Wild North America 1846

Chapter 606 Medellin

War is a big consumer of resources. For an agricultural country, launching a large-scale war is a serious blood loss.The great loss of national strength often cannot be made up for more than ten years.

But for industrialized countries, it's a different story entirely.

The beginning of 1873

The serious global economic crisis that originated in Europe and spread rapidly to the whole world has caused European and American countries to erect high tariff barriers one after another.This is an attempt to protect the domestic industry from the serious harm of sluggish global demand.

As an emerging world trading power and a major exporter of industrial and agricultural products, the Datang Empire has withstood the most violent market storms in this severe global economic crisis.

Last year's booming export trade came to an abrupt end, and a cliff-like decline occurred.

In the first quarter of 1873, it fell by 2%, and the export situation in the second quarter was even worse, and the decline was cut in half.

The severe economic crisis has affected thousands of trading firms, and tens of thousands of factories have stopped production or are in serious business difficulties. The wave of closures has affected the employment of workers, which in turn has affected the stability of the entire society.

On the other hand, factories have piled up a large amount of unsalable goods, and there is a large backlog of agricultural products from the bumper harvest, which can't even be collected in strategic reserves.

The situation changed so quickly that many factory owners and businesses were caught off guard and caught in this serious crisis.

At this time, launching a costly war would be a strong boost to demand for the struggling imperial economy.

After the Ministry of the Army issued a snowflake-like order, the Imperial Colonial Department immediately followed up and announced dozens of large-scale infrastructure projects in the Andean Governor's Mansion, Hokkaido (Hokkaido), Yunzhong Province (Eritrea and surrounding areas), and Hawaii Province. Strongly stimulate social demand.

With a swipe of his pen, Emperor Li Cha increased the original 6 troops of the Southern Expedition to 9.And after the imperial family and the government launched a number of charitable relief initiatives, it was announced that the imperial family and the imperial government would lead.A new round of "Water and Fire Development Plan" was launched.

The so-called "water and fire development plan" is to build 100 thermal power stations and 100 dams in the provinces and large and medium-sized cities of the empire, with an estimated total investment of up to 2.2 million Tang Yuan.

These infrastructure projects will greatly promote the industrial level and agricultural production of the empire, and further expand the achievements of the second industrial revolution represented by electrification, which is of great significance.

After the launch of a number of powerful measures, the domestic economic situation has been greatly improved immediately, and the effect can be described as immediate.

These major moves were carried out in a short period of time under the strong promotion of the emperor Richard. The royal family actively participated in the "Water and Fire Plan", established a professional hydropower investment company, and led the development of dozens of major investment projects.

The actions of the royal family and the government have led to a large amount of social funds, which have been invested in infrastructure under orderly guidance, including but not limited to thermal power plants and dam projects, and rapidly expanded to urban roads, infrastructure, and chemical and electrical fields.

This quickly curbed the sharply declining national economy and produced an excellent pulling effect.

Millions of people have benefited from this, tens of thousands of factories in the empire, countless shops and farms and plantations have been able to get out of the economic quagmire and heavy debts, and the gratitude is beyond words.

As a result, the imperial family won a high prestige, and was promoted to the altar by domestic public opinion newspapers and magazines. Countless imperial subjects set up altars for the holy emperor at home, and worshiped with incense and fire day and night.

There is a reason for the fanatical following of imperial subjects:

Everyone has a ruler in their hearts, and it is a blessing that cannot be cultivated in eight lifetimes to have such a sage who is dedicated to the people!

What do you worship Guan Gong, the god of wealth?
Just worship His Majesty the Holy Emperor of the Tang Dynasty directly, and pray for the health of the Holy Emperor and the longevity of the Dragon.The good days of the common people can also be cropped one after another, and the sesame seeds are blooming steadily.

By the way, Earl Dong Jie's government also became popular, laying a solid foundation for the next re-election campaign.

1873. 9, 17

The 9.3 southern invading army broke through the border like a broken bamboo and entered the territory of Colombia, thus provoking a war of conquest that lasted for more than two years.

The flames of war spread to Peru, Bolivia and Venereira, which was called the Second South American War in history.

At the end of September, news of the brazen invasion of the Tang Empire shocked Europe, and countries such as Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Austria expressed their concern. At this time, the Southern Expedition Army had captured Medellin, an important town in central Colombia.

