Because of the sufficient preparation, the Friesian Resistance Army quickly set out and marched towards the southwestern border of Friesland. At this time, due to the lack of troops, the Duchy of Saxony did not deploy much troops in the southwestern region of Friesland. In order to save expenses, George chose to hand over the southwestern border defense to the local powerful private soldiers for defense.
However, George never thought that these local tyrants were originally from the Friesian Republic and were deeply involved with the original nine nobles, so how could they defend themselves?
So, when Sivag led an army of 8,000 into the southwestern region of Friesland, many powerful people surrendered one after another. Even if they did not surrender, they chose to be neutral and not to cause trouble to Sivag's army.
In this way, the Friesian Resistance Army soon occupied the southwestern part of Friesland and began to continue to move north. In terms of route selection, the Friesian Resistance Army followed the advice of Charles II, Duke of Gedes, and did not go north from the middle or the east line, but marched north along the seaside to the west.
The reason for this choice is actually to facilitate supply. If it is in the middle of the land, supply is completely transported on land, which is a little unsafe. Because there are many Saxon cavalry. If the Saxons send cavalry to cut off the land supply line of the army, it will be very troublesome.
However, it is relatively safe to head north along the seaside. Because ships from the Principality of Gedes can be docked at any time and provide supplies. Even if the army fails and is besieged, they can still evacuate by ships. Unlike on land, once they are besieged, there is no other way except to send large troops to rescue the siege.
Therefore, the main target of the Friesian Resistance Army this time was two small fishing ports along the coast of the west of Leeuwarden - Haringen and Zurich.
At the beginning, Marin counterattacked the Friesian aristocratic Republic and landed in Harlingen. However, at this stage, Marin and Charles II, the Duke of Gedes, are allies, and it is impossible to stab in the back. At least, Marin would not stab in the back until the Principality of Gedes gained an absolute advantage. Charles II, the Duke of Gedes, believed so.
In fact, Charles II guessed nothing wrong. Marimba could not defeat the Saxons and then disrupt the situation in West Friesland, so that he could have a chance to take advantage of the situation.
While sending troops, Charles II also quietly sent an envoy to Orich, inviting Marin to send troops together and divide West Friesland.
However, Charles II was not kind. The core area of ​​West Friesland was Groningen in the east. If Marin sent troops, he would definitely be bound to be under the strong city of Groningen. Most of the regular troops of the Saxons were concentrated in Groningen. It would definitely take a long time for Marin to take Groningen. By then, the Gedes people would have completed the occupation of the western region of Friesland. Moreover, with Marin leading in front, the main force of the Saxon army would be restrained in the east, and in the west, there would be no decent resistance except for the hundreds of defenders of Leeuwarden.
Of course, Marin had been a nobleman for so long, how could he be fooled easily? He heard that Charles II sent someone to seek joint troops, but Marin refused directly. So Marin thought of a solution - pretending to be sick...
Marin lay on the hospital bed pretending to be sick, and then asked Geoffrey to inform the Duke of Gedes that the messenger of the Duke of Geders - we are sick and cannot meet you anymore. As for the matter of sending troops, I can't make the decision...
In this way, through simple and rogue tricks, Marin successfully avoided sending troops...
However, Marin did not intend to let the envoy return empty-handed. So Marin arranged for his men to remove 20 bronze cannons from the warship and handed them over to the envoy.
These 20 small-caliber rear-mounted bronze cannons were actually warships seized by Marin from the Friesian Noble Republic. This time I sent them there, it was actually a "return to the original owner".
These small-caliber rear-mounted bronze cannons (or Franco machine cannons) are small in diameter and can be carried on land or used to attack the city. Returning them also shows Marin's attitude.
In fact, Marin looked down on these Fran machine guns. Because the problem of holding the breath has not been solved, these rear-loaded guns are not as powerful as the main guns that Marin now has-the three-pound guns. However, after all, they are artillery, so it would be a pity to throw them away.
Originally, Marin planned to return these guns to melt and recast them into three-pound guns. However, he happened to meet the envoy of the Duke of Gedes. So Marin simply gave all the 20 guns to the Friesian Resistance Army and sent a ship to the coastal areas of West Friesian by himself.
However, Marin gave the cannons not to the Gedes, but to Sivag, the main leader of the Friesian Resistance Army. Moreover, these cannons were originally seized by Marin from the Sifians, and were originally given to the Friesian noble Republic by the French.
Marin knew very well that Charles II, Duke of Geders, was a cunning old fox. Now, he could use the nine original Friesian nobles and naturally regarded them as guests of honor. Once the occupation of Friesians is completed, these nine people will be useless. At that time, the real Friesian resistance army will become a thorn in Charles II's side and will be eliminated quickly.
Therefore, Marin returned these 20 Franco cannons to the Friesian Resistance Army, which was considered to be a strengthening of their strength. When the Duke of Geders turned against them, he would not be unable to fight back.
Of course, Marin was limited to this for the help of the Friesian Resistance Army. If he wanted to send troops, there was no door or window...
Marin didn't want to be used by Charles II, Duke of Geders. Charles II himself was not willing to stand up publicly, and wanted to let himself stand up publicly to attract firepower? Isn't that cheating him?
You should know that Marin's diplomatic situation is not good now. If he rashly sends troops to occupy the eastern part of West Friesland, it is easy to attract hostility and interference.
At that time, Marin will not only offend the Saxony system to death, but will also lead to strong dissatisfaction between the Archbishop of Cologne and the Danes. Because if he dares to annex West Friesland's territory, he will be considered a wolfish ambition by neighboring countries. At that time, as long as the Saxony people are willing to pay the price, they will likely convene an anti-Malin army, just like when Qin was seeking hegemony and was attacked by the six countries.
The last time, Marin was able to defeat the Saxon army, which was actually a coincidence. Because the Saxons made a fool of themselves and made a decisive battle with Marin, and it was based on Marin's script. If there were too many coalition forces, Marin's existing 7,500 veterans and 2,500 new recruits would be difficult to resist.
So, Marin should be more low-key now to avoid becoming the first to be a hot-seller...
Besides, Marin would not be happy to really let the Guedes occupy Friesland. After all, that was the meat he had long liked...
Therefore, this time, Marin decided to remain neutral, sit down and watch the tiger fight, watching the Guedes and the Saxons fight each other...
Moreover, Marin estimated that the mutual tearing between the two sides would last for a long time. Because neither side was good at straits. The Duchy of Gedder has the advantage of being close to West Friesland and it is easy to mobilize troops. The Saxons, although their homeland is far from West Friesland, have sufficient foundation. Even if they are not strong enough, they can ask for help from allies. Even the emperor is an ally of the Saxons. If the Saxons are willing to fully support the emperor in the Imperial Parliament, the emperor will not help but ask the Netherlands to send troops to help...
Chapter completed!