In the early morning, when the people of Corrientes woke up from their sleep, they saw steamships sailing past the city on the Paraná River, heading northeast. When they saw this scene, some people
Patriotic citizens even couldn't help but pray.
"God forbid, let them fight the Brazilians."
A few days ago, senior officials led the officials to surrender to the conquerors from the south. Then, as people watched, the Argentine flag on the roof was removed.
From that day on, many patriotic Argentines longed for the day they could drive these conquistadors from their land.
But what can they do?
Brazil!
The Brazilian army stationed in Paraguay has always been an army composed entirely of demons. They will definitely be able to drive out these demons coming from the south.
Now looking at the South China Army sailing towards Paraguay in boats, these patriots must of course cheer for it.
"God forbid, let those devils kill each other."
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One steamship after another broke through the turbid river water and went upstream. To prevent accidents, Zhou Ze and his adjutant had to come to the deck. There was a gentle breeze on the river.
Standing on the deck, Zhou Ze used binoculars to carefully observe the river banks on both sides. The land on both sides of the Paraná River is flat, and the height of the bank is only about ten meters at most. Looking from the boat, the river bank is a long horizontal strip.
There are wild grasses on the line, and an airship moves slowly overhead. Sometimes, it will hover in the sky.
Although the troops have made very smooth progress since they left Buenos Aires, there are still fierce resistances from stubborn enemies along the way. Thick smoke is rushing into the sky on the distant skyline, and ships are occasionally heard from the wind.
The roar of cannon.
Soon, Zhou Ze saw a dozen ships moored upstream, all blue and green Nanhua gunboats, with Nanhua's Suzaku flag hanging on the ship and numbers painted on the hull. These gunboats of about a hundred tons were to cover the army this time.
The main force of the attack, in addition to the powerful firepower of the Gatling cannon, was also temporarily installed with four 150mm mortars on the front and rear decks, which was enough to suppress any enemy that might be encountered.
Zhou Ze's boat anchored in the middle of the group of ships. This is already the area where Corriente Province borders Paraguay. You can see the remains of a bunker on the river bank with a telescope, which was where Corriente Province resisted the war a few years ago.
A bunker built during the Paraguayan invasion.
"Twenty kilometers further ahead is the Umaita Fortress in Paraguay. Although it is Paraguay's territory, the people stationed there are Brazilians, and the Brazilian fleet is stationed there."
Putting down the telescope, Zhou Ze continued.
"The purpose of our trip is to consolidate the border and prevent Brazil from taking the opportunity to occupy our land. These places used to be Paraguay's land and were occupied by the Brazilian army during the Paraguay War..."
Staring into the distance, Zhou Ze pursed his lips.
"Whether we are willing to take over these areas or not is still a question!"
"Yes, according to intelligence, many local militia majors have submitted surrender letters to the Brazilian side."'
"What else can they do,"
"We're on the battlefield!"
Tian Zhong and the others were strongly aware that they had now reached the front line, and the relaxed mood they had felt after setting off from Buenos Aires became tense again.
Then, the troops were given rations for three days and spent one night on the ship.
"Everyone has one. Everyone writes a letter home and gives it to the captain after writing it. Maybe this is the last letter! If we have a conflict with the Brazilians, we will have to face a group of wolves and tigers.
The master of tiger and wolf!"
Second Lieutenant Tian Guo's tone was particularly kind. Although he was from South China, he had always cared about his subordinates. Second Lieutenant Tian Guo, who is 21 years old this year, was said to be an orphan. When he immigrated to South China on an immigrant ship nine years ago, his parents and sisters were all
He died in the war. He grew up in the military academy in Nanhua. From the military academy to the military academy and then to the army, there are many officers like him in Nanhua. For them, the lord is equal to their father.
Nanhua is their home.
On the battlefield, he was a squadron leader who was murderous and prone to swearing, but was also extremely brave. At ordinary times, he was a very emotional officer towards his subordinates, as amiable as a family member.
Everyone just laughed at the squadron leader's words. They were
Zhu Pingwei was lying on the bed with his arms pillowed on his head, and suddenly sang in a low voice:
"We have come out of the smoke and flames of war, and we march towards the battlefield with neat steps. The soldiers have long been prepared to sacrifice and pray for death in battle! It is better to mourn the country and be heroes for ghosts than to lie on the death bed! Pray for death in war! To mourn the country and be heroes for ghosts.
, wipe out all the dust on the battlefield!..."
The song floated in the room so quiet that you could hear the river water lapping against the side of the ship, giving people a strange feeling. After singing the song, Zhu Pingwei turned his face away, his eyes filled with tears. These tears were not for the expedition.
Sadness is not the fear of death. The more than 180 soldiers in the cabin all have a tragic heart, silently waiting to die on the battlefield tomorrow. No one shows any resistance to this kind of unity.
The spirit is always touching.
Listening to the singing in the cabin, Lieutenant Tian Guo looked solemn. He looked at the soldiers. Although these guys were all ready to be naturalized, their loyalty to Nanhua was well known, and
In the early morning of the next day, dozens of ships from unknown sources gathered towards their ship. Among them, some of more than 100 tons, and some of 300 to 400 tons were requisitioned transport ships. At this time, all the soldiers were carrying rucksacks and loaded with guns and ammunition.
, standing on the side of these ships one after another, when two more gunboats appeared from nowhere.
"All troops prepare to land!"
At this moment, a fleet came from the upper reaches in a mighty manner, headed by a warship with a displacement of thousands of tons. On the wide Paraná River, this fleet was undoubtedly like a giant.
The presence.
In comparison, Nanhua's side was just densely packed with small boats. Several of the gunboats found that a fleet was coming from upstream, and they immediately drove the gunboats to meet them.
"It's the Brazilian fleet!"
Without exception, those warships were flying the Brazilian flag, with a few white letters "Amazon" painted on the side!
"It's the Amazon, the Brazilians sent the fleet!"
Zhou Ze frowned. The "Amazon" frigate became famous in the Paraná River. In the "Battle of Riacuolo" a few years ago, the Brazilian fleet commander Admiral Bainacio da Fonseca commanded the flagship.
The frigate "Amazon" clashed internally and externally, using its strong shell to ram four ships in a row, turning the tide. Since then, it has completely taken control of the Paraná River.
Before that, the Paraguayan Army was invincible in the Corrientes Province of Argentina because supplies could be transported smoothly across the Paraná River. After this battle, the Paraguayan Army was unable to move forward, and the crisis in northern Argentina was successfully resolved.
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Whoever controls the Paraná River will win this war!
Zhou Ze, who is the commander of the Second Mixed Brigade, is naturally very aware of this. This is why they advance by water. Now this fleet is blocking their way forward.
At this moment, the Brazilian fleet issued a warning signal.
"This is Paraguay's land, please evacuate immediately!"