Wild North America 1846

Chapter 224 Sinop

Although it costs more to recruit soldiers from the mainland of China, it has to be said that it is indeed a good idea, so that the Tang Kingdom can mobilize almost 10 troops, and even have infinite military resources.

It was Ryu Hyun-jun, chief secretary of the royal family who offered this strategy, and he was favored by His Majesty because of this, and he was firmly seated as the chief secretary.

The human resources of the Datang Kingdom are extremely precious. People are needed everywhere from industry to agriculture and animal husbandry. It is difficult to recruit tens of thousands of troops to fight in Europe. Even if a large number of residents are willing to respond, the government is not happy.

Because this will inevitably affect the overall social and economic development, and recruiting directly from the Shenzhou immigrant camps not only costs less, but also has good results, and the resources of troops are almost endless.

In today's North Pacific routes, the "Preferential Freight Tax Deduction Act" is implemented, specifically;

It is an ocean liner headed to the mainland of China. When the goods carried are not full of warehouses, they can carry different quantities of grain ballast, and the corresponding taxes and fees can be deducted according to the quantity.

The daily taxes and fees to be paid by ocean liners operated by various shipping companies are visa fees for liner voyages, introduction fees, poll tax for inbound passengers, income tax calculated based on the number of immigrants and cargo tax, plus the operating costs of shipping companies, Basically its cost.

For example, if a 5000-ton cargo ship loads 2300 tons of goods to the East Asian continent, it can load 2000 tons of grain ballast at the Port of Los Angeles. After the return journey, part of the tax will be deducted according to the 2000 tons of grain, thereby saving operating costs.

Thus

The grain produced by the royal family farm of the Tang Dynasty can be transported to various ports in the mainland of China through preferential tax and fee policies. First, it is used for grain trade, and second, it is used for disaster relief. The cost is so low that it is outrageous.

This is because the royal farm uses a large number of convicts, and the cost is almost zero except for some management costs.

The grain output of the royal farm can naturally maintain the operation of the hard labor camp, and the surplus is used for sales, storage and relief to the victims, which can play the greatest role in stabilizing the society.

Transporting food across the Pacific Ocean is a loss-making business, and only through the guidance of preferential tax policies can the enthusiasm of private liner companies be stimulated. Who would do it if there is no benefit?

The amount of grain transported by private liner companies is also an important part of the evaluation of the company. With the North Pacific golden immigration route becoming more and more popular, some companies can get better routes, such as Foshan Port, Zhangzhou Port, Some southern port routes such as Mawei Port.

The routes of these southern ports can be used to ship and transport popular bulk goods such as tea, porcelain, silk and raw silk, lacquerware, bambooware, etc. that are abundant in the south, as well as Nanyang spices, lead, aluminum, and sucrose collected at the southern ports. .And other goods, greatly improving the company's income.

Then most of these cargo liners are loaded with goods, and a small part of them are full of immigrants, and the corresponding income is higher.

However, some routes only arrive at the northern ports. Since there is not enough cargo, they can only load as many immigrants as possible on the return journey. The corresponding cargo is less, which is obviously not as lucrative as the southern route.

under these circumstances
Whether to approve the liner company to increase the liner on the southern route is the great power controlled by the government.

One of its evaluation criteria is to measure the implementation of the "Preferential Freight Tax Deduction Law" of each company. The shipping company with more deductions will make more contributions to society, and the more likely it is to obtain the right to increase ships on the southern route.

It was through reasonable policy guidance that the Datang Kingdom was able to continuously transport tens of thousands of tons of grain to the mainland of China. More than 7% of it was used for grain trade, [-]% was used to help victims of disasters all year round, and [-]% The proceeds are used to maintain the daily operation of the refugee camps at various ports.

before the end of 1854

After a month of preliminary training, the soldiers of the Kingdom of Tang Dynasty arrived at the Port of Los Angeles continuously via the trans-North Pacific liner, and then arrived at the barracks in a long queue of infantry, starting a two-month military training and battle formation.

At the end of the year and the beginning of 1855, the divisions that had completed their military training arrived in Panama by boat one after another. From here, they traveled 76 kilometers by train for about one hour and 50 minutes to Cologne, which is located on the Caribbean side.

The Port of Cologne is an important port for Datang Kingdom's trade with the Atlantic Ocean, the United States and Europe. It has developed into a medium-sized port city with a population of 17.5, and its economic pillar is mainly entrepot trade.

