Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

Below the fort were all Russian soldiers, but because the cannons were never lowered, there were many blind spots for shooting below, and the number of British defenders in the fort was limited.

The Kostroma Regiment quickly captured the British naval artillery deployed on the left wing.

This made Sir Moore very angry. After all, within one day, it was not just a problem of being suppressed by firepower on the front. The flank artillery was lost so quickly. Although the defeated British army destroyed some cannons, the Russian army was able to pull up their own artillery. In this case, the pressure on the city was still very great.

This is because besieging a town is rather troublesome, even if one has the upper hand, which has always been more advantageous to the British.

Since they were operating from the sea, they could not use the Vauban siege method of trenching and earthwork, and they would be mere targets if they came from the sea.

Taking this place mainly weakened the firepower points on the British side, and used the heavy artillery that could be mobilized to bombard the city, and the target of the attack was the British reserve troops in the city.

Therefore, this was not the main attack direction, but it caused the British morale to drop significantly.

But Moore was also unable to launch a counterattack because after the Russian army landed on the island, they directly deployed an infantry regiment here, with attached artillery, and from a certain angle the coastal artillery could directly bombard the ships operating on the waterways near the naval base.

After entering the stalemate phase, the repeated shelling and attack and defense of key areas lasted for nearly half a month without any results.

Solovyov was indeed digging trenches, but as time went by, the ground turned from hard to muddy, making it more difficult to dig trenches. Even with wooden boards laid inside, it was difficult to ensure passability.

It seems that it is not so easy to launch an attack and strike the enemy at close range.

As for the British army being surrounded, it naturally attracted the attention of some Swedish troops that were still planning to fight. They also sent some troops to Karlskrona, but when they saw the Russian army on the way, they took the initiative to stay far away.

It was obvious that the Swedes had been frightened in the previous battle.

If the stalemate continues like this, although it will still be generally beneficial to the Russian side, if it is delayed for too long, some accidents will inevitably happen in Gothenburg.

Therefore, we still need to seize the time.

At this time, there was no better solution, so Solovyov decided to go down to the trench himself to see the situation.

When he arrived at the trench, he took a look and felt that it was enough.

"Call the commander of the engineers. I want to have a good talk with him!"

This smell is very unpleasant even for people who are used to the smell of battlefields and corpses.

As for the director of engineering, Solovyov set up these departments with the intention of having each branch of the military be responsible for something, and the responsibility is also placed here.

"Sir, Chief Engineer Chernesov reports for duty."

"Look here, it looks like we need to build a sewage outlet. Also, this trench has a terrible stench even if no one is urinating or defecating in it. We must find a way to solve this problem."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

"Also, we must conduct a thorough cleanup, otherwise if there is an epidemic in the army, it will be even more troublesome. Especially now that the ice and snow are melting, if there is a problem, it will be handled by military law. I don't know what kind of military law will be used."

He did this, speaking harsh words in the most relaxed tone, and then left. As for how to discharge sewage, it has been a problem that has troubled people in Northern and Central Europe for thousands of years.

You know, unlike the civilized city-states of Italy and Greece and their sewers, the sewage system in the "barbarian" areas has always been poor.

Those who have played Total War, especially the older game Rome 1, will be able to see the importance of the drainage system, which has a public health benefit. The cleanest cities are undoubtedly Rome and Greece, which are equipped with health temples.

If the Barbarians want a sanitary building, they have to wait until the DLC, and it still looks like sewage is flowing everywhere.

In Swedish cities, this aspect is not so bad because the population is relatively small, but if it were Paris, it would be quite charming.

If we wait a few more years and cholera comes, we can teach these European cities a lesson.

Before that, hygiene should also be emphasized, otherwise problems will arise, which is not fun.

But in Russia, nothing will be too surprising.

Solovyov is now only using his certain status in the army so that he can make officers and soldiers do what he wants. If it were someone else, it might not be the same.

It took some time to dig the sewage channel. For the trenches, they always used the terrain and drainage pipes to discharge the sewage and filth into the bay.

There is no way around it. After all, in this era, you can't "How dare you". However, the strong Swedish girls and wives are quite big, and some officers and soldiers have found lovers here.

Solovyov always thought that he had relatively high taste and would not be like them, but considering the hygiene issue, he still thought about drugs for treating special diseases, such as 606.

Otherwise, the number of non-combat casualties and retired officers alone would not be a small number.

It is not known whether this disease is the "Spanish disease" or the "French disease", but it originated in America and was widely spread by sailors. It is indeed quite troublesome.

As for hygiene issues, they do need regular checks, otherwise you will become crazy like Blücher. Mental hygiene is still very important.

Putting aside the question of whether to establish a mental health center, Solovyov was also thinking about the issue of medication, but this still required a chemist who was familiar with chemistry and a doctor who was willing to do something clinically.

At this stage, the discoveries of chemical elements were incomplete, and it was still decades before Mendeleev came up with the periodic table, so it could be said that it was extremely difficult.

Therefore, he still needs to focus on the military, especially now that he needs to make further adjustments to the entire battlefield deployment.

After capturing one side of the artillery position, the British army's current arc-shaped position became the next target of attack.

However, it is not easy to push open the first line. After all, the British have established three lines of defense, and only the first line of defense allows the Russian army to output full firepower.

