The sun never sets in America

Chapter 180 Changes in America and Martyrs’ Shrine
It has been a month and a half since the Han Dynasty King Liu Peng ordered the construction of the Martyrs' Shrine at the end of August. During this period, the Han Kingdom experienced an unprecedented war with the United States.

The entire war lasted for almost more than a month. The United States mobilized more than 40 people in total. If the Han soldiers were included in the subsequent soldiers who had not yet arrived on the battlefield, the total was more than 30, and the total strength of both sides exceeded 70.

This is unique in the entire history of the Americas. Even in Europe and even the Balkans, which are constantly at war, the more than 50 troops on both sides involved in the war are only a handful, let alone 70 troops.

You must know that Tsarist Russia, known as Europe's steamroller, actually had only a few hundred thousand regular troops in the country, and the so-called million-strong army was just an exaggeration.

Apart from anything else, how many years can Tsarist Russia with its poor finances and industry be able to sustain an army of one million people? ?

Even in Britain and France, 70 is actually a large number.

Objectively speaking, although Han won the Han-American War and the United States lost, in terms of diplomacy and even influence, the national image of the United States was actually strengthened, not weakened.

If nothing else, let's just say that the current industry in the United States is at the first-class level in Europe. It is just that there is a gap between it and those European powers in terms of statistics, but it has not yet completely opened up.

This war was actually a great exercise for American industry, especially for the American military industry and heavy industry. It was also a great adjustment and improvement.

Before the war, most of the U.S. military industry was concentrated in civilian industries. The strength of the U.S. military industry lay in the production of shotguns and revolvers for civilian use. The Americans produced Colt revolvers, which were copied even in the Han Dynasty. , and named it Beidou Star 1844 pistol, which was copied by Jinshan Arsenal...

After the early stages of the U.S.-Mexican War, the U.S. industrial system inevitably tilted towards the military industry. Slowly, the U.S. military industry naturally grew.

The protracted Sino-American War that broke out later gave an accelerator to the U.S. military industry. The Springfield Arsenal that produced Springfield rifles, the Sam Arsenal that imitated Storm artillery, and the associated gunpowder and ammunition factories sprung up like mushrooms after a spring rain. came out.

Just like the statistics of the US Military Commission after the war, before the end of the war, there were only a dozen military-industrial companies producing civilian arms in the United States. After the war, due to hundreds of millions of dollars in orders and the influx of Wall Street funds, the entire United States China's military industry expanded more than tenfold, from 42 military industrial enterprises before the war to [-] after the war.

After the war ended, war orders disappeared. These military industry companies that grew up during the war inevitably suffered from the interruption of orders, which directly triggered the bankruptcy of at least 27 military industry companies.

Since the failure of the Sino-American War in the United States, domestic public opinion has become increasingly tense. In order to preserve the future of the U.S. military industry, the U.S. government has established a military committee to coordinate the entire U.S. military industry, as well as military industry production, research and development, and even the most basic raw materials. , in the words of President John Tyler, who was about to be ousted from office:
"Developing American heavy industry, especially military industry, is the key to whether the United States can defeat Han in the future!!"

It is precisely because of this that the entire U.S. military industry, through the intervention of the Military Commission and the introduction of Wall Street funds, has integrated the 42 military industry companies in the United States into four giant military industry companies.

They are Springfield, New York, which produces Springfield rifles.

Sam Military Industrial Group, located in Washington, produces Sam artillery.

Rand Industries, located in Virginia, is responsible for the production of gunpowder and U.S. military helmets, individual combat equipment.

The remaining one is the New York Shipyard, which mainly produces military ships and provides warships to the U.S. Navy.

It can be said that a Sino-American war completely activated American industry, especially the heavy industry represented by the military industry. If the current U.S. military output includes the civilian market, the actual U.S. military production capacity exceeds the current Han's arms production capacity.

Liu Peng, who has a large amount of American intelligence, knows this best. This is why he did not continue to annex the territories of the Midwestern United States after taking Colorado. It is not that he does not want to, but that he cannot.

