Major Parker's eyes widened instantly: "How is this possible? The Portuguese Army is moving so fast?!"
The fleet commander waved his hand: "Of course it's not the Portuguese. Do you know why the fleet's main force was sent to Maracaibo?"
"Because it's closer to Bogota?"
"Yes, very close, but that's just a feint to attract the Spaniards' attention." Colonel Beresford said with a smug tone, "If nothing unexpected happens, there will be a large-scale uprising in Caracas in the next few days."
"And the main force of the Spanish Royal Army is now gathered in Maracaibo and Altagracia, with no one able to prevent the rebels from taking Caracas. After controlling the city, they will attack the port fortress from inland."
Major Parker asked: "So, the Caracas uprising has something to do with us?"
"That's right, it was planned by the office of the Quartermaster General. The confidentiality level of this matter is very high, and I was only notified last week."
