young general is likely to come from some ancient and noble bloodline on the other side of the continent; therefore, even if he is in a foreign land, he will receive the blessing and guidance of the gods. After the wedding mission failed, this was undoubtedly the best way out for the little princess he served.
The subsequent escape was as smooth sailing as the guard captain had expected. Even if they encounter some suspected patrols or Ranger cavalry on the road, they will soon encounter force majeure and disappear when they are trying to catch up.
Therefore, after running for more than half an hour, which was almost extremely long but short, the circular dome of the manor where the temporary military camp was located in the distance was already clearly visible. During this invisible spiritual exchange on horseback, Jiang Tian also learned about Paulina's experience of coming to an overseas province.
In other words, the situation in the previous overseas provinces and the local representatives who came to ask for help were even worse. At least they concealed more information about local factions and forces. As a result, the North African Corps encountered its first battle before landing.
They were the remnants of the local rebellious Royal Navy, which were transformed into pirate gangs; they actually tried to rob and attack these transport ships. As a result, during the continuous gang-hopping battle after getting closer, they were suppressed and captured by these armed transport ships full of soldiers with their numerical superiority.
Immediately afterwards, whenever the North African Corps landed at Kasbar Port, they saw a provincial city under siege and a large number of ships jammed in the port area; therefore, the first dozen or so transport ships to arrive, They also had to put down small boats near the shore to let some soldiers go ashore first.
After gathering about a regiment of troops and equipment, they launched a tentative attack on the unknown armed forces besieging the city. As a result, these seemingly large numbers of besiegers were simply a ragtag group; there were neither outposts nor patrols arranged.
As a result, the soldiers of the Free Army rushed to the splendid tent that was suspected to be the headquarters. Then they dispersed in a hurry with their morale shattered and no care. After rescuing this provincial city in Central Algiers, Paulina realized how bad the situation in the overseas provinces was now.
Except for a few coastal cities with ports, most cities in coastal areas have lost contact; under the influence of internal and external factors, numerous armed forces of various colors have emerged in the provinces. The one who besieged this port city was the most powerful force among them.
It is said that the leader was an aristocratic officer who had fled from the country. He successfully connected and bewitched the remaining officers and non-commissioned officers of the local garrison, and seized the weapons depot and military fortress nearby, resolutely raising a royalist uprising. flag, and the royal guard army known as the overseas province.
However, the locals were not very interested in the slogan of defending the royal family; therefore, this team, which included many old officers and sergeants, could only rely on constant robbery of places and people to strengthen its strength. In the end, they gathered nearly 20,000 people and surrounded the provincial capital for more than a month.
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Therefore, the following Polina and the North African Corps, after a simple rest and replenishment, immediately plunged into frequent and fierce battles. In addition to fighting large-scale rebels, they also have to deal with local armed forces under various banners and overgrown like weeds.
We must also wipe out and eliminate the bandits, horse thieves and bandits wandering on the road. Therefore, in addition to relying on relatively sophisticated equipment and sufficient supplies, and well-trained soldiers; she also specially pardoned those local soldiers who participated in the rebellion but were captured, and made them serve again.
In the name of the North African Corps of the Free Army, it was announced that the mixed-race soldiers in the cities in the overseas provinces who had been disarmed and enclosed and auxiliary troops would be lifted from their original origin restrictions; they would be allowed to rejoin the army and obtain regular status. salary and promotion opportunities.
Therefore, just such a decisive order from Paulina suddenly caused the North African Corps to expand by one and a half times the number of fresh troops; many local mixed-race young men also joined the army after hearing the news brought back by their fellow villagers or relatives or tribesmen. Bring your own weapons and mounts to join us.
As a result, with the support of these local troops who came to join them in a steady stream, the North African Corps set out from the Central Algiers Province and fought all the way to Western Algiers; they also chased the remnants of the defeated Guards and penetrated the upper and lower areas. Province of Tunisia; finally transferred back to East Algiers.
For more than half a year, the North African Corps fought almost every day in the overseas provinces, either in new battles or on the way to the next battlefield; and in the continuous and frequent fighting, the overseas Corps also almost lost its strength. Halfway through, some company soldiers had been replaced several times.
