Wild North America 1846

Chapter 695 One and a Half Years Later

In the following year and a half, from September 1887 to March 9, the world situation did not change much in general, and the trend of turmoil in some areas and overall development continued.

The trend of Russia's southward invasion in East Asia became more and more obvious. After the "Ganghwa Island Incident", the Fusang Kingdom further strengthened its power on the Korean Peninsula, supported pro-Japanese people, and attempted to compete with the Qing Dynasty for the dominance of the Korean Kingdom.

The French army is actively advancing the colonial wars in the Indochina Peninsula and Africa, and it has been the most active colonial power in the world in the past two years.

The European countries were not idle, and a new round of upsurge in carve-up of Africa was set off. The Tang Empire also sent several expedition teams to Costa Rica, Mississippi River and Congo River and other African regions to investigate the local cultural conditions.

in Europe

Kaiser Wilhelm I, who unified the German Empire, died of illness on March 1888, 3. This major event aroused great concern in European countries, and royal families from all over the world went to mourn.

The Tang Empire also sent His Royal Highness Tang-Li Ren (the Twelve Sons of the Emperor) who was in Europe at this time as a representative to attend the grand funeral ceremony.

Due to the long distance, it was difficult for important figures such as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister to arrive before the funeral, so we had to regret it.

Guangnan Wang Tang-Li Kun led the royal delegation to set off urgently, hurried all the way and finally caught up with the coronation ceremony of Friedrich III of the German Empire, and received a grand reception as a distinguished guest.

After attending the Kaiser's coronation ceremony, Guangnan Wang Tang-Li Kun did not return home in a hurry, but visited France as usual, and then went to the UK to continue his visit to enhance mutual trust and close cooperation between the two countries.

The relationship between Tang and Britain is both cooperation and struggle, but the long-term close and friendly cooperation is the main line, and the struggle is just a small accident.

Guangnan Wangtang-Li Kun has a strong premonition;

I am afraid that in the near future, I will go to Germany again.

There were already obvious signs beforehand. During the coronation ceremony, Kaiser Friedrich III was unable to speak because of his serious illness, and he struggled until early June to declare his critical illness.

At this time, His Highness Tang-Li Kun, King of Guangnan, who was visiting Liverpool, returned to Germany by boat without stopping, just in time to see Kaiser Friedrich III for the last time.

On June 1888, 6, Kaiser Friedrich III, who had reigned for only 15 days, died of illness and was succeeded by Wilhelm II.

In one year, two German emperors died of illness in succession. This year can be said to be unlucky and bad luck.

In sharp contrast to this, Germany's industrial and economic development has been advancing all the way. After surpassing its old rival France, it is closely following the footsteps of the United Kingdom.

It should be pointed out that;
Germany's industrial economic development has performed well in the second industrial wave represented by electrification and petrochemicals, and has achieved many outstanding inventions and creations in many fields. Compared with the conservative and traditional British industry, it is more dynamic and has more development potential.

The system of universal education in Germany has exerted great power. High-quality workers and a high-level research system have made new inventions spring up like mushrooms after rain.

Unlike the triumphant advances in industrial development, the German political situation once again ushered in twists and turns.

When William II came to power, a quarrel broke out with Bismarck, the iron-blooded prime minister who had long held the power of the empire for a long time, which laid a hidden danger for the two to part ways in the future.

The German Empire lost Prime Minister Bismarck at the helm, which can be described as a major loss that is irreparable.

Traveled through North America

The vast territory of the Tang Empire deeply stimulated William II, and his strong ambition to expand and colonize could no longer be suppressed, which formed a sharp contradiction with the "Continental Policy" that the iron-blooded Prime Minister Pismarck had always insisted on.

Wilhelm II hopes to promote "Germany of the world, the world of Germany", the correct interpretation is;

"Germans should have colonies all over the world and live with confidence and dignity, just like the British, French and Chinese. Instead of immigrating to foreign countries in order to seek a piece of land of their own..."

The problem is that
Germany's strategic environment in Europe is extremely harsh, surrounded by its old enemy France, and the two countries are sworn enemies.

Facing each other across the sea, there are also the increasingly estranged Britain, the rude and barbaric Tsarist Russia on the Great Plains of East Slavia, the unpredictable Austrian Empire, etc., none of them are friendly neighbors.

Such a strategic environment seems to bind Germany's hands and feet with layers of spider webs, making Prime Minister Bismarck dare not take it lightly at all times, and everything is based on maintaining the German home base.

