In the Middle Ages, people drew cards to be promoted to nobility. - Chapter 738

c735 Princess Louise

Dragoons are not dragoons, but so-called “mounted infantry”. The mounts they ride are not excellent war horses. They do not learn to compete on horseback, nor do they learn to shoot on horseback.

At this point, I’m afraid they are worse than just any western cowboy.

But if the two were to confront each other head-on, their combat effectiveness would definitely change.

On the other hand, the dozen or so paladins were real knights, with silver helmets and silver armor, painted with the coat of arms of St. George, riding on tall and strong horses. The mounts of those dragoons were like stupid donkeys compared to the divine horses under their crotches.

Leon carefully observed the enemy’s formation. It was like a mouse pulling a turtle, and it was really difficult to make a move.

“The British’s firearms have a longer range than ours, and the bullets are more powerful. Seeing that these dragoons also carry small-caliber artillery, we will suffer a lot if we fight them head-on.”

The intelligence network in Texas is pretty good. Leon knows that the dragoons are equipped with white crystal bullets. Even the wolves, which are famous for their tenacity, will be in danger if they are hit.

“Boss, why don’t we retreat?”

A corner head suggested.

It’s not that I’m afraid, but it’s really not a wise move to use cavalry to charge into the enemy’s position.

Anyway, the mobility of these dragoons is only that much compared to them. What’s more, judging from the enemy’s posture of digging trenches on the spot, it doesn’t seem like they want to pursue them.

Leon shook his head and said: “No, if we retreat without even fighting, wouldn’t it be in vain for us?”

He thought for a moment and made a plan.

“They want us to retreat in the face of difficulties, but we don’t come like this. Give me the order to retreat to the town of Munster. Let’s have a street fight with these British guys. Let’s see if these guys can do anything. The courage to shell your own town.”

…

At the same time, Shreveport was twenty kilometers away.

The messenger hurriedly got off his mount and broke into the temporary headquarters: “Colonel, the town of Munster has been attacked by the Texans. The Massachusetts Cuirassiers stationed nearby have already attacked and hope to get our support. ”

“It’s impossible. Send the order to them and wish themselves well.”

Colonel Arthur’s face turned a little pale. Many border towns were in emergency at almost the same time. To make matters worse, as the Mississippi River waterway hub, ammunition, firearms, artillery, shells, and gauze were stored to supply the incoming native regiments. The arsenal of pharmaceuticals was looted.

That’s enough supplies to supply an army of 100,000 people. It’s certainly not worth mentioning to the British Empire, which has a huge business. However, if these local supplies are to be sent again, it will take half a month at the earliest.

Colonel Arthur couldn’t help but yelled angrily: “Damn Texans, shameful thieves, despicable wolf cubs, you will pay the price for offending the majesty of the British Empire!”

Unfortunately, it is not certain whether the enemy will pay the price. He, the nominally highest military officer in Louisiana, will definitely have to pay the price for the loss of ordnance.

At the same time, in another town not far away.

The liberated black slaves were lining up to receive the firearms distributed to them.

All the Texas cowboys looked a little dull. The legendary “mysterious captain” was continuously transforming guns and ammunition, and piled them into a hill in the square.

“Master Lothar, are you bringing these firearms from the British arsenal?”

“Actually, more than that.”

Last night, Lothar not only visited the arsenal in Shreveport, but also went to the residence of the Knights of St. George. Their armory was also looted by Lothar, and those were all items that had been enshrined in the church for many years. “Sacred Artifacts”, without these “Holy Artifacts”, with the weak holy power of the trainee knights, it would be impossible to fight against the wolf clan horn heads.

It’s a pity that these sacred weapons Texas are of no use at all.

The success of this trip was all due to the “King’s Ring”.

What is the greatest function of the space ring? Lothar may have thought it was just convenience before, but now she feels that the attributive “convenience is a thief” should be added after the word convenience.

In one night, he diligently ran back and forth several times. In addition to the weapons he obtained for these black rebels, he was able to arm an army of 80,000 people, and he was fully equipped with artillery, shells, and ammunition.

“By the way, the space I carry with me is limited. I have piled a lot of ordnance into a valley. Send some people to get it. At the moment, it seems that the British will not be able to organize an offensive in a short time. I want to go deeper. Let’s take a look behind enemy lines.”

With the combat record of the first stage refined, Lothar no longer needs to go all out to deal with it.

Just a “thieves’ trip” played a greater role in this battle than his bloody battle in the last Texas defense battle.

…

New York.

A long whistle sounded in the port.

Three huge steam airships covered with armor plates flew in the sky, and below were more than a dozen steel warships emitting billowing black smoke. The black holes showed that no one in the empire could challenge the maritime hegemony of the Sun Never Sets Empire.

The black smoke pillars that connect the sky and the earth are the “symbol of civilization” that people are most proud of in this era.

The colonial officials holding umbrellas could even feel the cinders falling on their heads. From time to time, they took out their pocket watches to check the time. There were some impatient expressions on their faces, but no one dared to complain.

Because they were waiting for Queen Victoria, the eldest daughter of the most noble woman in the world, Princess Louise, instead of the “governors” who were sent from the mainland in the past and would be easily sidelined if they did not cooperate with them.

As the only industrial city in the thirteen colonies, New York was regarded as the torch of civilization in the American continent.

For many of them, Princess Louise’s choice to settle here was a supreme honor.

At this time, Princess Louise, who was waiting for everyone, wearing a golden crown and a red, white and gold dress, was still dressing herself up slowly under the service of the maids in the cabin.

Over the years, the separatist undercurrents in the thirteen colonies were surging. George Washington was hanged in Richmond, which was never an end. The antagonism between the colonies and the mainland would not disappear because of the death of one person or a purge.

For example, the fuse of the Thirteen Colonies’ uprising was actually caused by Britain’s annexation of French colonies during the Seven Years’ War.

In the eyes of the natives, the French colonies such as Louisiana were conquered and assigned to the Thirteen Colonies Government. The military expenses of sending troops to the American battlefield should naturally be borne by the colonial governments.

The colonial ruling class also felt that they were at a disadvantage, because they were forced to join a war that did not belong to them. They had already suffered heavy losses from the war, and they had to bear the military expenses. This was simply intolerable.

Unfortunately, their words did not work. The natives still intended to recover the tax through stamp duties and other means, so the conflict broke out.

In the final analysis, it was caused by the inconsistency of interests between the real power in the colonies and the local ruling class.

Unless Britain can continue to be strong, the independence of British North America is destined.

The Boer War has proved that the cost of fighting a modern war is extremely high.

Neither Her Majesty the Queen nor the parliamentary gentlemen want to fight another American War of Independence.

Princess Louise’s arrival and her attempt to crown herself as the Grand Duchess of New England were also an attempt by the local faction to rule the vast territory of North America – that is, to divide North America into pieces of royal territory, which would be ruled by members of the royal family, and then form a “Commonwealth” with the locals as the core.

“Your Highness, it’s almost time.”

The guard outside the door couldn’t help but urge.

Louise whispered, “Let them wait. Isn’t the loyalty of these colonial officials enough to make them wait for a moment?”

The guard hurriedly said, “But Your Highness, it’s already a quarter of an hour late. This is not in line with royal etiquette, and the purpose of your trip is not…”

Princess Louise interrupted him before he finished, “That’s enough, Sir Charles, I have my own plan. If I just delay it a little bit, those traitors will show up by themselves, which will save trouble.”

In Louise’s view, being exiled to a remote place like North America is not a good thing.