Wild North America 1846

Chapter 475 Return to Billum Town
"Glad to meet you. I am Lieutenant Colonel von Hartmann of the Mannheim Musketeers of the Bavarian Second Army. Our department suffered heavy losses in the battle last night. After receiving orders from our superiors, we have been transferred to rest and are in charge of clearing up the area. against the forces."

The Prussian lieutenant colonel officers who came up raised their hands to salute, and after notifying each other of their identities, they briefly introduced their missions.

When Li Cha saw the situation, it was very clear. The six or seven hundred soldiers looked extremely tired, and many of them still had their wounds bandaged. They were the lucky ones who narrowly escaped death.

The establishment of a Prussian infantry regiment is about 1700 to 2000 people. Now there are only so few left. It must have been severely damaged in the battle yesterday afternoon and the breakout battle late at night, and it is in urgent need of rest and recovery.

The small town of Billum is where this army rests temporarily.

in town

Soldiers can find a soft bed in a warm house, drink some beer to numb their nerves, maybe they need a woman's soft body to vent their anger, and it would be even better if they can grab some gold and silver.

This was originally a topical discussion, not only the European army, but also the troops of the Tang Empire who were conquering everywhere. The invaders always have a face.

This will invisibly hurt some people, such as those innocent civilian families in Billum Town, but who cares?
In the armies of European feudal democracies

Aristocratic officers need to rely on their military exploits to obtain glory and illustrious merits. Soldiers risk their lives to fight. In addition to fulfilling their obligations to feudal lords, they also need some stimulation from money and women. Is there any problem with this?

The so-called suppression of local resistance forces is nothing more than an excuse to let the army go.

"Hello, His Excellency Viscount von Hartmann, I have brought the cordial greetings of the Second Army Commander, Duke Otom von Franzsky. If it is convenient, I would like to chat with you alone .” Li Cha said.

"Of course." Lieutenant Colonel von Hartmann agreed.

Although the nobles in the German region are worthless, the duke is a top-notch noble after all, and if he has the duke's fiefdom, he will be a proper grass head king.The duke without a fief is also a Junker military aristocrat, this face must be given.

in the prussian army

Army commanders, division commanders, these senior commanders all have at least the status of a marquis. Viscount von Hartmann has reached his peak in the army so far, and it is absolutely impossible to go any further.

It's not about ability, it's about nobility.

The commander of the Bavarian First Army is His Majesty the King, and the commander of the Second Army is Prince Hartmann. The military power is firmly in the hands of the Bavarian royal family.

The commander of the First Prussian Army was Prince Karl, the "Blood Prince", the commander of the Second Army was Prince Frederick, the commander of the Third Army was Prince Friedrich William of Prussia, and the commander of the Guards was Prince Austrian of Württemberg. Gust, the commander of the 12th Army is Prince Albert, Crown Prince of Saxony.

The important positions of other army commanders and cavalry division commanders are either dukes or marquises, all of which belong to the great nobles, and there is no earl.

Talking room

The two rode their horses together, and when they came to one side, Li Cha said in private;
"Don't lie to Your Excellency;
As far as I know, the town of Billum, which is about to be closed by your Ministry, is a beautiful and peaceful village.

Many years ago, I had the honor to follow Duke Franzsky to visit here during his trip to Vienna. This is the fiefdom of the Duke's young son-in-law, and I spent an unforgettable time here.

I'm not trying to stop anything..."

Li Cha spread his hands, and continued with a rather helpless expression; "This is a war between two countries. All mature grain must be harvested and turned into military rations. It is even more obligatory than Loom Town to take it away for the soldiers of the kingdom." Zhengchen comforts the tortured soul.

but in the process

If you can take more gentle measures, you must be able to receive a kind response from the Duke.

Of course, this is just a suggestion. "

After Lieutenant Colonel von Hartmann heard this, the rigid lines on his face changed, he hesitated and asked; "This is really an accident...Of course I am very much looking forward to the kindness of the Duke, and I will do my best to restrain the soldiers. It is my honor to be able to serve the Duke, but it is difficult to grasp the scale, and I am not sure that I can satisfy the Duke, do you have any suggestions?"

"This is how I understand it; everything should be based on the kingdom's soldiers getting enough rest. For example, our soldiers should get enough food, beer and a soft bed." Richard stared at the other party, spontaneously A pressure, not only continued to speak slowly;
"It should be an ideal state if we can achieve the above-mentioned rest and recuperation goals on the basis of not burning down the house, trying to control the impulse and avoid killing people.

As for women, the same is true.

It’s okay for peasant women to sleep, and the violation of some underage girls is more likely to arouse public anger, and it is more difficult to solve.

I'm sure you don't want to see farmers confronting soldiers with pitchforks. This is unnecessary and affects your mood.

If necessary, I can help coordinate and hope to get a kind response from the Duke as well. "

"Then your troops..."

"It doesn't matter, the Musketeers lack me and other commanders, it's still more important than the things in Lum Town."

"Hehehe... I agree with your point of view very much. This day and night is indeed very difficult. I hope to sit down and have a drink with you." Lieutenant Colonel von Hartmann rarely smiled, which means that the two sides have agreed.

that's it

Li Cha easily blended into this repaired infantry regiment and became one of the recognized officers.

The crippled soldiers of the Mannheim Musketeers stopped less than 500 meters outside the town of Billum to receive a lecture from the officer, which caused a commotion among the soldiers.

At this time, the soldiers were already ready to move, and they poured into the town wantonly to vent their desire, their eyes were full of burning desire.

It's completely conceivable if the chief let go with a big wave of his hand;

The town of Billum was immediately occupied by soldiers swarming in. They would kick open the door of the house, rush in to collect money, rape and plunder, kill farmers who dared to resist without hesitation, and even let the Set fire to the house.

All these violent behaviors are side effects of venting the pressure of war.

There is no such thing as soft-heartedness when dealing with the people of an enemy country.

The Austrian towns of this era were poor and backward. Most of the residents of the town and nearby villages were farm laborers of feudal lords. In the eyes of the nobles, they were a group of pariahs, and in the eyes of the soldiers, they were fat sheep that could be bullied at will.

The status of women was even lower. At the same time, in towns and villages across the UK, husbands could lead their wives to the town to sell them. Since the 19s, there have been more than 20 cases reported in newspapers alone. How many have not been reported?
In order to take precautions, before the Mannheim Musketeers entered the town of Billum, it was very necessary for the commander to give a lecture to emphasize discipline, and for all companies to act in a unified manner to arrange rest.

The people in the small town hid in their homes in fear, the streets were empty, only occasionally a few shrunken heads flashed, wondering what kind of disaster the town would face?

(End of this chapter)