Wild North America 1846

Denver and Kansas City are more than 870 kilometers apart, and most of them are desolate deserts and Gobi Desert. If the US military wants to invade the Tang Kingdom, Denver is an unavoidable place that must pass through.

From Denver south to Rio Rancho Fort, and from Rio Rancho Fort hundreds of kilometers south to the Mexican border, they are all located within the Colorado Plateau, which covers an area of ​​more than 300,000 square kilometers, with bare barren mountains, Gobi and

The terrain is mainly desert, full of silence and despair. It has a typical inland desert climate and is a natural geographical obstacle that is difficult for the US military to overcome.

From this perspective

The military and strategic significance of Denver is highlighted. It is the closest horse farm to the Great Plains in the central United States. From Denver to the north is the vast highland prairie, and to the west are the Rocky Mountains that stretch for thousands of kilometers and are crisscrossed by water.

, very suitable for animal husbandry and farming.

How could such a treasure land be handed over to others?

The Denver Fortress is shaped like a pole with two buckets hanging on it. A tall military fortress under construction is located on the east bank of the South Perrette River. Its circumference is 950 meters × 765 meters. The rock fortress wall is 4.5 meters high.

It is equipped with two forts, one in the east and one in the west, equipped with several 12-pound and 20-pound Napoleon cannons.

Because of its large size, it is called "Denver Castle"

Another tall military fort under construction is located by Cherry Creek, with a circumference of 520 meters by 366 meters. The rock fortress wall is 4.5 meters high and equipped with a fort. Because it is close to Cherry Creek, it is called "Cherry Fort".

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The two military castles mentioned above are two buckets, and the long and tall city wall connecting the two military castles is the pole. The total length is about 3.3 kilometers, and the wall is 3.6 meters high. It is also made of rock masonry.

This is a huge project, with more than 600 horse-drawn carriages transporting cement and steel bars from the Port of Los Angeles and a long journey to Denver. More than 5,000 convicts are responsible for the construction. It is expected to have preliminary defense capabilities before the end of the year.

Denver was very lively at this time. The San Francisco Cuirassiers and the newly established 1st and 2nd Chaozhou Cavalry Regiments, totaling about 2,600 cavalrymen, were stationed in the upper reaches of Cherry Creek north of Denver.

Together with more than 1,300 Chinese workers, they are reclaiming wasteland on a large scale to plant crops, open water canals, raise chickens, ducks and poultry, and herd cattle, preparing to build Denver into an important food and logistics base.

A large amount of oats, sugar beets, and potatoes have been planted on the thousands of acres of newly reclaimed land. They will be harvested in December, enough to not only sustain the needs of the entire Denver, but also support a large population.

James Kahn and George Rabiot, who had just been promoted to Army majors, commanded the predominantly white Denver 1st and 2nd regiments respectively. As the main guard force of the city fortress, the total strength was 2,000 men.

In addition, there is a Chinese-dominated Guards Cavalry Regiment, with a total of more than 600 cavalry stationed at the Denver Fort.

The total strength of the above is more than 5,200 people, accounting for more than 80% of the total strength of the entire Tang Kingdom. This shows the importance of Denver Fortress.

In the war with the United States

The Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty had many outstanding soldiers, and about 400 of them were selected and sent back to the rear. On the one hand, they would undergo cultural education and study, and on the other hand, these outstanding soldiers would serve as instructors to train more Chinese soldiers.

Now that the long-distance telegraph line has been built to Denver, all matters in the kingdom can be communicated as soon as possible.

Especially the latest news from Europe, as long as it arrives in Quebec, Canada, it will reach Vancouver in the west through the long-distance telegraph line from east to west across Canada.

The long-distance telegraph line of the Tang Kingdom has been connected to the British Oregon Colony to the north, passing through the telegraph office.

The next day, Denver could receive the latest long-distance telegram, and the news was very fast.

This was also the reason why Richard was able to stay in Denver. His royal orders could be conveyed to every town unimpeded. Encouraged by the victory ahead, this new kingdom showed a vibrant and prosperous development scene.

Construction site at Fort Denver

The quarried stones were piled up into several hills, and more than 5,000 white convicts were scattered on the 4.5-kilometer-long construction site. A solid city wall was rising from the ground, showing a majestic appearance.

"Praise to your Majesty the King. What your subjects are building now will definitely be a building that will be passed down from generation to generation. It will have such a powerful defensive fortress. I firmly believe that on the Colorado Plateau, the army of the Tang Kingdom will be a formidable force that daunts the Americans."

"Thank you for your compliments, Sir Granville. From a strategic perspective and a kingdom security perspective, we cannot abandon Denver. It allows our defensive front to extend more than 700 kilometers north from Rio Rancho, and further

Extending 300 kilometers to the east, it greatly enhances the security depth of the kingdom."

Richard accompanied the British special envoy Baron Granville Gower to inspect the construction site and said with a smile.

The defense depth he mentioned extended more than 300 kilometers eastward, which was the Burlington area where several bloody battles broke out.

This is the dividing line between Colorado and Kansas. Since Richard had already made up his mind to occupy Denver, Richard naturally regarded this land as his own and took it into his possession without any ceremony.

At present, simply because the conditions are not met, there are no troops stationed at Burlington's front, and no fort buildings have been built.

