Wild North America 1846

Richard sighed softly, put down the American newspaper in his hand, thought for a moment, and slightly adjusted the angle of the newspaper.

So that when Colonel Harry Fletcher comes to accept his new appointment later, he can more easily read the contents of the newspaper.

To be honest, Richard can only help so much.

What kind of magical chemical reaction will occur when a trusted new appointment and Ireland's unprecedented humanitarian disaster come together to strongly impact Colonel Harry Fletcher's worldview?

There is no doubt that the "Irish Potato Crisis" is a complete disaster. Coupled with man-made disasters, this once beautiful island has turned into a hell on earth.

In a hostile relationship, American newspapers would inevitably add some artistic processing, which made Richard feel a little sad, not to mention someone of Irish descent like Colonel Harry Fletcher?

After a while

Colonel Liu Wu knocked on the door gently, and then led Colonel Harry Fletcher in uniform, who bowed and saluted respectfully.

"Without courtesy, come and sit." Richard waved with a warm expression.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Colonel Harry Fletcher came and sat down, with his upper body straight and maintaining a strict military posture.

"Harry, what do you think of the role of Peel City?" Richard asked.

Colonel Harry Fletcher looked solemn and considered his answer carefully;

“Report to your majesty;

Peel City is located in the center of the northwest states. It occupies this place. The distance to the northwest states is almost the same, three to four hundred kilometers as close as possible and six to seven hundred kilometers as far as far away.

South Dakota is bordered by Minnesota and Iowa to the east, Nebraska to the south, Colorado to the southwest, Wyoming to the west, Montana to the northwest, and North Dakota to the north.

From a geographical point of view, this is the place that holds the key to the northwest states and is also the core place.

Wei Chen secretly thought;

His Majesty has carried out extensive construction work to build the road from Phoenix City to Peel City and the long-distance telegraph line. He intends to cultivate this area deeply and build it as the northern bridgehead of the Tang Kingdom. Its strategic and military significance is no less than that of Phoenix Castle.

As the two fulcrums of the Tang Kingdom's border construction, Phoenix Castle and Peel City, one in the east and the other in the north, echo each other and achieve each other, which is of great significance.

As the saying goes: a single tree cannot support itself, and a lonely shade cannot grow.

In this world, there is no invincible fortress as long as you sacrifice all your money to attack.

The United States is determined to destroy us, and despite repeated setbacks, it still chooses military adventures. This shows that it must beat them hard and frighten them before they can sit down at the negotiation table obediently.

The military presence in Peel City allows the United States to see the real threats in front of it, instead of always thinking about the Phoenix Castle on the other side of the Gobi Desert.

From a certain perspective, because it is closer to the industrial center of the Great Lakes, Peel City is even more of a thorn in the side of the United States.

Wei Chen suggested that we should increase the construction of Peel City, build a railway from Phoenix City to Peel City, build fortress walls and military fortresses, and station musketeers.

Thus

It will change the situation where Peel City relies unilaterally on the superiority of cavalry, and form a situation where the musketeers rely on the city wall to defend the inside, and the cavalry fights on the periphery with mobility and flexibility.

By then, even if the US military gathers 100,000 troops to attack, it may not be able to capture this majestic grassland city.

Peel City is as stable as a rock, and Phoenix Castle is safe and sound. This is the interdependent relationship between one and two, and two and one."

Colonel Harry Fletcher's heartfelt analysis was recognized by Richard, who nodded with satisfaction;

"That makes sense. Peel City is indeed an important chess piece in the north. It is reasonable to strengthen the construction of Peel City in the future when conditions permit.

But you have to see that we will not be able to meet this condition within two or three years.

In terms of military power;

It is an indisputable fact that the cavalry of the Tang Kingdom was strong but the infantry was weak.

We do not have the ability to gather 80,000 to 100,000 troops at once, so the infantry can only take a defensive position and the cavalry can take an offensive position.

This means that the war between Tang and the United States tends to become long-term and serious, and is not a temporary dispute.

When the strength of the Tang Kingdom did not reach the level of being far away from the enemy, the United States was not passively beaten, but had the strength to launch an attack on us. The Phoenix Castle was the first target to be attacked.

According to the latest detection report;

The United States plans to launch an unprecedented third Western Expedition from April to May, investing no less than 70,000 troops, and there may be a steady stream of reinforcements in the future.

This is the most severe test Phoenix Castle has faced, and it is also the most serious war test since the founding of the Tang Kingdom.

At this critical moment, I need a trustworthy person to guard Peel City, and that person is you..."

"Your Majesty, you have entrusted me with a huge responsibility, and I am willing to do my best." Colonel Harry Fletcher stood up excitedly, clasped his hands and gave a deep salute.

Richard stood up, took a few steps with his hands behind his back and said, "In order to guard against the Peel City garrison, the Americans have stationed more than 40,000 people from Chicago, Davenport to Iowa, and have a considerable number of cavalry to make up for the defense.

Loophole."

Speaking of which

A sneer appeared on Richard's face, he looked at Colonel Harry Fletcher and Colonel Liu Wu with sharp eyes, and ordered in a deep voice;

“My king’s royal decree;

Colonel Harry Fletcher was appointed commander of the defense of Peel City, promoted to the rank of brigadier general, and concurrently served as commander of the Northern Cavalry Corps.

Colonel Liu Wu was appointed as the deputy commander of the Northern Cavalry Corps and took office immediately.

The duty of the Northern Army is to take the initiative while defending Peel City, mobilize the U.S. troops stationed in Chicago on a large scale, and annihilate and weaken enemy forces in mobile warfare.

Once the war breaks out

The king allows you to attack and occupy the towns in the hinterland of the five Great Lakes regions, carry out military sabotage, demolish railway lines, threaten and attack the warehouses hoarding baggage around Kansas City, and use all your strength to attack the US military logistics center.

