Wild North America 1846

Chapter 195 Challenge
"Your Excellency General Hector, I don't want to question your decision, but I just want to ask you to give me and my troops a chance to fight. There is nothing terrible about the Easterners. I will use facts to prove that they can also be defeated. Regarding this I have great confidence."

It was Major General Gutierrez who was speaking, and he gave a solemn military salute, looking expectantly at Admiral Hector Dos Santos, hoping to get his permission.

Major General Gutierrez is a brave general. The 5500-strong army he leads is one of the few elite soldiers in the hands of Admiral Hector Dos Santos. Returning officers and soldiers.

This is an army that has won victories in the war against the United States, but it has more defeats and fewer victories. It is an army with outstanding military exploits during President Santa Ana, and it has its own pride.

Admiral Hector Dos Santos glanced at Major General Gutierrez with displeasure, then glanced across the faces of the senior generals, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Major General, my order is very clear. Organize the defense on the spot, I don't want to repeat it a second time."

"Your Excellency, I would like to remind you that it has been the third day that the Tang Kingdom's army has taken the initiative to engage in battle. It is possible that tomorrow they will not appear outside the valley again, but will retreat for a long time to rest. By then, we will have no It would have been much worse if they hadn't traveled hundreds of kilometers to their intended battlefield."

"It is possible, but that is not something you should consider, Mr. Major General."

"Your Excellency, these orientals have invaded the vast territory of our seven northern states and are building roads and railways with great fanfare. More orientals are coming. They plan to occupy for a long time." Major General Gutierrez said in his eyes Flashing with angry flames, he is not going to give up, but will try his best to fight for it again;
"You have also seen the current situation. From the stupid president to the high-level government officials who are eating vegetarian meals, they are still fighting for power and profit when the Mexican regime is in turmoil. The armies of the states are about to collapse. moment.

I know the strength of the Eastern Cavalry, almost invincible in North America.

But I don't believe that their infantry can't win. Relying on the defense of the valley, I am willing to lead my troops as the main force to fight a bloody battle with the enemy and restore the confidence of the Mexican army.

Backed by the defensive position in the valley and our army, even if it is not good, our officers and soldiers can retreat calmly, so that the entire army will not be wiped out and dumped by the enemy.

This is the best opportunity to stretch the strength of the eastern army. If we dare not fight in this way, what chance does the Mexican army have to win in the wilderness? "

Major General Gutierrez's words aroused the common hatred among all the senior generals present. They were so excited that they asked for a fight one after another, willing to lead their troops to fight with General Gutierrez.

The war has reached this point, and the wolfish ambitions of the Tang Kingdom have been fully exposed. They have built roads and railways in the seven northern states, and a large number of Chinese have poured in, taking over the cities that used to be Mexicans.

The mexicans have been through many american aggressions and are very experienced in this...

Uh, this is a really heavy topic.

Speaking of this

Admiral Hector Dos Santos had a miserable expression on his face. He was a soldier who had experienced the glory of Mexico's independence. He watched the once powerful Mexico fall apart and was almost eaten away.

The pain in his heart was simply unforgettable.

In 1821, taking advantage of the democratic revolution in Spain, the ancestral homeland, when there was no time for others, the upper-class native whites in Mexico and the big estate owners worked together to promote Mexico's independence.

At that time, the newly independent Mexico had a vast land of 476.9 million square kilometers. It was the second largest country in the Americas after Brazil, with a vast territory and powerful strength.

It can be said

Since the beginning of its birth, Mexico has captured the king of bombs.

It is a pity that from then on, the upper class dignitaries and big estate owners in Mexico began an endless struggle for power. The extreme darkness and corruption of politics led to the emergence of an emperor and dozens of presidents in the 29 years after Mexico's independence.

In the past 10 years, the president has been changed every four months on average, and the president with the shortest term has only been in power for 4 days.

You sing and I come on stage. The endless political infighting has made the Mexican government unwilling to build and develop. Corrupt officials are rampant throughout the country, and the people are in dire straits.

Seeing that the upper echelons of the Mexican government were in such chaos, Central America, which had escaped Spanish colonial rule, declared independence and joined Mexico in 1821. In 1823, it separated from Mexico to establish the Federal Republic, namely the United Provinces of China and the United States;
In 1838, the United Provinces of Central America split into five countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica.

Seeing the corruption and incompetence of the Mexican government, the two neighbors, the United States and the Tang Kingdom, took turns to rob their homes, taking away large areas of territory time and time again, until today...

The Tang Kingdom swallowed up the seven northern states in one go. These are the seven states with the largest administrative divisions in Mexico, occupying almost 7/3 of the current territory, with a total area of ​​nearly one million square kilometers.

If this part of the territory is lost, Mexico will be reduced to a medium-sized American country with a land area of ​​just over 70 square kilometers, facing an urgent crisis of civil war.

