Wild North America 1846

Chapter 466
The Tang Empire under the central authoritarian feudal system was very efficient. With the emperor's order, all departments of the imperial government immediately sped up their operations, tacitly promoting the Yukon Dominion to prepare for the referendum and the immigration of the Central Plains Province.

Just wait for the European war to break out, and take advantage of Britain's lack of time to take care of other opportunities, and complete the great cause of the empire's North American territory in one go.

At that time, from the cold Alaska all the way down the Pacific coast to the northern border of Colombia in South America, this total of more than 9670 kilometers of coastline will be owned by the empire.

Therefore, the territory of the empire will increase by about 173 square kilometers (48.6 square kilometers in the Yukon Territory, 94.5 square kilometers in British Columbia, and about 26.38 square kilometers in the Central Plains Province). By 1082, it reached 1866 million square kilometers (note; South America was not included), achieving a substantial expansion again.

Early 5 month

The emperor took a train to tour the provinces of the Great Plains in central North America. Although this year was a bit earlier, it happened every year. It did not attract special attention from domestic and foreign public opinion, and it was just a routine report.

Mid 5 month

A small delegation of senior officers from the Army Staff Headquarters traveled from Detroit to the Kingdom of Prussia on the high-speed cruise ship "Scud", but no one connected the two.

The "Scud" high-speed cruise ship is a 3200-ton steam-powered ship. It has just been launched for a year and a half, and its average speed is as high as 18 knots. It is one of the fastest steam ships among current transoceanic liners.

The "Scud" high-speed cruise ship can only carry 327 passengers when it is fully loaded. It is mainly engaged in transatlantic parcel transportation and business travel for the aristocrats and the middle and upper wealthy classes. The cabin charges are relatively expensive, but the service quality is first-class.

Judging from the current situation
The troops of the Austrians and their allies are continuously arriving in the Morvia region, relying on the castles and defense lines in the border areas to strengthen their defensive forces.

Military superiority is still the most important aspect of frontline generals in modern warfare, just take the North American War as an example;

When the Elbe Legion is in place, it will take the lead in attacking. It does not need to wait for the echo of the First and Second Legions, and can completely open up an independent battlefield.

Based on

The Austrian army divided its forces into 2 legions:
A side army is composed of 8 people into the Southern Army to deal with the Italian army.

This tall adjutant colonel is the emperor Li Cha after his disguise. His alias is "Li Guanjing".

"Mr. Deputy Chief of Staff, there is no majesty here, lest you get used to it and show your feet. If you want to persuade me or something, just shut up. This is already in Europe. How can you not watch the excitement?"

Admiral Chen Chuan put down the binoculars in his hand upon hearing this, and said seriously;

The soldiers kept their fighting spirit high, striding forward in full armor, singing songs full of German national style along the way, and the iron flow rolled forward all the way.

this war

Moreover, the Austrian Empire and its allies are fighting on the inside, occupying a natural geographical advantage, and can easily mobilize troops to supplement the front. This is not good news for the Kingdom of Prussia.

as a cover-up

The armies of the two sides gathered on the border, and the field camps were filled with darkness, and they were facing each other fiercely.

Start the war one day earlier, the sooner you can gain the first-hand advantage.

On the 250-kilometer frontal main battlefield in Bohemia in the north, the three legions of the Royal Prussian Army lined up, with a total of nearly 30 people.

Tall street trees are planted on both sides of the road. In the cool early summer, it is a pleasant enjoyment to ride a horse-drawn carriage all the way.

The Austrian General Staff believes that
This can delay the progress of the war and drag the war into a stalemate.

The large-scale military mobilization of the Kingdom of Prussia could not be concealed from anyone at all. The Austrian Empire and its allies responded quickly and began to gather as many troops as possible to prepare for the upcoming war.

General Moltke obviously listened, he nodded heavily and said;
"Thank you very much for your advice, Your Excellency General, I will immediately send an urgent telegram to His Majesty the King after returning home, requesting that the frontline battlefield be granted arbitrary power.

"My admiral, you can't look at the problem purely from a military point of view. The Kingdom of Prussia has waited too long to prepare for this battle. The whole country is fighting from top to bottom, and they are doing their best to win this war. And in Austria and its allies undoubtedly underestimated the determination of the Prussians."

