Chapter 349 Long-term planning

The rumbling train arrived at Port Degen Station.

After several years of development, especially after Derek made some suggestions, the planning of the Ministry of Railways has been very complete.

With a main line as the vein, there are many small branches in the middle.

The train only needs to change tracks once to reach different stations.

The civilian schedule is naturally created, and some small military stations, although the transportation volume is not large at ordinary times, the confidentiality is much stronger.

This time, the military was mobilized, and the transport train directly changed tracks halfway and got off at the military station.

Because it is a transport train, and a troop train, the more people it can carry, the better.

Forget about any seats, the whole carriage is filled with people, and half a regiment can be stuffed in.

At this time, as soon as the carriage door was opened, batches of soldiers jumped out.

The flag bearers holding the flag stood in position, and officers at all levels began to act.

"The First Infantry Regiment assembles here."

"The Second Company, the Second Company is here."

"Line up, everyone line up."

After several days of train bumps, even after several breaks, the soldiers' mental state was not very good.

Fortunately, most soldiers had undergone reserve training, and some were simply pulled out of the recruit camp.

The officers were also veterans with several years of experience, so they were orderly in the chaos and quickly lined up in the open space outside the train station.

This is the Fourth Guards Infantry Division. One of the first three divisions is in the New World, and the other two have been organized long ago.

Starting from the Fourth Infantry Division, it is the new army that was temporarily expanded this time.

However, from officers to soldiers, they were actually prepared long ago, and it was a completely premeditated plan.

The so-called new organization is purely a cover-up.

More than two-thirds of the soldiers have undergone several reserve trainings, and one-third are supplemented by new recruits and some veterans of the Second Division.

Officers at all levels have previously served as deputies and military chiefs in the Second Infantry Regiment.

Now they have been promoted half a level and taken office directly.

Of course, it is not as good as the 2nd and 3rd Divisions, but it is not a pure recruit division.

At this time, the troops lined up and the soldiers had nothing in their hands.

It has been exactly half a month since the conscription order was received.

The personnel establishment has been completed, which is already good.

Weapons and equipment have not been issued yet.

However, since the preparations for war have been made long ago, weapons and equipment have naturally been considered.

The officials of the Ministry of the Army have been waiting for a long time. When the 4th Infantry Division arrived, they directly took out a document.

"Captain Charlie, the total equipment of the 4th Infantry Division is 11,000 rifles, 800 pistols, 15 bases of ammunition, 120 artillery pieces, and...

The lists are here, please send someone to receive them."

The commander of the 4th Infantry Division, Charlie, signed directly, and then ordered the only veteran regiment to receive the weapons.

The warehouse is nearby, and the rows of warehouses are locked tightly.

Open three of the warehouses, and the supplies for the 4th Infantry Division are inside.

Knock open the box, and the brand new Zero rifles are lying inside.

After counting the number, the equipment is distributed directly on the spot.

One night passed, and the 4th Guards Division was armed to the teeth.

After two days of rest, they took supplies and set out on the road to the front line.

After several years of careful preparation, the joint actions of the Ministry of Army, the Ministry of Railways and the Duke's Mansion and various departments made everything very smooth.

One after another, the infantry divisions were armed and sent to the front line by train.

From conscription to arrival at the front line, it only takes 20 to 30 days in total.

A month is not a long time, and this speed is unprecedented.

...

And the intelligence obtained by Duke Fernandez is that it will take at least three to six months for the new recruits of the Northern Principality to be reorganized and form combat effectiveness, which is still an overestimation.

After spending a month to deal with some of the nobles, the army on the front line also stabilized the situation.

The church and the royal family are fighting very lively with Hansen County to the capital as the center.

More than 100,000 new-style troops are repeatedly fighting in a small area.

On the one hand, the belief is invincible, and on the other hand, the soldiers are strong.

The industrially armed army does have qualified combat effectiveness.

At this time, Duke Fernandez mobilized a full seven divisions and turned around directly.

In fact, the beheading operation failed, and the church had already fallen behind.

This is no longer the era of cold weapons, and firearms have a great impact on the outcome of wars.

As time goes by, the church's advantage is getting smaller and smaller.

Fortunately, the soldiers armed with faith have very strong combat effectiveness.

In just one month, more than one-third of them were killed.

Large numbers of believers were used as cannon fodder and started to fight with hoes.

The church was in urgent need of weapons and even sent people to contact the Northern Principality.

In this situation, bad news suddenly came.

And the army of Duke Fernandez had captured a city controlled by the church.

The church army that followed one after another could not stop the guns and cannons.

Not only did the remaining soldiers not flee, but they retreated to the church.

From a military point of view, this behavior is very stupid.

The area around the church is empty, which is very conducive to attack.

It is better to retreat to the official residence, at least there is a wall.

When the army surrounded the church, the front-line officers hesitated.

After all, faith is everywhere. Their support for the king does not mean they do not fear God.

Duke Fernandez arrived at the scene and first gave the officers on the scene a whip.

"What are you doing? Didn't you get the order?"

"Duke, this... this is the church." The officer stuttered back.

"No, I only saw a group of heretics who impersonated the name of God." Fernandez ordered coldly: "Now, you lead a team to rush in, or I will shoot you on the spot."

The officer was helpless. His life was more important than his faith.

Seeing the officers leading the charge and the church caught in the flames of war, Duke Fernandez said to the surrounding officers: "After the war, the royal family will fund a new church. Your task is to kill all the rebels."

Of course, the newly built church still believed in God, but it had to exist under the leadership of the royal family.

Fernandez hopes to use this opportunity to completely eliminate this cancer in the church.

So amidst the gunfire, the holy church fell into a sea of ​​flames. It was not known who had arranged the kerosene in advance. After seeing that there was no hope of victory, he directly set fire to himself.

By the time the attacking soldiers retreated in embarrassment, the church had been completely burned.

As the most magnificent building in the city, the church was on fire for a day and a night.

Residents throughout the city can see it.

Duke Fernandez didn't care. The core strength of this church was completely destroyed, and a group of civilians couldn't make much waves at all.