Chapter 785: Napoleon's Courage and Insight

The staff cautiously reconfirmed, "Are you saying, including the reserve troops?"

Napoleon pointed with his horsewhip toward the open area directly facing the wooden bridge: "That's right, including the reserve troops, even the engineer company—everyone is to gather there."

"Yes, Commander."

Half an hour later, nearly ten thousand French Army soldiers lined up in neat three-column formations along the banks of the Po River.

To their left flank, the artillery company's 14 cannons began firing shells toward the opposite shore. However, due to the long distance, many shells fell into the river.

The Austrian Army on the eastern bank could only see flashes of fire amid the dense smoke, and the rumble of cannons echoed in their ears. The murderous atmosphere of the battlefield was palpable.

Shortly after, Major Victor and Captain Grouchy, acting commander of the cavalry camp, arrived in front of Napoleon.