From here, take a boat through the Caribbean Sea and enter the vast Atlantic Ocean. It will take about [-] to [-] days to enter the Bosporus Strait, and after another three days of sailing, you will be able to reach the front line of Crimean.

Generally speaking

Reinforcements from North America will go ashore in the coastal areas of the Ottoman Empire, where they will replenish logistical supplies, familiarize themselves with local climate characteristics, organize restorative military training, replenish weapons and equipment, and choose opportunities to enter the frontline battlefield, including but not limited to Crimea The front line of the Sevastopol fortress on the peninsula.

Those in charge of commanding this expeditionary force were Major Generals Duan Debiao and James Kahn. These two were middle-aged generals who performed well in the Tang-Mo War, and they were responsible for leading the expeditionary force of the Tang Kingdom to fight in Europe.

Due to factors such as language and command, the mercenaries funded by the United Kingdom were also included in the command of the Expeditionary Force of the Datang Kingdom and included in the Expeditionary Force of the Datang Kingdom. Kingdom army designation, from 5th division to 9th division.

The port of Sinop, part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Sail cargo ships gathered in the port, with huge white sails dotted on the blue sea, full of exoticism, large steam ships were leaning against the pier, and a large number of soldiers in dark blue uniforms with rifles on their backs were lining up.

After 13 days of sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, they finally arrived at the Black Sea region. The army of the Kingdom of Tang will rest in the Sinop region to adapt to the local climate.

Sinop is located in the Ottoman Empire south of the Black Sea, across the vast Black Sea, and the Crimea Peninsula is far away, one in the south and one in the north.

现在已经是1855年的2月初，刚刚抵达这里的是远征军第6师和第7师，半个多月后还有第8师和第9师陆续抵达。

Lieutenant Colonel Fan Pengfei, the commander of the 6th Division, was standing on the pier in full uniform. Beside him was Lieutenant Colonel Lin Feng, the commander of the 7th Division. They were good partners in the cavalry brigade during the Tang-Mo War. After the war, they were rewarded with the title of baron , Promoted to a major in the army.

For the formation of the European Expeditionary Force, a large number of experienced officers and non-commissioned officers were drawn from the active army. Fan Pengfei and Lin Feng were among them.

Different from the 1st to 5th divisions of the Expeditionary Army of the Tang Dynasty, the division commanders are all colonel officers, and the division commanders from the 9th division to the [-]th division are all lieutenant colonel ranks. This is the gap between elite troops and cannon fodder troops.

"Brother Pengfei, this time I was sent by the military department to go to Europe to fight. Depending on the situation, I won't be able to go back for two or three years. Fortunately, my wife in the main house gave birth to a boy. Otherwise, this delay will cause me to die. The Lin family has no successors!" Lieutenant Colonel Lin Feng walked over and said.

Lieutenant Colonel Lin Feng and Lieutenant Colonel Fan Pengfei were both born in the Royal Guards. They have been together in the army for seven or eight years. They are close comrades in arms. Both of their baron fiefdoms are in the suburbs of Chihuahua, and they are now good friends.

Lieutenant Colonel Fan Pengfei listened to these words, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and replied with one hand on the saber at his waist; "Brother Ah Feng, participating in the European war this time is the best way for us to observe the combat level and capabilities of the European army at close range." Opportunity. Why did the British and the French colonize the world? I think there's a lot to learn from that."

"I heard that Britain and France both lost 25 to 32 troops. The coalition forces and the Ottoman Empire lost more than [-] troops, and Tsarist Russia's losses exceeded [-]. This is an extremely terrible figure. The war was too bloody."

"Yes, the armies of Britain, France and other countries have a strong sense of sacrifice and military honor, and the commanders lead by example. Commanders above the British Brigadier General have lost 14 people. On the battlefield, the Russians used a 50-gram cone Reboots, totally predictable, tougher opponents than the Americans."

"God bless, I hope I can go back." Lieutenant Colonel Lin Feng smiled wryly.

Looking at the soldiers gathering on the pier, Lieutenant Colonel Lin Feng was not at ease. As one of the senior officers of the expeditionary force, he had a deeper understanding of the cruelty of the European battlefield.

Lieutenant Colonel Fan Pengfei turned to look at him, and patted Lieutenant Colonel Lin Feng on the shoulder to express his relief.

