LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 67: Layout ahead
After finishing the four-party talks, Marin immediately returned to East Friesland to start pre-war preparations. At this time, Schwarz's recruitment of recruits has been completed, and he is sending people to make up caravans and bringing them back to East Friesland in batches to avoid stimulating other princes.
After all, the increase of 5,000 troops is too scary. If it scares other countries and arouses vigilance, it would be bad. Therefore, Marin simply let these recruits form a team, and went north under the banner of the caravan of the Hanseatic League, unobtrusive.
And when these people arrive in East Friesland, they will immediately conduct recruit training. Because, as the time to send troops is getting closer and closer, it is necessary to let these 5000 recruits form combat power as soon as possible, so as not to get back in time.
It is already early November, and by early February next year, there are only three months, and Marin is short of time. These recruits, Marin estimated that they can only train them to obey orders, as for technical and tactical, it is estimated to be choking. However, when fighting, you can let them line up behind, so as not to drag behind.
For the 10,000 troops on the Teutonic side, Marin had already reached an agreement with Lübeck to send them to Lübeck. Then, wait for Marin's local troops, starting from East Friesland, and meeting with them in the past.
But after returning, Marin felt that the 10,000 troops in the east could act independently, first assaulting the Principality of Holstein. And his own local troops can go to Holstein to join them after taking the Oldenburg.
But there is a problem here, that is, the local forces should try their best to make a quick decision, and do n’t procrastinate for too long in Oldenburg. Otherwise, it would be impossible to rush to meet Holstein and another 10,000 troops.
Moreover, there is currently no good command for the 10,000 troops of Teutonic power. Therefore, Marin decided that when Schwartz came back, he would be sent to Lübeck to let him command the 10,000 army and attack the Principality of Holstein.
In this era, long-term siege is the most taboo in war. Of course, if the opponent is left with only the capital, the long-term siege is not a big deal. If it was in the previous stage, for a long period of siege for a small town of the enemy, it would be really worthwhile. Because, during your time in the siege, the enemy will have enough time to mobilize.
For example, when you besieged a fortress on the border, the enemy had already mobilized a lot of militia in the rear. These militia may have poor combat effectiveness. If it is placed in the wild, it is estimated that it can be destroyed by a charge. However, the words used to defend the city are very good help. Let them help throw stones at people, and they will. Moreover, with the strong wall as a backing, the conscription of the soldiers also has some reliance, so that they will not lose confidence because of fear. The reason why recruits collapse easily is because they lose confidence. But with a tall and strong wall as a barrier, their confidence will increase a lot, and it is not so easy to collapse. Therefore, the militia's use of field operations will be very bad, and it is completely counted. But used to defend the city, but can play a large role.
Therefore, Marin believes that the local army's attack on Oldenburg and the East Road's attack on the Principality of Holstein require quick decisions. The key to a quick battle between the two places is to quickly capture the capital of the two places.
Because, in ancient Europe, nobles generally used to place their main military forces in the capital to protect the safety of family members. As for the life and death of local people, those noble princes did not care. Unless, that is where wealth gathers.
Oldenburg has two main cities at present-Oldenburg and Farrell. Among them, the city of Oldenburg is in the southeast of Oldenburg. Farrell, on the north side of the Yard Bay, is also an important distribution center for fishermen from the Oldenburg country. Of course, they have recently won Jever. However, in the self-confidence of the protector Denmark, the old German army stationed in Jever was very few. Jever Castle only sent 200 people, while Wangerland sent only 100 people to stay.
Marin decided that after the war, Yevre gave Adler to lead the militia to attack. Because there are too few opponents, it is not worth using the regular army.
As for Oldenburg and Farrell, Marin intends to attack Oldenburg first. Because, the members of the Oldenburg family gathered here. If Farrell is played first and the news reaches Oldenburg, not only will the other party strengthen their defenses, but they are also likely to run away. If a member of the Oldenburg family ran away, that would be more than a loss. In particular, Marin also expected to force the Earl of Oldenburg to sign an unequal treaty in his favor. If the opponent ran away, even if he occupied Oldenburg, the law would not be his own. But if John V, Earl of Oldenburg, was caught, Marin had some means to deal with him. What is it about the small black room, what is the strong light not to sleep, what is the US military special wet towel to cover the face and watering method ... It is some very uncomfortable punishment that does not see the wound ... If it is not now, Marin is ready to go to the **** hole and the chili water for the White Mansion ...
In short, as long as John V, Earl of Oldenburg, was caught, Marin was not worried that he would not sign an unequal treaty ...
For Oldenburg, Marin already has arrangements. He intends to learn from Prussia's approach-that is, although I annexed you, but keep your noble title, just to give me the land and the army ...