Chancellor Bismarck thought;
Once a war breaks out, Germany is simply unable to take care of the safety of its overseas colonies, and now it will lose everything it has gained, which is tantamount to wasting all its hard work.

This is the theoretical basis of the "Mainland Policy", which is supported by most people in the country.

It has to be said that Prime Minister Bissmann is a visionary strategist. His judgment has been confirmed. Decades later, the German colonies in World War I and World War II were all divided up by world powers.

But the problem is that you can't stand William II's head iron!

During the visit of the Tang Empire, this guy really sat on the train until he vomited, as if he was on a special train that would never end.

But the extremely vast territory really stimulated William II's ambition.

Looking at the receding mountain lakes, endless lush pastures and towns outside the window, William II at that time was simply envious and jealous.

What impressed him the most was the "Bison Carnival" he participated in in Helena and Great Falls in the Montana Province of the Tang Empire. It was really the ultimate trip to release humanity.

After more than 40 years of organized hunting by the Tang Empire, the bison herd in the United States has been reduced from more than 400 million to more than 150 million, and it is still able to form an astonishingly large bison herd.

According to the regulations of the Tang Empire government;
Hunting is legal only during the 40-day bison carnival, otherwise it is illegal.

The number of hunting is 20 head per year, which is limited to adult bison. Hunting of cows and calves with cubs is prohibited. Violators will be fined heavily, and in serious cases, they will even be sentenced to hard labor ranging from 1 to 3 years.

these years
Montana Province has turned the "Bison Carnival" into a huge industry. Every year at the beginning of July, a large number of tourists with money and leisure come here especially to prepare to show their skills at the Bison Festival.

10,000+ people gathered and flooded Helena, the capital of Montana, and Great Falls, which brought a lot of employment opportunities to local residents.From accommodation, catering, gun sales, souvenir production, horse equipment rental to the provision of follow-up services, a complete industrial chain has been formed.

The locals don’t need to hunt the bison in person, they just need to drive a car and follow the hunting team to pick up the dead prey. Each bison killed by tourists has to pay another 20 Tang yuan for hunting.

only this one

A quota of 20 hunting bison is issued every year, which can bring a high income of 400 million Tang Yuan to the region, making it easy to earn money.

Visitors can also take away the buffalo head as a proof of their glorious hunting experience and hang it on the wall beside the fireplace.

The problem was, no one was able to bring home the bloody buffalo head intact.

The Chinese who are good at management have developed a business of making souvenir specimens of bull's head. Do you need to take the bison's head home?
No problem, leave everything to me, but you need to pay 80 Tang Yuan.

That much money is enough to buy two bison.

However, the service provided by the Chinese merchants is very good. The lifelike North American bison head specimens are mounted on wooden trays engraved with the geographical indications of Montana Province, as well as exquisite accessories, packed in wooden boxes and shipped directly.

When you get home, just hang it on the iron hook on the wall.

Kaiser Wilhelm II and his entourage also failed to resist the temptation. A total of more than 200 North American bison head specimens weighing more than 170 pounds were brought back.

There are more than [-] bull head specimens belonging to Wilhelm II alone, all of which are North American bison hunted by him himself.

What a joke, can His Majesty Kaiser Wilhelm II be short of 80 Tang Yuan?
Needless to say, the price of all North American bull head specimens is doubled, and they are produced according to the highest standards. This alone cost more than 3 Tang yuan, which can be called a big deal.

Do you need a taste of bison from your own hunt?

No problem, bison is indeed free of charge, but there is a fee to transport the bison back, slaughter it clean, and cook it into delicious dishes. Please pay an additional 1.2 Tang yuan per pound of beef.

How can there be beef without wine?

Would you like to try other special dishes?
Liquor and beer, a specialty of the Tang Empire, are willing to drink freely. Helena City has more than 3700 large and small pubs, bars and restaurants, and the carnival alone is enough to make a fortune every year.

How can there be wine and meat without women?

In the same way, during the bison carnival, women of all colors shuttled between Helena and Great Falls, wearing scantily clad clothes, laughing and swaggering through the city in groups of three or four.

Undoubtedly, this strongly stimulated the men's hormones after the hot blood had vented, and the business was surprisingly good.

There is wine, meat, and women, but where can we do without a room?

So Helena and Great Falls not only have more bars, but also more hotels and guesthouses, and more illegitimate children after carousing over the years.

