Chapter 5: Friesland retreats

He discussed with Zieg, and Zieg agreed with Marin's plan. Because under the muzzle of an enemy warship, it is really dangerous to force a 4km wide Mars waterway. But war on land, the Swiss have not been afraid of anyone. And, if you are fortunate enough to take Groningen, you will be able to grab a lot of money ...
After a good discussion, Marin and Zieg, with 3,000 Swiss mercenaries, turned to the northeast and set off for Groningen ...
In fact, what Marin didn't know was that the nine leaders of the Friesland aristocratic republic were all gathered at Harlingen, a small fishing port across the sea from Texel Island. Moreover, only a few hundred serf soldiers with very poor combat effectiveness were guarding the nine members.
If Marin could learn this information, as long as he took his soldiers to Harlingen and arrested the 9 nobles, everything would be solved.
However, the transmission of information in this era is too backward. And Marin has no intelligence agency for the time being. Therefore, Marin regretfully lost the opportunity to capture the enemy chief. But he can't blame him, who knows that the big brothers of the 9 Frisian aristocratic republics will come to the seaside town? According to common sense, they should be seated in Groningen ...
After passing through Zwolle, Marin did not directly enter West Friesland, but first passed through the Flevoland area under the control of the Duchy of Gerdes, and then through the Upper Isel area under the control of Archbishop Utrecht. , Heading to the Drenthe area, and finally going straight to Groningen ...
Because of the excuses along the way, he did not alarm the Frisian aristocratic republic at all. In addition, the Swiss mercenaries did not "snap in hand" in the middle of the road. Because, whether it is the Duchy of Gerdes or the Archbishop of Utrecht, it is a powerful force. If they offend them, they will be beaten. At this point, Sieg, the mercenary general, is also very clear. Anyway, the Frisian aristocratic republic is also quite oily ...
After passing Drenthe, 3,000 Swiss mercenaries finally appeared in Groningen. On the afternoon of March 17, 3,000 Swiss mercenaries rushed to the small town of Harlen, just south of Groningen, and started their masterful robbery ...
瑞士 This group of Swiss people is very professional. After only half an hour, this group of guys is full of a wealth of belongings ... Many pockets with cuts on their clothes are full of belongings ...
After the ransacking of the town of Harlan, everyone didn't delay, and rushed to Groningen not far ...
As for Groningen, it seemed that Harron had been ransacked in advance. As a result, the gates of Groningen have long been closed. Seven hundred defenders in the city have already stood on the wall. At the same time, a group of strong men in the city were also mobilized to the wall to help defend the city.
However, Marin's main intention was not to capture Groningen, but to attract the main forces of the Friesian aristocratic republic and then destroy it.
If Groningen is captured, there is no need for the Friesian army to return. At that time, maybe they will desperately attack Texel Island, which is not what Marin wants to see.
Therefore, siege of Groningen without attack is the best choice. Previously, Marin had deliberately encouraged the Swiss to rob in Haren, not far south of Groningen. Moreover, during the robbery, Marin clearly saw someone sneaking away on his way to Groningen. However, Marin did not send Schwartz to chase with the light cavalry, but pretended not to see it, and allowed the man to report to Groningen.
Alas, by the time the Swiss mercenaries reached the city of Groningen, the Groningen were already ready to defend ...
I saw the 3,000 troops under the city, and the city's General Groningen, who was responsible for staying in the city, was astounded. So he quickly sent a fast horse out of the city and headed west, asking for help at Harlingen Base Camp ...
Marin let go of the first messengers, but ordered Schwartz to lead the 50 Hussars to intercept the next messenger ...
I let go of the first messengers in order to report to the Frisian army in Texel. But the next messenger is no longer necessary. Moreover, the arrival of no follow-up messenger will make the enemy's heart uneasy, make him anxious, and lose his calm.
At the same time, letting Schwartz and others go to kill messengers can also exercise their tactical level and psychological quality ...
There is nothing wrong with Schwartz. After all, he has experienced the Italian war, and he has no hope of life or death. However, these 50 light cavalry are basically new recruits. Many of these people were herders or serfs raising horses in the manor. They had no combat experience or blood. Therefore, the frisson messenger who took them to kill them, in addition to the combat needs, was also to let them see the blood and adapt to the cruelty of the war.
