The sun never sets in America

Chapter 308 Caribbean Storm: War and Calculation

At ten o'clock in the morning on August 14, the 18th year of Longwu's reign, after the naval battle yesterday afternoon and the subsequent bombardment that lasted for twenty-five minutes, the entire city of Havana had actually turned into a military camp.

As for the so-called "ability to sing and dance", it also came to naught under the pressure of American bandits. The entire city of Havana, including the entire port of Havana, is suffering from the most serious crisis since the city was founded.

Starting from this morning, the death rate in Havana has increased significantly, and the local medical facilities that were relatively adequate collapsed instantly. As a local doctor said:

"Since five o'clock yesterday afternoon, the wounded have been continuously transferred from the front line, and when the Americans carried out indiscriminate shelling this morning, the wounded in the hospital were like fat pigs in a slaughterhouse, everywhere, even Even those ordinary patients have to give up their beds to those who need them more!!"

Yes, “someone who needs it more!!”

The U.S. fleet's bombardment of Havana was indiscriminate, and even in the eyes of some Americans themselves, it was a bit cruel. They hoped to stop this behavior, but the fleet commander's reply was: "Everything must be based on victory." , America’s interests are the most important!!”

The interest of the United States of America is a "clean" Cuba and a clean Havana. Those local Cubans who do not comply with US regulations will be "punished."

As for what the punishment will be, no one knows.

Boom boom boom! ! !

Huge plumes of smoke continued to rise from every corner of Havana, and any place that the naval gun could reach was "named".

Fleet Commander Bosili looked at the city of Havana, which had been damaged by more than one-fifth. There was no emotion in his eyes, and he didn't even blink. He just watched quietly as the city opposite was slowly destroyed. Until he hits his bottom line.

"Inform the Army that landing is possible."

There was no wave in Boxili's tone, as if there was no "emotion".

Outside the port of Havana, several American merchant ships docked quickly, the hatches opened, and groups of American soldiers in brown military uniforms filed in, each holding a Springfield M1850 percussion rifle that had been in service in previous years.

If you look carefully, you will find that they are also equipped with the same wooden handle grenades as the Han Dynasty on their waists, just like twins.

In fact, the weapons of China and the United States are very similar. Basically, it is above 1955%, and even in some years, it is as high as %. For example, the steel helmet newly developed by the Han Dynasty was obtained by the Americans from private channels. It felt good, and they immediately followed a similar template. A small steel helmet with a dome and a visor around it was produced. The helmet was named Chicago . That's why. This is because the production place is in the most important Great Lakes industrial area in the United States except the east.

In addition to these, the most obvious ones are rifles and artillery. Ever since the United States imitated Han's lightning rifles and storm artillery in the initial Sino-American War, the United States' obsession with Han's weapons has become a kind of inertia, and even a This habit, as long as the Han Dynasty develops a new weapon and the United States knows about it, then as long as the technological content of this weapon is not too high, it can be easily copied with the industrial strength of the United States.

Just like a joke currently circulating in America, who is the biggest supporter of Han's arms? The answer is: the United States! !

Americans, or rather the American military, are obsessed with Han-style weapons. The most common questions they ask scientific researchers are "Is this weapon useful to the Han people?" "Are the Han people equipped with it?" and that sentence Classic joke: "If Han doesn't use it, I won't use it either!!"

Although it is stupid, I have to say that the United States made the right decision by trying to cross the river with the Han Kingdom. The Han Empire, which was born in the flames of war, had an understanding of war and weapons that was ahead of its time. Even the Americans were developing their own After a while, it was much more cost-effective to copy Han designs than to do the research yourself.

Because facts have proven that using Han design is not necessarily the best, but it must be optimal.

Since it is the optimal solution, what else is there to look at? Just copy it.

Even the U.S. military industry companies have this idea. For example, the New York Shipyard claims to be self-researched and designed. At last glance, the new "Apollo" under construction is simply an upgraded version of the Nuwa. Even the position of the naval guns was not willing to be slightly modified, and the euphemistic saying was: "This is the most suitable!!"
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Bang bang bang! ! 1

The bullet passed through the narrow alley and hit a young American soldier, which attracted a large number of American soldiers to fight back. The "warrior" who tried to resist on the spot was beaten into a sieve.

The U.S. military's tactics throughout Havana are actually a replica of the urban warfare in Han Dynasty. They first launch a long-term artillery bombardment to destroy the opponent's morale. After entering the city, the first thing they do is often occupy the tallest building in the area to gain the commanding heights, and then follow the main lines. Road, and finally squeezed from the main roads to the surroundings, destroying those who tried to "resist". The last hope was that they could not even fight in the streets, and even if they did, they would not be able to fight for long.

In Havana, the U.S. Fifth Infantry Division used such tactics to defeat the Spanish.

"This way, come here quickly!!"

"This way!!"

