Chapter 4: Sit on the mountain
Because of sufficient preparation, the Frisian Resistance Army quickly advanced and marched towards the southwestern border of Friesland. At this time, due to the lack of troops, the Principality of Saxony did not deploy much troops in the southwestern region of Friesland. Even in order to save money, George chose to hand over the southwest border defense to the powerful local private soldiers.
However, George never thought that these local giants, originally from the original Frisian Republic, were deeply involved with the original nine nobles. How could they defend with all their heart?
So, when Sivag entered the southwestern region of Friesland with 8,000 troops, many powerful people surrendered. Even if there is no surrender, they choose to be neutral, not to block Siwag's army.
Just like this, the Frisian Resistance Army quickly occupied the southwestern region of Friesland and began to continue northward. In terms of route selection, the Frisian Resistance Army followed the advice of Charles II, Duke of Geddes, and did not march north from the middle or east, but to the west, marching north along the sea.
The reason why chooses this is actually for the convenience of supply. If it is in the middle of the land, the supplies are all transported by land, which is slightly unsafe. Because there are many Saxony cavalry. If the Saxons sent cavalry to intercept the army's land supply line, it would be very troublesome.
However, going north along the seaside is relatively safe. Because the ships of the Principality of Geddes can dock at any time and provide supplies. Even if the army is defeated and under siege, it can be easily evacuated by ship. Unlike on land, once besieged, there is no other way except to send a large army to siege.
Therefore, the main target of the Frisian Resistance was the two small fishing ports on the west coast of Leeuwarden-Harlingen and Zurich.
In the beginning, Marin landed from Harlingen to counterattack the Frisian noble republic. However, at this stage, Marin and Charles II, Duke of Geddes, are allies, and it is impossible to stab in the back. At least, before the Principality of Geddes had an absolute advantage, Marin would not stab him in the back. Charles Duke of Geddes thought so.
In fact, Charles II guessed right. Marimba could not prevent the Principality of Geddes from defeating the Saxons and then disrupting the situation in West Friesland, so that he had the chance to fish in muddy water.
While sending troops, Charles II also quietly sent messengers to Aurich, inviting Marin to send troops together, dividing West Friesland.
However, Charles II was not at ease. The core area of West Friesland is in Groningen in the east. If Marin sends troops, he must be trapped under the strong city of Groningen. The regular army of the Saxons is mostly concentrated in Groningen. Marin must take a long time to win Groningen. By that time, the Gedesi had already completed the occupation of western Friesland. Moreover, with Marin at the front, the main force of the Saxony army will be contained in the east, and there will be no decent resistance in the west except for the few hundred defenders of Leeuwarden.
Of course, where Marin has been a nobleman for so long, where would he easily be fooled? It is said that Charles II sent people to seek joint troops, and Marin was not good to directly refuse. So, Marin thought of a way to pretend to be sick ...
Marin lay on the hospital bed and pretended to be sick, and then asked Jeffrey to inform the emperor of the Duke of Geddess-we are seriously ill and cannot meet you. As for sending troops, I can't do it ...
In this way, through simple and rogue tricks, Marin successfully avoided sending troops ...
However, Marin did not intend to let the messenger return empty-handed. So, through Coller, Marin arranged for his men to remove 20 bronze guns from the warship and hand them over to the messenger.
The 20 small-caliber rear-mounted bronze guns were actually captured by Marin from the warships of the Frisian Noble Republic. This time it was sent to the past, in fact, it can be regarded as "returning to the original owner".
These small calibers are equipped with bronze guns (or Fran cannons). Because of their small calibers, they can carry marshals on land and can also be used for siege. Returning it is also an indication of Marin's attitude.
Actually, Marin couldn't look down on these Frang cannons. Because the problem of breathlessness was not resolved, these rear-mounted guns were not as powerful as the main gun that Marin now has-the front-mounted three-pound gun. However, it was an artillery after all, and it was a pity to throw it away.
Originally, Marin also planned to put these guns back into the furnace and melt them into a three-pound gun. However, it happened to meet the emissaries of the Duke of Geddes. So, Marin simply gave the 20 guns to the Frisian Resistance Army, and sent the ship to the coastal area of West Friesland.
However, instead of giving the guns to the Gedes, Marin gave them to Siwag, the Frisian Resistance Army. Moreover, these cannons were originally seized by Marin from the West Frisians, and were originally given to the Friesian noble republic by the French.
Marin knew that Charles II, Duke of Geddes, was a cunning old fox. Now, he can use the nine former Frisian aristocrats, and naturally they will be regarded as the guests. Once the occupation of Friesland is completed, these nine people are useless. At that time, the real Frisian Resistance Army will become the nail of Charles II, and it will be removed soon.
Therefore, Marin returned the 20 Fran cannons to the Frisian Resistance, which was considered to strengthen their strength. When the Duke of Geddes and they turned their faces, they would not be able to fight back.
Of course, for the help of the Frisian Resistance, Marin is limited to this. Want him to send troops, there are no doors, no windows ...
Marin did not want to be used by Charles II, Duke of Geddes, and Charles II himself did not want to stand up publicly. Isn't that pitting him?
Know that Marin ’s diplomatic situation is not good now. If you rush to occupy the eastern region of West Friesland, it is easy to attract hostility and interference.
When the time comes, Marin will not only offend the Saxony department ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ but will also lead to strong dissatisfaction from the Archbishop of Cologne and the Danes. Because if he dared to annex the territory of West Friesland, it would be considered a wolf ambition by neighboring countries. At that time, as long as the Saxons are willing to pay the price, it is likely to convene an anti-Marin army. It was like the Qin State was seeking for hegemony and was being crusaded by the six countries to organize coalition forces.
Last time, Marin was able to defeat the army of Saxony. Because the Saxons fought with Marin in a silly place and decided to fight, and still followed Marin's script. If there are too many coalition forces, the existing 7,500 veterans and 2,500 new recruits in Marin will also be difficult to resist.
Therefore, Marin should be low-key now, to avoid being the leading bird in the fire ...
Moreover, Marin would not be willing to really let the Gedesi occupy Frisian. After all, it was the meat he had long been fond of ...
Therefore, this time, Marin decided to remain neutral, sit on the hill and watch the tigers, and watch the Gedesi and Saxon torn against each other ...
Moreover, Marin estimated that the mutual tearing between the two sides will last for a long time. Because both sides are not good. The Principality of Gede Si is close to West Friesland, and the transfer of soldiers and horses is easy. And the Saxons, although the homeland is far away from West Friesland, they have enough knowledge. Even if the strength is not good, you can ask allies for help. Even the emperor is an ally of the Saxons. If the Saxons are willing to fully support the emperor in the Imperial Parliament, the emperor will also be unable to help the Netherlands to send troops to help ...
Therefore, the battle between the two sides is bound to be a protracted battle between dragons and tigers. Marin did not want to get involved early now, but planned to move a stool and sit on the side, feel at ease as a melon-eating crowd, and silently watched the two sides torn against each other ... When they were torn, both sides were half disabled , Is the moment when Marin shines ...