As a typical agricultural country, Colombia's cities are not large in scale. Medellin, an important city in the central part of the country, ranks among the largest cities in the country, with an urban population of only 26 people.

In this city

The imperial army, which invaded southward on a large scale, encountered its first fierce battle in the true sense. After two days of bloody battles, it finally conquered the core town that connects Colombia from east to west, from north to south.

Lieutenant General Mai Xiaozu, Commander of the Overseas Military Region, stood in a state of high spirits among the ruins. The charred building behind him was emitting plumes of smoke. It was the Catholic Church that had been destroyed by artillery fire.

The staff officer of the legion raised his camera and left this photo of the conqueror for His Excellency the commander. This photo has also become a new milestone in the colonial development of the empire.

It means that the Tang Empire has transformed from a world-class power to a new historical period of national imperialism, representing wanton aggression against other countries and enslaving the hardworking and brave people of Central and South America.

There are different opinions on the history of this stage in the history of the empire.

But it is unquestionable that it was during this period that the Tang Empire accumulated a lot of wealth, greatly expanded its army, and trained a professional and efficient army of officers.Through the colonization of various countries, it has accumulated rich imperial heritage and laid an excellent foundation for world hegemony.

"Very good, thank you, Major Lu Yong, remember to develop the photos and send them to the headquarters. I can't wait to see the photos." Lieutenant General Mai Xiaozu said with a warm expression.

Photographs from this era are a novelty, representing the conquest of the imperial army.

Your Excellency the Commander is going to send these photos back to his aristocratic manor together with the letter from home, so that his wife and children can enjoy the glory of the conqueror.

Standing on the ruined ruins, he looked around this ancient city that had experienced the flames of war, with a haughty smile on the corner of his mouth, and said calmly;

"Officers of the Empire;

What Your Majesty is pointing at is the place that my army of the Tang Empire needs to conquer. This is the glory of the army and the glory of the empire.

Soldiers take obedience to orders as their bounden duty. All officers and soldiers of the Southern Corps must keep in mind their sacred mission and die without regret.

We must keep in mind the lofty military glory, conquer these inferior nations with a fearless spirit of sacrifice, and add luster to our heavenly kingdom.

America is the America of the Americans, America is the America of the Tang Empire, and we are the masters of this land.

Behind the imperial army, the eyes of His Majesty the Holy Emperor are looking at you. All the billions of subjects in the empire are looking forward to what kind of excellent answer will our Southern Army Corps deliver?
I don't need pedantic preaching, and I don't need any evasions. The army will conquer wherever it goes, and those who fail to complete the task will come to see me.

Now go relax and reap your own spoils.

Out of punishment for the desperate resistance of the city of Medellin, the Commander-in-Chief issued an order; "

"Wan Sheng, Wan Sheng, Wan Sheng..."

A group of officers and soldiers below beamed with joy when they heard the order, raised their knives and guns and shouted loudly.

In an instant, a strong murderous aura filled this war-torn city...

Colombia is an agricultural country ruled by warlords. The warlord Escobar Duque is entrenched in Medellin. This man is the chief of the local Indian tribe. He used the strong tribal armed forces to become the king of Medellin throne.

Because Metro is located in the center of the hinterland of Colombia, the transportation from south to north is very convenient. It has been a prosperous transportation hub in history, and there are many merchants. It is the second most prosperous city in Colombia after the capital Bogota.

Therefore, Escobar Duque, who is entrenched here, has accumulated a lot of wealth, and has a tribal armed force of up to 2.9 people, most of whom are equipped with relatively well-equipped old-fashioned smoothbore muskets.

After the Great Tang Empire invaded the south, Escobar-Duque, who knew that losing Medellin would lose everything, broke the boat and almost spent all his wealth to recruit the surrounding local armed forces, bringing together nearly 6 troops to resist.

General Escobar-Duque once said triumphantly; "Don't care about the shitty Tang Empire, in the world of Medellin, I am God."

This is not... If you can't pretend to be aggressive, you will be beaten into a dead dog.

General Escobar-Duque's move to convene the armed forces in the surrounding areas was exactly the intention of Lieutenant General Mai Xiaozu, the commander of the Southern Corps. He even ordered the troops to suspend their advance for 3 days, leaving time for the enemy to fully assemble.

Instead of going all over the mountains and plains to wipe out these militants, it would be easier to catch them all in one go.