Bang bang bang————

After a few shouts, gunshots broke out. In the end, the few ordinary citizens who tried to protect their families were beaten by American soldiers as "soldiers." As for whether they were soldiers or not, Americans had the final say! !

bump! !

The door of the house was kicked open, and several American soldiers ran in, searching for any property they could grab, because according to the requirements above, they had the right to dispose of the spoils of war during the war, including the women of Havana.

"George, look what I found!!"

When an American soldier saw the trembling mother and daughter in a cabinet, he smiled "excited" and obscenely.

Then, under the cries of the mother and daughter, they were dragged out, and then several other American soldiers rushed over.

In a Spanish-style courtyard, "the ugliest side of human nature" is taking place. Ironically, not far from this courtyard, less than a hundred meters away, is the local Catholic church in Havana. God is watching him. All the sins committed by "believers" may be as the world says:

"God, what can he do? He can't do anything. He is a joke!!"

What's even worse is that when those American soldiers passed by the church, they showed great "piety". They did not bring the war to any corner of the church, and even the local priests received preferential treatment. But all this The price must be borne by God's believers.

It may be like what Liu Peng said after learning about the course of this war: "Americans hope that they are really God's special chosen people, but everything they do tells everyone that this is God!!"

When the war ended, 40,000 of the total 120,000 people in the entire city of Havana had disappeared, and the remaining people were just "living on" under the bayonets of the US military.

But in New York, Washington, Chicago, and major cities in the United States, an unprecedented "celebration" is taking place enthusiastically.

Flowers and the Stars and Stripes have become the background here, and newspapers are everywhere exaggerating "the power of America."

Let everyone believe that America is the true chosen country.

In the White House, US President James Buchanan stood in the middle of the banquet and raised champagne:

"We will take Cuba and Puerto Rico within the next four days, and then within a month we will take the Philippines."

"The Han people think they dominate the entire Pacific Ocean, and they block us in the Atlantic Ocean. They forget that the earth is connected. There is no real blockade, not now, nor in the future!!"

"Everyone, the United States will eventually become a global power, even the master of the world. This is the mission of the United States of America and the power given to us by God!!"

clap clap clap! !

Intensive applause rang out in the White House banquet hall for a long time. Even the women were applauding "crazy", let alone the men.

The United States has finally embarked on the old path of history, and may even become even crazier.
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Xijing, cabinet-——

Tap! !

"Prime Minister Hu, this is information sent from the embassy in Havana."

Hu Junding took the documents from his secretary and "can't wait" to look through them. He frowned more and more as he read. In fact, the Han Dynasty had already prepared for the US military to take Havana, but it was so fast, in less than four hours. They captured the city of Havana, which the Spaniards had occupied for many years. Even the Han Army could not guarantee it. After all, no one could be sure about war.

At first, the Han Army Ministry estimated that the US military would capture the city of Havana within six hours, but now it appears that the actual speed of the US military is at least two and a half hours faster than expected. What does this mean? Even if Hu Junding is so Anyone who doesn't know how to fight will understand.

So after seeing the news, Hu Junding immediately raised his head and asked: "Does the Army know??"

The secretary nodded. After all, the military's intelligence has always been better than that of the cabinet. This is recognized.

Seeing this scene, Hu Junding thought for a few times, and then said: "How do the Spaniards reply?"

"If the Spaniards offer too low a price, the tax revenue they receive in the Philippines every year will be more than this amount!!"

"They hope that we can raise it to 100 million Chinese dollars. After all, according to themselves, they can get more than 25 million Chinese dollars in tax revenue in the Philippines every year, using five years of after-tax in exchange for the entire Philippines. The Spaniards think we earn Big.”

"hehe!!"

"What bullshit logic? The Americans have come to the door and they are still hesitant. When the Americans arrive in the Philippines, they will know what it means to lose all their money——"

"Now, it's just a tough talk, just for the sake of the face of the so-called Kingdom of Spain. But this so-called face of the Kingdom of Spain disappeared decades ago when South America became independent. Today, the Americans are beating them. That's what they deserve. A declining country is still holding on to the stolen wealth. Children can live in the bustling city with gold. Who doesn't want to take a bite--"

Hu Junding was very disdainful that the Spaniards were still bargaining at this time. In his opinion, a declining country will look like a declining country. If you hold on to your property every day, you will be "cared for".

But now, the care of Americans has come, and Han is still a good country.

heart, giving the Spaniards a "decent" deal.

But the Spaniards always thought that it was the Han State that was asking for help. In this case, Hu Junding no longer needed to be polite and directly ordered: "From now on, we will temporarily cut off contact with Spain." "Yes, I understand!!"

The secretary nodded in agreement.

Just as the secretary was about to leave, Hu Junding suddenly stopped him and said:

"After finishing this, prepare a memorial to the palace, Your Majesty Chen!!"

After the secretary left, Hu Junding "relaxed" and opened a copy of the navy's so-called "interdiction" plan. He shook his head. He didn't understand what these warriors were thinking. They could obviously get it by "trading". In the best interest, these guys insist on using violence.

