Napoleon was speaking when an officer came in to report, "Commander, news just arrived from Wans. Sebotendov's Army's main force has left Wans and is bypassing Saint Jeanne."
Napoleon cast a gleeful glance at Ogero, as if to say, "See? It's playing out exactly as I planned."
Ogero suddenly found his doubts about this young officer's command abilities dissipating significantly.
He stood at attention and said, "Clearly, you are correct, Lieutenant Colonel Buonaparte. Now, I must go gather the troops."
According to Napoleon's arrangements, once the Austrian Army in Wans starts moving, their forces here would attack southward.
Napoleon had stationed old-style troops in Wans and Cagnes, while his most battle-ready Murat's Corps was waiting 20 kilometers away from Austria's main force at Levain.
All of this was done to avoid having their movements spotted by the Austrian cavalry.
