The Northern Route Army was completely annihilated, which Ma Lin did not expect at all. Previously, Marin's plan was to let the fake reinforcements on the northern road attract the attention of the Bossa coalition army, and let the other side divide part of the troops and a large number of scouts.

Moreover, for the safety of the fake reinforcements on the northern route, Marin specially asked them to find a place close to the battlefield, but convenient for self-protection, to avoid direct confrontation with the enemy.

However, in his plan, he did not anticipate a truce for the Bossa coalition forces. Originally, according to Marin's plan, at this time, his 20,000 people were under the attack of 50,000 Bossa coalition troops. When the two sides are at war, it is indeed rare to send a large army to attack reinforcements. Under normal circumstances, if the belligerents find that the enemy's reinforcements have arrived, they will send troops to temporarily block them, so as not to affect the frontal battlefield.

But the problem was that Marin's shelling of the Saxon artillery smashed the heads of the guards of Elector Joakim I of Brandenburg, and frightened both Frederick III and Joakim I.

So, the combined forces of Bossa stopped the offensive and waited for the rain. While waiting for the rain, the Bossa coalition was able to spare its energy and strength. Moreover, the Northern Route Army showed off so many fake artillery pieces to the death, which aroused the covetousness of Joakim I. Then, the Northern Route Army was cupped......

Therefore, Knight Stynier and several other officers who commanded more than 10,000 strong people were also tragically captured. This was completely unexpected by Marin.

To make matters worse, the Sdenier Knight was one of the few officers who knew where the real reinforcements were going. As for the other officers who followed the knights of Stynir to command the more than 10,000 people, they were nothing more than the children of the nobles of the Duchy of Schleswig, who had defected to Marin. Their identity is that they are the sons of several nobles who have no inheritance rights. This time, he followed the knight of Sdenier to command the fake reinforcements on the northern route, just for the sake of melee merit.

It's just that they don't know much, they just know Woolf. Esbrand went north with 8,000 main forces to intercept the Danish army. After that, they don't know. And the 10,000 English mercenaries of Saqara, they don't know either.

Only the knight of Stynier, as an official officer of the Duchy of Schleswig, was originally Woolf. Esbrand personally sent out on a mission. All the plans, only he knows best. It would be bad if the knights of Sdenier rebelled and told the truth.

Fortunately, after weighing the pros and cons, Knight Stynier chose to conceal it, and also laid the foundation for himself to obtain war exploits and rewards after the war. Otherwise, what awaits him is the whole family to go to the execution ground......

When he heard that the reinforcements on the northern route were all fake people, Frederick III was furious. He thought of Jim, who went by the pseudonym John. So he sent Jim over and whipped him to vent his anger:

"Didn't you say that half of the Northern Route Army were veterans? Why is it all people's strength? How dare you lie to me? Then, a whip went down, leaving a trail of blood directly on Jim's face.

At this time, Jim played an aristocratic gentleman who was afraid of death and pain, so he naturally had to play it well. So he rolled on the ground with his head in his hands, and cried at the same time:

"Spare my life, Lord Frederick, I don't know the specifics of the Northern Route Army. I'm just an ordinary guard, so how can I know about such a confidential matter? ”

"Bastard, you kid's words can't be trusted. If the 10,000 Hamburg reinforcements from the west were real, I would have killed you! Frederick III said angrily.

Jim is still very confident about this. He said in the affirmative:

"My lord, I dare to guarantee my life, what I said is true. The 10,000 reinforcements from Hamburg are fake. If you don't believe me, you can send troops to fight and you'll know. If it's true, you can kill me! ”

"Really?" Frederick III asked incredulously.

"Of course, my lord, I'm here. If those 10,000 people were real reinforcements, you could kill me at any time! I can't run away! ”

Seeing that Jim was so sure, and Jim was indeed under his custody at this time. So Frederick III put down his whip and did not continue to beat him.

At this time, the knight of Sdenier on the side stared directly at Jim. Because, he knew Jim. After all, he was Woolf. One of Esbrand's bodyguards. Previously, I had dealt with Jim as well.

However, Stynier was a smart man, and he did not speak rashly, but stood on the sidelines and watched what happened. Jim also knew that Stynier recognized him, so he gave him a covert look. Then Stynir hung his head and said nothing.

As was taken by Woolf. One of the sons of the native nobles of Schleswig, whom Esbrand valued and was brought to his side, the knight of Sdenier was still very smart. Before, fortunately, he reacted quickly and coaxed Frederick III. If he had a bad brain and was discovered by Frederick III, it would be bad.

In the evening, while having dinner, Jim deliberately passed by the knight of Stynir with bread. Then, quietly, in a way that did not understand the lips, he whispered:

"My name is John. Kovak is one of Lord Marin's bodyguards. Remember, you don't know me. I'll let you know if I have the chance. In the decisive battle, we will take advantage of the chaos to escape! ”

Then, Jim pretended to be okay and left......

Not far away, Frederick III sent guards to spy on Jim, but he didn't notice Jim talking to Startier. Because, Jim's lips didn't move - this is one of the spy tricks.

At night, Frederick III cunningly arranged the tent where Jim and the knights of Stanier lived close together. Then, a scout who was stalking was arranged in the shadows, wanting to eavesdrop on the two of them.

As a result, Jim was shrewd and didn't even get out of the tent to find Stynell. And Stynell, after learning that Jim had changed his identity at dinner, because the two sides didn't know each other in theory. So, I didn't go to Jim either.

In this way, Frederick III's attempt to get some "inside information" fell through. As for sending people to spy on the rest of the officers who were captured along with the knights of Stynier, it was even more fruitless. Because, those people really don't know the movement of the real reinforcements. Originally, they didn't even get in with the regular army of the Duchy of Schleswig, but they were just militia officers, and they didn't have access to inside information at all. The men sent by Frederick III only heard from their small talk that "Woolf. Esbrand led eight thousand main forces north to resist the Danish army".

As a result, both Frederick III and Joakim I were relieved and no longer worried that reinforcements would really come.

In the evening, while drinking, Joakim I asked Frederick III:

"Lord Frederick, why did you leave behind the more than 10,000 schuleswig of the people? You know, with more than 10,000 mouths, the consumption of food is very large! ”

Frederick III took a sip of wine and said:

"I left them so that when it rained, they would carry sacks of dirt on their backs and fill in the two trenches. More than 10,000 people are strong people, and their strength is not small. So, I dismissed all the peasants, left them behind, and when the time came for war, let them carry sacks on their backs to fill the pits! ”

When Joakim I heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then laughed and said:

"It's a good idea, let the other party's people fill the hole. Even if you are killed, it is the other party who suffers! Oh - no...... They were people of the Duchy of Schleswig, and theoretically, after the war were subjects belonging to my father-in-law, His Majesty Hans. Let them go to death, it seems that it is my father-in-law who suffers......" Joakim I was entangled......

"It's nothing, I just asked them to fill in the pit when it rains. When it rained, the musketeers and artillerymen under the command of Marin were dumb, and they did little harm to the people who filled the pits. When the time comes, I think most of them will be able to stay. Anyway, as long as we win, it's all worth it...... Moreover, let Marin's kid face his own subjects, I guess it will be very entangled......"

"yes, that kid is going to be very confused. Because, now the Duchy of Schleswig is still in his hands. For every Shilsuig who died, he had a loss...... And if he doesn't kill these people, these people will carry sacks on their backs to fill the pit and destroy his greatest reliance...... What a brilliant plan......"

"Well, now, we're going to sit and wait for it to rain!"

"Well, for the rain, cheers!"

"Cheers!"