This is the "City of Loitering" and "City of Carnival" that are famous in North America and even the whole world, and the "City of Ultimate Dreams" that everyone yearns for.

Every year during the bison carnival hunting season, the popular North American baseball league and some games of the basketball league are also held in Helena, attracting fans and tourists to watch.

His Royal Highness William stayed in Helena for 9 days, and spent a whole week in Great Rapids. Every morning, he drank a bowl of steaming beef soup, served with crispy beef biscuits, and fried dough sticks were delicious.

After eating and drinking enough, set off with the cavalry team. Generally, tourists form a team of hunting cavalry with 60 to 80 people. The horses must be rented locally.

The hunting team consisted of three or four local team leaders, guides, part-time inspectors, guards and medical personnel, followed by a transport team composed of several trucks.

His Royal Highness William formed a team by himself, and personally served as the leader of the cavalry team, galloping on horses to the vast prairie.

Generally speaking

You can encounter a herd of bison after galloping for an hour or two. This is because the local cowboys will drive the herd of bison in this direction for tourists to hunt.

If you hunt on the grassland today, then you will go hunting in the mountains and lakes tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow you will go hunting in the mountains. Anyway, you can play in different ways every day.

During the 16 days in Helena and Great Falls, Kaiser Wilhelm II and his party spent nearly 30 Tang Yuan without knowing it, and they were shocked when they calculated it.

He lives in the best palace, rides expensive thoroughbred horses, and uses custom-made firearms that cost a lot, all of which are top-notch enjoyment, and naturally top-notch bills.

After returning from hunting, they will have a carnival all night with delicious food, wine and beauties...

every time i think about it
William II galloped between the vast mountains, forests and lakes. When he saw the black herd of bison galloping towards him, the ground trembled under the stampede, and his power was astonishing.

that moment

His adrenaline was crazily secreted, his blood pressure soared, and he was so excited that his hands trembled unconsciously.

The berserk specially customized Colt 1846 cavalry revolver, every ferocious bombardment can bring William II a joyful feeling.

The strong sense of conquest brought about is unmatched, enough to make this Germanic man obsessed.

even decades later
William II can still clearly recall that unforgettable carnival moment. After the dull gunshots, the giant bison weighing more than 2000 pounds collapsed to the ground while running, blood spattered, and the earth shook.

That strong sense of conquest arises spontaneously, hitting the heart again and again, making it unforgettable for a long time.

William II and his party stayed in Montana for 21 days before leaving. Except for the 16 days they stayed there, the other 5 days were spent on the train.

Montana covers an area of ​​38 square kilometers. The Northern Railway crossing the Rocky Mountains has a total of 2133 kilometers from west to east in its territory.

It takes a day and two nights just to cross the vast Rocky Mountains. The train can't drive fast on the rugged mountain railway, and the speed is only a dozen to more than 20 kilometers per hour.

It took William II and his party nine days and nights to travel from Helena to Milwaukee by the Great Lakes by train.

It took another three days and three nights to travel south from Milwaukee to Chicago. The vast territory of the Tang Empire was enough to leave a deep impression on William II.

William II was traveling in a specially allocated luxurious patent, the carriage was luxuriously decorated and the ride was quite comfortable.But the speed is not fast, and it is necessary to avoid incoming trains according to the train schedule, and it is necessary to enter the station to add coal and water at intervals.

It is not like the imperial patent that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty rode. It has two additional locomotives with plenty of power. Not only are the garrisons and police from all over the way closely guarded, but it is also speeding all the way, and all trains must give way.

The same journey takes only half the time.

1888. 5, 1

At the grand meeting of the 42nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the emperor decreed to confer the title of fifteen vassal kings, including the five sons, the sixth son, the eighth son, the ninth son, the tenth son, the twelve sons, the thirteenth son, the fourteenth son and so on. There are 21 sons of the emperor, a total of 15 princes were named vassal kings, and they were divided into Cuba, Luzon, Cebu and eleven regions (provinces) in South America to establish vassal states.

Due to its important geographical location, the southernmost island of Tierra del Fuego in South America and the city of Storms on the north shore of the Strait of Magellan are no longer listed here, and are still directly under the empire.

From mid to late May

One after another, various vassal kings went to the territories of the feudal kingdom, and from the imperial capital Chang'an, a fleet of mighty freighters sailed in all directions, opening a new chapter in the history of the empire.

This is like a seed of hope, sowing to the vast land, looking forward to bearing abundant fruits after many years.

