Wild North America 1846

Chapter 243 Thoughtful Consideration
"You want to take out the experienced officers who have experienced European wars, and come back to strengthen the teaching staff of Chang'an Lecture Hall and the construction of the army?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I think that the European War is coming to an end. The French Emperor Napoleon III is unwilling to continue the Kyiv campaign and expand the scale of the war against Russia, but is more willing to wait for the outcome of the Vienna bargaining negotiations."

Before Earl Dai Changfu came here, he was fully prepared for the question and answer before the imperial court, so he seemed confident and answered well, he continued;

"From Kyiv to Minsk, Belarus, the land road is nearly 1700 kilometers deep. Even if the coalition forces capture all of it, they will not be able to hurt Russia's fur. Moscow is still farther inland.

From a military point of view, the decision of the French Emperor Napoleon III was more sensible.

Judging from the current total strength of the coalition forces and the stalemate on the battlefield, the long road to Moscow will be a nightmare. No one wants to fight such an all-out war for the Ottoman Empire.

For allies such as France, the Tang Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, accepting as soon as it is good is the correct solution.

France has broken free from the shackles of the European holy alliance, and our country has gained the trust of the United Kingdom and the understanding of its European partners. Trade and products can penetrate the European market extensively.

Prime Minister Cavour of the Kingdom of Sardinia received the support of France and acquiesced in its unification of the Italian peninsula. The next step would be to face the Austro-Hungarian Empire occupying the territory of the Italian peninsula.

Facing the strength of the Obsburg dynasty, the Kingdom of Sardinia must also respond with sufficient military strength in order to have a chance to realize the dream of unifying the Italian peninsula, but that is not what we need to care about. "

"Where are the British?" Li Cha asked, frowning.

The most troublesome thing now is the British. The British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston, who came to power in February, is known for his toughness.

Beginning
Then the large-scale Battle of the Chenaya River was launched. The Expeditionary Force of the Kingdom of Tang broke through the snow-ravaged western mountainous area and defeated several Russian troops in succession. On the battlefield, a fatal blow was given to the main force of the Russian army in Sevastopol from behind, thus winning the entire battle cleanly and beautifully.

The capture of the Sevastopol fortress became a turning point in the entire battle, freeing both sides from the quagmire of the tug-of-war.The situation for the coalition forces to win the entire war became increasingly clear, and then defeated the Russian army again in the Battle of the Danube, forming an overall victory.

Under the attack of internal and external troubles, the Russian Tsar Nicholas I was betrayed by the allies of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His sudden death and the succession of the new Tsar Alexander II opened the dawn for peace negotiations.

The British Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, thus won the high praise of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the general support of the British subjects.

After tasting the sweetness, how could he be willing to let it go?
It is a pity that at the critical moment of pursuing the victory, Lord Raglan, the commander of the coalition forces, was seriously ill and died of illness in March. response.

From March to August, the coalition forces rested for half a year.

Sir Simpson is an idiot, leading an army of one million to do nothing. Based on the principle of "doing nothing good", he has not launched any decent battles for more than half a year, giving the Russians a precious respite.

Even though Lord Palmerston, the Prime Minister of the cabinet, was furious, Sir Simpson remained as steady as Mount Tai, continuing to emphasize various difficulties while holding back.

until september
Under the coercion of the British cabinet, a campaign to attack the coastal cities of Ukraine was launched, which won the victory as expected, and then rested.

Thus

Sir Simpson is really inappropriate. Lord Palmerston, who is about to vomit blood, can only prepare to change coaches again. This is another story.

During this period of time, the vigorous Datang Kingdom Expeditionary Force and the British Foreign Legion were not idle. In Crimea and Odessa, 5.7 mixed-race newborns were born successively. Almost every officer and soldier was happy to have children. Some even more than one.

White women with big bellies abound in towns along Ukraine's coast, where more babies are expected by the end of the year and early next year.

Compared with the impoverished serf soldiers of Tsarist Russia, no matter whether it was the Expeditionary Force of the Datang Kingdom or the officers and soldiers of the British Foreign Legion, their salaries were more generous. Coupled with the fact that robbery was allowed, they could earn some extra money.

Therefore, in the coastal areas of Ukraine, where men are scarce due to the war, the generous and responsible Chinese officers and soldiers have become sweet pastries, attracting moths from local women.

It is estimated that tens of thousands of expeditionary troops will go out, and after the war is won, they will bring back 10,000+ troops (not including the British Foreign Legion).

