Chapter 2807: Catastrophe is imminent

On the east coast of the New World, almost all the prosperous cities with large populations have deep-water harbors.
In peacetime, relying on convenient maritime transportation, port cities have a huge advantage in developing transoceanic trade, and they have eaten up the trade dividends; however, when the war comes, the security risks of coastal port cities have also been exposed.
In a port city like Leiden, the biggest threat is not from land, but from the sea.
In the colonial era, Leiden’s trade routes were mainly protected by the navy fleet of the overlord.
Since the Holy Ashen Empire sold the colony of the New World, the Port of Leiden was sold by the "pro-mother" to the "stepmother" of the Feizhen Kingdom, and then involved in the independence revolution, and the situation has become more and more difficult.
The Continental Army has not yet established a mesa-worthy fleet, unable to provide protection for the various port cities on the east coast. The coastal defense turrets built by the port can deal with pirates, but they are far from enough to fight against the "empire of the sun never sets." The invincible Royal Navy, under the dual coercion of the Feizhen Army and naval guns, Midgard, Freeport and Prince Port fell one after another.
The geographical location of Leiden is almost the same as the three port cities mentioned above, and the current threats are the same as before the fall of the former. Have the military, civilians and leadership of Leiden fully absorbed Midgard and Leiden? Based on the experience and lessons of Hong Kong and Prince Port, have they worked out a plan to defend themselves against the enemy?
The answer is regrettable: no.
In fact, the current defensive measures of Leiden City are even far less complete than those of Midgard, Freeport and Prince Port. The organization is even more chaotic, which can only be described as "unsightly"!
With the Feizhen Corps marching south and Prince Port has fallen, the leaders of the military and political circles in Leiden have not yet awakened, and have not actively prepared for war. Who should bear the responsibility?
First of all, the Alfheim military does not carry this pot.
As early as April, the garrison of Leiden Port went north to support the Port of Prince. As a result, they never went back. They were buried in the Port of Prince along with Gates' corps.
Nowadays, the regular army in Leiden can't make up two thousand people in total. What can they do to resist the Fijian invaders who are twenty times as powerful as their own troops? This is not considered the difference in the quality of the individual soldiers of the two sides, can it not be desperate?
In addition to the regular army, there are also semi-militarized militias in the towns surrounding Leiden Port. If someone can stand up and shout, call on the militias from all over the city to support the city, distribute rifles and train them, in fact, they can organize a large-scale army. A force rivaling the enemy.
Unfortunately, this idealized heroic figure did not come in response to the expectations of the people.
The reality is on the contrary, the characters who appear on the stage of troubled times are mostly some horrifying clowns!
The Alfheim colony has the most structure and courage, and is also the most beloved politician. The former Governor Sir John Norfolk is none other than the former Governor Sir John Norfolk.
However, as early as last year, Sir Norfolk stepped down as the governor and turned to the diplomatic world. He was sent by the Continental Congress to the former sovereign state of the Holy Ashen Empire as minister.
Today, the wartime affairs of the Port of Leiden are managed by Alexander Jefferson, chairman of the municipal council and drafter of the Declaration of Independence.
Mr. Jefferson is very famous and prestigious, but unfortunately he has never been a soldier in his life, and he doesn't know how to prepare for war.
This bookish chairman of the parliament may be an excellent politician in peacetime, but he has not been able to withstand the cruel test of the war. He appears useless in wartime, and has neither the courage nor the ability to lead the southern compatriots to defend their homeland.
If you can't figure it out by yourself, you should ask someone who can figure it out to take the lead.
Indeed, Mr. Jefferson did the same. He promoted a general named Adam Mafulin to replace Isaac Hook, the traitor, as the commander-in-chief of the Alfheim National Guard, and he was solely responsible for the defense of the Port of Leiden.
This General Ma Fulin was born in a prominent family in Alfheim. He was over fifty years old. He was highly respected, had a rich military history, was flexible in his actions, and was quite powerful. It stands to reason that he was the best candidate for this mission.
When Jefferson nominated him to serve as commander-in-chief in Parliament, the only "problem" that opponents could single out was that General Ma Fulin's "popularity" was too good. There were many royalists in the circle of friends who were said to be with the traitor Hook. The friendship is also quite deep.
However, among those sitting in the parliament hall, who are not proud of their extensive contacts and connections, and who do not have a few old friends with different political views?
Based on this accusation of General Adam Mafulin as being unreliable, it would be suspected of "picking the bones in the egg".
Mr. Jefferson insisted on recommending General Ma Fulin as the commander-in-chief of the Southern Theater Command, winning the support of most Continental Congress delegates.
Little did he know that after the appointment was passed smoothly, it caused him a big trouble beyond regret.
At the beginning of his tenure, General Ma Fulin looked old and strong. He ran around and actively prepared for war. He also contacted an arms dealer through an old friend, claiming that he could buy at least 5,000 rifles at a very low price!
In fact, there is no shortage of militias in the port of Leiden, but training and weapons.
If this deal can be made, the current situation of the shortage of weapons on one's side can be greatly eased, and the combat effectiveness of the militia can also be upgraded to a level, which can be described as happy!
Mr. Jefferson had no reason to oppose such a good thing. With a stroke of a pen, he authorized the respectable General Ma Fulin to buy arms and act cheaply.
However, not long after, the three investigative reporters of the Leiden Post, Xiao Miao, A Zhi and Benny, used the intelligence network of the "Freedom Sons Association" to find out the so-called "arms tycoon" who was trading with General Ma Fulin. "In fact, it was the agent of Earl Winthrop and Traitor Hook.
This so-called arms deal actually allowed the Continental Congress to spend a lot of money to buy back the 5,000 rifles that the Continental Army had handed in after its surrender in Port-Prince!
As soon as the scandal was exposed, General Adam Mafulin was immediately overwhelmed by the angry spit of the people in the city.
Your Excellency, the general, defended himself at the parliamentary hearing. First, he said that he did not know the true identity of the counterparty. Until faced with irrefutable evidence, he changed his words and admitted that he knew the identity of the seller. It was only because of the emergency of the military situation. In order to obtain arms as soon as possible, he must not There is no last resort.
General Ma Fulin even claimed that as long as the arms purchased are of high quality and cheap, what about the enemy?
If this business is done, it is equivalent to taking advantage of Fei real person. Rolls Winthrop and Issac Hook are the "enemy" side. General Ma Fulin felt that he had done nothing wrong, but greatly If you are meritorious, why should you be blamed by a few reporters who do not succeed or fail and fear that the world will not be chaotic? The latest chapter address of Master Qiao An: https://EbookFREE.me/book/102085.htmlMaster Qiao’s reading address: https://EbookFREE.me/read/102085/Master Qiao An txt download address: https://EbookFREE.me/down/102085.htmlMaster Qiao An’s mobile phone reading: https://m.EbookFREE.me/read/102085/ In order to facilitate the next reading, you can click the "Favorites" below to record the reading record of this time (Chapter 2807 is imminent), and you can see it next time you open the bookshelf! If you like "Master Qiao An", please recommend this book to your friends (QQ, blog, WeChat, etc.), thank you stand by! (EbookFREE.me)