And they seem to be willing to go to all-out war. Don't they understand the consequences of an all-out war between China and the United States? ?

"Oh, these barbarians, if we let them take power, this big man may not be able to cause any harm!!"

Thinking of the army and navy's plans, one more crazy than the other, Hu Junding just sighed.

In the palace, Liu Peng, who received the report, looked at it and then passed it to the prince aside.

After Liu Yu took it, he asked Liu Peng:

"Father, why is Spain still unwilling to agree? Logically speaking, they should know the current situation. If it continues like this, it will not do them any good??"

Liu Yu didn't understand why the Spaniards were so unwise. You must know that until now, the war has basically been a "showdown". It's clear who is stronger and who is weaker. The Americans have already captured most of Cuba. In the afternoon, Puerto Rico, and Those small islands can certainly not be saved. If the Philippines is not sold at this time, when will it be sold? Is it possible that it will not be sold until the Americans come over? ?

"Ha ha……"

Liu Peng laughed after hearing this, and then replied: "The seller is not in a hurry, maybe someone else has made an offer."

"Father, what you mean is, British??"

Liu Yu seemed to understand something and said to Liu Peng.

Liu Peng glanced at his son with good reflexes with satisfaction, and then said:

"It is normal for the UK to want to intervene. After all, the Pacific Ocean at this time is almost completely surrounded by our country. Except for the South Pacific close to Australia, the UK has no way to start. In this way, the Philippines, which is at the throat, cannot help but attract the attention of the British. !!”

Liu Yu was a little anxious after hearing this. After all, if the British intervened, things would be difficult to handle.

Han's Pacific strategy is likely to have big loopholes, and may even "fall short of success."

"Father, do you have a solution??"

Liu Yu had no choice but to ask for help from his father who had "great magical powers".

Liu Peng, on the other hand, "laughed" and asked teasingly:

"The prince is usually so smart, why can't he even see this??"

When Liu Yu heard this, he stayed where he was, not knowing how to answer.

"You have to understand that the Spanish hope to use the British to suppress us so that we can sell them at a higher price, but think about it on the other hand, we are not the weight that the Spanish use to suppress the British!!"

"What does Father mean??"

Liu Yu didn't understand the meaning.

"The Spaniards are so smart that they try to ride a wall in such a dangerous situation. Even so, so what if we help the Americans."

Liu Peng took a sip of tea and answered Liu Yu's question in an "indifferent" tone.

But Liu Yu's eyes lit up, and he said to Liu Peng with some "sudden realization":

"My father's intention is to use the power of the Americans to push the Spaniards to the limit!!"

"Of course!!"

Liu Peng answered with a smile, and then ordered:

"You can do this to make it more grand."

"Yes, Father!!"

Liu Yu promised Liu Peng with a "trembling" tone, and his whole body became excited. You know, it was the first time he showed up on the international "stage."

Liu Peng, who was opposite him, glanced at his eldest son with a smile, and then said:

“Remember, don’t go too far, and don’t take it too slowly!!”

"Yes, I understand, Father."

Liu Yu lowered his head and agreed with his hands.

When Liu Yu left, Liu Peng didn't say anything. He just took out a confidential letter about the situation in Europe, read it for a long time, and then uttered one sentence:

"Fortunately, the trend is still with me."

Oops, it started to rain lightly outside.

A few days later, on the day when the United States completely captured Cuba, Liu Yu summoned the American minister to express his "sympathy" for the United States and "congratulate" the United States on its victory in the war.

Completed "just" revenge.

Then he said:

“The Spanish’s centuries of despicability, their brutal history of colonization of America, is a disgrace to the civilized world.”

"The cruelty of the Spanish to the Filipinos in the Philippines is a disaster to the civilized world and must be stopped."

Looking at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Han and the American Minister Holland in front of me, who was always talking about "civilization" and "the world", I felt like I was "stupid".

Then the next sentence completely made him unable to sit still:

"Mr. Minister, please tell President James Buchanan that China will launch regional actions to support justice in the Pacific!!"

"We will put pressure on the Spanish and tell them that the Four-Power Treaty is inviolable!!"

"Your Highness, this..."

Before Holland finished speaking, he was interrupted by Liu Yu with the sentence "Four-nation treaty".

He never thought that the four-nation treaty signed at the time would now become the best reason for Han to intervene in the situation between the United States and Spain.

While Holland was hurriedly communicating with the country, Han announced that it would conduct a week-long military exercise in the Pacific region. The exercise location would be Beihai Province and the area around Lanfang to support The “just war” going on in America today.

The sudden arrival of the Han Dynasty made the Spaniards who were still fighting against the British feel like they were in a state of panic.

What followed was intensive contact with the Spaniards, but the Han Dynasty only said:

“The price has to be reduced!!”

　I hope everyone will give you support

　　

　

(End of this chapter)