There is no need to worry about the officers and soldiers of the British Foreign Legion. With the consistent pissing behavior of the British, they still take good care of their own people. There are simply too many good places to go in the colonies of the British Empire all over the world, whether it is South Africa, Canada, or the British Straits Settlements , India, Australia, or Europe or Egypt, you can arrange a fat job at will.

Why did the British continue to fight?

This is based on the interests of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom must limit Tsarist Russia to the area east of the Neva River, completely abolish the Tsarist Russian Black Sea Fleet and cede Tsarist Russia along the Black Sea, including Crimea.

The Russian Danube estuary and southern Bessarabia were to be ceded to Moldavia, and Kars in the Russian Caucasus was to be returned to the Ottoman Empire, and Russia was ordered to give up the right to protect the Orthodox Church in the Ottoman Empire.

Russia has used the protection rights of the Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire countless times as an excuse to launch the Russo-Turkish war. This time, it wants to nip the danger in the bud.

only do this

In order to cut off the hand of the Tsarist Russian Empire extending to the Caucasus and the Danube, and shield its huge strength in the inland areas, it must not spill out.

only do this

Only then was it able to cut off the westward expansion process of the Tsarist Russian Empire for more than 200 years, and spit out the European territories and possessions it swallowed, including the suzerainty of Russian Serbia, Wallachia, and Moldavia, which still belonged to the Ottoman Empire.

At the same time, Russia is not allowed to fortify the Aran Islands in the Baltic Sea, and Russian forces are not allowed to enter the Baltic Sea.

only do this

Only by keeping Tsarist Russia tightly in the interior of Eastern Europe and further weakening its influence on Europe can Britain continue to maintain its status as the arbiter of the world today, the arbiter of Europe, and its hegemony in the world.

As for these European territories, such as Serbia, Wallachia, Moldavia, the mouth of the Danube and southern Bessarabia, the British looked down on them all.

The British would rather hand over these European territories to the greedy Russians, a strategic firewall, than the corrupt and pro-British Ottoman Empire.

How can the above-mentioned harsh requirements be achieved if the greedy Tsarist Russian Empire is not beaten to the core?
If it is not resolved this time, will there be another Crimean War?

Related issues have been discussed countless times. As the Chief of Staff of the Army, Earl Dai Changfu naturally knows this very well.

Facing His Majesty's question, he thought carefully and replied; "Your Majesty, I believe that without the full assistance of the French Army and the British Army alone, it will be difficult to continue to advance deeply into Ukraine and Belarus."

"Then do you think...Napoleon III can refuse His Majesty Victoria's request?" Richard continued to ask.

Earl Dai Changfu really stopped the question. After thinking about it seriously, he shook his head and replied, "I can't refuse. Under the current situation in Europe, if the French country wants to end the isolation of Europe, it can only pray for the support of the British Empire." Cooperation, the cooperation between Britain and France should be the basic policy of Napoleon III, and it is impossible to violate it."

"Yeah, who can refuse the British?" Richard sighed softly.

mid 19th century
Only then can I deeply appreciate the terrifying dominance of the British Empire almost all over the world. This is different from the military bases and allies of the United States of America in later generations all over the world. These are all colonies and protectorates of the British Empire.

Relying on the lofty prestige of the British Empire, it was almost able to call on all European countries and mobilize most of the world's forces. The Crimean War showed only the tip of the iceberg.

Everyone is eager for the friendship of the British Empire. King William I of Prussia married the eldest princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom as the crown prince, hoping to obtain the support and acquiescence of the United Kingdom through the Anglo-Prussian marriage. the rise of Germany.

The French Emperor Napoleon III yearned for the friendship of the British Empire, also in order to break the isolated encirclement since 1815, and win a broader development space for France while fighting against the old enemy, the Kingdom of Prussia.

Tsarist Russia also longed for the friendship of the British Empire, but the British did not look down on all kinds of winking. Instead, they were beaten and suppressed, and marriage was even more impossible. This is the eternal pain in the heart of the Romanov dynasty.

in the coalition
Regardless of the larger number of French troops involved in the war, the real commander is only the British. It used to be Lord Raglan, and now it is Sir Simpson. This is the undisputed leadership of the United Kingdom.

Queen Victoria and Lord Palmerston strongly advocated the continuation of the war and urged the coalition forces stationed in Varna to act as soon as possible. The replacement of the British commander-in-chief has been put on the agenda, and the outcome will be seen soon.

The main goal of the French emperor Napoleon III has been achieved, Russia and Austria have turned their faces, and the noose across the neck of France has broken, and it is impossible to maintain it.