In that desolate Gobi desert area, it was of little significance to build a fortress, and it was impossible to station a large number of troops, which would put too much pressure on logistical supplies.

The Americans once built a post station there, but unfortunately it was later burned down by the cavalry of the Tang Kingdom.

In order to clear up the wilderness, Richard ordered all the trees in the Hugo area, the only oasis between Denver and Burlington, to be cut down. When the pastures withered and turned yellow in the fall, all the trees would be burned cleanly.

Thus

If the U.S. military launches a large-scale westward expedition, it will be more than 870 kilometers from Kansas City to Denver, and there will be no oasis where troops can be stationed in the middle, which will greatly increase the difficulty of logistical supply.

The British envoy Baron Granville-Gower looked at the scene with great interest as he walked.

He set out from Weihaiwei, China, took a boat through Fusang, and then followed the Pacific Ocean in a northeast direction through Alaska, Midway Island and Hawaii, and finally arrived at the Oregon Colony. This was a newly opened northern immigration route for Chinese workers.

The British colony in Oregon was also vast and sparsely populated. Towns such as Seattle and Portland were in need of vigorous construction and urgently needed a large number of Chinese workers. Therefore, this northern Chinese immigration route was very meaningful.

Baron Granville-Gower arrived in the Oregon colony on an immigrant passenger ship. He was the new governor of the Oregon colony and shouldered the important task of being the British envoy.

So after a short stay in Seattle, Baron Granville-Gower took a boat south to the port of Los Angeles, and then followed the carriage team through Las Vegas and eastward through small towns such as Flagstaff and Gallup.

After arriving at the town of Rio Rancho, we turned northeast and finally arrived in Denver. The whole journey was about 1,570 kilometers and took nearly 20 days.

Baron Granville Gower walked to the hill-like stone yard, looked at it with his fingers, and then said with emotion;

"Your Majesty, I deeply admire your military ability. News from Ottawa shows that the international mediation jointly participated by Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and other countries is not progressing smoothly. The United States has categorically rejected the peace initiative. Their tough

He said: "We will never accept any treaty that divides the territory of the United States. Even if the war lasts for 100 years, the United States will never sign a failed contract."

Speaking of which

He shook his head with great regret, pointed at the magnificent fortress being built and said, "It won't be long before this place will withstand the test of war. The stronger it is built, the greater the trouble the Yankees will have."

"I know the stinky virtues of Americans. They can only take good things home and never send them out." Richard had a look on his face that I knew he had. He put his hands behind his hands and continued walking, saying as he walked;

"We propose international mediation without any expectation that the Americans will give up their aggressive ambitions. The purpose is just to increase a communication channel so that the Americans can have a step down when necessary.

With the Americans' arrogant and tough attitude, if they don't beat them to their core, this war will not end in a short time.

Therefore, in the past two or three years, the Tang Kingdom will be mainly on the defensive, with the focus being on the Denver Fortress in front of it.

We will vigorously introduce immigrants in the next two to three years. Whether they are Chinese, Irish, or immigrants from other European countries, the Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty welcomes them all with open hands.

at the same time

We need to build factories, plantations and farms, gradually strengthen the kingdom's strength, and gradually accumulate strength to achieve the goal of enriching the country and strengthening the army.

on the basis of;

After accumulating enough power, the Tang Kingdom will take the initiative to extend the war to the Great Plains of the central United States, causing it to turn upside down.

Only when the Americans are hurt will they sit down at the negotiation table and reach a peace agreement that is recognized by all parties.

Mr. Special Envoy

I would like to ask you to convey your high respect to Her Majesty Queen Victoria and sincere gratitude to London. The Kingdom of Tang Dynasty is willing to be closely connected with the United Kingdom, as the representative and partner of British interests in North America, to defend our common values.

at this point

The democracy and human rights advocated by the United States are incompatible with the mainstream of the world today and are the biggest enemies of feudal royal power. The two have irreconcilable fundamental contradictions.

On this point, the Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty firmly stands on the British side to advance and retreat together. We will be as firmly rooted here as nails, on the Colorado Plateau, and in the hearts of the Americans.

This is the natural and sacred mission of the Tang Kingdom, but due to the small power of the country, we implore the UK to provide greater assistance, especially in immigration, industry and trade.

Let us be able to stand at the forefront of the fight against the Yankees and keep fighting..."

"Well said, very well said. I was really deeply moved by your speech. I will faithfully convey His Majesty the King's true words to London to seek more assistance for the Tang Kingdom." Having said this, British Special Envoy Gerard

Baron Ranville Gower showed a smile on his face and continued;

"As far as I know, the two large iron passenger ships you ordered in April will be completed by the end of this month. After a short trial period, they are expected to arrive at the port of Los Angeles before the end of the year at the latest and put into operation on the trans-Pacific route. By then,

The transportation capacity will be greatly increased, which is gratifying!"

"Mr. Special Envoy, we request British assistance for shipyards and experienced engineers and workers, this..."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty the King, London has already begun to consider your needs. If nothing unexpected happens, the shipyard equipment and workers will arrive together with the two new iron passenger ships customized by the Tang Kingdom before the end of the year.

.And after planning, London will assist a number of steel plants, steel cable plants, cement plants, food processing plants, and textile printing and dyeing plants. Relevant equipment and personnel will gradually arrive at the end of the year and the beginning of the year."

"Hahaha...that's great."