This is the chaotic political situation Admiral Hector Dos Santos has to face. The influential big estate owners and dignitaries in Mexico City are still fighting for power. The Tang Kingdom's voracious appetite.

Another group of people fantasized about a decisive battle in the capital, and they were mobilizing troops and materials from various states and gathering them under Mexico City, preparing for the second battle to defend Mexico City.

President Santayo frequently met with envoys from various countries in Mexico, hoping that the United Kingdom would take the lead in international mediation, and even organize multinational intervention forces to enter Mexico to curb the fierce invasion of the Tang Kingdom.

nearly a month

President Santayo has been assassinated five times in a row, and now he is hiding in his family estate outside Mexico City, not daring to enter the city to discuss matters.

Therefore, the current Mexican government is divided into two parts, one is the old government forces in the city, and the other is the manor forces outside the city, which makes the already chaotic Mexican political situation even more confusing.

All in all, Mexico City is more than just a "chaos" now?

Admiral Hector Dos Santos looked at Major General Gutierrez with vicissitudes of life, and then glanced at the generals one by one, with a resolute look in his eyes, and ordered;

"I am now ordering Major General Gutierrez to lead the army to attack. De Cayo, Fernandez, and General Ocon's troops will attack together to severely attack the arrogance of the enemy. May God bless you!"

"I obey, Your Excellency General." The generals headed by Admiral Gutierrez saluted in unison, turned and left with their swords in their hands.

The desolate and melodious horn sounded, and the Mexican army array in the valley changed. Groups of soldiers came out with guns under the command of the officer, and gathered towards the valley entrance.

The war is coming, imminent.

The army of the Tang Kingdom was arrayed outside the valley mouth, about 5 kilometers apart. Looking through the binoculars from the direction of the valley mouth, one could only see a battle line stretching several kilometers at the end of the sky.

The reason why they are so far away is to make enough room for the Mexican army willing to fight.

The two sides fight against each other, will fight against generals, and drive and horses to have a good fight.

from start to finish
The army of the Kingdom of Tang did not appear ready to attack Taniguchi. If the Mexican army refused to fight, it would be convenient to retreat sometime in the afternoon and return to the field camp 23 kilometers away.

Anyway, even the infantry of the Tang Kingdom had war horses, so such a long distance was nothing, so they just rode out for a walk.

This distance is uncomfortable for the Mexican army. If you want to attack the enemy camp at night, once the army is sent out, it will not be able to withdraw. The distance is too far.

It takes at least ten hours to go back and forth, and people can be exhausted just by running, let alone fighting.

"Finally willing to move, it's rare!" Li Cha sat on the tall white horse and commented in a disdainful tone.

Colonel Tian Mantun, Commander of the First Cavalry Division, Colonel Duan Debiao, Commander of the Fourth Cavalry Division, and Colonel Chen Chuan, Commander of the Cuirassier Regiment of the Royal Family's Personal Guard, who were standing beside His Majesty looked at each other in amazement.

I said in my heart; good guy, I really caught the Mexican army out.

Colonel Tian Mantun crossed his hands in admiration and said, "Your Majesty is so wise, we can only admire you."

"These Mexicans are all frightened now. If we don't give them any hope of victory, they will all be shrunken turtles." Li Cha's tone implied self-satisfaction.

This time Li Cha personally led the army to the south. The entire army consisted of two cavalry divisions and one infantry division with more than 5500 people, a total of 1.46 people.

Say no more, say less.

This gave the Mexican generals an illusion, relying on the valley to fight, it seemed that they could compete with each other.

Backed by a valley heavily defended by Mexican troops, could the Tang Kingdom be able to wipe out all the attacking Mexican troops?

If you really can't beat it, just return it.

In the era of queuing up to be shot, there are always some courageous and bloody Mexican generals who will jump out and face the prestigious soldiers of the Datang Kingdom, wanting to challenge them.

Li Cha keenly grasped the all-or-nothing fluke mentality in the Mexican army, just like a skilled fisherman, waiting for the volunteers to take the bait.

Looking at the Mexican army and cavalry queues pouring out of the valley, with a bloodthirsty sneer in the corner of his mouth, he waved and ordered;
"Music, infantry regiments attack."

The majestic military music sounded, and the soldiers of the Great Tang Kingdom, who had a strict military appearance, lined up in a long row in a neat "one" shape, with drums on their feet, and marched in the direction of the enemy.

The infantry formation of the Tang Kingdom was thin, and they only formed two horizontal rows of long snake formations, pressing towards the Mexican army. The cavalry on both sides of the formation were slightly behind by more than a hundred meters, maintaining the integrity of the formation.

On the other hand, on the side of the Mexican army, there were about 2 infantry and nearly 3000 cavalry in the battle. More than 30 artillery pieces were launched in front of the front line, all of which were old-fashioned Spanish bronze artillery pieces.

The Mexican army lined up in 5 horizontal rows, which has the advantage of providing more intense and sustained firepower, and has obvious strength advantages.

(End of this chapter)