Groningen is the capital of the aristocratic republic of Friesland, and its walls are very tall and sturdy. In the absence of heavy artillery, it is very unlikely that 3,000 Swiss mercenaries will capture the city. Even if you take it down, you don't know how many people will die. The Swiss had only promised to help solve the siege of Texel, and the contract did not specify that the city should be stormed against the strong defense of Groningen. So, despite the wealth in the city, the Swiss are less willing to storm Groningen.
Marin did not plan to storm Groningen, although there were only about 700 defenders in the city. However, the siege defensive side is already dominant. Generally there is no force several times, and they cannot win the city.
Therefore, Marin had planned for a long time and was preparing to ambush the Friesland Noble Republic's main army. As long as the main force of the Frisian Noble Republic is defeated, it is entirely possible to take the opportunity to win the Frisian Noble Republic. By that time, you can become a vassal of a large territory ...
一批 When a group of local messengers arrived at the Frisian Army base camp in Harlingen, the 9 Frisian councillors present were using barbecued sheep from Texel Island to hold a barbecue meeting. Poor Marin managed to sneak in hundreds of sheep for high-price sheep from Britain, all into the assholes.
You should know that after Henry VII came to power, Britain began to ban the export of wool and instead export wool and woolen cloth. The British sheep have also been banned from exporting. Marin spent a lot of money before secretly smuggling a batch of wool and sheep over, but did not expect that all were eaten as food ...
When the messenger entered the army's large account, the 9 barons were all holding a huge roast leg of lamb, and they were so happy ...
什么 "What? What are you talking about? An army attacked Groningen? Boy, are you kidding me?" Governor Fyskefrijheid reacted most violently, even the roasted lamb leg in the light of his hands fell to the ground. Because, Groningen belongs to his fiefdom. Although other people also have a lot of industry in Groningen, how can it be compared with all his family in Groningen?
"Mr. Governor, how dare you lie?" You see, this is General Edst's letter of help! "The messenger hurriedly sent a letter from Edst.
Uh ...
"Sure enough, it was Edsted's handwritten letter with the seal of the Governor's House ..." Governor Fyskefrijheid's face was very ugly.
As for the other eight barons, their faces were also extremely unsightly. Because, as the only Hanseatic commercial city in the country, the other eight barons also have many shops and other industries in Groningen, as well as a large number of real estate. If Groningen is breached, they will also lose a lot, much more than the food and property they grab on Texel ...
"Boy, how many troops are the enemies besieging Groningen? What is it?" Edst's first letters of help only said that Groningen was besieged, without saying too clearly. For the clearer letters of the second and third batches, the messengers were all intercepted by Schwartz, and could not be delivered to Harlingen.
"It is estimated that there are about three or four thousand people in humble jobs. According to their outfits, there are many cuts on the clothes, as if they were Swiss ..."
"Swiss ..." All nine members of the parliament took a sigh of relief. Www.EbookFREE.me ~ Since the battle of Nancy, Swiss mercenaries have become famous and have become synonymous with "the strongest mercenaries." When I heard that the Swiss were coming, everyone was playing drums ...
"Why did the Swiss attack us?" Baron Zetter was puzzled.
"Someone must have hired them, is it the little thief of Marin? Where does he get so much money?" Baron Hood of Colum guessed.
"The kid has so much money to hire the Swiss? The Swiss have to pay double commissions, three or four thousand people, and the poorer count can't afford that much commission ..."
Uh ...
"Well, stop arguing about those useless things!" Governor Fyskefrijheid waved and continued:
"The most important thing for us now is to rescue Groningen! If Groningen falls, our country will go bankrupt!"
Everyone nodded and agreed. At this time, only the commercial city of Groningen was able to provide a large amount of taxes. As for cities such as Leeuwarden, it is more appropriate to say that it is a castle, and the commercial situation is no different from that of a larger town. A city in Groningen alone can account for half of the taxes in the Frisian aristocracy. So, Groningen must keep them.
As a result, Governor Fyskefrijheid immediately sent someone to cross the sea by boat to inform Siwag, who was besieging Dengburg, and ordered him to immediately retreat and prepare to return to Groningen. At the same time, fishing boats near the Harlingen fishing port were once again expropriated free of charge to transport the Frisian army on the island of Texel back to the mainland ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Welcome the book readers to visit, the latest, fastest, The hottest serial works are at ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Please read for mobile users.