In each batch of leaving fleets, there are a large number of outstanding officials recruited by His Royal Highness, experienced colonial officials, and graduates of Taoyuan Administration College, Chang'an Teachers College, Royal Medical College and other institutions of higher learning. to the distance.

There are also some factory equipment, skilled craftsmen and a large number of relatives to help the feudal king manage the territory.

For example, His Royal Highness Tang-Li Ren (the twelve sons of the emperor) was named the King of Youzhou in South America (formerly Chubut Province), and the queen is the Liu family, the eldest granddaughter of the first-class Duke Liu Xianjun, who is also a first-class wealthy family in the Tang Empire.

For such a happy event, the Chang'an Liu family must do their best to support it, sending people, effort, funds, and equipment to South America to establish an eternal foundation.

Youzhou enjoys the benefits of both oceans (note, as early as 1862 in the Bio-Bio conflict, the Andean Governor’s Palace and Chile reached a demarcation treaty. Originally, Chile’s 5600-kilometer long and slender territory along the Pacific coast is now only The remaining 2351 kilometers are long, and the 3250-kilometer-long Pacific Ocean coast Andes region to the south of the Bio-Bio area belongs to the Tang Empire, including the southernmost Tierra del Fuego), the east is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the western mountains are bordered by the Pacific Ocean, and the coastline is long. numerous.

In particular, the western mountains are rich in copper resources, which is the main industry to be developed in the next step.

Plan ahead
Some mining equipment, copper mining and other machinery, vehicles, thermal power stations, ore powder factories, smelters, cement factories, brick kilns and other equipment need to be transported by long sea routes.

In addition to steel, cement and the materials needed for the construction of factories and cities, more than two dozen 7700-ton freighters are fully filled, with more than 11 people of various colors accompanying them, carrying a lot of materials, and this is full of [-] immigrants. Boat.

From the end of May to August, the number of feudal kings' fleets sailing to distant places became a hot topic of public opinion in the imperial capital Chang'an and even the entire empire, and even drove a small wave of immigration.

Those who followed the vassal king's migration were mainly small businessmen who were good at finding opportunities. Facing the fierce competition in the empire, they simply sold their property and followed the fleet to start a business in the vassal state.

Anyway, they are all territories of the Tang Empire, so it is very convenient to travel.

in the United States

The superficial peace maintained by the French army has not been able to reverse the internal cracks and continue to expand, and the turmoil in the United States has also affected European immigrants.

In 1887, white immigrants from Europe shrank to less than 1 for the first time, and finally reached 20.

The number of Chinese immigrants from the Tang Empire reached 17.69, which was the first time that the total number of white immigrants was less than [-].

Also in 1887, the United States lost 25.14 people, most of them immigrated to the provinces of the Great Plains in the central part of the Tang Empire, and a small number immigrated to South America, showing a two-way flow.

Many of these white families who left the United States are from German, French or Irish. They are tired of the struggles of ethnic divisions in the United States, the high taxes in the United States, and the endless marches and strikes. They expect to leave here, Looking for a peaceful and peaceful pastoral life.

The Tang Empire, which had a stable political situation and continued economic prosperity, was very attractive to these white families.

One of the important reasons for these white immigrant families to easily integrate into society and find jobs is the large-scale German, British or Italian neighborhood associations.

The United States imported a total of 36.2 immigrants a year, and lost 25.14 residents. The net increase of immigrants was 11.1, the lowest in history.

This also reflects the turmoil in American society today, the reality of sharp domestic conflicts, the lack of cohesion in the immigrant country, the lack of mainstream social groups and complete national consciousness, and the tendency to split is becoming more and more obvious.

Since 42 years ago, the United States has lost one war after another, social turmoil followed by turmoil, and setback after setback, and it was finally difficult to maintain a unified continental state pattern.

The Confederate States of America were broken into five parts, and they are living a pretty good life today, which gave the Yankees a strong demonstration effect.

If life can't go on, let's separate.

The life of the people in the United States of America is becoming more and more difficult. The government is poor and the domestic taxes are heavy. There are simply a lot of problems.

Industry, finance, railways, telegraph post offices and important coal mines are all controlled by Chinese consortiums, as well as foreign British consortiums and French usurers.

Ordinary citizens at the bottom are desperate for their future. The White House has few means to deal with difficulties, and nothing can be done without money, which exacerbates the dissatisfaction of the bottom people.

