On August 17, Marshal Bazin's French 1st Army, with a total of 112,000 men, was first surrounded in Metz.
Six hours later, this information was delivered to Zhu Xianhai. Faced with this information, Zhu Xianhai only asked one question - Have the French asked us for help?
The answer is of course no.
That afternoon, Zhu Xianhai thought for a long time, and it was not until that evening that he made the decision to send aerial troops to France.
"If it's a few days later, it won't be urgent!"
In 1870, telegraphs had not yet entered Africa, at least not southern Africa. There was only one telegraph line in the entire Atlantic Ocean belonging to the Atlantic Telegraph Company, and South China and Africa could only rely on the most primitive mail ships.
"No matter what, we must start wireless telegraphy!"
Although he was once again full of expectations for wireless telegraphy, at the moment... there was none. After thinking about it for several hours, Zhu Xianhai made a decision even though he had not yet received a request for help from the French.
That night, the "Atlantic Ghost" fast mail ship, which had been waiting at the port for a long time, immediately sailed towards Guinea at full speed after receiving the order.
The next morning, facing Edward Thornton's request, Zhu Xianhai was naturally helpless.
After all, the order has been given.
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Ten days later, the Navy's "Atlantic Ghost" fast mail ship arrived in Guinea.
The new city, in another world, is called "Conakry", located on the Calum Peninsula and Tumbo Island on the Atlantic coast. Three years ago, in order to ensure the demand for iron ore for the Nanhua Steel Industry, Zhu Xianhai built
Under the instructions of the government, through negotiations with the local chiefs, this area was exchanged for money and a small amount of weapons, and a new city was built here. Although it has never expanded to the hinterland, it was only a matter of time.
Although the new city is a "city", there are actually less than two thousand soldiers and civilians living here. Three months ago, thousands of white workers from Buenos Aires came here, and they worked day and night under the scorching tropical sun.
Work was rushed, and finally the airship field and corresponding airship depot were built ahead of schedule.
Half a month ago, airships descended from the sky. On that day, it was a big event for the entire New City and even the nearby indigenous people. The airships descended from the sky, not to mention the indigenous people, and even the Governor of New City, Wang Ping, also
Just as curious.
"In the future, we must get an airship for Xincheng!"
The awe-inspiring looks of the natives when they saw the airship made Wang Ping resolutely make this decision. In fact, he and Li Wende from Central Africa both wanted to go together. Both wanted to use airships to tame the indigenous people.
But now, there are 68 airships in the aerospace force, no, it should be 79 airships. In addition to the letter, the "Atlantic Ghost" also brought eleven newly built airships. In addition to the airships, there were also
Here comes some weapons.
"Do you have time for modification training?"
Li Du asked Zhao Xiangwu, who came with the ship and was a liaison officer sent by the general staff.
"There is no time. The commander's military order is very clear. After receiving the telegram, as long as the weather conditions permit, we will set off immediately!"
Zhao Xiangwu asked directly.
"Is the weather suitable for flying now?"
"There's no problem with the weather. It's morning now. Well, modifications will probably be needed..."
Zhao Xiangwu said before Li Du finished speaking.
"It takes one to two hours to modify. It's now ten o'clock in the morning. How about taking off on time at 13 o'clock in the afternoon?"
Faced with Zhao Xiangwu's urging, Li Du hesitated. He was the commander of the aerial force, and he was responsible for the safety of his subordinates. Would there be any problems with such a hasty takeoff?
Before he could speak, Wang Xinyue said.
"Sir, we have been studying the route for half a month. The engines are inspected every day. The flight from Kinshasa to the new model also proves that our airship can fly for a long time. We can set off at any time. Please rest assured, sir!"
"Please don't worry, sir!"
The answers from dozens of officers made Li Du nodded silently and then said.
"Liaison Officer Zhao, you heard it. In two hours, in two hours, the troops promise to set off!"
After giving a military salute to everyone, Zhao Xiangwu said seriously.
"In this case, I will thank you all!"
In the following time, the officers and soldiers in the airship warehouse were busy modifying the airship cabin, because they only needed to install the kit into the cabin and fix it, so the workload was not large. After completing the modification, the officers and soldiers went to
Oil drums and various other supplies were carried in the cabin of the boat.
While the officers and soldiers were busy, Li Du, Wang Xinyue and others were still planning the route and next problems.
"Has the bomb problem been solved?"
"According to the plan, we will receive supplies at the meeting point at sea, and then enter France. The plan is like this..."
Listening to their explanation, Ma Xiangwu just stared at the map and looked at the route they planned.
"Chief Li, we have to pass through rainforests, deserts, and seas along the way. There's no problem, right?"
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. After all, we have been planning the "New World Feedback" for such a long time."
Li Du replied with a smile.
"New World Feedback" is the code name of this operation. The reason for this code name is not only because they set out from the New World, but more importantly - this is the gift from the New World to the Old World.
What is the gift of giving back?
It's the bomb!
Just like when Columbus and others came to the New World and gave the Indians a gift of life in the New World, those Europeans gave the Indians death.
Now Nanhua is just giving the gifts of the New World to the Europeans on behalf of the Indians. Those gifts are also death!
"Roughly how long will it take?"
"If everything goes well, it will take 130 to 140 hours!"
It’s almost six days!
Considering that the airship does not have a spacious cabin, staying in such a narrow space for several days is definitely a physical and mental challenge for the personnel.
“Don’t worry, when we flew from Kinshasa, we only flew for more than five days, so it’s not a big deal!”
Li Du patted Ma Xiangwu on the shoulder.
"When the time comes, you will take boat No. 3 and I will take boat No. 1!"
They all have to set off with the troops, whether they are chief officers or liaison officers, they all have to set off with the troops.
"Everything follows Chief Li's arrangements,"
Ma Xiangwu said with a smile.
"I have long wanted to take an airship. This time I can do it for several days. Even if I say it, no one will believe it."
"No one will believe it if we tell it now, but when we arrive in Europe, I don't think the whole world will doubt it anymore..."
Li Du's tone became a little serious and he stared at the map hanging on the map shelf.
"From now on, the whole world will be changed!"
Not only has the world been changed, but the pattern of war has also been changed!
But what's the biggest change?
The biggest change is that from now on, the so-called European continent is no longer safe.
"Hundreds of years ago, Columbus and others came to the New World. Now..."
Li Du raised his head and said.
"Now it's our turn to march from the New World to Europa."
This is not just an expedition, to some extent it is a revenge of the New World against the Old World.
Now Nanhua is also part of the New World. As the masters of the New World, they naturally want to avenge the New World!
This chapter has been completed!