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The last time I wished you all a happy New Year was the last time!
This time is different from last time because another year has passed!
Everyone's support for me is truly overwhelming...
I don’t ask you to give anything else, there are only two things - coins and tickets!
The left knee asks for coins, the right knee asks for votes!
Please accept the prosthetic limbs below!
If there is no place to put it after collecting it, I can keep it for you and ask for it next year!
Don’t be surprised, everyone, the originator of this dynasty, Mr. Zhu, started like this to gain a sense of presence...
My Ming Dynasty is like a dynasty with days and months, licking my big face, begging for votes during the day and coins at night!
By the way, you can also turn the time upside down, how wonderful it would be~!
I am not willing to say what others are willing to say, but I am willing to say what I am willing to say!
So I have the above words, and I hope you can bear with me, because like everyone else, I am willing to say what I want to say!
Advance notice, it will be this time next year, we will see you there!
It doesn’t matter if we break up!
Youdao is...
It’s a big pile!
It's so scattered all over the sky!
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All the generals of the King's Division know that time is on the side of the Ming Dynasty. The longer the time goes, the more soldiers of the King's Division will land in the east, and the end of the Western Yi will come sooner.
But for Wang Yuncheng and other ministers from Conglong, there is not much time left for them.
The Holy Lord, who was only ten years old back then, is now over fifty years old.
The youngest of these generals is over seventy.
The age of retirement has long been reached, and most people are already living in their mansions.
To put it mildly, this is actually just waiting to die, nothing more!
Since he followed the emperor to fight on the battlefield before retiring, the family was naturally not short of money, let alone women.
But seeing the white-haired people giving away the white-haired people, a group of old guys were a little uncomfortable.
I have to attend someone's funeral almost every month, and if things go on like this, I feel physically and mentally exhausted.
On the battlefield, it is common for people with white hair to send people with black hair. However, in the homeland where the world is peaceful, it is a bit sad.
After everyone learned from the pain, they agreed that instead of waiting for death at home, it would be better to be wrapped in horse leather!
Emperor Haojing also agreed, and spent his own money nominally to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty and make further achievements. In fact, he gave a group of old generals the opportunity to travel to the United States for free...
Before going on the expedition, they had undergone a comprehensive physical examination, and each of them drank five tubes of elixir, which could restore their health for more than ten years, and there were basically no major health problems.
The price is quite high, but correspondingly, with these old guys participating in the battle, the senior leaders of the expeditionary force will not be too hot-headed and make more serious mistakes.
Of course Jiexuan knew that Wang Yuncheng was coming, so he took the initiative to give way. At first, this move made Wang Yong deeply moved.
When the fleet directly brought him a "father", Wang Yong realized that Commander Jie was indeed a cunning and cunning man!
Wang Yuncheng also knew that he was old and was new to the country, so he would inevitably be acclimatized.
It is possible to take the initiative to fight, but there is no problem in showing the whole army and nailing the defenders in the city.
In terms of positional warfare and street fighting, Wang Yuncheng has experienced too much from Beidu to Luanhe and then to Liaodong.
If the Xiyi people in the city dare to play tricks on him, they are really playing tricks on Guan Gong - they are overestimating their abilities!
Back then, the veteran general Ding Feng was able to lead his troops to defeat Cao Wei's army going south. Now he can also try his skills.
In order to achieve the small goal, it is necessary to cut off the connection between the inside and outside of the city and dig the trench thoroughly.
The headquarters does not need to attack the city, it is just a simple siege and reinforcements. It would be better if there is no reinforcements.
How the Donglu braided army besieged Dalinghe City back then, how we are besieging New Madrid now!
The King of the Ming Dynasty had extremely rich experience in sieges and being besieged, and he was particularly willing to help others...
Not only will we dig out the four roads left by Xiyi, but we will also dig an extra trench for you in the outer circle!
If one doesn't work, just two; if two don't work, just three!
Let me make up a five-ring pattern for you!
Just digging trenches can make the defenders feel desperate, so that they can achieve their original intention.
If the defenders are not desperate, they will not surrender and continue to choose to fight to the end.
Wang Yuncheng believes that although digging trenches is time-consuming and labor-intensive, it is much better than letting young men sacrifice themselves.
With the armored bulldozer, we men can just dig and play when we are idle!
Wang Yuncheng, Wang Yong, and Abe Shinichi all believed that there should be a lot of food in the city. Therefore, the siege of the city was a long-term and arduous task, and it must not be rushed.
The good news is that Lao Wangtou has a lot of patience, and New Madrid City is also regarded as a piece of the bag.
Even if they are not bankrupt when the follow-up troops land in Mexico, there should be a first-come, first-served basis.
In the big cities around New Madrid, the expeditionary force only hit Puebla, which is an important node leading to the port of Veracruz.
