1864.
This year, it seems that drastic changes are brewing.
In this year, the Qing army captured Tianjing and the Taiping Rebellion failed.
It was also this year that the Prussian-Danish War broke out, and Prussia once again won the war.
It was also this year that the Paraguay War broke out, and "South American Prussia" began to seek death.
However, now, the former obviously has no power. After Li Xiucheng's "Victory at Tianjing" last year, he not only severely damaged the Hunan Army under Tianjing City, he even went upstream with the help of armored ships and blasted open the city of Anqing.
At the same time, they captured Anqing and regained control of the Yangtze River.
The defeat of the Hunan Army shocked the Qing government and the public, but it had no impact on the world at all.
What remains unchanged?
It’s the latter two. Europe is too far away, but Paraguay is very close. Not only is it close, but it also has a direct relationship with South China. As the situation in Paraguay worsened day by day, on the first day of May, Zhu Xianhai walked into
In the large battle map room on the first floor of the security headquarters just north of the garrison square.
"As of April, the situation further deteriorated. The Brazilian Imperial Minister Jose Salava arrived at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata on a warship of the Brazilian fleet, demanding that the Uruguayan government compensate Brazilian farmers for the losses caused by farmers' conflicts on the border. Uruguay White
The ruling party authorities rejected the Brazilian government's request and immediately wrote to Lopez Jr. asking for help. Lopez Jr. then informed the Brazilian government that he was willing to act as an intermediary to mediate disputes between Brazil and Ukraine, but the Brazilian government ignored his request.
requirements. At the same time, the Red Party rebels in the north of Uruguay began to receive direct support from the Brazilian army, and the Brazilian army even began to cross the border to detain Uruguayan soldiers. Considering that as early as last year, Paraguay had already implemented compulsory military service under the pretext of the unrest in Uruguay, we have reason to believe that,
War could break out at any time."
Although Heisenberg was once a prisoner, it does not prevent him from being the deputy chief of staff of the Security Command. However, his name is Feng Heisen now. According to the "Naturalized Citizen Ordinance", all naturalized citizens must adopt Chinese surnames.
Of course, whether to naturalize or not depends entirely on personal wishes, but if you don't naturalize, you will definitely be able to work as a consultant.
Once you are naturalized, you are one of your own family.
They are naturalized people, so what if they are naturalized people?
America is a legendary land. Countless legendary people were born on this land. Many of these legendary figures are foreign immigrants. For example, the armies of various countries were deeply influenced by Prussia and were influenced by a group of immigrants from the German region.
Among those immigrants, there were not only ordinary farmers and workers, but also professional military officers. A considerable number of those who were unemployed or had no inheritance rights and were the second sons of Juncker landlords came to South America after leaving the army.
Although many of them have held positions such as chief of staff and commander, many others are just ordinary officers or even soldiers. Those people have used their lives to prove their loyalty time and time again in wars. To put it bluntly,
"Converts are fanatical". As immigrants, in order to gain recognition, they often become more pious and fanatical.
It is precisely because of this that Zhu Xianhai boldly uses these people. Of course, the more important reason is... there is no one available. After all, Nanhui's Arms Academy has only graduated one batch of students.
“How many troops does Paraguay have now?”
Zhu Xianhai asked.
"After nearly half a year of preparation, as of February, Paraguay's total military strength, including regular troops and reserves, has reached 64,000. It is estimated that its total military strength should be around 70,000 at present. In terms of its population, it is already close to its peak.
.”
peak?
What’s the pinnacle?
After several years of war, 200,000 Paraguayan men died in the war, and only 30,000 adult men survived in the country.
It's a pity that the war will still last for several years!
When Zhu Xianhai was sighing with regret, Lin De said over there.
"We have intelligence that Brazilian Minister Sarava is in contact with Argentina in Buenos Aires. He seems to be lobbying Urquiza to reach some kind of compromise with Buenos Aires. If they reach an agreement,
If so, we will have to face pressure from the north."
As the director of the intelligence department of the headquarters, Lin De is also a member of the "Arhat". His abilities are limited, but his loyalty is absolutely no problem.
"There is definitely pressure from the north, but the reason why the Brazilians intervened is to join hands with Argentina to solve the Paraguay problem. On this point, they can easily reach a consensus. Moreover, the attitudes of Argentina and Brazil are also affected to a certain extent.
The influence of the British government behind fanning the flames!”
Zhu Xianhai sneered.
"With the British involved, it is only a matter of time before they reach a consensus. The outbreak of the Paraguay War should be inevitable. Now the question we need to consider is, where does this war stand for us?"
"Where do we stand?"
Sun Hu asked a little surprised.
"What do you mean, Marshal? Where should we stand?"
"Not standing over there."
Looking at Sun Hu, Wang Dewen, Feng Haisen and the others, Zhu Xianhai said.
"We can't go to war with Argentina for Paraguay. As for support, Paraguay is a landlocked country. Even if we want to transport arms to them, we can't transport them. So in this war, we can't do much, but this
This war also gave us an opportunity."
"opportunity?"
In the surprise of others, Zhu Xianhai pointed the wooden pole in his hand to the other end of the map.
"Chile!"
Feng Haisen, Bellucci and others were all surprised.
"The commander-in-chief wants to start a war with Chile?"
"It's not about starting a war with Chile, but it's about solving potential threats in the future."
Zhu Xianhai said.
"Whether it is Chile or Argentina, we have direct disputes with them in the field. This dispute is even far greater than the conflict between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Once Argentina solves the problem of Paraguay, plus the internal problems
If calmed down, they will inevitably turn their attention to the Pampas, and the same is true for Chile. Chile will neither tolerate the separatist regime in the south nor stand by and watch us occupy Araucania. In the foreseeable future, they are bound to end
If we form an alliance, just like Brazil and Argentina, they join forces to fight against us. By then, we will have to fight two countries in two directions at the same time. And the current war in Paraguay is an opportunity for us!"
A chance for revenge!
Once again, Zhu Xianhai's mind flashed to those who sacrificed their lives in the long coastal defense battle! He thought of the young people who sacrificed their lives in the war.
"We can completely eliminate the Chilean threat when Argentina is trapped in the Paraguay War and unable to escape!"
This chapter has been completed!