The spring of 1748 was a good time for the grass to grow and the orioles to fly. otbnkotgt The expeditionary force organized a total of two legions as William expected.
Each legion consisted of two cavalry divisions, and two Cossack cavalry brigades.
It also includes a fully mules-horse combat engineer regiment.
The number exceeds seventeen thousand.
The number of the two legions was close to 35,000.
The 35,000 fully cavalry army carried 300 six-pound cavalry cannons and more than 100,000 horses, as well as an equal number of pack horses and draft horses.
More than two hundred thousand cattle and sheep.
A total of four Cossack cavalry brigades, in addition to undertaking combat tasks, also serve as herders for the army, taking care of the army and grazing the more than 300,000 livestock.
The entire grassland legion is more like a huge nomadic tribe than an army.
The only difference from other nomadic tribes is that this tribe has no old people, women and children.
A total of 35,000 troops were all grown up and strong warriors.
"That's about it."
William thought in his heart that his prairie army was currently in Ruthenia, a land with rich water and grass.
Although the Hereford family had been operating for two years, they still didn't have enough food.
Manpower and labor force, a lot of land was abandoned.
In this case, large tracts of land that had been cultivated were degraded and turned into wasteland and grassland again.
Coupled with the large pastures that already exist in this area, Ruthenia can fully bear even if this number increases tenfold, not to mention the three hundred thousand livestock.
"That's pretty much it."
In the last few days, William and his father handed over many official duties: "In recent times, the empire has still been focused on development as its main purpose."
William said to his father.
I can't see any sadness or reluctance caused by parting.
As a monarch who conquers the world on horseback, he has long been accustomed to all this.
"In terms of government affairs, the cabinet ministers will handle it."
William continued: "In terms of military matters, the same goes for the General Staff.
But you can't just follow what they say.
I left all the information.
You'd better read it carefully.
For a moment, use it as a comparison, and then you will understand.”
"I will."
Prince Otto, who looked much older than three years ago, but was still in good spirits, nodded and replied.
"Well, there is also the matter of Cheka agents.
I have already told you how to contact this organization, as well as the collection of intelligence data and other issues."
William continued to tell him: "As long as this force can be used properly, Everything we do will be done with less effort.
In addition, we cannot relax on matters related to railway construction.”
"I understand."
Prince Otto continued to nod calmly.
He looked serious, as if he had listened to everything William said.
"So, if you weren't here, I wouldn't be able to rest assured."
At the end, William said to Prince Otto sincerely: "As you know, this is the most important and crucial step in our victory.
No matter what happens, I can’t relax as long as you are here.
No matter what, you are the person I trust most, father.”
In the end, William finally chose this title.
"Don't worry."
Although he tried his best to hide it, William could still see Prince Otto's emotional fluctuations.
"Don't worry too much about military matters."
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William said: "The Britons' current focus is also on overseas expansion.
Most of them will not start a war.
Even if they do, it will definitely be just a small conflict on the border.
We must resolutely fight back against these minor conflicts without hesitation.
The Britons must be made aware of our strength and our determination.
Then, there was the Ottoman Empire in the south.
Although those dark elves had been taught a lesson before, and they were also fighting a war.
But beware of these guys' schemes.
They are the most cunning and fickle race in the world.
Therefore, compared to the Britons, we are more likely to have a war with the dark elves.
"William said to him: "The Cossacks are not very reliable, and I know this.
But if there is a war with the Ottoman Empire, we will still have to use these guys.
Give them a little benefit, but not too much.
At the same time, we need to let these guys see our power. " "You don't have to worry about that."
Regarding the military aspect, Prince Otto is still the most familiar and confident.
Of all the things William said, explained, and asked, this was the only one he answered with the most confidence.
"Then that's it."
William said: "There is nothing to say for now.
After my expedition, I will send messengers back regularly.
Let's write letters to each other."
"I will also send messengers there regularly."
"Finally I love you, Father."
"I love you too, my child."