If necessary, Peel City can be abandoned.

The king authorizes you to have the right to join the army by expanding the association to no more than 5,000 people and serve as the king's pioneers. After the war is won, you will be rewarded based on your merits and promoted to officials and nobles.

Brigadier General Harry, Colonel Liu Wu, I am waiting for the good news of your victory in Phoenix City."

"I obey your decree and am willing to die for Your Majesty." Brigadier General Harry Frazier and Colonel Liu Wu clasped their fists together and replied sonorously.

Even with a high degree of trust, Richard would not completely delegate power, but would maintain a situation of mutual restraint between Brigadier General Harry Fletcher and his confidant Colonel Liu Wu.

Colonel Liu Wu took office as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Northern Cavalry Regiment and took over a dozen of his trusted officers from the Royal Guards Cuirassier Regiment to take up the post.

He was assigned to the Northern Cavalry Corps as the military chief of each cavalry regiment, and together with more than 220 grassroots officers, as an old commander, Colonel Liu Wu can be said to have unquestionable control over the Northern Cavalry Corps.

People's hearts are unpredictable

With command of such an important army, Richard could not place his hopes on the so-called loyalty. Instead, he had to restrict each other in the system to achieve a delicate balance.

For example, in order to meet the needs of expanding the war, the Northern Army was authorized to expand the size of the Confederate Army by 5,000 people. The command of this part of the White Confederate Army was in the hands of Colonel Liu Wu.

It was impossible for Brigadier General Harry Fletcher to lead the Chinese cavalry of the Northern Army to surrender to the Americans. Chinese officers from top to bottom would not agree, let alone blindly follow.

As His Majesty's confidant, Colonel Liu Wu holds the command of the White Confederate Army, which is a powerful check and balance.

After Brigadier General Harry Fletcher accepted the order happily, he bowed and saluted with clasped fists. When he lowered his head, his eyes naturally saw the American newspaper on the coffee table.

That line of eye-catching and dazzling headlines was heart-wrenching. He instantly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. When he raised his head, his face was already a little pale, and he said with a slightly trembling voice: "Your Majesty, these newspapers..."

"Oh, you mean..." Richard followed his gaze to the newspaper. After a moment of confusion, he suddenly realized it and said softly, "Harry, the Great Famine in Ireland has continued into the fourth year. This is not news.

. If you collect expired American newspapers every day, you will know what happened there? This is indeed a complete tragedy, but we can't change anything..."

"Your Majesty, can you reward me with these newspapers?"

"Mexicans often lament after their defeat that they are too far away from God and too close to the Americans. The Irish problem has been going on for hundreds of years, so why not? In many cases we can't change anything."

"Your Majesty, as a white Irish descendant, I often use this reason to anesthetize myself, but this..." Brigadier General Harry Fletcher pointed at the eye-catching headline of the newspaper tremblingly, crystal tears filled his eyes, and he said heartbrokenly; "

I...I really can't accept it!"

The headline in the newspaper was;

In the black year of 1847, Ireland's population plummeted like hell.

This is indeed the style of American newspapers that do not stop talking. In the eyes of Irish descendants, every line of words reveals blood and tears, endless national laments, how can the word "tragic" be so big?

Richard reluctantly picked up the newspaper on the coffee table and handed it to him. Brigadier General Harry Fletcher took it with trembling hands.

See this scene

Richard gently advised; "Harry, the Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty welcomes all Irish people who are willing to come and develop. They will enjoy equal treatment here. This is my solemn promise. But before that, we must help the Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty."

Overcome the crisis of American aggression and ensure the independence of the country. You now need to concentrate on doing the things at hand and completing the sacred mission entrusted to you by the kingdom."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured that Harry Fletcher will faithfully perform his duties, do his best to share the frontal military pressure faced by Phoenix Castle, and remain unyielding. Even if he becomes a bloodthirsty maniac hated in the eyes of Americans, I have no regrets!"

Looking at General Harry Fletcher's firm eyes, Richard's words of persuasion stayed in his throat, he opened and closed his mouth again, reached out and patted him on the shoulder and said, "How can you see a rainbow without going through wind and rain? I believe you can get through it.

Difficulties."

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."

When Brigadier General Harry Fletcher and Colonel Liu Wu left one after another, Richard touched his nose helplessly, feeling that he had gone too far?

The Tang Kingdom did provide a way out for the Irish, provided they could withstand this large-scale military attack by the United States.

As long as he cares about his people, Brigadier General Ali Frechi will fight to the death. As he said, "Even if I become a bloodthirsty maniac hated in the eyes of Americans, I have no regrets!"

The Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty still welcomed white Irish immigrants. They had proficient English skills and could more easily learn advanced Western culture, physics, medical, chemistry and geography knowledge. They brought different Western architectural and educational concepts, and had a unique experience in brewing wine.

, traditional crafts such as blacksmithing and shoemaking are a useful supplementary part of society.

These Irish people will never be able to urinate in the same pot as the British. Due to the trauma of the Tang-American War, it is impossible to play with the Americans. They are one of the useful puzzle pieces of Richard's multi-ethnic country.

With the small size of the Scottish nation, it is completely unable to occupy the mainstream in the immigration wave.

From every angle, the Tang Kingdom is the winner.

But what do you say about this strategy?

It was indeed a bit shameful. Richard could only console himself by saying that the newspaper was not written by me and that I had nothing to do with the Great Famine in Ireland. I was just a carrier of the newspaper.

The war is about to break out, and he must immediately return to Phoenix Castle to take charge personally. The outer battlefield of Peel City needs a resourceful general to lead the battle. Everything is done as a last resort!