There is no need to repeat the battle process. Relying on the suppression of sharp weapons across the ages, the Southern Legion slaughtered the gathered mob in one-sided manner.

Relying on the favorable location to fight in battle, the enemies blocked along the way hardly survived for an hour, and the imperial army completed the encirclement of the entire Medellin in just one day.

The action is so fast, like a sharp knife cutting into butter, this has to mention the mule-horse army.

The mule-horse army has a long history, and it was the French emperor Napoleon who carried it forward.

On June 1812, 6, Emperor Napoleon led 24 French troops into three groups and invaded Tsarist Russia on a large scale, which was the Mule and Horse Corps. There were more than 61 mules, horses and livestock and more than 20 carriages accompanying the army.

As the world's top animal husbandry country, is it difficult for the Tang Empire to prepare enough mules and horses for its southern invasion army?
Before the Southern Expedition
The empire sent more than 170 special trains from various provinces to Panama, specifically transporting more than 13 horses and mules, and armed all 9 troops.

All officers and soldiers in the southward invasion of the army rode war horses, and there were 7600 horse-drawn carts to transport food, grass and supplies. The marching speed was much faster than that on foot. The accompanying field artillery and ammunition were also carried by war horses, which was a typical mule-horse army.

Facts have proved that all the preparations are worthwhile. The roads in Colombia are extremely bad. After the rain, they are muddy, and after the weather is sunny, they are bumpy. It is very difficult for a horse-drawn carriage to drive.

The Southern Expedition Army had to build roads while advancing to ensure the smooth passage of carriages.

In order not to delay the fighter, Lieutenant General Mai Xiaozu led the main corps of more than 3.3 people, carrying enough combat supplies for 10 days to take the first step, and then mopped up the sporadic resistance along the way.

After going hundreds of kilometers deep, I successfully arrived in Medellin, the hinterland of Colombia. After waiting for three days, a swift thunderbolt was launched...

only one day

The 3.3 army surrounded Medellin impenetrably, and then launched a large-scale offensive. After a bloody day of fierce fighting, they captured this important town as they wished.

Two days of bloody battle

The imperial army won the victory at the cost of 627 casualties, of which 184 were killed and some were slightly or seriously injured.

General Escobar-Duque's troops suffered as many as 1.52 casualties, of which more than 6700 were killed, more than 8300 were injured, nearly 4 were captured, and the rest fled.

Surrounded by the imperial army, these fleeing enemy officers and soldiers hid in the city, hoping to escape.

But in the face of the thunderbolt means of the imperial army, this luck is doomed to disappointment.

A steady stream of troops poured into the city of Medellin, and sporadic gunshots rang out throughout the city. Soldiers searched door by door in groups of a dozen, and men who fled in panic were shot and killed on the street.

Those who dare to resist... Kill without mercy!

The sounds of killing and crying merged into one, and a strong shadow of killing enveloped the city, and the nightmare continued.

sur polsay

Countless floating corpses on the river surface stained the river red, but Lieutenant General Mai Xiaozu's cold expression was not touched at all. Surrounded by a group of officers, he came down to the City Lord's Mansion, and then dismounted from his horse.

This castle with a history of more than 200 years is a typical Spanish style. The dome arches are exquisitely decorated. The overall building presents a dark red texture, with white arch doors and windows and a Gothic entrance hall, which has a typical Mediterranean architectural style.

This is the lair of General Escobar-Duke, and it is also the place where his life ended. The corpses dragged out of the castle were piled on one side, forming a pile of five or six people.

The once invincible General Escobar Duque was also among them. He was lying on his back in the pile of corpses, with seven or eight blood holes punched out of his body.

This pretender who called himself "God of Medellin" finally paid for his arrogance and ignorance.

Mai Xiaozu only glanced contemptuously at the end, then walked to the castle on his own, leaving a faint sentence;

"Gentlemen, at the very least, find a coffin for Mr. General instead of the wilderness of corpses, and let him go to hell with dignity."

"As you order, Your Excellency Commander."

Because of the stupidity of General Escobar-Duke, the separatist armed forces with a radius of 150 kilometers were wiped out in the Battle of Medellin, which really saved a lot of things.

According to the tradition of conquest by the imperial army, these 4 captives cannot all be wiped out, and an army of servants must be formed to assist the imperial army in conquering this land.

in this regard
The imperial army has unparalleled rich experience, which has driven the servant army to form an effective method, which is now about to be implemented.

(End of this chapter)