However, if Napoleon III wanted to continue the painstakingly managed British-French cooperation, he had to dance with the British baton. France had no right to refuse. He could only approve the continued action of the coalition forces. The war not only did not stop, but also expanded.

"The idea of ​​the Army Staff Headquarters is good, but don't be in a hurry, just wait. At this sensitive moment, I don't want to stimulate the nerves of the British and cause unnecessary trouble." Li Cha thought for a while , made a final decision.

"Your Majesty is wise, it's my humble minister who didn't think about it." Earl Dai Changfu saluted respectfully and replied.

Li Cha took a look at him and asked, "The Ministry of the Army plans to transfer experienced officers back to China. This idea is good, but now the eyes of Europeans are all focused on the Crimean War, and every move will be magnified and speculated.

Always be vigilant against the narrow-mindedness of Europeans.

After so much effort, don't end up with a bad reputation of conserving strength and sending troops without effort. Even if it's just a little speculation, it may ferment in the future.

Consideration must be comprehensive. The experienced officers and soldiers of the expeditionary force are our precious wealth. From the perspective of the military, the consideration is also correct.

Standing at a higher level is not necessarily appropriate.

How about this

Some more tactful methods can be adopted, such as arranging some officers and soldiers to study at nearby European military academies, such as the Royal Sanchester Military Academy in the United Kingdom and the Paris Military Academy in France, to deepen their understanding of Europe and war.

War is the continuation of politics, and today's Europe and the world center stage, understanding the situation in Europe helps our officers to understand war more deeply.

There should not be too many people in this part. It is advisable to have 400 to 500 people and disperse them into the European army and navy academies to study, so that they will not attract attention.

The British are also willing to strengthen their influence on the military of the Tang Kingdom, and they will facilitate it in this regard.

Another part of the elite can be transferred to join the Expeditionary Army Teaching Corps and Staff Headquarters. This part can transfer more than a thousand people to deepen the training of officers and staff and observe actual combat examples. It is also a process of further study.

Secondly, for some military departments who want to retain top and outstanding elite veterans, they can be transferred to a certain unit, such as the second or third division, and a little care should be taken in arranging combat tasks for this unit.

There are many ways, fine-tuning is carried out within the expeditionary force, and the impact is minimized as much as possible, understand? "

"I understand. Please forgive my stupidity. I can't share your majesty's worries. Please punish me." Earl Dai Changfu was enlightened after some instructions from his majesty, and at the same time he felt ashamed.

Compared with His Majesty's cunning and cunning, I really look like a fool.

Li Cha waved his hand indifferently, and said, "As a commander of the military department, it's fine to be self-restraining and devoted to the public, and don't need to think about other intrigues, and you don't need to blame yourself. Go down if you have nothing to do, and implement it accordingly."

"My minister obeys the order." Earl Dai Changfu bowed respectfully and stepped back.

Looking at his receding back, a smile appeared on the corner of Li Cha's lips.

For a wise monarch, what is needed is not self-assertion and changing minds to control the military, but an extremely loyal and capable military commander. Earl Dai Changfu is such a candidate.

As the first subordinate to follow him, Earl Dai Changfu has become his fanatical follower for more than 10 years. He is the kind of brain-dead one who executes his will without saying a word.

His ability is relatively mediocre, and he doesn't have enough resourcefulness, but Sheng Zai has a high prestige in the army, strong execution ability, and can firmly look after the Kingdom's army. These are enough.

No matter how loyal his subordinates are, Richard will not hand over the power of the army to Earl Kahn or Earl Harry Frazier. Instead, he will gradually reduce his military power, train new recruits, and become the Army Staff Headquarters or Chang'an Lecture Hall Senior idle.

Non-my family, its heart must be different.

Compared with the army, Li Cha's selection criteria for the commander of the navy are different. Earl Pan Hengchen is quick-witted, courageous, decisive, and has excellent military command level and ability, which is more than one level higher than Earl Dai Changfu.

Earl Dai Changfu can only be an army division commander at best, but Earl Pan Hengchen can be a commander in his own right. His experience in attacking the Hawaiian Islands and Panama can prove this, and he can completely guard one side.

This is because the commander of the navy often has to fight far away from the center. In an era when information transmission is extremely inconvenient, he needs to make independent decisions so as not to miss the fighter.

Moreover, with the current size of the Tang Kingdom's navy, it would not be able to turn the tide.

"It is said that Earl Pan Hengchen has entered the palace..."

"The minister obeys the order."

(End of this chapter)