Wild North America 1846

After holding back for several days, this blizzard finally came to the Detroit area. The heavy snow fell for almost half a day and all night, turning the entire land into a pure white.

Defiance

Defiance, about 150 kilometers south of Detroit, is only about 20 kilometers east from the Detroit-Cincinnati Line of Defense. About 300 kilometers further east is Cleveland, and more than 270 kilometers north is Cincinnati.

Today, the city of Defiance is occupied by the army of the Tang Dynasty. The Allied Forces Headquarters is located here. The army has cut off the railway line from Detroit to Cleveland, as well as the railway, water and land routes between Detroit and Cincinnati.

Transportation has completely turned Detroit into an isolated island, relying only on shipping on the Great Lakes to replenish its vitality. The situation is almost the same as that of Chicago before.

"Auspicious snow heralds a good year!" Richard looked at the silver-covered plains with great interest, feeling very good.

As soon as he arrived here on a special train, there was a heavy snowfall. Could it be that he wanted to make the world a little cleaner?

People are in high spirits during happy events, and this heavy snowfall is a good sign for King Richard. He is wearing a white uniform of the Tang Dynasty Army and Navy Marshal, with a gilt national emblem and epaulette accessories on his big-brimmed hat, which makes him even more heroic.

The snow has stopped now, and at about nine o'clock in the morning, the cavalry of the Royal Guards spread out far away, and the entire area of ​​20 to 30 kilometers in radius was strictly guarded.

Richard rode a giant white Perch thoroughbred horse with a shoulder height of two meters. Surrounded by a large group of generals on horseback, he rode the horse slowly on the snowy wasteland, breathing the cold air and feeling like he was

Feeling at ease.

The commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, General Dai Changfu, General Harry Fletcher, and General Chen Chuan, followed closely at his side. A large number of other senior generals were only one horse behind, forming a pyramid-like formation to accompany His Majesty.

Have fun exploring the wilderness.

"I am rich and dear, please tell me...the Yankees are still strong in their will to resist. How long can they last?" King Richard rode forward and asked a question casually.

General Dai Changfu did not dare to answer casually, but thought carefully and replied in a cautious tone;

“Start your majesty;

Wei Chen believed that the Northern Ghosts' national strength, economy and population were not enough to support fighting the war for another year. They should have shown signs of defeat early on, just like a tower in the sand dunes, which collapsed with a slight push.

However, the Northern Ghosts are still able to mobilize a large army and fight step by step. Although they are defeated, they are not in chaos.

Why is this?

If you look closely, it is nothing more than the word "spirit". It has been more than 77 years since the independence of the United States. The political concepts of fairness, freedom, and democracy have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It is also supported by the policy of the "Emancipation Proclamation" and has many supporters.

The national will gathered from this cannot be underestimated.

People may die in battle, but the national spirit will never die and can be passed down from generation to generation.

By analogy with the decadent and dark slavish rule of the bandits in the land of China, it is like a shabby house with leaks from all sides and rotten foundations. Once the turbulent international storm affects it, it will immediately be on the verge of collapse.

This is not the case with the United States of America, which is a newly industrialized country that is on the rise.

Its politics are open, the market is open, the economy is prosperous, the Guilao people have high support, and the country's foundation is very solid. Even though violent storms have blown away the roof, doors and windows, the foundation is still there and the pillars are still there.

Without radical changes like an earthly dragon's turnaround, the fate of the country cannot be ended.

from this angle

The Tang Kingdom and the Allied Powers were able to defeat the United States of America militarily, but they were unable to destroy it or eradicate it. Resistance was everywhere, which was also a serious headache for the military."

"Oh, how do you say this?"

"Your Majesty, since the victory of Chicago, our Northern Army and Colorado Army have traveled north and south, attacking in all directions and occupying large areas of territory in the central region. However, they have also continued to be attacked by white civil resistance movements. Not just white men, but even many white women.

They also took up guns to resist. In the past two months, there have been 1,400 to 500 attacks every month, causing no less than 3,000 officers and soldiers casualties. It is quite difficult to solve."

“Is the policy of clearing out towns and villages not implemented effectively enough?”

"Your Majesty, the reason for this is that the territory we occupied this time is too vast, with hundreds of large and small towns, and tens of thousands of remote manors and farms. The army swept through hundreds of densely packed areas, leaving only a few sparse, while those white rebels fired a single shot.

If we change the place, it would be difficult to take full consideration of it!"

