C2766 The reinforcements had finally arrived! (2/2)
The most important thing was that these Prussian army did not believe that the Zhiyuan Warship would come into contact with the French tonight. In their minds, even if the Zhiyuan Warship were strong, they should avoid battle at night.
But soon, the latest telegraph message came from the outposts along the coast. The French started attacking the Eastern Frisian Islands, attacking the islands one by one. These French started massacring the garrison and civilians, and started to destroy the telegraph line.
The purpose of the French was clear. They wanted to cut off Prussia's communication system so that they could not determine the exact location of the Expeditionary forces.
Just when the guards of the Port William were anxious to know the latest news, an urgent message came from the Spic Island. Zhiyuan Warship had appeared and started to attack the French army, determined to kill.
This was the last telegram, and there was no further contact after that. It seemed like the French had destroyed the telegraph network along the coast!
At this time, the army was the first to fall behind. The remaining soldiers who had failed to catch up with the Franco-Prussian War had decided to join the war despite the naval persuasion.
”I'm sorry, the Prime Minister and the General Staff have already given us the authority of the army. We have an obligation to ensure the safety of the entire Prussian coastline!”
”Since the enemy has started to land, there is no reason not to resist! Your navy can continue to wait for orders, and our army can attack! ”
It was already three in the morning. A troop was moving quickly towards the west, towards the direction of the Spic Island.
However, before the army left, the navy stopped them. These admirals with ashamed expressions said helplessly, ”Without orders, we cannot join the war …” But we can't just watch you fight alone! ”
”Time is running out. There are still more than 800 war horses and a lot of trucks in the military port. Take them all! We must rush to Spic Island as fast as we can! ”
In this era, animal husbandry was a very important production assistant, especially the most difficult coal transportation work for battleships, which required a large number of animals to complete.
Therefore, every military port had a large number of mules and horses, and their numbers even exceeded that of the army!
With these carriages, the common infantry soldiers immediately turned into a fast moving army. The soldiers carried the Arms and ammunition onto the carriage, and even the field gun could be hung at the back of the carriage.
Thanks to the naval support, the army would not have been able to make it to the battlefield at six o'clock if it had not been for the fact that the army did not have enough mules of its own.
This was the old saying, 'the heavens and the earth are united'! With the blessing of destiny, he would be able to use all sorts of powers to boost his momentum!
The endless carriage rushed to the beach. Without waiting for orders, the artillery man jumped down the carriage and started to set up the field gun.
The brass cannons were loaded into the cannons, and since the opposing Spic Island was not far away, they immediately pulled the fire rope!
Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of cannonballs rang out from the southeast of Spic Island. Sou Sou Seng, the artillery shells flew across the narrow straits and smashed into the French army on the island.
The series of explosions confused the French Landing forces. They never thought that the Prussian would arrive so quickly, he obviously destroyed the telegraph line the moment he landed after seizing the beach. How could he come so fast?
”Counterattack!” Counterattack! Prussian army is here … ” In the midst of the chaos, the French began to shift their guns and set up defenses on the coast.
Prussian army on the other side of the river rushed down the horse carriage and shouted, ”Ship! Give us the boat! The military has called in all civilian ships... Charge over and save our allies! ”
The Prussian fisherman, who had been praying, suddenly jumped up. ”Yes!” Our fishing boats are out! We will bring you across the ocean to fight! ”