It seems that Wan Fang often threatened the Americans to continue the war in diplomatic situations, but in fact the Han people knew better than anyone else that the Han country could not continue the war at this time.

Not to mention anything else, the Han Dynasty spent 4000 million Chinese dollars, equivalent to 4000 million pounds, on the entire Han-American War. It almost wiped out all the accumulated fiscal surplus, and still owed at least 8000 million Chinese dollars. of foreign debt.

It can be said that if the war continues, Han's finances will really not be able to support it.

Therefore, this was also in a diplomatic setting. The Han State did not have excessive demands for anything other than territory, nor did it demand compensation, nor did it demand that the United States bear full responsibility for this war.

Instead, they jointly defined the war as a conflict with the United States. The cause of the conflict was naturally attributed to Mexico's massacre of Texans, and then the Republic of Mexico paid the United States $600 million. This matter was also discussed among the top leaders of the United States and the media. It was fooled by the writing style.

But the matter in Texas was fooled. The United States lost the Sino-American War. This was witnessed by all Americans. This also caused the support of President John Tyler to drop sharply. He is probably not far away from leaving. .

This war not only trained the US military industry, but also trained the US military. Before the war, the US military was carefree and indifferent. After the war, even the US military in the prisoner of war camps looked better than before. Much bolder.

In the past, after being captured, I cried bitterly. Although it is not like this now, at most, I am afraid of being killed. To say that it is really like before, where I will collapse directly, it is much less.

In this war, from a technical and tactical perspective, the US military has basically reached the level of Europe's second-rate armies. It can be seen that after discovering the firepower superiority of the Han army, it immediately launched a tug-of-war and fortress battle. The American militiamen are already truly qualified soldiers.

And not only the American militia, but also the command capabilities of US military commanders have been greatly improved.

Except for the strategic command and the command of large corps, which are not as good as the Han army, other grassroots units are actually not much different.

After the war, U.S. President John Taylor issued an order, including one to expand West Point Military Academy, introduce senior instructors from European military academies, and train a new generation of American soldiers, who are also real soldiers. (West Point Military Academy was established in 1802 and is the oldest military academy in the United States)

In addition, the U.S. Congress passed the Military Support Increase Act, which stipulates that the United States will no longer use the militia as the direct armed force of the country, but will establish a standing army of 10 people, and use the returning Americans and Han Conflict veterans serve as the backbone of the military and build an American continental army! ! (U.S. officials describe the Sino-Mexican War as a conflict, and the official terminology is conflict. The same is true for Chinese officials)
And learn from the Han State in establishing reserve soldiers. The ratio of reserve and regular troops is one to one. Within half a month, the United States can raise an army of at least 20 men, which is nearly four times the current standing army of [-] Han State. …

In addition, the U.S. Congress also signed the Military Contingency Act, authorizing the U.S. military to have the right to allocate supplies in wartime.

To ensure the support capabilities of the U.S. military in war. (Plagiarized from Han Dynasty’s Logistics Department)

Although the war is over, the haze of the war has never dissipated. As the United States has carried out dozens of military reforms, the strength of the US military has also been undergoing radical changes.

This war actually effectively eliminated the contradiction between the north and the south in the United States. Although the contradiction between the north and the south still exists, due to the threat of the Han Dynasty, even those southerners who curse the north every day have to admit that the current unified United States Only in this way can we protect the interests of everyone.

Otherwise, it will be easy to be defeated by the Han State one by one and eventually lose everything! !

Although Americans superficially characterize the Sino-American War as a conflict, any American with a normal IQ knows that this is a war, a war that caused the United States to lose the unification of America.

And this war actually promoted the coexistence of Han and the United States. As long as you are an American, looking at the huge map of North America, you will find that the United States has completely lost the Pacific Ocean and lost its progress.

And who caused all this? The result is self-evident! !
September 1844, [-], Americans privately defined this day as the day of national humiliation for the United States of America.

As the American writer Denning wrote in his America 1850: "On September 1844, [-], America seemed to have lost nothing. America had lost its dignity!!"