Many of the positions on the front line that were originally used as explosive pack launchers could not be used because of precipitation and muddy trenches. If the battle was in a relatively dry area, this trick might be particularly useful.

Now it seems that we have no choice but to follow the traditional method.

During the battle, he also needs to look at the fighting troops ahead.

But this time, Solovyov was a bit ruthless. He pulled out Putin at the beginning.

By the way, he used to be the chief battalion commander in this regiment, and he was also one of the few young battalion commanders in the regiment. He still has a lot of affection for the veterans in the army. Some veterans even still call him "young battalion commander."

He was getting older and his height and body shape hadn’t improved much, so he was still “small” naturally, and he didn’t care about that.

“Brothers, I come to you again.”

"Little Battalion Commander, what mission are you going to assign us this time? It should be a tough battle, right?"

"Yes, yes, what Vasily said makes sense. If this old guy doesn't move, his bones will fall apart."

"And you? I'm not saying anything bad about you, Sergei, but how long have you been in the regiment?"

"I still have six years of service left, and then I can go home with the pension given by the emperor. But it's still early, and I don't know when some blind bastard will shoot me."

These old soldiers were quite cheerful. While they were speaking, the current regiment commander Kozlovsky also came over.

"Hello, Mikhail Timofeevich. I am here to assign tasks to the Guards Regiment."

"Everyone is waiting. Boy, do you want our group to go up first or last?"

"I've thought about it. On this side of the fort, we must make a gap in the British defense zone. Only in this way can we make a breakthrough and further oppress the enemy and force them to retreat to the island."

"It is indeed a bit troublesome. Although our daily bombardment there is the heaviest, the British defense is also very strong."

"I'm worried if other regiments come. The Guards Chasseurs are on your flank. What would you do if it were you?"

"I will place three battalions under the fire cover of friendly forces. It will appear to be a frontal attack, while launching a flanking attack on this side of the beach. However, if the enemy is aware of our intentions, it will be dangerous to place any battalion there, as they will be hit by fire from both sides of the British."

"Yes, I want to send the First Battalion, but half of the brothers here are veterans I have led before, and I really don't want to use them. And His Highness Constantine also reminded me that the Guards should be used with caution unless it is the most critical moment."

"What are you talking about? We are not afraid of death when we come here to fight. As long as you give the order, we will fight to the death with those damned British and Swedes for our motherland and the emperor!"

Since someone had said this when he was talking to Kozlovsky, Solovyov's face now looked very serious.

"Brothers, you know that although I have not been the battalion commander of our regiment for a long time, I have deep feelings for my brothers. Not only the first battalion, but all four battalions. We have shared the joys and sorrows in the past. We have performed guard duties together in the palace. We have also fought side by side in Austerlitz, East Prussia, and Poland. But this time, it is indeed a very dangerous mission. If the enemy reacts, there may be heavy casualties."

"That's all right, little captain. We all know you're a nice guy, but you just like French chicks. But when it comes to fighting, you're smart and brave, and we're willing to fight with a wise guy like you. Now, we really have to sacrifice our lives, and you heard it just now."

The soldier said so, and Kozlovsky also spoke: "Mishka, look, these are such good brothers, I am willing to join the battle with them."

"Okay, but there are many things to pay attention to on the battlefield, especially on our right wing. The enemy's left wing is reinforced, and we need to coordinate well. The artillery is here."

After he made some arrangements, Kozlovsky nodded frequently.

"If this is the case, we must pass through this area quickly. The enemy is too close and we won't have time to reload our shells. It's worth it to bear the casualties of a round of shelling."

"It even has to be fast enough so that the enemy's shells can't be fired!"

"I think we can do this. We can form the battle line at night, but without any torches. We can gather the troops by the moonlight. But before that, we can give the British some entertainment at night."

After Kozlovsky said this, Solovyov became interested.

"You wouldn't use that method, would you?"

"At night, we can't see clearly. If there is a little fog, we will shout at night and fire artillery at their positions, which will definitely cause chaos. If we do this, the enemy will be tired within a few days."

Speaking of which, Kozlovsky is a loyal reader of the Three Kingdoms series, and he is able to put his knowledge into practice.

"You are amazing. How did you come up with this idea?"

"Everyone knows what you translated, but Moore couldn't get away, otherwise he would have escaped on a boat."

"No, if it's John Moore, I did get a brief understanding of his situation when I was in London. It was a pity at that time. The British crown prince had a good relationship with Nelson, but he never met this person in the end. As for the others, I know some generals of Irish descent who have close ties with the royal family. When I played tennis with them, I mentioned Moore. This person has bad luck, but he is very tenacious and will not give up even in adversity."

"I understand. However, let the brothers have a good rest these days. It's just that the artillery brothers have to take turns to enter the battlefield. They have to work harder."

"That's no problem. It's up to you when the time comes. If we can take this area on the left wing, even if I have to raise my arms every day to sing the regiment's march and my arms get sore on the parade ground, it will be worth it."

"Use our regiment's march?"

"Of course, and there's a mention of the Swedes in it!"

As for further deployment, Solovyov also made adjustments. The Izmailov Regiment from the Aland Islands replaced the Semenov Regiment, and Konstantin added a Guards Regiment and 24 12-pound guns to Solovyov, which was the most valuable help at this time.

Further offensive battles are about to begin, and the Russian Guards will be the main force in the battle. (End of this chapter)