Mage Joan

Is it necessary to incorporate militias?

This key issue was discussed for three days, and the representatives of the Continental Congress still could not reach a consensus.

On April 10th, the frontline militiamen who had been waiting for no results finally couldn't help it, and once again sent a fiercely worded letter in the name of the "Soldiers Committee."

In this letter, the militiamen showed the upright nature of the northerners, asking whether the "Continental Conference" gentlemen would fight for freedom or independence?

Are their high-sounding slogans a real revolutionary program, or are they just talking, purely for reputation?

Soldiers were carrying simple weapons, bleeding and sacrificed on the front line, lacking clothes and wearing little clothes, and decent gentlemen were in a safe rear meeting, wrangling, procrastinating, and doing nothing. Is this reasonable?

If the "Continental Conference" fails to answer, the frontline militiamen will lose their reason to continue fighting, and they will simply disband the troops, go back to their homes, work in the fields, and make a living.

Instead of pinning your head to your belt and working for the incompetent people at the Continental Congress, you might as well accept your orders and be King George's obedience!

This gunpowder-scented letter evoked a strong response at the Continental Congress. Jotunheim’s revolutionary leader Joseph Adams could not sit still, got up and spoke generously, rebuking the Southern Representative for being selfish and short-sighted.

"Don't think that it is not your business if the war is not at your door. Gunshots may sound in your courtyard at any time! Now different enemies are angry, and it will be too late when Real Fei finds you!"

Adams also suggested:

"As soon as possible, the three militias of Jotunheim, Midgard, and Alfheim should be assembled and reorganized into a unified force for unified command."

As the veteran of the "Freedom Sons Association", Joseph Adams is the undisputed core figure of the "Continental Conference". His harsh words often make people feel uncomfortable, but everyone has to admit that he is the most visionary among all the participants. One of the characters.

It was Adams who first realized that the future of revolution is independence; it was also he who saw most clearly that only by turning "local wars" into "national wars" can the independent revolution in the New World have the possibility of victory.

On April 16, 1626, under the impetus of Joseph Adams and other radical representatives, the Continental Congress finally decided to incorporate the militias of Jotunheim, Midgard, and Alfheim into the “Continental Army”. Order the recruitment of new recruits to replenish troops.

The next question is, who will be the commander-in-chief of this Continental Army?

At the meeting on April 17, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army initially selected by the delegates was Dandridge Castis, who had shown outstanding commanding talents in previous wars.

With the support of his daughter and son-in-law, Sir Castis stood up from his seat with difficulty, bowed to thank the delegates for their love, and then gave a brief speech, resigned from the post of commander-in-chief on the grounds of being seriously ill, and turned to Recommend a more suitable military leader candidate to the "Continental Conference."

At this time, many delegates believed that Sir Castis would recommend Baron Benedict Laval, whose influence in the military is second only to himself.

"In my mind, there is only one person who can take on this important task...Sir Castis said unhurriedly, "This gentleman is from Alfheim..."

Baron Laval's face suddenly became stiff when he heard this.

"He is among us. His military experience, his social status, his wealth, talent, character and beliefs are impeccable. He can unite us better than anyone."

Sir Castis did not hesitate to change Laval's attitude, and continued to nominate calmly:

"This gentleman is... Colonel George Vassar!"

As soon as Dandridge Castis’s voice fell, representatives from Alfheim stood up and applauded, with undisguised joy on their faces, enthusiastically supporting the election of his fellow township Colonel Vassar as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

"I am against!" Benedict Laval couldn't help but shoot the case and protested loudly, "I respect the character of Colonel Vassar very much, but his past resume has proved that he is not an outstanding general! We need a commander who can lead the troops to victory, rather than selecting a model gentleman!"

The representatives of Midgard, except for a few old friends and subordinates of Sir Castis, such as Sir Nichols, nodded in agreement with Baron Laval.

In their view, Baron Laval's military qualifications and past record far surpass George Vassar, the "every defeated general", of course, Laval should be elected commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

As for the representatives of Jotunheim, headed by Joseph Adams, it is obvious that they have passed their anger in private to collectively support George Vassar.

The two sides disputed, Sir Nichols, the chairman of the conference, proposed a vote, and the camp that supported George Vassar won by five votes.

The minority obeyed the majority, and the Continental Congress finally approved the appointment of George Vassar.

Baron Laval was deeply insulted and walked away.

Looking at the back of Laval leaving angrily, a touch of regret appeared in Sir Castis's eyes.

He certainly knows that, purely in terms of military command ability, Benedict Laval is a general that no one can match in the New World today. Even in the entire Vales world, he can still be regarded as a "famous general".

Sir Alex knew that there was not much time. After his death, he frankly said that there was only Laval on the east coast of the New World, the only surviving celebrity, and his son-in-law George Vassar might grow into a big-picture visionary. He is a marshal who is a leader and widely loved by soldiers, but his tactical commanding ability can never catch up with Laval.

This is a gap in talent, there is no way to make up.

According to Sir Castis’s ideals, Vassar served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, Laval served as the chief of staff, and assisted Vasar with advice. The two learn from each other's strengths and can be described as the best partners.

It's a pity that Laval is too proud and has a strong personality. After he has always refused to subdue to others, Sir Alex Ferguson can only give up the idea of ​​matching his cooperation with Vassar.

As an officer, George Vassar's biggest taint is that he has fought too many defeats, giving people the impression of a "commonly defeated general". Sir Castis recommended him as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, which is indeed a bit difficult to convince.

However, he did not do this for his own sake. He deliberately promoted his son-in-law. He did not have personal grievances with Laval as people talked privately. He took the opportunity to suppress Laval. The nomination of George Vassar was thoughtful and privately with Adams and others. The consensus reached after the negotiation.

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