When Liu Peng learned about the current changes in the United States and the fact that Prussia sent soldiers to study at the Army Sergeant School, he looked at the newly produced map of the Americas with a solemn expression. He looked at the large blue area on the map. Those star patterns make the eyes look deeper and deeper.

Liu Peng knew that since the Han Kingdom appeared in this time and space, history has changed again, and this time, it will completely engulf the entire world.

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Martyrs' Shrine...

October [-], the fourth year of Longwu, was an extremely important day in the military history of the Han Dynasty.

This day is also the day when the Han Martyrs’ Shrine is completed and put into use to welcome the arrival of heroes.

On this day, Xijing City seemed particularly quiet and solemn, and all entertainment in the entire city was required to stop.

Even the Autumn Garden, which hosts performances 24 hours a day, was closed for three days. The garden was covered with white silk and satin to express condolences to the heroes.

The streets of Xijing City were filled with people waiting to greet him. Before the team arrived, sobbing sounds could be heard from time to time on the streets.

When the convoy of heroes arrived, there were cries from time to time on the entire street. "Son..."

"Dad, why don't you come back..."

"Goro, you said you wanted to marry me, how could you break your promise!!"

The cry went from the street to the end of the street. Even if you entered another street, it was the same scene.

The entire Xijing has become a place of mourning. Even the most hard-hearted people will shed a few tears when seeing such a scene.

The Martyrs' Shrine is an oriental-style courtyard, divided into two courtyards: an inner courtyard and an inner courtyard. The inner courtyard is mainly used to place the memorial tablets of heroes and martyrs. The outer courtyard is mainly used for worship and the lives of certain heroes and martyrs. The outstanding representatives among them are mainly selected for display...

When the motorcade arrived at the Temple of Heroes, mournful music also began to play.

Liu Peng wore a black five-dragon crown uniform and looked at the tablets placed in the inner courtyard with a solemn expression.

In the end, they were counted and found a total of [-]. It can be said that during the entire war, the Han Army almost destroyed the number of people in the standing army before the war.

How does it feel to have more than 4 tablets stacked together? Liu Peng didn't know it before, but now he knows it. It is a frightening feeling, as if these [-] living human lives have all died in his own hands. Same as before.

Their heroic spirits are by their side! !
This is Liu Peng’s first feeling! !
"kneel……"

The person who presided over the Martyrs' Shrine was the Taoist Priest of Longyun Temple in Xijing. He was wearing a sacrificial robe and shouted with a serious expression to the civil and military officials outside the temple and Liu Peng inside the temple.

Liu Peng did not hesitate at all and knelt on the futon respectfully.

As Liu Peng knelt down, the civil and military officials outside also knelt down shortly after.

"Bow down..." the Taoist priest continued.

Liu Peng put his hands on the ground and bowed down. Mianqi lowered his head to the ground.

All the civil and military officials outside the palace also bowed down.

"Two obeisances..." the Taoist priest continued.

Liu Peng then bowed again, and Mianqi touched the ground three times.

All the civil and military officials outside the palace began to worship him again.

"Three prayers..." When the Taoist priest said the last prayer, he also dragged out the tone, making it seem very long.

Liu Peng bowed for the last time with unusual respect, as if he really thought he should bow.

All the civil and military officials outside the palace followed Liu Peng and bowed down for the last time.

"The ceremony is completed!!" the Taoist priest sang.

After Liu Peng got up, he burned three incense sticks and put them in the incense burner. Then the civil and military officials put the incense sticks in, one after another, showing their dignity.

Soon, the incense burner was filled! !
"Taoist Master Long, how are you doing?" Liu Peng stood aside and greeted Taoist Long from Longyunguan.

"Thank you for your concern, your Majesty. The longevity of a Taoist outsider is determined by heaven. Whether it is good or bad is not decided by the Taoist." After seeing Liu Peng, Taoist Master Long first bowed his head and then replied. .

"I have nothing to do recently. In a few days, I can go to Longyunguan to drink tea and listen to the Taoist priest talk about some Taoist classics. I just ask the Taoist priest not to dislike it." Liu Peng said to Taoist priest Long with a smile.