After the capture of Puebla, once contact was made with the expeditionary fleet operating in the Gulf of Mexico.
It is equivalent to taking the line of New Madrid, Puebla, and Veracruz as the boundary, cutting off the connection between the southern part of the Viceroyalty of Mexico and the connection between the Viceroyalty of Peru and the north.
Spain has six viceroyalties in the Americas: California, Texas, Mexico, Peru, La Plata, and Colorado.
The Viceroyalty of Peru had shrunk dramatically after the establishment of the new Inca Empire, leaving only a narrow corridor north of the Panama Canal.
The Viceroyalty of La Plata, which has a pleasant climate and rich products, was captured by the New Inca Empire a few years ago with the help of the Ming Empire.
Without the help of its naval fleet, Spain is completely unable to recapture this piece of fat.
The reason why the expeditionary force landed in Acapulco de Juarez was that Emperor Hao Jing intended to see if he could speed up the elimination of Spanish troops in Latin America while attacking the city of New Madrid.
The strategic depth of this area is relatively small, and both sides are coastal. It is very suitable for the fleet to help the landing troops to seize the beach and achieve multi-channel attacks. It can also reduce logistical pressure through sea transportation.
The First and Third Armies of the Expeditionary Force, relying on the Ming Dynasty's powerful shipping capabilities, were stationed outside New Madrid, waiting for the day when they could eat...
This tactic is not shameful at all, and there are no heavy casualties on our side, not to mention that the prey is already in doom.
According to the intelligence provided by the prisoners and the data held by our own side, there are at least two to three hundred thousand people in the city.
If they are all sent to mine, everyone can make a small profit!
As for whether Carlos III ran away or not, it's hard to say.
Some people say that this thing is still lingering in the city, while others say that it has slipped away during the night.
Specifically, it is necessary to screen the prisoners after the guards surrender.
It’s unlikely that the defenders would be so hungry that they ate their American emperor, right? ? ?
This emperor is very valuable. If you eat it, it will be like a gluttonous feast...
On August 6, the forty-fourth year of Haojing (1687), one year and seven months had passed since the siege.
Five armies, the Fifth Army, the Seventh Army, the Ninth Army, the Eleventh Army, and the Thirteenth Army, with a total of 125,000 troops, have landed in Mexico.
However, the two armies of Wang Yuncheng and Wang Yong were still besieging New Madrid City, and Shinichi Abe left the Japanese army behind for them.
He has followed other troops to attack Leon, Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi, Crotaro, Aguastarientes and other places.
Wang's uncle and nephew also promised that after the city was destroyed, they would give Abe Shinichi his share as originally agreed.
Now there are really five trenches outside New Madrid, one after another, making it impossible for the cavalry to escape.
As reinforcements were not seen for a long time, and the food in the city continued to decrease, the defenders felt extremely desperate.
I can only make a request that I think is very reasonable, and that is to order the other party to withdraw their troops and get out of Mexico!
Wang Yong thinks this is because all the Western Yi are starving and hallucinating, right?
It doesn't matter!
After starving for another year and a half, I should be able to clear my head!
Wang Yuncheng felt that during the time he came to Mexico, he did not lose weight, but gained weight.
When the eldest nephew had nothing to do, he asked someone to kill a goat, make some pig's trotters, stew fish, stir-fry wild vegetables, and shoot some birds. The food was no worse than when he was in Beidu.
After staying in Mexico for a long time, the soldiers got rid of the fate of eating cactus every day after receiving the advice from the natives who surrendered to the Ming Dynasty.
Livestock and game were exchanged for canned goods and commodities, which greatly improved the soldiers' food, thereby improving their morale and maintaining their combat effectiveness.
Fruits and vegetables are also easy to deal with. Some of them are bought locally, and some are shipped from the New Inca Empire and Ming South America (Colombia).
"Uncle! I wonder if this city in front of us will be the only one left of Spain's territory in America?"
Wang Yong chewed half of a cucumber and chatted with Wang Yuncheng.
"Hahahaha~! This is the best thing. There is nothing more sad than heartbreak! We can also witness it with our own eyes!"
Wang Yuncheng wanted to see how desperate the Xiyi country king looked, so he didn't bother to go to such trouble.
Anyway, the uncle and nephew are not in a hurry. Besieging a city is like fishing. Any veteran is in no hurry.
This is a game of who is more patient. Anyway, the expeditionary force doesn’t have to worry about food, clothing and housing, so let’s spend it here!
The expeditionary force fighting in Mexico has reached seven corps, with a total of 175,000 people.
Taking into account those who died in battle, were injured, were sick, and those stationed in strongholds, the net number of people put into the battlefield was at least 130,000 to 40,000.