On October 1888, 10, a parade of 3 people broke out in New York, and then major cities responded one after another. Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland and other cities also broke out demonstrations of different scales, triggering continuous neighborhood protests. riot.

no way
The French Expeditionary Force had no choice but to request the North American Tang Empire Garrison Command to take joint action, and separately began to suppress the neighborhood riots that were set on fire everywhere, and they were very busy.

Datang is now in an economic honeymoon period with France, so it is not good to remain indifferent, so it also sent troops to perform duties in New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and other cities, but the methods were softer.

The garrison of the Tang Empire only stopped arson and injured people, and organized patrols to stabilize the local neighborhoods. As long as the mobs didn't bump into their hands, they would turn a blind eye and would not take the initiative to arrest and suppress them.

This comparison reveals the gap.

This made the American public opinion praise the garrison of the Tang Empire highly, while the hard-working French army suppressed the people by force, it was scolding bloody, and the words were quite harsh.

The key is that an outsider's hand stretched too far, which aroused general resistance among the people.

Many of these American newspapers and magazines have the background of British consortiums. In the United States, which advocates freedom of speech, it is not illegal.

To be honest, when did the French, who are walking sideways all over the world, suffer from such uselessness?

In South America
The South American Pacific War, which broke out in July 1887, was also known as the "Guano War" or "Saltpeter War". After nearly two years of war, the winners and losers were gradually determined.

In the largest "Battle of Antofagasta", the well-trained 1.7 Chilean troops faced the 7 troops led by Bolivian President Hilarion Daza, and fought in an orderly and bloody battle. A week later, Antofagasta was held.

More than [-] Chilean reinforcements came later, bringing a powerful new force.

Seeing that the Bolivian army was playing chaotically and the momentum of the attack was getting weaker and weaker, the German general Otto von Sternberg decisively threw in a heavy counterattack, defeating the Bolivian army and fleeing.

And on another front
The 1.3 Peruvian army taught the Chileans a heavy lesson and won the "Battle of Arica" ​​on the northern border, killing and wounding more than 2640 Chilean troops.

This victory and one loss caused a huge shock among the three countries participating in the war.

While the people in Peru celebrated the victory, the government of Bolivian President Hilarion Daza, who fled back to the capital La Paz in embarrassment after the defeat, was overthrown by angry people.

The leader of the opposition party, Narciso Campello, became the chief of the Bolivian army. In order to keep Arica and the port city of Antofagasta on the Peruvian border, Bolivia and Peru urgently organized military resistance.

The primary problem they face is lack of funds. When it comes to this, we have to mention the extreme corruption of the Peruvian government. A large amount of wealth from selling guano has flowed into the hands of powerful people in the upper class.

The country is only superficially prosperous. The industrial development has not progressed for decades, and a lot of wealth is squandered in luxurious life. Hundreds of brightly lit kerosene lamps are standard equipment for the upper class, and the castles and manors are illuminated at night.

Expensive silk fabrics, exquisite porcelain and a variety of industrial products from the Tang Dynasty, as well as luxury cars, etc., are not uncommon on the streets of Lima, the capital of Peru.

The Peruvian government didn't have much money, and it was dumbfounded when the war came.

As a last resort, they could only borrow money from the powerful Datang Empire consortium, which is exactly the same as in the original history.

in the original history
Peru borrowed 1.5 million Tang yuan from the British bank, forming a heavy war debt, which was repaid for decades after the war.

nowadays

Peru began to seek emergency war loans from the major banks of the Tang Empire, for which it mortgaged a large number of domestic farms, manors and mines. (Note; the disputed Atacama saltpeter mines are not included, as they are not owned by a single country in Peru.) Desperate to win the war.

The same is true for Bolivia in the alliance between the two countries. They played harder and mortgaged the land in three northern provinces, seeking a total loan of 4200 million Tang yuan.

The same is true for Chile, the other side of the war. After exploring the British-funded banks and the Datang Empire consortium, Chile had to pinch its nose and ask for a loan from the Datang Empire Bank, trying its best to win the war.

Chile borrowed a total of 1.6 million Tang Yuan from the Datang Empire consortium with its many high-quality copper mines as collateral, which was used to purchase a large amount of military equipment and materials, and fought the war to the end.

So why don't British banks lend?
This has to talk about the cunning of the British banks. As outsiders, they know very well that the final direction of this war does not depend on the two sides of the war, but depends on the attitude of the Tang Empire behind it.