"Your Majesty's arrival is our great fortune in Longyunguan. How can we dislike it? If Your Majesty comes, the Taoist priests and three hundred Taoist priests will rush to greet you to inherit His grace..." Taoist Master Long heard Liu Peng's request. Come on, he replied with a happy face.

"Our country of Han was founded in America. It has a vast territory and a sparse population. There are many Indians, whites, and mixed-bloods in the country. They have complex beliefs. The missionary work is important. I also ask Taoist Master Long and Taoist elders to work hard and promote the culture of our country. In the west of Haihai, there will be countless merits and deeds in the annals of history..."

Liu Peng told Taoist Master Long with a serious expression that the reason why he was interested in Taoism was not only that he really wanted to understand some traditional Chinese culture, but the most important thing was assimilation, that is, turning barbarians into summer.

This is what the Han Dynasty has always pursued, and it has not changed since the founding of the country.

And how to turn the barbarians into summer, relying on force and economy alone is not enough. The key is to look at the people's hearts.

What is the heart of the people? It is a powerful force. As long as the people's hearts are on the side of the Han Dynasty, the foundation of the Han Dynasty will be eternal. If the people's hearts are not there, even if there are millions of troops, it will be of no avail. Liu Peng knows this very well.

"Your Majesty's desire to spread the gospel to America is a great act of kindness, and it is also a benevolent policy to educate all people." Taoist Master Long first praised Liu Peng, and then continued: "Our Taoist sect's existence in the Han Dynasty was too short, and its reputation among the people, especially in the The barbarians are not as good as the Christ of the Western barbarians, who pretends to be God and plays tricks on ghosts. Therefore, if we want to promote the power of Han Dynasty and promote culture at home, we still need the support of officials before we can build it!!"

"I already know what the Taoist Master said. In a few days, I will gather at the famous mountains and rivers of the Han Dynasty and mark out several fairy mountains in the Taoist Gate to promote our Eastern culture and gods..." Liu Peng promised Taoist Master Long.

"In this way, the old man can rest assured!!"

Hearing Liu Peng's words, Taoist Master Long nodded happily.

Liu Peng received a piece of news on his way back to the palace.

"You said they are back??" Liu Peng asked, looking at the intelligence officer kneeling on the ground.

"It's absolutely true, Yang Fan, the commander of the cavalry regiment under the mixed brigade, is back with [-] cavalry." The intelligence officer immediately replied to Liu Peng.

"Quickly announce..." Liu Peng heard this and immediately ordered.

"Yang Fan, commander of the First Cavalry Regiment of the Mixed Brigade, pays homage to His Majesty..." Yang Fan, dressed in military uniform and thin, knelt on the ground and said to Liu Peng.

"Give me a seat..." Liu Peng looked at Yang Fan on the ground and immediately ordered.

"Where is Zhao Lingfeng??" Liu Peng asked Yang Fan about Zhao Lingfeng in his first sentence.

"Brigadier Zhao..." Yang Fan burst into tears when he heard the name Zhao Lingfeng.

In the subsequent narration, Liu Peng finally knew the reason for the incident.

It turned out that since the encirclement and suppression, Zhao Lingfeng entered Louisiana with the remaining 3000 people of the mixed brigade and had been attacking the U.S. military's transportation lines. However, he was eventually discovered by the U.S. military. After several bloody battles, he was finally surrounded in a battle. Zhao Lingfeng helped Yang Fan and others stop the US military, but he himself died in a small town in Louisiana.

"This is Brigadier Zhao's letter to Your Majesty!!" Yang Fan handed a crumpled letter stained with blood to Liu Peng.

After Liu Peng read this letter, he said with a complex expression: "Improve Zhao Ling, the commander of the mixed brigade, as an army major general and a viscount. He is hereditary and will retire with the country. His eldest son will inherit the title..."

"In addition, Yang Fan will be granted the title of Baron, hereditary, and retired with the country. The remaining two hundred soldiers will be granted the title of Duke, with a reward of ten thousand yuan..."

　Ask for a reward, ask for a monthly ticket
　　
　
(End of this chapter)