Let’s talk about the current situation in China first. The current population on Blue Star is about 1.3 billion. Since Blue Star 1861, China has had sufficient food, improved living conditions, and its population has begun to grow rapidly, with the average annual natural population growth rate reaching 30‰ per year. The total population in China's territory has exceeded 600 million, accounting for half of Blue Star's population.
China's territory covers an area of 20 million square kilometers, and the Mi-state, including its colonies, has a land area of nearly 30 million square kilometers.
Nearly 1/3 of the world's gold and silver are in China, so China can expand its army and produce equipment unscrupulously.
China is in the second industrial revolution, and technological innovation and industrial development have brought huge opportunities and prosperity.
The factory chimneys in the city emitted thick black smoke and scattered brilliant sparks. Huge textile mills, steel mills, coal mines and other facilities dotted cities and villages. They were symbols of the busyness and progress of this era.
Trains shuttle continuously, creating bright lights like neon lights, and ships and boats sail on rivers and oceans, connecting cities more closely.
Electric lighting replaced dim gas lamps, buildings towered into the sky, and massive bridges and arches became city landmarks.
People enjoyed the modern lifestyle at that time, and the telegraph system pushed the speed of information transmission to unprecedented heights.
Inside the factory, scientists, engineers and workers work closely together to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. They develop new production methods and improve machinery and equipment to improve efficiency and quality.
The market economy is booming and commercial transactions are flourishing. The circulation of goods has become more convenient, and people enjoy an unprecedentedly rich material life. The supply of emerging industrial products and daily necessities has greatly improved people's living standards.
Education and culture also received a huge boost. Schools and libraries spread, and knowledge and information spread throughout society.
Art, literature, and music enjoyed a boom, and great artists and writers emerged.
The National Defense Forces are becoming increasingly powerful, with weapons such as Mauser, Maxim, and Chinese field artillery, and a fleet including the world's largest "Blue Whale" and the most advanced submarine "Jiaolong".
China has emerged on the international stage and become an important political, economic and military force.
During this period, China was prosperous and at its peak. Technological progress and industrial prosperity enabled the country to achieve tremendous development and progress, laying a solid foundation for subsequent social evolution and modernization.
Internationally, there are now two superpowers and four major countries, namely the United States, the New Republic of China, the Gallic State, the Free State, the Mao Bear State, and the Germanic State.
Blue Star In January 1866, after China lifted its maritime blockade, the army had rested enough. The next step was to retaliate against the Mizi Kingdom and the Gaul Kingdom. They must know the consequences of offending China.
The territory of the Mi Kingdom, which is close to China, mainly includes the Southeast Peninsula and Southeast Islands in the southeast of Central Continent, the Ka area in the north of East Continent, and the Indian area in the south of Central Continent.
Well, now that the goal is very clear, let China's navy and army come together to beat Mi Ziguo to tears.
Blue Star In February 1866, all senior Chinese generals gathered in the conference room of the Chinese General Staff to discuss how to start the war.
Everyone had serious expressions on their faces. If there was a war with the Mi Kingdom, it would be equivalent to a world war. The war might involve Central Continent, Xizhou, Dongzhou, and Nanzhou. This is unprecedented in history. Great war passed.
Although there are currently less than 1 million active troops in the United States, if you want to attack its territory, you must consider a large number of reserve troops.
The atmosphere in the Chinese General Staff was serious and tense. On both sides of the wide corridor, various rooms are brightly lit and filled with busy figures of soldiers.
Here staff officers could maintain close contact with the front line through the telegraph system.
The center of the staff is a huge circular conference room, where decisions are made.
Around the conference table, all senior generals were intensely discussing various strategies and tactics. Their faces were full of concentration and tension, and every tiny decision could affect the direction of the battle.
A huge world map hangs on the tall wall, and in the center of the round table is a sand table of the world map.
"How do you think this battle should be fought, Bo Han (Zeng Guofan's nickname), please tell me first!"
Shi Dakai looked at Zeng Guofan.
"I think we can start the attack from the colonies of the American country. Their rule here is relatively weak, and it is impossible to organize a large number of reserve troops."
"That makes sense, Ji Gao (Zuo Zongtang's courtesy name), what do you think?"
Shi Dakai nodded and looked at Zuo Zongtang again.
"The colonies can be invaded, but you have to be careful in the Indian area. The Indian area company here is the place where the Mi-Zi country mainly makes money. The income here can account for half of their country's income. If you attack here, you may die. .”
"Jia District and Nanzhou are both Chinese people. If we fight, we will have to face a huge number of reserves. We need to attack heavily here."
Zhu Yidian added.
"A war cannot be separated from supplies. It is safer to find a way to cut off the maritime supplies of the United States."
Peng Dashun continued to add.
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Everyone's words make sense. To sum up, the following points are as follows: First, be cautious in the printing area; second, the southeastern part of Central Continent is easy to attack, and you can control the maritime transportation lines of the Mi-Zi country. Third, the Jia District and Nanzhou are more difficult to fight and require heavy troops.
The night is getting darker, but the staff headquarters is brightly lit. Every decision made today may change the course of history, and every action may affect the fate of countless people.
"Okay, it's time to make a decision!"
Shi Dakai patted the table.
"The other party is an empire on which the sun never sets. Should we be more careful?"
"Yes, once the war starts, there will be no regrets."
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Many generals are always uneasy. After all, this is a world-class war.
"Today's China is no longer the China of Blue Star in 1840. So what if the sun never sets? Then beat him to sunset."
Shi Dakai's words were resounding and echoed in the staff headquarters, giving the generals a shot in the arm.
The operational plan is as follows: attack the Mi-Zi country in three lines: the first line is led by Zeng Guofan commanding 10 army corps to attack the southeastern peninsula; the second line is led by Zhang Zhidong and Ding Ruchang commanding the Pacific Fleet to attack the southeastern islands; the third line is led by Zuo Zongtang commanding 20 army corps from Alaska Attack the plus area. After capturing the southeastern part of Zhongzhou, Zeng Guofan's troops and the Pacific Fleet joined forces to attack Nanzhou.
This military operation was named "Project Sunset."
The time to attack the extra zone is set in June (considering the extreme weather in Alaska, it is more suitable to attack in summer), and the rest of the attacks will start in March.
