Volume 4: Hot! The whole world is a warring state Chapter 729 This is a silly
Not far from the lecture hall where Zhu Ciyi was giving lectures to the committee members, in another large room, a group of soldiers with different skin colors and collar badges of either two rifles or an anchor were gathered around a three-dimensional topographic map of northern South America and discussing it intensely.
Hearing the loud cheers coming from next door, Sun Chuanting, who was presiding over the meeting in this room, smiled slightly: It seems that his son-in-law has solved the ideological problems of the army very well.
"Okay, it's almost time. Now please ask the Chief of Staff to explain the entire combat plan to us from a global perspective."
"Yes." Major General Yan Yingyuan, who was dressed in military uniform and had a star on each shoulder, cleared his throat and said, "Commander-in-chief, everyone, the Battle of Bogota is expected to start in mid-November this year. The army will have three major divisions, ten Indian divisions, an independent special forces regiment, and troops directly under the headquarters, totaling 200,500 people. The navy will have two battleships, five heavy cruisers, and 16 destroyers, with more than 9,300 personnel. As for logistics support personnel, we have mobilized a total of 70,000 Indian civilians to deliver supplies and ammunition to us.
Bogota, where the bandits are entrenched, is located on the Sumapas Plateau, with an average altitude of 2,640 meters. After nearly two years of being stationed in the coastal plains around Lima, our army needs to adapt to the plateau environment again. Therefore, the main force of our army is currently stationed in Quito, where the altitude is around 2,800 meters and the climate is similar to that of Bogota. According to the advice of Major General Li Zhongzi, a military doctor, the General Staff plans to let the soldiers stay in Quito for three months and march to Bogota after their bodies are fully adapted. Therefore, the time of this battle was postponed to November. By that time, the temperature in Quito and Bogota was about 10°, and it was dry and rainy, which was very suitable for large troops to march.
At present, our logistics support workers are continuously transporting various materials to Quito. The navy has already seized the village of Timbiqui north of Quito and built a material storage warehouse there. The straight-line distance from there to Bogota is only 120 kilometers, which is half the distance from Quito. In the future, when our main force moves north, Timbiqui will become our new logistics support base.
As for the enemy's intelligence, it has been found that the Western bandits have landed ten divisions from the European mainland. In addition, there is a division formed by Cromwell's remnants of the defeated troops we scattered, a division of native whites temporarily recruited from Mexico, and two divisions composed mainly of European-Indian mixed-race people and black slaves. The enemy has gathered a total of fourteen divisions in Bogota. In terms of numbers alone, they have about 10,000 more than us.
Our navy has already deployed fast destroyers to Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of the continent, but has not yet found the Western pirate navy. Therefore, we don't know how strong the enemy navy is...
In the Bogota battlefield booked this time, from Quito to Bogota, we basically marched on the plateau. In addition to the flat terrain, there were no large mountains blocking the way. Along the way, there was also an official road from Bogota to Quito built by the Spaniards in the past, and the road conditions were generally good. However, 20 kilometers southwest of Bogota , there is a mountain called Cibat with an absolute altitude of more than 3,600 meters and a relative altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, as well as the Cibat Lake under the mountain. It formed a natural obstacle to our way forward. According to the intelligence sent by the scouts, the Western bandits deployed heavy troops here.
If we can break through here, then the road from Sibat to Bogota will be smooth. So we think that the so-called Battle of Bogota is likely to start near Sibat.
In view of this, the General Staff formulated a plan and submitted it to Commander Sun for approval. Our army's first phase combat plan is as follows:
When it came to this, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, and the generals from both the Ming and Indian sides, as well as the navy and army, all straightened their backs.
"Our army will set out from Quito on November 15th and march towards Bogota. The 200,000-man army will be divided into two routes and three corps. The first corps will be led by Lieutenant General Li Zicheng."
"arrive!"
"I order you to lead the Ming First Division and the Indian First to Eighth Divisions, a total of nine divisions, to advance from the front. After arriving at Xibat, if the enemy does have fortifications and heavy troops there, lead your troops to launch a frontal assault."
"yes!"
"Lieutenant General Zhang Xianzhong."
"arrive!"
"I order you to lead the Ming 2nd Division, the Indian 9th Division, and Colonel Cao Bianjiao's Special Forces Regiment, a total of two divisions and one regiment, 35,000 troops to form a surprise attack force. Our Indian scouts have found that there is a gap 15 kilometers north of the Xibat Mountains. The entire gap is six kilometers long, and the narrowest part is 1.5 kilometers. If Lieutenant General Li Zicheng is blocked in Xibat, you will lead the surprise attack force to bypass the Xibat Mountains through this gap, and then turn back to attack the enemy's rear."
