Wild North America 1846

Chapter 151

Li Cha sighed softly, put down the American newspaper in his hand, thought for a while, and adjusted the angle of the newspaper a little.

In order to be able to read the content of the newspaper more conveniently when Colonel Harry Flech comes to accept the new appointment later.

To be honest, Li Cha can only help so much.

What magical chemistry will emerge when the confluence of a trusted new appointment and an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe in Ireland shakes Colonel Harry Fritch's worldview so violently?

The "Irish Potato Crisis" was undoubtedly a complete disaster, and man-made disasters turned this once beautiful island into a living hell.

In a hostile relationship, American newspapers will inevitably embellish and perform some artistic processing. Li Cha is a little sad when he reads it, let alone Colonel Harry Fritch, who is of Irish descent?
soon
Colonel Liu Wu knocked lightly on the door, and then led Colonel Harry Fritch in full military uniform, bowing down to salute with a respectful expression.

"Excuse me, come and sit down." Li Cha waved with a warm expression.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Colonel Harry Flech came to the lower seat and sat down. He straightened his upper body and maintained a strict military posture.

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

Colonel Harry Flech looked serious, and answered after careful consideration;

"To Your Majesty;

Peel City is located in the center of the northwestern states, occupying this place, and the distance to the northwestern states is about the same, the nearest three to four hundred kilometers, and the farthest six to seven hundred kilometers.

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 where the keys to the Northwest states are held, and it is also the core place.

The humble minister secretly thought;
His Majesty is building a road from Phoenix City to Peel City and a long-distance telegraph line. He intends to cultivate this place deeply and build it as the northern bridgehead of the Tang Kingdom. Its strategic and military significance is no less than Phoenix Castle.

As the two fulcrums of the frontier construction of the Tang Kingdom, Phoenix Castle and Peel City are located in the east and the other in the north. They echo each other and achieve each other, which is of great significance.

The so-called; a single tree is hard to support, and a lonely shade does not grow long.

In this world, as long as you give up your blood to attack, there is no fortress that cannot be broken.

The United States never dies, and in the face of repeated setbacks, it still chooses military adventures. It can be seen that they must be hurt and scared before they can sit at the negotiating table obediently.

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

From a certain point of view, because of its closer distance to the industrial center of the Great Lakes, Peel City is even more of a confidant of the United States.

Weichen suggested that the construction of Peel City should be strengthened, the railway from Phoenix City to Peel City should be built, the fortress walls and military bastions should be built, and fire-proof gunners should be stationed.

Thus

It will change the situation of Peel City unilaterally relying on cavalry superiority, and form a situation where musketeers rely on the city wall for defense and cavalry fights on the periphery with mobility and flexibility.

At that time, even if the U.S. military gathers 10 troops to attack, it may not be able to conquer this prairie city.

Peel City is as stable as a rock, and Phoenix Castle is safe and sound. This is a one-to-two, two-to-one relationship. "

Colonel Harry Fritch's heartfelt analysis was approved by Richard, and he said with satisfaction;
"It's quite reasonable. Peel City is indeed an important pawn in the north. In the future, when conditions permit, it is reasonable to strengthen the construction of Peel City.

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 and the infantry was weak.

We don't have the ability to gather an army of 8 to 10 at one time, so the infantry can only take the defensive and the cavalry can take the offensive.

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

When the strength of the Tang Kingdom did not reach the distance from the enemy, the United States was not passively attacked, but had the strength to attack us. Phoenix Castle was the first target to be attacked.

According to the latest survey;
The United States plans to launch an unprecedented third Western Expedition in April to May, investing no less than 4 troops, and there may be a steady stream of reinforcements in the future.

This is the most severe test that Phoenix Castle faces, and it is also the most serious war test since the establishment of the Tang Kingdom.

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

"Your Majesty, you have entrusted me with a great burden, and I am willing to do my best." Colonel Harry Flech stood up excitedly, clasped his fists and gave a deep salute.

Li Cha stood up, took a few steps with his hands behind his back and said; "In order to guard against the garrison in Peel City, the Americans stationed more than 4 people on the front line from Chicago, Davenport to Iowa, and have a considerable number of cavalry to make up for the defense. Loophole."

Speaking of here
There was a sneer on Li Cha's face, he looked at Colonel Harry Franch and Colonel Liu Wu with sharp eyes, and ordered in a deep voice;

"My Royal Order;
Colonel Harry Fritch 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 regiment.

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

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

once war breaks out

The king allowed you to attack and occupy the hinterland towns of the five Great Lakes regions, carry out military sabotage, demolish the railway line, threaten and attack the hoarding warehouses around Kansas City, and do everything possible to attack the US military logistics center.

Peel City can be waived if necessary.