"The policy of clearing out villages and towns must still be implemented, supplemented by intensifying efforts to "empty cages and replace birds." The military must assume the responsibility of arming and training Chinese village militia, organize Chinese militia to maintain local security, and eliminate the scourge of white bandits. The military must give certain

With the support of cavalry strength." King Richard thought very clearly and carefully, and said while riding his horse;

“If I grow rich, I will love you and everyone who loves you;

You must understand the importance of the kingdom's expansion, and do not lose confidence in the kingdom's major policies just because of temporary setbacks and resistance. This is unacceptable.

With the further implementation of the "bird-for-bird policy", within the next two years, the kingdom's expanded territory will be filled with villages and towns dominated by Chinese people. Chickens and dogs will hear each other, and roads will connect them. From now on, they will all be the territory of the kingdom!

By using civilian forces against civilian forces, the army can withdraw and appropriate immigration losses can be fully tolerated.

The white people's resistance attacks will greatly enhance the cohesion and vigilance of the Chinese community, and will also enhance a sense of crisis, and they will form a group to fight back fiercely against the white bandits.

Dear friends, you must see that with the support of the Kingdom, the Chinese community is not a weak and helpless little pitiful person, but will soon transform into a wild wolf with sharp teeth, showing the iron-blooded style of the Han and Tang Dynasties.

This change is a change we want to see.

How can you see a rainbow without going through wind and rain?

Only by allowing the immigrant villages to unite and take up guns to fight back can the immigrant villages quickly form a cohesion, move closer to each other for warmth, and become a close family.

From this perspective, sporadic white bandit attacks are not a bad thing, but help to unite the immigrant villages and take root for development.

If this goal is achieved, short-term labor pain is completely acceptable.

The government will formulate specific countermeasures, and the military only needs to cooperate, mobilize the troops who control the local situation as soon as possible, and concentrate its forces to defeat the enemies on the line from Detroit to Cincinnati. This is the most important thing at the moment."

"Your Majesty is wise, I have learned my lesson." General Dai Changfu and a group of senior generals behind him responded respectfully, clasping their fists and bowing on their horses.

King Richard waved his hand and continued to ride his horse slowly on the snowy wasteland, asking as if chatting, "How are the preparations for the Battle of Detroit going?"

General Dai Changfu did not answer this topic. Instead, he signaled to General Chen Chuan with his eyes that the Battle of Detroit would be mainly initiated by the Northern Corps. It would be more appropriate for him to answer His Majesty's question.

As the commander-in-chief of the Northern Corps, General Chen Chuan knew all the relevant battle preparations. Upon seeing this, he quickly took two steps forward and answered clearly and clearly;

“Start your majesty;

Chen Chuan, the commander-in-chief of Weichen's Northern Corps, told His Majesty that our regiment was ready for the campaign. However, we were suddenly hit by wind and snow and had to postpone the launch of the attack.

Considering the current severe cold weather, especially when the temperature drops to minus 6 to 7 degrees at night, it is difficult for the army to launch military operations at such a cold night and continue to exert pressure on the enemy.

Therefore, the Corps Headquarters is adjusting the combat plan and is fully mobilizing cold-proof materials from the rear, including cotton jackets, cotton socks, cotton boots, gasoline and diesel for fire and heating, and other corresponding materials. The attack time is postponed to late November.

In view of the current severe cold weather, field tents are not enough to withstand the cold, so the Corps troops are scattered in villages and towns, and by the way, they have intensified their efforts to clear out the villages and towns.

The current difficulty is mainly due to the lack of field heavy artillery. Detroit is a fortress-defended city. Although the city is much smaller, it is a good thing from a defense perspective, as it is easier to concentrate troops for defense.

The enemy our army faces is Lieutenant General Samuel Brown. This man is a veteran in the Civil War. He has a tough and sophisticated fighting style and will do whatever it takes to win.

in war preparation period

Detroit did not evacuate civilians on a large scale. The city's population remained at about 320,000. Only 40,000 to 50,000 old, young, women and children were evacuated. They were evacuated to New York State and other places via inland shipping on the Great Lakes. Almost all workers and young and middle-aged men were evacuated.

No one left.

As far as pre-war reconnaissance is known;

There are no less than 180,000 northern escaped slaves in Detroit, who are undergoing large-scale military training and may join in the subsequent war and become a military force that cannot be ignored.

Combined with the city's garrison of more than 200,000 people, 320,000 urban residents and an unknown number of white laborers, this will be a tough nut to crack.

But our Northern Corps is confident and capable of breaking this hard nut and dedicating this important city on the Five Lakes to His Majesty’s throne, with the loyalty and bravery of all the soldiers of our Northern Corps.”

"Your allegiance shows your sincerity, and I am deeply gratified..." King Richard nodded his approval with a gentle look, then changed the subject and asked, "Is there anything that is not enough to conquer this fortified city?"

