Chapter 481: , Siege (7)

"Your Excellency, what do you think of us is your freedom. We Quebecers have always respected freedom of thought. Although we do not agree with you, we believe that this is your natural right." The Quebec was before leaving. , Actually dressed up a civilized man on General Arthur Wellesley.
Yes, every word of this guy is full of provocation, full of mockery. It was only when he drove this guy out that General Arthur Wellesley discovered for the first time that he actually had anti-sarcasm properties. Although he wanted to throw the glove on the opponent's nose several times.
Although General Arthur Wellesley issued a threat of war, it was only a threat. Those Quebecers are not easy to mess with. Moreover, in the current situation, it is always beneficial to avoid direct rebellion by Quebecers. Even if it is just to keep them in a kind, or even not so kind, neutral, it is better than to fight them directly. It's just that the Quebec's request is really unacceptable, and it almost requires them to surrender.
"I hope they can be more sensible and don't end up having to meet each other." General Arthur Wellesley thought.
As for those Quebecers, two hours before the deadline for the testimony on the next day, they sent people to General Arthur Wellesley again and brought him the news: "The Quebec Parliament needs more time to proceed. Discuss, so we cannot give you an official reply before the deadline set by the general. We hope that you can postpone the time."
General Arthur Wellesley felt that most of these Quebecers were actually soft, but they were trying to save face, so he said that he could give him another half day.
When he said "a half-day grace", he could clearly see that the Quebec was relieved. However, the Quebec still insisted that half a day was not enough and that he must extend it for another half day.
However, from the weak tone of the Quebec, General Arthur Wellesley felt that he would no longer have to pay attention to his request, so he told him: "Our patience is not unlimited, I can only give You half a day, as soon as the time comes, we will launch an attack."
So the Quebec messenger went back again. After another half day, the cavalry came to report that they had observed that the Quebecers had begun to pick up the barbed wire in front of the position and leave the position.
"Hmph, I know that French speakers are all cowards!" After receiving the news, General Arthur Wellesley was quite disdainful.
However, after the Quebec Volunteers retreated, General Arthur Wellesley received a report from his subordinates. Although the Quebec Volunteers retreated, the mines they planted were not removed. As a result, it took a long time for mine clearance alone. When the mines are dealt with, it will be almost dark.
General Arthur Wellesley faintly felt that Quebecers accepted the extension for half a day. One big reason I am afraid is that they know that there is not much difference between this half day and one day.
After clearing the minefield, things are not over yet, because the guys from the Quebec Volunteers cut the road. Everywhere they dug the road were trenches, and they had wooden suspension bridges on them for the carriage and cannon to move. But when they retreated, they dragged all these things away.
Therefore, the British army under General Arthur Wellesley still needs to fill in these trenches by themselves and compact them-otherwise their cannons will not survive. As a result, although the Quebec Volunteers gave way, the British were unable to move forward all day.
By the next day, the British finally started on the road normally. Although there was a Quebec militia who was chasing a flies with stinky meat not far away, but that was just annoying, not so much. What threat was immediately brought to the British army.
It's just that everything I saw on the road behind made the British irritated. In all the small villages that the British passed through, there were no people in the villages. Only a sign in English and French was erected at the entrance of the village:
"For those of you in the past, please be aware that in order to protect the lives and property of the villagers in our village, the people and wealth of our village have been transferred. And mines have been laid within the village and its affiliated private territories. Uninvited visitors will have any accidents. irresponsible."
Obviously, the last time Arthur Wellesley's army left a deep impression on the local people. As a result, the history textbook of Quebec quoted a local councillor's words:
"Arthur Wellesley's army is a propaganda team and a planter. They propaganda everywhere about the necessity of resisting tyranny. They planted the seeds of freedom in the hearts of the majority of Quebec people..."
In short, it is the Quebecers who have begun to fight against the British. However, General Arthur Wellesley decided that at this time, he should not be entangled with these Quebecers. Passing through Quebec quickly was their best choice at this time.
In Ireland across the ocean, the siege of Dublin is still ongoing. In a sense, the significance of this battle has surpassed Dublin itself. All of Europe, except for the Russians and Turks, everyone's eyes are on here. Because the situation in this city is actually extremely beneficial to Britain-the back road is guaranteed, the defense is prepared, and the soldiers are sufficient. If the British cannot even guard such a place, it means that it is basically impossible for Britain to guard any other place.
With the support of French artillery, the Irish have attacked Dublin more than once, and the British have proved their determination and ability more than once. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com In just over a month, about 15,000 Irish people have been killed in battles outside the city, and the number is about one-half of this number. A little British.
In terms of exchange ratio, the British undoubtedly have the upper hand, and in terms of the total population, the United Kingdom far exceeds Ireland. Regarding who can afford to die, it seems that the British can also have the upper hand. But Britain is not only fighting Ireland, he also has to fight the French, the Americans, and even the Spaniards and the Dutch. So if you look at the overall situation, the British manpower is far from enough, unless they can drag all the Indians back to Britain.
But now that the dominance of the sea is not in the hands of Britain, don't think about such things. Besides, even if they can be shipped back, these Indians are really willing to sell their lives for the British?
The Irish have paid such a big sacrifice, of course, it is not for nothing. Supported by the French artillery, the Irish retreated forward about one kilometer. Although the distance of one kilometer is inconspicuous, it is already only one step away from Dublin City.
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