Wild North America 1846

Chapter 583
Yemen is located at the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, adjacent to Najd and Oman, and bordering on the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Its coastline is as long as 1906 kilometers, and its geographical location is quite important.

The climate here is hot and sunny, the sun will not set until after 07:30 pm at the beginning of the year, and it will be delayed until after [-] pm in the hot season.

When the tiger and wolf army commanded by Brigadier General Hu Changda arrived in Pasang Town, it was around [-] pm, and the sky was still bright.

From afar
The town of Passang is located in a gentle area in the middle of a hilly area, with criss-crossing fields, surrounded by large tracts of farmland and cottages, and many farmers are still working in the fields, a calm scene with a sunny day.

This is a large town of about 5000 to [-] people. The stone-built buildings have strong Arabic domes and the conspicuous onion mosque. This is the old nest of the Hussein tribe.

When the army rushed over aggressively, the residents of the town didn't realize that the disaster was coming, nor did they expect that the cavalry army that had just entered the battle would be wiped out so quickly, and they were caught off guard.

Soon after bursts of gunshots rang out in the town, the imperial soldiers quickly surrounded the peaceful town in small teams of 10 to 8 and began to clear it up.

Crying, screaming, accompanied by crisp gunshots, instantly painted this peaceful town with a layer of blood...

Riding his horse and standing quietly outside the town, Brigadier General Hu Changda saw a panicked Arab man running in the streets of the town shot down by several gunshots, and several soldiers roughly kicked an Arab woman to the ground and threw her into the inside the house...

Brigadier General Hu Changda pretended not to see it, turned his head, looked around the geographical environment around Pasang Town, curled his lips in disdain.

Although this is a plain located in a hilly area, the terrain is narrow and long, with a drop of ups and downs of 30 meters.As a result, the land at the bottom of the slope is fertile and moist, while the dry land at the top of the slope is much barren, and the grain production is naturally limited.

In bad years, we don't know whether the wheat seeds can be harvested.

Brigadier General Hu Changda is a baron. He owns 1700 acres of fiefdom in the empire. His family manages this large-scale plantation on a daily basis, with hundreds of acres of almonds, pecans, and pistachio forests. The annual output of dried fruits is the main supply Chocolate and pastry manufacturers can get quite lucrative profits.

In addition, there are thousands of acres of wheat fields, which are cultivated by tractors and other agricultural machinery on a large scale, saving a lot of manpower.

With the relationship of Brigadier General Hu Changda, he can get some scarce chemical fertilizers through internal channels every year, so whether it is a plantation or a wheat field, the output is quite high, and he is no stranger to agricultural production.

He took a look at the growth of winter wheat in the farmland, and knew that the yield would not be high, which was a lot worse than the fertile land in the empire (note; when chemical fertilizers were used), so he looked down on these places.

The burning of the houses in the town, the sound of crying, gunshots and loud smashing sounds did not affect Brigadier General Hu Changda's mood of admiring the scenery outside the town at all. He patiently waited for the town to completely restore calm.

After dismounting from the horse, the officers surrounded the division commander and came to rest in the wild woods beside him, Major Zheng Fu jokingly said, "My lord, our third division won the victory this time, but it is a good start for the expeditionary force! His Highness will be delighted when he hears the news, and congratulations to Master Master."

"What are some aboriginal barbarians worth?" Having said that, Brigadier General Hu Changda still showed a smile, revealing the joy in his heart.

"My lord, according to my humble position, the land in this Yemen area is barren, the geographical conditions of the mountains and rivers are relatively harsh, and the annual natural output is also very limited. I am afraid that the supply of the local population is already extreme, and there is no colonial value."

"Well, that's true." Brigadier General Hu Changda was in a good mood, and he was also willing to share some news from high-level officials with his subordinates. Anyway, they would know it soon.

pause for a moment

he continued;
"Regarding the human geography of the region, the early empire has dispatched several small teams to investigate in detail, and the conclusions drawn are not very optimistic.

The Arabian Plateau area north of the Red Sea, from Yemen to the north, through Najd (Saudi Arabia) to the Jordan area, this long and narrow coastal plain has a long history of development for more than 2000 years, and is an area where ancient Egyptian civilization and Arab civilization intersect. .

Countless years of history have proven;

The population carrying capacity of this land is very limited, and the output is meager. Even if it is replaced by Chinese immigrants, it will not change much, and the colonial value is low.

After calculation, the annual input cost is less than the output, which is a typical income inversion area.

The Ottomans ruled the region for more than 300 years and paid a huge cost of rule. It is still like this ghost year after year, which is a good example of the problem.

Just look at the town of Passang in front of you, which covers tens of square kilometers around, and the largest population carrying capacity is less than 7000 people, about [-] to [-] people.

Above this number, most of the people at the bottom of the Hussein tribe will go hungry.

And this Pasang town is already a large town with superior geographical conditions in Yemen, and most of the surrounding villages and towns are not as good as it. It can be seen that the upper limit of development in this area is low, and it is a big problem just to provide food and clothing for the population.

What should I do if I have nothing to eat?

What about a large population?