Means that although Marin annexed the Old Kingdom of Oldenburg, he would retain the title of Earl of John V of Oldenburg. However, although the title was retained, the ruling power and military power of Oldenburg was to be handed over to Marin. In the end, the members of the Oldenburg family will have only the royal palace in Oldenburg, and receive annuity life from Marin every year. At the same time, they will be monitored and will no longer participate in local management.
Because they are anxious to join the army of the East and East Road Army, and the troops of Lübeck and Hamburg, Marin needs to quickly win the Old Kingdom of Oldenburg without delay.
Therefore, Malin thought about it and thought that there was only one way to quickly break the city of Oldenburg-that is, inside and outside ...
Before, when attacking Emden, Marin sent people early to dig a tunnel to the city. Then, after the arrival of Marin's army, a small unit was sent from the tunnel to enter the city and the city gate was opened.
When attacking Jever, the reason why there is no way to use inside and outside is because the castle of Jever is too small, and the residents of the castle can easily identify everyone in the castle. Such a small castle, it's too difficult to want to get into it. Therefore, Marin can only choose to attack.
The city of Oldenburg is different. It is the capital of Oldenburg and the largest city in Oldenburg. There are thousands of residents in the city. Therefore, in this kind of city, it is still easy to get into a spy. As long as a caravan is sent to do business, it is easy to get in.
Moreover, the Oldenburg country is very confident, because Denmark has a strong backing, they do not believe that other countries dare to move it. As for the East Frisian Lambert and the Bishop of Münster dare to unite to surround Oldenburg in 1483, it was because King Hans had not completely controlled Denmark, nor did he control Norway and Sweden. There is no energy to rescue. Moreover, the Archbishop of Cologne stands behind the Bishop of Münster and is not dazed by Denmark.
Especially, after Denmark helped Oldenburg to capture Yevre, the Oldenburg family was more confident and felt that they could walk sideways. So, now is Marin's best chance for a sneak attack.
Of course, Marin did not really want to fight without declaration, that would be bad rules. Marin ’s plan was that after the declaration of war that day, in the middle of the night, he sent troops to raid Oldenburg, so that there was no chance for the other side to respond.
To this end, Marin Jean Sauer selected 100 elites from his scouts, dressed as three caravans, and sneaked into Oldenburg.
When Marin declared war on the Old Kingdom of Oldenburg, he immediately gathered soldiers and horses and rushed to the Old Kingdom of Oldenburg overnight. After arriving outside Oldenburg in the middle of the night, 100 scouts in the city Elite, open the city gate, magnify the army into the city ...
In this way, Marin declared war in advance, in accordance with the rules, but arrived at the night with his soldiers, he can also hit the opponent by surprise, try to reduce the difficulty of siege and casualties.
Similarly, for the East Route Army, Marin also planned to send dozens of scouts, dressed as caravans, into the capital of the Principality of Holstein, Gluckstadt, and attacked Gluckstadt on the East Route Army. At the time, he also opened the city gate and put in the army.
Of course, it is necessary to declare war in advance. However, the declaration of war on the East Road was mainly due to Lübeck and Hamburg ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ Even the East Road Army temporarily used the Lübeck flag. Otherwise, if people know that Marin has another 20,000 troops, it will make many princes sleep and sleep.
Moreover, Lubeck is also happy to let the 10,000 troops of East Marin fly the Lubeck flag. Why? Because it can be famous! Lübeck people need to be blessed with prestige to do business, so as to avoid some unsightly guys playing their ideas. Suddenly more than 10,000 Lubeck troops suddenly appeared, and they all attacked, how much face? And it ’s scary ... who will dare to offend Lubeck in the future ...
As for the Principality of Schleswig, Marin did not send scouts to engage in foreign cooperation. Because, some tricks are unique. Now that the method of inside and outside cooperation has been used to conquer Oldenburg City and Gluckstadt, then the spies of the other party will surely pass the message back to Schleswig. By that time, Schleswig must be prepared.
After all, the army marched northward, certainly not as fast as the other party's spies. As long as the other party has preparedness and wants to engage in internal and external cooperation, it is unlikely.
Because Marin used the tactics almost simultaneously in Oldenburg and the Principality of Holstein, and because the two places were far apart, he did not worry about the other party ’s defense. However, once the Eastern Army exhibited this tactic in the Principality of Holstein, because it would take time to capture the entire territory of the Principality of Holstein, the Schleswigs would most likely know that before the arrival of the army The reason for Holstein's fall. Therefore, they are very likely to guard against the emergence of insiders and outsiders in the city.
Therefore, Marin believes that it is enough to use the outside in the city of Oldenburg and Gluckstadt. As for the Principality of Schleswig, it would be straightforward. Anyway, by that time they had 30,000 troops, and according to intelligence, the whole Principality of the Principality of Schleswig is only 3,000, which can be completely eliminated ...