But fortunately, she is not fighting alone; the ports along the coast also provide a steady stream of support from the kingdom on the other side in terms of soldiers, food equipment, and materials; it has also allowed the North African Corps to expand to now have thirty combat troops. Company, a behemoth of more than forty auxiliary companies.
But it was not until the previous month that they captured the last small group of fleeing remnants of the old aristocratic armed forces/archguards in the mountains south of the Atlas Mountains. But from the mouths of these former officers, Paulina also received unexpected news; then she led an army here.
Because, someone saw a young man who looked exactly like Paulina at the camel market near the city of Bel-Air; and he rejected the recruitment and wooing of these royalists with contempt and disdain, and defeated many of them. After his companions, he left with a group of armed men.
This was also the first time that she had received accurate information about her brother, but she also took into account her own responsibilities and the oath she had made to Jiang Tian. Therefore, after the investigators who were dispatched in advance lost contact one after another, they made up their mind and determined to lead the team here on the grounds of exploring the local situation.
What I thought was a temporary armed parade turned out to be unexpectedly involved in the lurking local riots. As the spirit communicated, Paulina's mount, driven by all her strength, rushed into the disturbed military camp in the distance. She saw her on the horse and immediately gave orders: "Gendarme Squadron and Guard Squadron! Arrest immediately, Representatives from the tribes of Fashar, Thetis, and Muga; they have colluded with our enemies to provide false information that will lead everyone to their destruction."
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"Order the peripheral auxiliary companies to immediately put down all work and repair and build fortifications on the spot;" "Gather all the locals who serve as guides and translators in each company, disarm and strictly monitor them. Once there is any change, they will be Killed on the spot."
"The 3rd Cavalry Brigade, deploy towards the northwest desert, prepare to intercept and capture any enemy scouts and rangers that may appear!" "The 67th Artillery Squadron, deploy towards the reeds along the southeast road, prepare to prepare Preparation for coverage shooting..."
"The 19th Grenadier Brigade, prepare incendiary materials and gunpowder bombs..." "The 7th Cavalry Brigade, the 29th, 31st, and 45th Strike Brigades, the 47th and 65th Lancers Brigade; form an attack formation toward the east road..."
"Sir..." After arranging everything, Polina cautiously conveyed to Jiang Tian floating beside her: "That's all I can do; this time, I only want to track down my brother's whereabouts. Bringing three combat companies and five auxiliary companies, totaling 2,300 men.”
"Don't worry, you have done quite well. Next, as long as you can resolutely implement my instructions, these soldiers alone will be enough for the time being." Jiang Tian also responded and comforted her in his mind: "What's more, I There are other measures just in case..."
The temporary military camp was fully mobilized. It didn't take long for the first rocket to correct the wind direction and impact point to be fired at the swamp area with long reeds on the roadside in the distance. Then the grenadier brigade deployed, Hale rockets carrying incendiary materials were launched one after another.
Among the flying curved smoke pillars, these were originally used as portable siege equipment; as long as a simple guide rail or even a slope, the launched Hale rocket can be quickly ignited; amidst the continuous movement of waterfowl flying one after another , one after another bombarded the reeds.
Immediately, it turned into pieces of explosive flames; and under the dry and hot wind coming from the direction of the desert, it quickly spread and spread. For a moment, I saw scorching fireworks soaring into the sky, scorching the birds and waterfowl hovering in the sky, and almost falling down one after another;
Immediately, it turned into faint wails and exclamations that were both tragic and tragic; among the large burning fire fields, the reeds were violently shaking and turning; groups after groups of gray-headed or smoky-looking armed men People stumbled out of it and fled without their lives;
Then, they all threw themselves into the puddles and ditches outside the reed swamps, carrying the burning flames and traces of smoke on their bodies. Some people couldn't stand up after falling down, while others hurriedly took off their tattered and burned robes, and rushed to the road with their hearts still full.
However, what greeted them at this time was not the helping hand extended by the Free Army; instead, they were met with fire cannons and crossbows; and clusters of spears and swords flashed forward as they advanced to strike. In the blink of an eye, this unknown ambush in the swamp collapsed without any defense.
Immediately afterwards, the cavalry brigade responsible for the deployment in the distant northwest also sounded the alarm of encountering a large-scale enemy attack...
Tang Dynasty