The number of steam tanks arriving in Mexico has reached more than 3,000, approximately tens of thousands of machine guns, nearly 500 aircraft, and seven heavy artillery battalions and seven rocket launcher battalions each.
In contrast, the Spanish army only had cavalry, infantry, and some wooden chariots covered with iron plates. It was completely unable to engage in field combat with the Ming Dynasty's division and could only defend the city.
This is the scene that Emperor Haojing wants to see the most. His legion troops don't need any superb tactical skills, they just push forward without hesitation!
Small towns can be dealt with by direct bombardment, while large cities can dig trenches outside, turning them into isolated islands that cannot be relieved by reinforcements.
Emperor Haojing planned to invest ten armies of about 250,000 people in the northern and eastern theaters, and twenty armies of about 500,000 people in the southern theater.
The total force to attack North America reached one million, with the Japanese army providing 750,000 to 800,000 troops, and the King's Division providing 200,000 to 250,000 troops.
The reason why Japanese troops account for the majority is that there may be a certain amount of combat attrition in the early stage. Using Japanese troops can reduce the total cost of receiving North America.
Now, unlike when we regained the Northeast, we have conquered the North, controlled the Western Region, and controlled the entire Australia.
Even though the Ming Empire had a standing army of millions, it was greatly diluted after it was spread out.
Using mercenary tactics again is a very effective method and can also balance the huge trade surplus between Ming and Japan.
Without these soldiers going to fight overseas, Tokugawa Ietsuna would not be able to afford a fourth-level ironclad ship worth 150 million silver coins.
This is only the first phase of the force projection plan. Because North America is too vast, in addition to the indigenous people, there are also a large number of Western barbarians.
After that, Emperor Haojing will invest at least one million reserve troops. Their task is to cultivate the local area while garrisoning.
In particular, the east and west coasts, the Great Lakes, and the Mexican regions that are suitable for farming are the top priority for the garrison. The arid inland grasslands and Gobi can be ignored for the time being.
The reserve soldiers and their families moved to North America, where they were treated better than in the North.
Men of suitable age can get 400 acres of land, women of suitable age can get half of it, and both the elderly and children can get 100 acres of land.
If a family of ten all moved there and settled there, the whole family could easily acquire nearly a thousand acres of fertile land.
The area of a good place is limited, so the treatment that Yi Min received in the early stage was naturally very good.
After the population increases, the people who later come to the east will have nothing to miss.
In order to facilitate control of the East Land and promote local economic development.
Emperor Haojing also planned to build a horizontal and vertical railway across the North American continent.
The horizontal line is from New Amsterdam to Long Beach, and the vertical line is from Chicago to Panama.
It is expected to cost one billion silver coins and will be the largest project in the East in the past 100 years.
If conditions permit, a railway will be built from Panama connecting Lima and even extending to Buenos Aires.
In this way, it is equivalent to using the railway network to connect North America and South America.
The construction cost of the railway in South America will be borne by the new Inca Empire, which is not short of money. After it is completed and opened to traffic, the railway will connect La Plata, which produces livestock and food, and Chile, which produces ore.
The empire will become the most powerful country in the entire Americas in one fell swoop, surpassing French South America, Ming Dynasty Colombia, and Portuguese Brazil combined.
After Louis XIV traded his possessions in North America for weapons and technology such as ironclads, he did not give up his ambitions in South America.
The use of French South America (Venezuela and Guyana) has swallowed up the area north of the Amazon River, expanding the area of French South America by 1,780%.
Polo is also interested in eating parts of Portuguese South America, but the current area of the New Inca Empire is already very large (Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, the original Portuguese area of the upper reaches of the Amazon River adjacent to Peru) ).
Although the military strength of the new Inca Empire has been rapidly improved with the full support of the mining industry, it is really difficult to achieve what it wants in the short term.
Emperor Hao Jing believed that after French power was expelled from Central and North America, Louis XIV would focus its expansion on the three fat areas of South America, Africa, and India.
He did not dare to worry about the world's hegemons, Colombia and Panama, but Portuguese Brazil was an undefended place in front of the powerful France.
It was only a matter of time before Louis XIV sent an army to attack Brazil. Maybe Poirot was also ready to make a move, just waiting for the European Emperor dressed as a woman to make the first move, so that he could have some soup along the way...
Emperor Haojing is very aware of the current world situation, but given that the Ming Empire has almost expanded to its limit, it is not a bad idea to let the allies "entertain themselves" in certain places.
The Ming Empire now nominally controls more than one-third of the world's land, occupying almost most of the good places.
The North, West, and South can all mine, the East can produce grain, and the locals have technology.
If you have all the mines, grain, and science, you will be invincible and will not repeat the mistakes of Spain.
In two to three hundred years, when the population of overseas territories increases, nominal control will turn into actual control.
But there are also people who don't buy into Emperor Haojing's account, such as Charles II...