Naturally, the tribes fought each other frequently, and robbery caravans, killing people and stealing goods emerged in endlessly.When the geographical environment is poor, the law and order environment is even worse, which refers to the situation where troublemakers come out of poor mountains and rivers.

Comparison……"

As soon as I said this, "boom boom boom..." several gunshots and bursts of intensive gunshots suddenly came from the town, which made Brigadier General Wu Changda stop talking in surprise, and looked over with frowns.

Soon there were cavalry flying horses to report that they were attacking a group of Arab tribal armed forces entrenched in the chief's manor and mosque. They were resisting with their strong courtyard walls and were being annihilated...

After the intensive gunfire lasted for more than ten minutes, it quickly subsided, which indicated that the recalcitrant tribal armed forces had suffered devastating damage, and there was nothing to worry about.

Just now, what the Master Master said aroused the great interest of all the officers, but unfortunately he was interrupted halfway. Major Zheng Fu received the eyes of his companions, raised his hand and said in salute; "Master Master, I still want to hear from you Teaching, please do not hesitate to teach me!"

"Hehehe... This general is not so self-preserving!" Brigadier General Hu Changda smiled tolerantly, took over the conversation just now and continued;
"Imperial colonization has always been targeted, and will not fight unprepared battles.

The news from the cavalry unit surveyed along the coast of the Red Sea was both good and bad. What is worrying is that the Arabian plateau area on the north side of the Red Sea has no colonial value. It is found that one or two colonial points can be set up, that is, the Sanaa and Najd areas (note: Saudi Arabia ) of Mecca or the port of Jeddah.

Considering the sensitivity of religion, it is not recommended to set foot in the complex Mecca area, which is another big trouble.

The good news is that the cavalry unit in Eritrea received good news. Due to the high terrain, the region has a humid and mild climate all year round, and there are large tracts of fertile land along the southern coastal area of ​​the Red Sea.

Hundreds of rivers originate from the Ethiopian plateau and flow into the Red Sea through Eritrea, making the area ideal for farming.The lush vegetation in the rolling hills is suitable for the development of animal husbandry.

The only flaw is that the development of this area is extremely backward, and most of it is in a primitive and undeveloped state. The local black tribes are still in the early stage of human social development, with low productivity and difficult to communicate and tame.

Fortunately, this is not a big problem. The imperial colonization has rich experience in this, and it is no problem for black slave labor to do the basic work of building mountains and roads.

Therefore, after a brief rest in Yemen, the main energy of the expeditionary force will turn to the development of the Eritrean colonial area.

The task of the 3rd Division of the Royal Marines is mainly to assist in opening up the colonial area, while the [-]th Division followed the expeditionary fleet northward to occupy the Port of Suez and its surrounding areas, deterring and attacking the Egyptians.

The two marine divisions have different focuses, but the tasks are equally glorious and arduous.

in yemen area

We must raise enough horses to equip troops, not only for the 3rd Division, but also for the 4th Division. This is the biggest mission goal at present.

Otherwise, whether it is Egypt or Eritrea, such a vast area requires soldiers to measure the land with their feet, and they will not be able to reach it if their legs are swollen.

The most convenient way to get horses...hehehe..."

Speaking of here
Brigadier General Hu Changda laughed and said nothing, the meaning could not be more clear.

Of course, spending money to buy is not as easy as grabbing it. Since the local tribes in Yemen have given such a good reason to start the war with both hands, wouldn’t it be in vain not to rob it?

Looting horses, women, food, and looting all gold and silver wealth, these are the benefits created by the top generals of the expeditionary army for the soldiers, and it is also the best incentive to stimulate the colonial army to fight bravely.

From His Royal Highness to the fleet and division generals below, they all know this well.

This is actually adhering to the consistent practice of His Majesty the Holy Emperor. During the previous wars against the United States, His Royal Highness allowed his soldiers to burn, kill and rob. This is the fastest way to transfer wealth, and it is also the way to increase population and national integration. the best means.

Although it is a bit cruel and bloody, the effect is really first-class.

Don't you see the harmonious scene where the current empire stretches from south to north, from east to west, and dozens of provinces are peaceful and joyful, and they are developing the economy with all their strength?

How could there be any reluctance?
How can there be a trace of cruel bloody smell?
Those white or Indian women who were plundered are now giving birth to children and multiplying in Chinese families. Don’t they also live happily and happily?

The temporary pain is for the long-term peace, and it is completely worth the effort.

A commander who cannot create welfare for the soldiers is not a good commander. Since the colonial army has invaded other countries' lands, they have embarked on an expedition across the oceans to colonize alien races.Then don't try to gain a good reputation by yourself?

It has become the practice of the Great Tang Empire to colonize foreign countries, and it has been strictly followed from top to bottom, and the effect is also excellent.

Looking back at Passang Town, which was gradually calming down, Brigadier General Hu Changda flashed an imperceptible look of satisfaction in his eyes, nodded secretly, and said;
"It seems that the brothers are doing very well. The elimination of the remnants of the rebels is going well. It's time for the division headquarters to move into the town."

"We would like to follow the orders of Master Master, and we would like to be the pioneers."

"Okay, let's go into town."

"Yes, my lord."

(End of this chapter)