If the British invest a lot of money, the risk of Chile's failure will be greatly increased, and the mystery really needs to be carefully understood.

The Englishman was a master of intrigue and cunning, and he saw these great gains and losses very clearly.

If you really support Chile to win the war, then you can't interfere with the lucrative war loan, otherwise all the chicken and eggs will be over.

Regardless of the apparent neutrality of the Tang Empire, if the British banks dared to lend, the situation would be completely different.

Without the Tang Empire personally intervening in the war, as long as there is a hint, Paraguay will soon reach an agreement with Peru and Bolivia, forming a situation where the three countries gang up on Chile.

Once defeated

Not only will Chile lose the right to divide the saltpeter mines in the Atacama Desert, but its territory will also be divided up. It is difficult to keep the northern and central provinces, and it will be completely reduced to an insignificant role.

At that time, the British-funded banks will inevitably suffer heavy losses, and the huge loans will be difficult to recover, which is equivalent to being thrown into the Pacific Ocean for nothing.

This is by no means alarmist talk, but an event with a high probability.

The Tang Empire would not miss the opportunity to show its ferocious face. He has never been a good gentleman.

After receiving a large amount of financial support, the three South American countries reorganized their armies and went to war again...

In early November 1887, Chile, with a navy that was twice the size of the United Fleet of Bolivia, blocked the coasts of Peru and Bolivia, making it difficult for these two countries to obtain external material support for a while.

But unfortunately

Because the history of America today is very different from the original, the Pacific Railway built by the Tang Empire through North and South America passes through Peru and Bolivia, which can conveniently transport a large amount of materials and munitions.

This makes the blockade of the coastline more symbolic than practical and has little effect.

In March 1888, Williams, the commander of the Chilean Navy, left behind the battleship "Esmeralda" and led several warships to blockade the Peruvian fortress of Iquique. Not long after he led other ships to leave, he was attacked by the Peruvian Navy. The Smeralda was sunk.

This was the biggest setback encountered by the Chilean Navy. After the news came back, the people in the country were shocked for a while, and the whole society was cast a shadow of worry.

On October 10 of the same year, the Chilean fleet encountered the Peruvian fleet during a routine cruise, and the two sides launched the first decisive battle between ironclad ships in South American history.After a bitter battle, the Chilean Navy destroyed the Peruvian main ironclad ship "Huasca" and won this crucial naval battle.

land warfare
In November 1887, 11 Chilean soldiers, escorted by 9500 warships, landed near the fortress of Iquique in Peru, and a fierce battle broke out with the Peruvian and Bolivian coalition forces.

The battle was fierce. After three days of bloody battles, Chile has stood firm at the cost of half of its officers and soldiers, and ushered in wave after wave of reinforcements.

On the first day of December, after more than half a month of bitter fighting, the Chilean army finally occupied the fortress of Iquique, paying a much higher price than the original history.

This is because Bolivia received advanced weapons and equipment from the Tang Empire, fought tenaciously under the command of the Spanish generals, and fought very hard, causing heavy losses to the Chilean army.

After the fortress of Iquique was firmly established, the Chilean army moved inland. After several battles, it occupied the towns of Ilo and Pacocha, and began a long rest.

Before June 1888, 6, it occupied the entire territory of Tarapaca Province in Peru and achieved a staged victory.

Bolivia and Peru were unwilling to fail, and urgently organized a total of 3.4 troops to launch a counterattack. The two sides fought more than 10 consecutive battles in the northwest of Tarapaca Province, with each winning and losing.

During this period
Another Chilean army attacked Tacna by land. The Bolivian and Peruvian coalition forces were defeated after only one day. The Bolivian army was forced to retreat to the mainland and withdraw from the war.

Bolivia, now at the end of its blows and almost crippled by the brutal war, could no longer pose a threat to Chile.

now on the battlefield
It was mainly the confrontation between the Chilean army and the Peruvian army. The Chilean army that had invaded the enemy's territory clearly had the upper hand, but it was not easy to conquer Peru.

No...Peru once again borrowed from the Datang Empire Bank, and this time it was also ruthless. It desperately mortgaged several wealthy provinces along the Pacific Ocean in the north, and once again borrowed 1.2 million Tang Yuan from the Datang Empire.

As long as the war is won, everything is easy to say.

Facing this circumstances
Chile felt bitter. On the one hand, it continued to mobilize the army to increase military pressure, and on the other hand, it began to worry about seeing its pockets gradually drying up.

What should I do, should I continue fighting?

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