Since the Age of Discovery, there has never been a shortage of sails on the rough Atlantic Ocean.
Today, the Chinese fleet appears here on a large scale.
After a year and a half of sailing, the ocean-going fleet finally entered the North Atlantic.
The reason why it is so slow is because it takes a lot of time for the ocean fleet to operate everywhere along the way.
And of course it makes sense to do so.
At the very least, the empire has an independent and complete route from the country to Europe. It can receive sufficient supplies along the way and protect its fleet and caravans to the maximum extent.
The vast and primitive Africa gave the empire a lot of room to operate.
Several strategic locations are occupied by the empire, which means it has firm control over the busiest and richest shipping lanes in the world.
In the future, if all countries in the world want to trade across oceans, they must look at the empire.
Now, the ocean-going fleet must prepare to take over an important enclave overseas.
That's Morocco.
According to the agreement, all countries agreed to treat Morocco as an imperial territory in exchange for imperial support to help them rise in Europa League.
This is not a sign of the good intentions of European countries. On the contrary, it contains evil intentions.
"We have consulted relevant information, and European countries have never stopped their ambitions for Morocco. But whether it is the Ottomans, Portugal, Spain, Britain or France, they have all suffered a bloody blow here. Obviously these countries are waiting to see our excitement Woolen cloth."
On the flagship, during the operational meeting, Chief of Staff Lai Guanghui informed everyone of the comprehensive intelligence.
When they came to Europe, they were warned not to have too much trust in European countries.
Between countries, allies are never reliable.
If it wants to gain a foothold in the turbulent Europe, the only one the ocean-going fleet can rely on is itself.
So Morocco must eat it, but it must also take precautionary measures.
“What is the situation in Morocco today?”
Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in every battle.
Shang Kexi is not blindly confident because of his own strength.
Lai Guanghui immediately said: "The Kingdom of Saad now rules Morocco, but it has been divided internally. The former king Ahmed Mansour went on foreign campaigns for years and exhausted the country's strength. After his death, his two sons fought for The struggle for power was fierce. In the end, Mohammed Sheikh Mamoun occupied Fes in the north, while Moulay Zeidan occupied Marrakech in the south. But now Moulay Zeidan is dead, that is, It’s his son Astafa Helia.”
The generals of the National Defense Force were very happy to hear that there was a split within Morocco.
Obviously it is much easier to attack a divided country than a united country.
Lai Guanghui felt that they were happy too early.
"However, there is one situation that needs attention. In the oasis area near the desert in Morocco, a group of Alawis are gradually rising, and they may cause us trouble."
Shang Kexi digested the information and finally made a decision.
"That's it, attack Morocco according to the original plan. Don't be greedy for credit. Seize the coastal ports and oases first, take root and then slowly advance. The Iberian Peninsula is in a mess, and there is no time to interfere in the affairs here. .”
There are many countries in Europe, which are very similar to China's Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period.
The most troublesome thing about this situation is that there are too many things to consider when dealing with international disputes.
However, this situation also greatly tempered Europe's political elites. Together with the Age of Discovery, the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution, this created the glory of Europe in modern history.
Portugal and Spain are currently at war, and there is also a Catalan uprising in Spain. It has no time to take care of itself. As for what is happening in Morocco, it can only look across the Strait of Gibraltar and sigh.
As for France, which was originally very interested in Morocco, there is no other way to enter Morocco, and the sea has been blocked by the ocean fleet.
I believe the French are not stupid enough to risk being discovered by the empire to cause trouble.
This is the Empire's finest hour.
As long as Morocco is captured, it is equivalent to controlling the Strait of Gibraltar and controlling trade decisions in the Mediterranean.
At the same time, there is also a base not far from Europe, which can intervene in European affairs at any time and make judgments that are in the interests of the empire.
The combat order was issued, and the first detachment of the ocean fleet quickly moved forward.
Through intelligence reconnaissance, they chose to land in Casablanca.
In the twelfth century, the Berbers established a city here and named it Anfa, which means highland.
Because it is close to the sea and can connect trade between Europe and Africa, Casablanca is increasingly prosperous.
However, during the Portuguese invasion in the 15th century, it was razed to the ground.
Later, with the continuous advancement of European navigation technology, European merchants no longer needed to connect to Africa through here, which led to the decline of Casablanca and its former glory.
But in the view of the National Defense Force, the declining Casablanca is the best place to enter.
First of all, the environment here is beautiful, surrounded by large oasis, which can achieve self-sufficiency;
Secondly, it is close to the sea and can receive fire support from the ocean-going fleet. Even if the Moroccans wanted to attack, they would have to suffer a bloody blow;
Thirdly, the empire can operate this place as a trading center for Europe, Africa and even the Americas, transshipping various goods.
Three days later, the first detachment suddenly appeared in Casablanca, without giving any notice to the people on the shore, and immediately began to attack.
The arrival of the huge fleet shocked the Moroccans. At first they thought it was the Europeans coming again, so they deployed defenses in the city.
But in this way, the fierce artillery fire of the first detachment was fulfilled.
A large number of buildings in the city were blown down, and many resisters were killed in the flames.
Seeing that the city could not be defended, the Moroccans had no choice but to abandon the city and flee.
The 9th Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division landed leisurely and took over Casablanca while establishing a defensive line around the city.
Ten days later, the Moroccan army arrived after receiving the news and wanted to retake the city.
However, in the face of the ninth regiment's tight front and the terrifying steel storm, more than 30,000 Moroccan troops were wiped out, suffering heavy casualties.
But this is the only time Morocco has counterattacked.
Because Morocco was internally divided at this time, the two forces, one from the south and the other from the north, were beyond the reach of Casablanca.
Neither side dared to send troops to Casablanca for fear of encountering a surprise attack from the other side.
Suddenly, Morocco actually formed a three-legged situation.
Xu Erjue temporarily served as the governor of Casablanca, while renovating the city and changing the political system.
He carried out the most brutal suppression of the Islamic religion believed by the people here.
Although it encountered fierce resistance, it also changed the atmosphere here.
The empire has finally gained a foothold in Morocco, and it depends on the subsequent strategy.