"Your Majesty, the only concern I have is the shortage of heavy artillery. The number of field artillery of other calibers is sufficient, but the number of 30-pound field heavy artillery and larger caliber mortars is scarce. When encountering a strong fortress, there is a lack of ability to

Heavy firepower to smash the fortress.”

"Well, this is not difficult. I will bring you three M1860 mortars. Any fortress revealed will be a piece of shit." King Richard smiled confidently.

Field heavy artillery is limited by the existing conditions. The 30-pound heavy artillery is almost the ultimate. The overall weight of the gun body is astonishing. Special hard roads need to be laid to travel in the wild, and it takes a lot of trouble to reach the front line.

But the mortar is different. The m1860 mortar is a newly equipped coastal heavy artillery. It weighs up to 1760 kilograms. It has a simple structure similar to a tea cup. It can fire 48-pound shells. The earth-shattering sound when fired can be heard up to 10

Kilometers away, the damage capability is extremely astonishing.

Through railway transportation, these three m1860 mortars can reach directly to the city of Detroit. Their range is about 4 kilometers, which can be described as catastrophic heavy firepower for the defending side.

Upon hearing that His Majesty agreed to mobilize three coastal heavy artillery pieces to participate in the battle, Admiral Chen Chuan beamed with joy and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that our Northern Army has the confidence to annihilate Detroit's stubborn enemies, build honors for the kingdom, and bring glory to the army.

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As soon as these three heavy artillery are placed on the battlefield, Lieutenant General Samuel Brown, a veteran general, will panic. He will not dare to continue to hide in the city and resist. Instead, he will have to bite the bullet and go out of the city to start a head-on battle.

Great battle.

The reason is very simple

If these three M1860 large-caliber mortars are allowed to bombard indiscriminately, no matter how strong the fortress is, it will not be able to withstand it and will be reduced to rubble under the heavy artillery bombardment.

Therefore, under no circumstances should these three M1860 large-caliber mortars be allowed to come within the 4-kilometer range of the fortress, otherwise it would be a complete disaster, and no one could stop the rout.

In the face of this powerful weapon, Lieutenant General Samuel Brown could only overturn his original good plan and lead his troops out of the city to fight head-on with the coalition forces in several field battles. This played into the plans of the Northern Army.

By then, the Northern Army's numerous 3-pound, 6-pound and 12-pound field guns can give full play to their firepower and stage an artillery feast.

Take ten thousand steps back

Even if the artillery shells cannot be released and used, a battle in the open field will have much fewer casualties than an attack on a solid fortress. It is cost-effective no matter how you look at it.

The current overall military strategy of the Tang Kingdom is not to rush to defeat the United States of America, but to prolong the war timeline and greatly consume the young and middle-aged Yankee labor force through one battle after another, weakening its national power and reducing its post-war economy.

and population development potential, limiting its development in the next 50 or even 100 years.

Anyway, the Tang Kingdom could afford it. Since the army was reorganized in June, it digested the mainland recruits. From July to November, up to 126,000 mainland recruits arrived one after another. They all gathered in the Salt Lake City area for winter operations and urban combat training.

China is ranked second by using the human sea tactic, but no one in the world dares to be ranked first. This is not bragging at all.

In order to support huge military expenditures, the royal family of the Tang Kingdom, which has always been wealthy, has now begun to go into debt. However, Richard believes that extending the war for another 1 to 2 years will further destroy the foundation of the United States of America and its young and middle-aged population, and push it into the abyss of war debt.

, then all efforts will be worth it.

Even though the U.S. dollar has devalued 2,500 times, the franc and pound loans that need to be repaid have not depreciated. They are hard currencies linked to gold, and they are not huge debts that can be repaid by printing money.

in the original historical time and space

The huge debt of more than one billion US dollars borne by the United States during the Civil War continued to pile up with interest. It was not until the outbreak of the First World War more than 50 years later that the serfs sang and became a debtor nation.

The industrial economy of creditor countries, which hold a large amount of creditor's rights, has become highly developed.

Therefore, we must not underestimate the debt of more than one billion US dollars (note, the war debts of pounds and francs are calculated according to the same caliber), which is equivalent to the gross national product of the United States in one year at its peak before the war.

The high interest rates alone are enough to crush the weak fiscal revenue of the United States of America, plunging it into an abyss of debt with ever-increasing interest rates...

If the population continues to grow and the overall economic scale expands rapidly, then the day will come when the debt will be repaid.

If the territory is greatly divided, the population size shrinks sharply after the war, the overall economic output shrinks significantly, and the financial economy and various industries are kidnapped and deeply penetrated by foreign capital, then the future of the United States of America will hardly be bright...