"Hehe, I, Zhang, like this job. Oh, sorry, Chief of Staff. Yes, Zhang Xianzhong obeys!"
"From the navy, Lieutenant General Du Youning."
"arrive!"
"Since the navy has not yet discovered the main force of the Western bandits, the General Staff cannot give specific instructions this time. In short, once the war breaks out, the navy will continue to be on alert to the south and be vigilant against the Western bandit fleet bypassing Tierra del Fuego and attacking from the north. The biggest task is to ensure the safety of the sea transportation route from Lima to Timbiki Village."
"yes!"
"The General Staff will work with Commander Sun to command the Ming Third Division, the Indian Tenth Division, and the troops directly under the General Headquarters as everyone's reserve. That's all for the battle plan."
After Yan Yingyuan took a half step back, Sun Chuanting stood up and glanced at all the generals present : "Is there anything else that is unclear? Well, very good. Everyone, if this operation is successful, the record of the Western bandits tormenting South America for 150 years will end. If we fail, according to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Emperor will not send any more reinforcements in the short term. Who knows, we may have to go back to the Andes to eat potatoes again."
He made a light joke, but found that no one present, whether it was the navy or the army, whether it was the Ming Dynasty or the Indian Dynasty, even Zhang Xianzhong, who usually liked to smile, responded. Sun Chuanting had to clear his throat awkwardly: "Now adjourn the meeting, everyone go back and sink to the bottom of the army again, cooperate with the ideological specialists at all levels, and make the final mobilization of the soldiers. This battle, our army will win!"
"The Ming Dynasty will win! The Inca will win!"
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On the other side, in the village of Sibat, 20 kilometers southwest of Bogota, Iramondo, Cromwell, Barudis and other senior Spanish officials in America, as well as more than a dozen division commanders and nearly 50 regiment commanders gathered together to hold a military meeting.
"So far, our half-bloods lurking in the enemy camp have done a good job. It is learned that the Indian soldiers have begun to doubt the Chinese's intentions."
"Haha, this is really good news. Alas, these Chinese are really too stupid. They have waited for more than 20 years. Can't they wait for another year? At this time, they are rushing to transport gold and silver to their homeland. Isn't this providing us with the best material for sowing discord?"
"Perhaps the Chinese themselves do not have confidence in the upcoming war and are just thinking about making as much money as possible."
"Hahaha, it's very likely."
The big guys were laughing and joking, with no intention of getting to the point. The young Spanish Prince Louis couldn't help but said, "Generals, I have a question."
MD, here we go again.
When he said this, everyone, whether it was the 34-year-old Raimondo, the 43-year-old Cromwell, or the 70-year-old Barudis, flashed a helpless expression to each other.
What can I say about this prince? As a young man, he is actually quite good: smart, kind, and well-mannered. He is enthusiastic and serious about his work, and has a strong desire to learn... However, these advantages are not good for a prince, especially the eldest son of the Kingdom of Spain, who is the future crown prince. None of these advantages are good.
This prince has been in America for more than half a year, and he has indeed played a very important role in this period. His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the king, personally took charge of America and sent a positive signal to the Spaniards, native whites and some mixed-race people here: the Kingdom of Spain will never give up America.
It was also because of Louis' arrival that the Spanish landowners and native white people, who had been depressed and panic-stricken, gritted their teeth and squeezed out enough manpower to form three divisions to fight with the main force of Spain.
But that was the end of the positive role played by His Royal Highness Louis. The rest...
When this prince came to America, he was moved by the sight of the enslaved Indians, and he did his best to help and rescue the coolies in the mines, the slaves in the manors, and even the boys and girls who were used as sex slaves by the nobles.
This? Your Highness, can you please not do this! Although America is rich in natural resources, the living conditions are far worse than those in Europe. If I can't enslave these servants and manipulate their lives and deaths at will, I can get the pleasure of playing the role of "God" for a moment. Who would want to come to America?
You said you want to raise the wages of the coolies in America and improve their diet? Come on, if you raise all these, what will happen to my profits? Do you have the guts to ask your father to lower the tax rate?
Well, you are the Prince of Mexico appointed by His Majesty, and the Indians there are also your people. We can't do anything about it. But, this is a military meeting, what are you going to do?
"Excuse me, Your Highness." Three fake smiling faces turned around: "What instructions do you have?"
"I dare not, I am just a lieutenant." Louis said sincerely: "I just read the intelligence summary prepared by the staff. I found that we are at an advantage in terms of manpower. In this case, why don't we take the initiative to attack, but have to stay here and wait for the Chinese to come to our door?
