It has been two weeks had passed and the population of Patagonia has increased by fifty percent.
Ceaser had asked that the fortifications be expanded towards the river and the region was now stretching towards the forest where Ceaser had previously camped. Leaving the region of Patagonia to attack any city or town controlled by the Blackthorns was out of the question. He needed to have a well equipped force that was capable of functioning independently. But first there were things that need to be done .
Minted currency were slowly being introduced into the society. The currency being silver coins called the pound and a copper coin called the shillings. One pound was equivalent to one hundred shillings. This was a forward step in creating an economy for the region.
That week, Ceaser received good news from the weapon makers, a prototype for the shotgun had been produced, and after some testing and tweaking were made , production was started with them being able to produce four guns a day.
Saltpeter plants were also be made to artificially harvest potassium nitrate which was then used to amp up the production of black powder. If everything went well , he would have at least one hundred guns.
In the city of Cardoba, the count Elba was in a turmoil, he had just executed twenty slaves who tried to escape to Patagonia.
" That damn Bataglia, after throwing around his weight like that and he can't handle a couple of rebels in his region and now his incompetence is affecting my region. Even serfs who have more rights than slaves are leaving to that damn Patagonia." Elba complained to his younger brother, Count Jeffrey Elba.
The Elba family had seven male children, all of them were given the title of count by the emperor but only the eldest was rewarded with land.
Contrary to the aggressive sibling rivalry that was common during this time period, the seven Elba brothers were surprisingly very close to each other , combining their resources and forces . This made them one of the major powers in Blackthorns Alfonse region .
Vante, Reid, Jeffrey, Webber, Nkannu, Jones and Frederick Elba all ruled as one with an iron fist, they also had the largest amounts Calvary and had control of a set of mines.
" We are going to tighten security around our border and the mines . If any person or groups show any signs of rebellion ." Reid suggested which was accepted by the other siblings.
Back in Patagonia, guns were being distributed for training amongst the teams in the defense force, they were taught how to shoot, maintain and clean the weapons. Different simulation of tactics and use of fire arms were also being taught to the soldiers.
There was another issue, the next attack towards Patagonia was going to utilize a very large army to try to overwhelm the defense force, or at least that was what Ceaser thought.
Not leaving any moment to chance, he asked for an intricate trench to be built that stretched two miles from the towns fortifications. Barricades were fashioned out of stakes and barbed wire with a narrow path in between to allow for the passage of carriages.
Reconnaissance was carried out by a rotating team of ten and their sergeant who partroled the outskirts of the town and reported any anomalies.
As the population increased , so did the defense force which grew to a total number of two thousand five hundred. And as there was nothing more to be done, Ceaser went about to design a flag and military uniforms.
Two months later Count Bataglia and his son Magnus were making preparations for their conquest of Patagonia when a servant barged into the room.
" My Lord, the imperial army is here ." The servant announced , panting under his breath.
Count Bataglia immediately came out only to find out that these were not ordinary imperial soldiers, these were the undertakers, elite Calvary of the empire,one thousand of them in complete full armor with black capes flowing behind them falling gracefully on their armored horses.
Count Bataglia and Magnus immediately rode out to meet them.
" Greetings Baron Goodman." Count Bataglia said as he approached the commander.
" Greetings to you too Count Bataglia." Baron Goodman replied, " do not be alarmed, the emperor sent me here to ensure that the shipments of ore finds its way to us without hitch."
" Okay then, perhaps we should retire for a meal?" Count Bataglia asked.
" No need , I would prefer if we leave now ." Baron Goodman replied while spurring his horse.
By the next morning, count Bataglia had gathered all his men, twenty five thousand infantry and five thousand Calvary, coupled with the undertakers of one thousand Calvary. It was sure to destroy and defeat any force of it's time completely, but as we all know the rebels were no longer an army of this world.
They marched with determination to root out the rebellion that plagued their great empire. For the undertakers, any opportunity to wet their blades with blood was always a welcome opportunity.
Over in Patagonia, the entire city scrambled up placing cannons and black powder in strategic locations whilst checking the strength of the barbed wire . This was by far the largest and well equipped army they had ever.
For this battle Ceaser planned to use what he called the cat and mouse tactics. The cat and mouse tactics was something that many people on earth used without even knowing. All it entails is allowing the enemy to give chase and then firing at the enemy when they are in an uncomfortable position. This tactics was commonly used by airsoft players who mostly have to fight multiple people or teams . That was his thought process when constructing the trench system. Cannons would provide support but the main battle would be fought in the trenches. The trenches which would greatly help by voiding the enemy Calvary charge, which would greatly help in facilitating the victory of the defense force .