Chapter 1903: Beginning

At this time, America.

The front lines of Longyan City.

Bob, a mapmaker for the French unit who had been captured by the Longyan Army, found an opportunity at this moment and snuck out.

Because they were imprisoned together, there were also a few French soldiers who escaped with Bob.

These were the guards who protected Bob.

"Stop, there are Longyan Soldiers ahead." Bob hid in the shadows, watching the Longyan Soldiers not far away, not daring to act rashly.

Those two soldiers stood at the entrance, discussing recent events.

"You say they've all gone to fight, leaving just us to keep watch; what if the French unit attacks?"

That man said: "What can we do?"

"Nothing, the situation you're talking about is impossible; just look at how far we are from the main battlefield. If the French unit could attack here, they would definitely be attacking our supply lines. As for attacking a small place like ours?"

"Other than those prisoners of war, there is nothing here."

"That's true..."

"Hey, watch for me while I nap for a bit; I'll swap with you in an hour."

"Alright."

Bob, hiding to the side, heard this content and felt a surge of excitement. Listening to their conversation, there were not many Longyan Unit members here right now.

This was just a prisoner-of-war camp; since that was the case, they had a chance to escape.

Bob said to the other French soldiers: "One of the two Longyan Soldiers ahead has fallen asleep. We'll go from the right. Most of the Longyan Army has gone to fight. If we go slowly, we can get out."

Everyone nodded and moved lightly to escape from the right.

But what Bob did not know was that all of this was under the surveillance of the Longyan Army.

It did not take long for Bob and the French soldiers to escape.

By the moonlight, they looked at this unfamiliar place and were at a loss; they were already far from the Longyan positions.

But they had never been to Longyan City and did not know where this was.

Bob looked at the brightest star in the northernmost part of the sky, pointed south, and said: "That way is the north; we will go from that side."

These French soldiers looked at each other and decided to trust Bob.

He was a mapmaker; although he did not know what place this was now, Bob's knowledge could help them determine the direction.

And on the other side, in Qin Zhangfeng's command room.

The Longyan Soldier who had previously been asleep came in to report: "Report, General, those few Frenchmen have already escaped."

Qin Zhangfeng nodded and said: "Tell them not to patrol the mountains; let those few Frenchmen escape."

"Yes." The soldier gave a military salute and turned to leave.

Qin Zhangfeng picked up his teacup and also looked into the darkness in the distance, as if his eyes could see those few French soldiers through the darkness.

Just like that, three days passed.

Bob finally led these few French soldiers back to the French positions.

And at this time, Kenteer had already received intelligence from Richard.

Although the authenticity of the defense map had been determined.

Kenteer had no Method to make preparations for battle; the terrain map Kenteer received was truly too blurry.

Much of the information was not accurate.

However, without a complete and accurate terrain map, the defense map had no reference value.

A defense map would not mark terrain information for you.

"Report, General, the map-making detachment we sent out has returned, but it seems they were attacked; the captain did not return."

Kenteer turned his head to look at the soldier and asked: "Did the mapmaker return safely?"

The soldier nodded: "Mapmaker Bob returned safely."

"That's great, have him come see me immediately."

Kenteer did not mention a word about the sacrificed French soldiers, but instead was impatient to see the mapmaker. The soldier was slightly stunned and replied: "Yes."

Soon, Kenteer met Bob.

"Greetings, General."

Kenteer waved his hand and said: "No need for formalities."

He walked over, looked at Bob's empty hands, frowned, and asked: "Where is the map?"

Bob said in great terror: "We encountered an attack by the Longyan Army, the drawn map was lost, and I only managed to escape from the Longyan Army with great difficulty."

Kenteer took a fierce breath: "Without the map, what use is it that you came back!"

Bob was so scared he knelt down and begged for mercy: "General, calm your anger. Although I did not bring back the map, I have already surveyed the general terrain of Longyan City. I can draw a terrain map of the area around Longyan City in a few days."

Kenteer heard this, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said: "How many days do I have to wait for you?"

Bob hesitated for a moment and held up three fingers: "Three days..."

He looked up and saw the expression on Kenteer's face collapse immediately, so he hurriedly lowered his head and said: "Drawing a detailed map is very troublesome. If there is a rough sketch of the Longyan terrain, I can finish supplementing these details in one day."

Kenteer did not continue to lose his temper. He thought of the Longyan City map Richard had given him. Since Bob remembered the outline of the Longyan terrain map.

If he were allowed to supplement the details on this terrain map, wouldn't the time be greatly reduced?

"Good, you say you have already remembered the general terrain of Longyan City, then see if this map can be used."

Kenteer threw the map onto the ground.

Bob picked it up to look, and his face changed drastically: "General, where did you find this map?"

"This is the terrain map of the area around Longyan, it's just not drawn that meticulously. If there is this map, give me one day—no, half a day—and I will finish supplementing its details."

Kenteer raised an eyebrow; it seemed this map was also genuine.

Kenteer said, "Since that is the case, use this map to draw me a detailed topographical map in the shortest possible time."

"Consider it a way to make amends for your past mistakes."

Bob knocked his head against the floor and said in fear and trepidation, "I guarantee I will complete the mission."

Kenteer nodded and waved his hand, and Bob left immediately.

After Bob left, Kenteer looked at the entire map of America, his eyes darkening.

France's advantage in America had been reversed, and the Britain unit had already captured Cariyongbao.

Their advantage was expanding, and if the Britain unit and the Longyan Unit were to unite at this time.

Along the long battle line laid out by France, their supplies and reinforcements would not be able to keep up, and this battle would definitely be lost.

Upon receiving the two maps from Richard, Kenteer knew the order Richard had issued to him.

He had to end the war with Longyan as soon as possible.

Otherwise, what awaited France would very likely be the fate of being torn apart.

A day passed.

Kenteer saw the topographical map that Bob had completed.

With the topographical map and by comparing it to the defensive layout map, they would be able to know where the Longyan Army had set up ambushes.

With this information, the subsequent operations would become very simple.

A smile appeared on the corner of Kenteer's mouth.

Looking at these two maps, they had already determined that the dawn of their victory in battle was right before their eyes.

The invincible myth of the Longyan Army would also be broken.

"Summon the generals, hold a war council, and prepare to attack Longyan City!"

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