"Okay then, but I beg your Majesty...well, Brother Guan Jing must not act without authorization, let alone go to the front line of danger and take risks in person. If you can't agree to this request, it will be a big deal, even if it is resistance Holy will, even this humble minister would never dare to follow orders."

The same is true for the First Legion and the Second Legion. There is no need to be obsessed with the start time set before the battle. As long as the Legion movement is in place, attack immediately, the sooner the better.

Admiral Chen Chuan's words brightened the eyes of the senior generals of the Kingdom of Prussia, including General Mao Qi, and they silently touched each other's eyes, apparently agreeing with his opinion from the heart.

It can be said that this is a military adventure that bets on the fate of the country.

Hearing His Majesty's high evaluation of the Prussian army, Admiral Chen Chuan looked out of the window with a solemn expression, and then fell silent...

The Austrian Empire prepared to wait for the opponent's attack with a passive defense, and gave a head-on blow to the Prussian army who dared to attack through a solid defense, consuming the enemy's strength and gaining more time for military mobilization.

The carriage overtook the line of soldiers on foot, Li Cha withdrew his gaze, sat back on the soft position, and said after a while;

It's not that the Prussian generals didn't think of this, but the rigid dogma in the German character made them still wait for the order of His Majesty King William, and His Majesty the King has not yet reached the front line.

The crystal glass in his hand contained top-quality French red wine, and he took a leisurely sip from time to time.

The sudden turn for the worse in Europe has caught Britain, France, Tsarist Russia and other powers by surprise. Apart from publicly calling for restraint on both sides, there are no effective measures to deal with it.

The above is just my humble opinion, please consider the Chief of Staff. "

If the army of the Kingdom of Prussia was not ready, then the army of the Austrian Empire was even less ready. This is an important opportunity.

Sun Tzu's Art of War said: "Ten can encircle, five can attack, double can fight, enemy can be divided, small can be defended, not enough can be avoided"

The 1st Army, commanded by Prince Frederick Karl, has a total strength of about 9.3 troops and is deployed from the east of the Elbe River to Görlitz. It will attack the allied forces of the Austrian Empire and eliminate its wings.

The total force that can be assembled by Prussia is about 60 to 63, while the total force that can be assembled by the Austrian Empire is about 60, which may be a little more or less, and it is roughly within this range.

Due to the fact that the Kingdom of Prussia and the Kingdom of Italy formed a substantial military alliance, the Austrian army was forced to fight on two fronts.

The Austrian Empire and its allies are in the interior position, and their cavalry and artillery are numerically superior, and they are convenient for maneuvering operations on the interior line.

The Kingdom of Prussia has a better chance of winning if it is prepared to fight against the unprepared.

At the end of May, war clouds covered the land of Europe.

"Stop nagging, are you annoying like a mother-in-law?"

In the subconscious of most people, they don't think that the two sides will break out in a big battle, at best they will show their muscles.

The rest of the main force of the Austrian army was organized into the Northern Army to concentrate on dealing with the powerful Prussian army and strive to deal a heavy blow to the enemy in defensive operations.

"That's true!" Li Cha didn't say much, but turned his attention to the long procession outside the carriage.

to the beginning of June

I am fully prepared for the cruelty of the war. From the perspective of military power on paper, the Kingdom of Prussia has no obvious advantage. This is what I am most worried about.

During this period, the Austrian Empire and its allies can accelerate the expansion of their forces, accumulate strength, and then launch a counterattack to defeat the Prussian army that dared to invade with superior forces.

The main force of the 2nd Army, commanded by Crown Prince Frederick William, has about 16.7 people. It is assembled from the east of Görlitz to the Oder River, which is the main direction of the planned assault.

The Elbe Army, commanded by General Helvet Bittenfeld, with about 5.6 men, deployed on the east-west front of Leipzig, waiting for an opportunity to attack.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, everyone boarded seven carriages and sped towards Berlin.

some of

This tour in micro-service is not like going out for a day or two before going back to the palace. The trip to Europe is at least two or three months. This makes Admiral Chen Chuan feel very stressed.

"Your Excellency, General Chen, this will be a battle of great significance for the unification of the German nation. I would like to hear your advice." General Mao Qi said standing on a high mountain overlooking the enemy camp in the distance.

"His Excellency the Chief of Staff;

At the end of May, the war clouds in Europe were dense, and all countries were deploying troops.

