Chicago is a new city.
This place was originally an advancing fortress - before 1790, it was a trimming station for local North American militiamen to advance to the middle of the continent for scalping.
Named Fort Dearborn.
As the power of the Ming Empire entered North America, it stimulated the American heavy industry and arms industry.
The Chicago area, which has rich media resources, quickly received a lot of investment.
Chicago has a surface iron mine that is very easy to mine.
at the same time.
It’s also part of the Abalakia coalfield that covers the entire northeastern United States—the average depth of this coalfield is only about a hundred meters.
In some places, you can even dig into the ground and see the dark coal soil!
Plus located right on the edge of Michigan.
The wide and calm lake can easily communicate with major cities in the northeastern United States! !
Sitting in such favorable conditions.
There is a reason why Chicago will become the third largest city in the United States in later generations.
Today, Chicago's steel production accounts for 40% of the nation's steel production.
A manufacturing factory that simultaneously supplies rifles, artillery, and ammunition to millions of U.S. troops.
Also basically in Chicago.
therefore.
In such a war context.
Chicago is an industrial city.
The importance of this war is self-evident.
"Going deep alone?"
Napoleon and his most important military assistant, Field Marshal Ney of the French Empire, stared at the map and discussed it.
"Maybe they really want to destroy Chicago's industrial areas!"
"No! I don't think it's that simple!"
"But Zhu Yixin's appearance here is also an opportunity, isn't it?"
"Chance?"
"If Zhu Yixin is captured."
Napoleon took a deep breath.
Of course he knew the meaning of capturing Zhu Yixin.
The other party was the second son of the Emperor of the Ming Empire.
The most important figure in North America in the future of the Ming Empire.
If Zhu Yixin is captured.
That was good for the morale of the Ming Empire.
Definitely a heavy blow.
"Transfer the headquarters to St. Louis, and transport the 500,000 troops from New York to Chicago via waterway, and cooperate with the 600,000 U.S. troops on the Missouri battlefield to surround Zhu Yixin!"
Napoleon said.
"Surround the site for reinforcements?"
"Maybe, but I want to get that Second Prince even more!"
"Your Majesty! News from the Rear Area Intelligence Department, the first batch of 500,000 troops from the European and American coalition forces has begun to move! They will be hoarding in Chicago. In addition, the U.S. troops on the front line in Morris Township have also begun to leave the station, and they have begun to shrink. ,."
Zhu Yixin, who received the news, has arrived at the battlefield he selected.
This is a very abrupt hill on the plains of Missouri.
Although the height of the hills is not high.
but.
Thanks to the flatness of the surrounding terrain.
The view on this hill is very good.
at the same time.
Because the slope is not big.
The soil is also soft.
Therefore, the construction of fortifications can be easily carried out.
"It seems that the European and American coalition forces are aiming at me!"
Zhu Yixin entered with a look on his face.
Although there are only 50,000 troops on hand.
What he is about to face is the opponent's army of close to 500,000 people, and may also include the siege of 600,000 troops retreating from the frontline battlefield.
But he is very confident.
first.
When the European and American coalition forces discovered his traces.
He has arrived at the preset battlefield.
Wait for the opponent to finish dispatching their troops and generals.
He already has enough time to build strong enough defenses!
Secondly.
Attack this time.
The material ammunition of shoelaces is very abundant.
Enough for half a year.
After half a year.
It will be spring next year.
Until then.
The war machine of the Ming Empire is fully operational.
At least two million troops will be transported to the North American battlefield.
At that time.
It was a thunderous strike!
therefore.
If he could stay in this area and keep an eye on the millions of European and American coalition forces for half a year.
Then this contribution is definitely great.
not to mention.
He is not afraid of the opponent's siege at all.
The northeastern part of the United States of America may be the best region in the world for the development of heavy industry!
The Appalachian Coalfield, a vast shallow coalfield, covers nearly the entire northeastern United States.
at the same time.
Surrounding the huge freshwater lakes such as Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron, there are also a large number of high-quality iron ore!
Coal and iron mines are almost in the same area.
At the same time, the wide lake surface can completely connect several major cities in the Northeast, saving the cost of building roads and other infrastructure.
The transportation is extremely convenient.
Now.
A million-strong army of European and American coalition forces.
It was through the St. Lawrence River that we entered Lake Ontario, and then through Lake Connect to Chicago!
Compared to land road transportation.
Transportation systems through sea, rivers, and lakes can bring greater transportation volume.
This has been true from ancient times to the present.
These days.
The city of Chicago has almost become a military city.
On the east side of the Apala Kia Mountains, the U.S. Army Strategic Reserve has 500,000 troops, the French Imperial Army has 200,000 troops, the British Empire has 200,000 troops, and other symbolically sent troops from European countries. The total number is about There are more than 100,000 people.
It took nearly two weeks.
They all arrived in Chicago.
After a brief overhaul in Chicago.
It will continue westward under the leadership of General Andrew Jackson of the United States of America, Field Marshal Ney of the French Empire, and General Arthur Wellesley of the British Empire.
on the one hand.
They surrounded and annihilated Zhu Yixin, who had already reached the west shore of Lake Michigan alone, and captured the King of Qin Zhu Yixin.
on the other hand.
It is to supplement and strengthen the strength of the Northern Army to form a strength advantage against the large Ming army that has crossed the river!
at the same time.
The French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, the President of the United States of America James Madison, and the President of the Republic of Mexico Miguel arrived in St. Louis with a large headquarters, mobilization troops from the south of the United States, and troops who came from Mexico for support.
St. Louis is now a French-speaking area.
Because this is the territory of the French Empire - unlike the British.
The French were more attentive in their colonial rule: promoting French education and French culture, dispatching governors, and even directly establishing provincial administrative regions for direct rule when necessary!
therefore.
Although the French have less colonial territory than the British around the world.
But in the Hereafter.
France still left some colonies that were unwilling to break away from France - they even had the right to issue currency in French Africa.
The euro has been used for decades.
The Bank of France is still issuing francs - CFA francs.
"The second son of the Chinese Emperor is too much. He is only 19 years old. Let a 19-year-old kid control hundreds of thousands of troops. I think the Chinese Emperor is old and confused!"
James Madison said next to Napoleon.
"Mr. President, the Emperor of China is only forty-six years old this year. How could he be so old and confused?"
Napoleon shook his head and said.
"Moreover, the main force of the Ming army is still commanded by the Army Staff of the Chinese Emperor. But his second son is indeed a breakthrough! If we assume that we are desperate to annihilate Zhu Yixin and the tens of thousands of people under his command, I think any Chinese No general will sit back and let this happen!"
"They will definitely attack eastward at all costs!"
James Madison said.
"So, we must strengthen the defense forces in the north!"
"How about giving Lieutenant General John Stark another half a million people?"
"I think we need to let General Andrew take over the command. After all, this is a large-scale battle involving a million troops." (End of Chapter)