The king authorizes you and others to have the right to expand the army with no more than 5000 people, and to be the pioneer of the king. After the war is won, you will be rewarded according to your merits, and you will be promoted to rank.

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

"My minister complies with the order and is willing to die for His Majesty." Brigadier General Harry Frazie and Colonel Liu Wu clasped their fists together, and replied sonorously.

Even with a high degree of trust, Richard will not completely delegate power, but will maintain a situation in which Brigadier General Harry Freche and his confidant Colonel Liu Wu restrict each other.

Colonel Liu Wu took up the post of deputy commander-in-chief of the Northern Cavalry Corps, and will take over a dozen confidant officers from the royal family's personal guard cuirassiers to take up the post.

They were respectively placed into the Northern Cavalry Corps as the military chief officers of each cavalry regiment, plus more than 220 grass-roots officers and backbones before. As a senior officer, Colonel Liu Wu can be said to have unquestionable control over the Northern Cavalry Corps.

Unpredictable
With such an important command of an army, it is impossible for Li Cha to pin his hopes on the so-called loyalty, but to restrict each other from 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 5000 people. The command of this part of the Caucasian Confederate Army was in the hands of Colonel Liu Wu.

It is impossible for Brigadier General Harry Fritch to take the Chinese cavalry of the Northern Legion to surrender to the Yankees. The Chinese officers from top to bottom will not agree, let alone follow blindly.

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

After Brigadier General Harry Flech accepted the order with great joy, he bowed and clasped his fists in salute. When he lowered his head, he naturally saw the American newspaper on the coffee table.

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

"Oh, you mean..." Li Cha followed his gaze to the newspaper, and after a moment of stupefaction, he suddenly realized, and said softly; "Harry, the Great Famine in Ireland has lasted to the fourth year, this is not news Yes. A daily collection of back issues of American newspapers will tell you what's going on there? It's truly a complete tragedy, but there's nothing we can do to change..."

"Your Majesty, can these newspapers be rewarded to me?"

"Mexicans often lament after 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, why not? A lot of times we can't change anything."

"Your Majesty, as a descendant of white Irish, I often use this reason to anesthetize myself, but this..." Brigadier General Harry Flech pointed at the eye-catching headline of the newspaper tremblingly, tears filled his eyes, and said bitterly; " I...I really can't accept it!"

The headline in the newspaper was;
In the dark year of 1847, Ireland's population plummeted like hell.

This is indeed the unastonishing and persistent style of American newspapers. In the eyes of Irish descendants, blood and tears are revealed behind every line. The endless national elegy, how can the word "miserable" be called "miserable".

Reluctantly, Li Cha picked up the newspaper on the coffee table and handed it to him, Brigadier General Harry Flech took it with trembling hands.

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Richard gently persuaded; "Harry, the Tang Kingdom welcomes all Irish 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 Tang Kingdom Overcome the crisis of American aggression and ensure the independence of the country. Now you need to concentrate on doing the work at hand and completing the sacred mission entrusted to you by the kingdom."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Harry Flech will faithfully perform his duties, do his best to share the positive military pressure facing Phoenix Castle, and be unyielding. Even if he becomes a bloodthirsty maniac who gnashes his teeth and hates in the eyes of the Americans, I will have no regrets!"

Looking at the firm eyes of General Harry Franch, Li Cha continued to persuade his throat, opened his mouth and closed it again, stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder and said, "How can you see a rainbow without going through the wind and rain? I believe you can get through it." Difficulty."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust."

When Brigadier General Harry Flech and Colonel Liu Wu left one after the other, Li Cha touched his nose helplessly, wondering if he had gone too far?

The Tang Kingdom did provide the Irish with a way out, provided they could survive this large-scale US military attack.

As long as he cares about his people, Brigadier General Ali Frech will do his best.Just like what he said in his mouth, "Even if I become a bloodthirsty monster who hates and hates in the eyes of Americans, I have no regrets!"

The Tang Kingdom still welcomes white Irish immigrants. They have proficient English skills and can more easily learn advanced Western cultural, physical, medical, chemical and geographical knowledge. They bring different architectural and educational concepts from the West. , Blacksmithing to shoemaking and other traditional crafts are a beneficial and complementary part of society.

These Irish people will never be able to piss in the same pot as the British, and because of the trauma of Tang Mei’s war, it is impossible to play with the Americans, which is one of the beneficial puzzles of Richard’s multi-ethnic country.

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

From any point of view, Datang Kingdom is a winner.

But what about this strategy?

It’s really a bit shameful. Richard can only use newspapers and I didn’t write them. The Irish Famine has nothing to do with me. I’m just a porter of newspapers to comfort myself.

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

(End of this chapter)