When the news arrived, Anning was leading his troops to the rescue of Babi Village.
Nearly two hundred thousand French Army troops formed an exceedingly long line along the post road, presenting a rather ordinary spectacle.
A Messenger Soldier ran along the marching column and finally located Anning's command flag, rushing over to deliver the message: "Report to General, the coalition besieging Sedan Fortress has been defeated by us, and we've captured Grand Duke Carl of the Austrian army."
Anning immediately took the letter, scrutinized its contents, and clicked his tongue in amazement: "Good gracious, Napoleon caught Grand Duke Carl? Shouldn't it be Grand Duke Carl giving Napoleon a thrashing?"
Anning remembered Carl's direct confrontations with Napoleon were always a regrettable matter, as they were all set for a fierce battle when Carl's brother surrendered, thwarting the fight.