The Kingdom of Prussia is the country that attaches the most importance to road traffic and basic facilities in Europe, and road traffic extends in all directions.The more than 360-kilometer road from the port of Holtenau to Berlin is wide and flat, and it only takes two days to reach it.

in previous battles
The senior generals of the Tang Empire always tried their best to mobilize troops to form a local force advantage.And a large number of servant army cannon fodder composed of white captives was used to continuously attack the US military positions, and to consume their vital strength and combat effectiveness through repeated see-saw battles, in order to finally win the battle.

outside the carriage window
The green wilderness and the villages receded quickly. Between the cottages, Prussian militiamen were often seen training. There were as few as 20 people and as many as 50 people, which invisibly rendered the land a layer of war. shadows.

This is a Prussian army marching towards the Silesian border, about a thousand strong, advancing along the road.

As the offensive side, the troops that Prussia can use are slightly weak, which is something I am more worried about. "

Only a few high-ranking officials in the Tang Empire knew about this matter. One was Liu Xianjun, the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, one was the Field Marshal Dai Changfu, one was the Field Marshal Pan Hengchen, the other was General Liu Wu (Liu Wu), the Commander of the Royal Guards, and one was the Chief of the Security Bureau. Hu Baili counted as one, plus Zheng Yuan, the head of the Royal Secretariat, Liang Bojun, the deputy director, and General Chen Chuan, there were less than 10 people in total, and even the crown prince was kept in the dark.

The Germans in my impression are rigorous, rigid and focused, and they are one of the best sources of white soldiers.

Prime Minister Bismarck of the Kingdom of Prussia grasped the indecision of the major European powers, decisively launched a war against the Austrian Empire, and launched a large-scale war of "brothers fighting against the wall".

Now that your army has made up its mind to fight, its goals are clear, and the main force is in place, why hesitate?
Now it is time to decisively launch violent and uninterrupted attacks while the enemy's foothold is not stable, so that the Austrians can taste the power.

Li Cha knew that they were all wrong, and they were wrong too much.

on the carriage

After saying something to Admiral Chen Chuan, Li Cha turned his face towards the window, obviously not wanting to talk to Chen Chuan, the former commander of the Royal Guards.

Admiral Chen Chuan and the tall colonel and adjutant were in the same carriage, but they seemed a little embarrassed. After holding back for a while, they saluted respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, my humble minister..."

Director Zheng Yuan will accompany the emperor to live in Detroit for a period of time. Later, the royal special train also plans to patrol the border of Indiana Province. When returning, he will be stationed in the Jinghu Palace in Taoyuan City, Colorado Plateau, just to cool off...

After receiving reinforcements from the Saxon Army, the Army of the North reached 28.9 troops. Under the unified command of General Benedek, they quickly assembled in Moravia in northern Austria, preparing to resist the Prussian army's attack from Silesia.

in my opinion;

General Chen Chuan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army of the Great Tang Empire, and his party of 17 people arrived at the pier and were greeted by Lieutenant General Kirsibach von Mecklenburg sent by the General Staff Headquarters of the Kingdom of Prussia.

As the first party to attack, the Kingdom of Prussia's army does not have an advantage in strength. This is an aspect that Admiral Chen Chuan is deeply worried about.

The transatlantic voyage was only 11 days, and the high-speed cruise ship "Scud" landed firmly at the port of Holtenau. The passengers who disembarked from the cruise ship left quickly in a carriage on the pier.

"Mr. General, what do you think of this European war?" Li Cha drank the red wine in the glass in one gulp, put the glass in the small wine cabinet, and asked casually,
Admiral Chen Chuan thought for a while with a serious expression, and leaned back to report;
"Mr. Guanjing, the best reference example for this war that took place within the German nation is the North American War that just ended a few years ago, and it will definitely have a profound impact on the situation in Europe.

However, considering the intricate relationship among European countries, there are many variables. Once the war cannot be won in a short period of time, it will be extremely detrimental to the Kingdom of Prussia if the intervention of major European countries is delayed.

However, judging from the deployment of the Austrian army, there are obvious signs of chaos. Your advice reminds us that we should seize the opportunity to attack decisively.

Thank you so much for your advice, it comes from the heart! "

"It would be a great honor for me if it can be helpful." Admiral Chen Chuan responded humbly, but his eyes could not help but aim at the tall adjutant colonel.

The colonel and adjutant didn't care, he was carefully observing the enemy camp with a binoculars in his hand, as if nothing happened.

(End of this chapter)