Both of them are young and middle-aged senior officers who are rising in the army. They belong to one of the outstanding officers who have emerged in the Tang Kingdom over the years. They have participated in the US-Tang War and the Tang-Mex War in succession, and their military careers have become more mature for many years.

However, compared with the many outstanding officers of the Tang Kingdom, they did not stand out in the army due to their late start, and needed richer war experience to prove their abilities.

The so-called wealth and wealth are sought in danger, and the Crimean War is a good opportunity.

Participating in the European War not only promoted the position in the army to one level, but also gained valuable experience in independently commanding division-level troops, which is especially valuable.

If he was promoted step by step in the army of the Tang Kingdom, given the current situation of peace and the fact that the army is small, it is estimated that he hesitated to become a major for more than ten years, and he might not be able to make further progress.

The five mercenary divisions funded by the British had to entrust Datang Kingdom to send officers and elite sergeants to build a command team because of the language and their own officers. performance opportunities.

Once missed, it is impossible to meet again in this life.

"Brother Ah Feng, since the British and the French can fight tough battles, there's no reason why we can't. From training to dispatch, the mercenary division formed this time is all soldiers brought out by us. For these soldiers, I have a lot of confidence." Lieutenant Colonel Fan Pengfei swung his right hand vigorously while speaking to strengthen his tone.

He stared at the soldiers gathered on the pier, with a strange look on his face, and continued;

"These Jiaodong soldiers and Jianghuai soldiers were all refugees. They could endure hardships and had good obedience. As long as they put a piece of cake in their arms, they could persist in the trenches for a long time.

I firmly believe;
After experiencing the tempering of the war, these soldiers will soon be able to break out and quickly grow into an elite army.

Our responsibility is to minimize casualties and lead them to victory.

I don't believe that those serf soldiers in Russia can be stronger than our army?

After passing the test of previous wars, the Colt 1848 repeating rifles equipped by our troops have stronger firepower and better performance than the muskets of Russian soldiers.

And this is exactly the confidence we have to win. Brother Ah Feng, the British and the military may regard us as cannon fodder, but we ourselves cannot agree.

We must play our toughness and use victory to fight back any doubts.

Only in this way can the divisions we lead be truly accepted by the military. This is the only way to become an elite army. "

"Brother Pengfei, why don't I know?" Lieutenant Colonel Lin Feng sighed softly, and said with a trace of worry on his face; "Don't worry, there will definitely be great battles and fierce battles for our divisions. Going to the Fourth Division is the heart and soul of the expeditionary army, we must be the first to gnaw hard bones, and we can't avoid it even if we want to."

"Then we should think about it, how can we reduce casualties?"

"Soldiers are not equipped with breastplates. The Russian 50-gram cone-shaped heavy bullets are not a joke. There is no way to prevent them! You can only resign yourself to fate when you go to the battlefield."

"Not necessarily. We can fight night battles. There is no shortage of seafood in the European theater. Let's use some funds from the division to give the soldiers a good nutrition. In addition, during the rest period, we will strengthen night battle training. I reckon it will work this way.”

"This can reduce the casualties of troops, and I am willing to try."

"Okay, that's it."

Having said that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

The Sinop region is the core local area ruled by the Ottoman Empire. The standard of living is slightly better than that in remote and border areas, and there are not many complicated ethnic and religious conflicts.

After the army of the Tang Kingdom arrived here, they established more than a dozen large barracks around the town, and Sinop City also became prosperous due to the presence of tens of thousands of troops.

A large number of Turkish women flocked here. Chinese soldiers on vacation can be seen everywhere in the cities and villages with local women swaggering through the market. Brothels and vendors selling all kinds of food flooded the towns and cities, showing deformed prosperity.

This is almost an inevitable by-product of the outbreak of war in Europe. Prostitutes and various street vendors are part of the army, and the officers turn a blind eye to this.

The pressure on the soldiers on the battlefield is too great. The overall casualty rate of the troops of Britain, France and other countries exceeds one-third, and the war is still far away.

From the outbreak of the war last year to the beginning of this year, there have been large-scale battalions of the British and French troops.

Due to their high mental tension, the soldiers who slept until midnight would rush out with their guns in their arms and fire indiscriminately when they were awakened by the sound of artillery, causing even greater chaos...

Therefore, when the army takes a break from rotation, finding a woman to vent or drink some wine is a very good way to relax, so that the nerves will not be too tense.

(End of this chapter)