After saying this, William and Prince Otto briefly hugged each other.
Then they separated.
In this way, William finished explaining everything he had to explain.
Under the eyes of Prince Otto, all the generals of the General Staff, and all the ministers of the cabinet, he led his private guard cavalry regiment and private guard lancer regiment.
With the Private Guards Pistols.
The Guards Brigade, consisting of a total of 3,000 men, went south.
They will round up with the Steppe Expeditionary Force in the Ruthenian region.
Then go east, enter the Cuman Qipcha grassland, and then go east to attack the Uzbek Khanate.
In fact, the latter had already entered the Cuman Qipcha grassland during this period after defeating two Cossack cavalry brigades.
He had several battles with the grassland nomads and even the Cossacks affiliated with the Hereford family.
Although the Hereford family ruled the Cuman Qincha grassland in a much better way than the Tartariya Khanate, in a short period of time, the nomads on this grassland still viewed the problem as Using the old method.
Those who dared to resist were bulldozed into the tribe.
There were also some guys who took advantage of the situation and joined the Uzbek army without hesitation.
After actually entering this area, the Uzbeks were surprised to discover one thing, that is, this area had undergone tremendous changes and became completely different from what they had expected.
It's not just the increasing number of settlements and military stations on the grasslands that causes headaches.
More importantly, their neighbor, the Russian Gothic Empire, showed a strong interest in the eastern lands, which made them feel frightened.
Even the most knowledgeable and experienced Uzbeks have never thought that one day the Western empires will penetrate their tentacles deep into the grasslands, and they will build cities, strongholds, and even cultivate farmland on the grasslands.
In addition, they will build an unprecedented road.
Only a handful of the most knowledgeable Uzbek leaders have vaguely heard of what a railway is.
But as long as they say it, guys with a little bit of ability can understand it.
Road, road, repeat it a third time, road.
In any era, roads and transportation are elements closely related to war.
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The empire in the distance is ready to spend a lot of money to build an unprecedented "iron road", and this road leads to the depths of the grassland.
Just by thinking about it for a moment, an Uzbek who is not a fool can understand what his neighbor is up to.
"That Cossack cavalry unit is just their vanguard.
They are testing us.
The Caesar of the Russian Gothic Empire is an unprecedented greedy guy.
He wants to build an unprecedentedly expensive road to communicate with him.
He wants to first turn all the grassland peoples into his slaves like those Cossacks."
After just thinking about it for a moment, Shaibani Khan figured it out.
Immediately afterwards, a series of emotions such as fear, embarrassment, anger, absurdity and inconceivability filled his mind.
He lost even the ability to think in a short period of time.
How could this happen?
For hundreds or thousands of years, the poor and backward people living on the grasslands have always pursued the property of those living in wealthy areas.
Why is it now the opposite?
Those who own large tracts of land, Why do people with a lot of wealth and population turn their attention to the money in the pockets of poor people like themselves?
Completely incomprehensible.
But no matter what, these guys started to fear.
If this was not a joke, but real, then what they would face now would be an extremely serious situation.
If one of them makes trouble, the entire Khanate will perish.
In a short period of time, Shaibani Khan even had some ideas.
His idea was to give up the fight with the Zoroastrian Empire in the south, and change his biggest target and opponent to the Russian Gothic Empire.
After thinking about it for a moment, he gave up the idea again.
Because the opponent is too powerful, and at the same time too terrifying.
Before this, Shaibani Khan had fought with Salida Khan of Tartaglia, the terrifying one who used the tactics of nomadic cavalry to perfection.
Centaur, he was admired and feared.
He believed that as long as Salida Khan was still alive, he would never take the Tartaglia Khanate as his target.
He also believed that Salida Khan was the most powerful of all steppe and nomadic khans.
Even though he thinks highly of himself, he has to succumb to the disadvantage.
However, such a terrible and great Khan failed in the end.
He lost to a younger, more terrifying and greater man. 160420oshow7: