Chapter 1717: Arranging City Defenses

At this time, America.

Longyan City.

While Qingyang Shuo and Qin Zhangfeng were busily arranging defensive offensives, preparing to fight a protracted war.

An urgent piece of news reached these two people.

The French are going to attack Longyan City!

Qingyang Shuo looked at the yellowed slip of paper, his brows slightly furrowed; this was news Fang Dalong had entrusted someone to deliver.

The news was very reliable.

Qin Zhangfeng looked at the slip of paper, looked at Qingyang Shuo and said: "Sir, your worries are about to become reality."

"Taking precautions is correct."

Qingyang Shuo did not speak, but instead took out another piece of intelligence; this intelligence recorded an event that had happened not long ago.

The French launched an attack on the upper reaches of the Ohio River, routed the British troops, and continued to expand eastward.

Seeing these two pieces of information, Qin Zhangfeng was slightly stunned.

"The French want to fight a two-front war in America?"

"They shouldn't have enough troops."

The composition of the French troops was a cooperation between the French and Indian tribes.

There were also some black slaves trafficked from Africa and so on, used as cannon fodder; it was this military structure that allowed the French in America to have enough strength to rival the British troops.

However, the relationship between the French and the large Indian tribes was one of cooperation.

Most of the army relied on the Indians for supply.

The number of French immigrants was small, and the number of troops actually organized by the French themselves was even smaller.

The troop strength was relatively stretched thin.

Although in the battle for the gold mine, the strength of the French troops was higher than the British, that was because it was mountain warfare.

The Indians could exert great utility in the mountain forests they were familiar with.

However, for the French troops to want to go to war with the British and Longyan City at the same time, this bit of troop strength was simply not enough.

Even just going to war with the British, these troops were somewhat stretched thin.

However, regarding the quality of the British army, Qin Zhangfeng expressed that losing to the French in battle was reasonable.

If the French were to fight a two-front war with Longyan City under these circumstances, then they would surely suffer a crushing defeat.

Moreover, the French's most high-end weapons were supplied by Longyan City.

Qin Zhangfeng frowned and said again: "Is it a smokescreen released by the French side? If Richard is not a fool, he should be very clear about what the consequences of the French fighting a two-front war with the British and Longyan City are."

Qingyang said: "Regardless, this matter does not allow us to not believe it."

"General, this period of time requires you to highly monitor the movements of the French."

"After all, for them, rather than trading with us, it is more practical to attack directly and occupy the Longyan City Arsenal and resources."

"Although the French are attacking the British and continuing to expand eastward."

"But looking at the map, the place the French occupied is merely a weakly defended point at Fort Duquesne."

"That city is an important city for the French's trade now, with developed transportation and a location no less critical than our Longyan City."

"More importantly, one can pass through Fort Duquesne and head north into the Great Lakes Region of America; that is the heart of North America, the most important region."

"This move the French are making is not necessarily a full-scale war with the British, but possibly making sufficient preparations to occupy the heart region of America."

"The British's level of technology and Weaponry and Equipment are superior to the French; if the French want to obtain a large amount of equipment stronger than the British through the simplest and fastest Method, and go to full-scale war with the British."

"Currently, the only one that can possess these conditions and satisfy these conditions is our Longyan City."

Qin Zhangfeng nodded: "Indeed, the possibility of a French attack is very high."

"But as long as they dare to come, our Longyan Army will let these French troops know how foolish these thoughts of theirs are!"

"They will definitely pay a heavy price for their recklessness!"

On the other side of America.

In the attacked British Colonial District, Kelinxi issued an order: absolutely must not let the French troops advance another step!

The Military Department restored Gelin to his original post, ordering him to lead troops to the front line to take back the lost British land.

Captain Gelin did not hesitate; immediately after taking office, he led this Cavalry unit of three thousand men and set out.

Rushing to the Ohio River Basin.

Now the British garrison was retreating repeatedly; their important areas on the Ohio River had all fallen.

Now the entire upper reaches of the Ohio River were occupied by the French army, and the important water transport channels leading to Lake Erie were also all blocked.

What was even worse was that these British Soldiers had lost their fighting spirit.

Facing the attack of the French troops, they dared not fight back.

They only dared to hold their ground on the plains; even though they occupied a huge Geography advantage, they had no intention of attacking.

After Captain Gelin arrived, he took over these troops without any resistance.

He instantly understood the severity of the problem.

Under such circumstances, it was impossible for them, the British, to defeat the French and the Indians.

Captain Gelin frowned tightly; the fighting spirit of these British people had been crushed after experiencing two battles that were almost steamrolled.

Belief must be rebuilt.

They really needed a victory too much.

Captain Gelin had just taken office and arrived in the command room, about to discuss a new battle plan with the generals and the Chief of Staff who were directing the battle.

But in the command room, there was not a soul.

Captain Gelin was instantly furious!

"Call the officers of every unit to come here and see me immediately!"

After hearing this, the accompanying soldiers immediately went to pass on the message, and time passed from morning until five o'clock in the afternoon, when the sky was almost dark.

Only then did Gelin see these commanders from the various units.

Seeing these slackers, cold light flashed in Captain Gelin's eyes.

He said coldly: "I have come to serve as the frontline commander under the orders of the Military Department and Lord Kelinxi; is this how you defy military orders?"

"Does no one here hold the British Empire in any regard anymore!"

After hearing this, the crowd responded lazily: "General, this matter really cannot be blamed on us for not being in a hurry; we need to arrange the tasks for our respective defense sectors."

"To avoid an attack by the French forces."

"We truly could not get away, and it just so happens we have time now; otherwise, you would still be here waiting."

After hearing this, Gelin chuckled and swept his gaze over their indifferent expressions.

Only at this moment did he realize what kind of unit he was actually going to lead.

He did not continue to pursue these people, but said calmly: "Since you all have tasks, then we will let this matter go; now, let the meeting begin."

Gelin looked at the crowd and said again: "The battlefield situation is currently severe; we need to formulate a new combat plan, not only to contain the French forces' attack but also to retake the Ohio River from their hands."

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