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Text Chapter 820 The Prelude to the World War

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    On August 19, Wang Yuze went to the General Staff Headquarters to attend a routine military meeting.  !In the war room of the General Staff Headquarters, Chief of General Staff Xiong Wu, Minister of Army Cai Yun, Minister of Navy Zhang Cheng and Minister of National Defense Jiang Xingguo were already waiting for Wang Yuze.  There is a large map hanging on the wall of the war room, but this is a map of South America.

    Today¡¯s military meeting will discuss the upcoming war in South America!  As early as a few years ago, China had already made plans in South America.  Whether it is selling advanced battleships to Chile or sending an officer corps to Chile to train the Chilean army, the purpose is to launch a war in South America in a few years and help Chile, an ally, become a pivotal power in South America.  Thus, ensuring the empire's interests in South America.  In the next world war, huge resources will be consumed, and resource-rich South America is a place that China cannot give up.  However, South America is too far away from China. China cannot directly invade South America when it has too many enemies.  At this time, it is crucial to cultivate a pro-China South American power!

    At nine o'clock in the morning, Wang Yuze appeared in the war room of the General Staff Headquarters on time.

    "See your Majesty!" Everyone saluted Wang Yuze.

    "No gifts! Are you all ready? Let's start the meeting now!" Wang Yuze said after he came to his seat and sat down!

    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Everyone then returned to their seats and got ready!

    "Chief of General Staff, please introduce the specific situation first!" Wang Yuze said.

    "Yes, Your Majesty! KO days ago, the warships we sold to Chile have returned home. At the same time, the Navy has also dispatched a group of officers to help the Chilean Navy quickly master these warships. It is expected that they will be able to initially form combat effectiveness in three months.  . In addition, after several years of construction, the Chilean Army has also completed preparations for war. Now, the Chilean Army has fully followed the establishment of the Imperial Army, with twenty divisions and two heavy artillery brigades totaling nearly 400,000 people. In addition,  The weapons sold by the empire to Chile are basically in place. After three months, the war can be launched!" Xiong Wu said.

    "What about the opponents? How prepared are Argentina and Brazil?" Wang Yuze asked.  Compared to Chile, Argentina and Brazil are two major South American countries.  Especially the latter, it is the most powerful country in South America.  Chile launches an attack on both countries with the power of one country. If you want to win, it will be very difficult!

    "After we began to support Chile, Argentina and Brazil also began preparations for war. The two countries ordered four new battleships from France and the United States respectively, but their performance was compared to the Santiago-class battleships we built for Chile.  There is still much difference. Moreover, it is said that these warships will only be able to complete sea trials next month. Even if they are delivered to Brazil and Argentina in time, I am afraid they will not form much combat effectiveness!" said Navy Minister Zhang Cheng.  Although,

    ¡®The Santiago-class battleship has too many main guns, reaching 5, which makes the battleship not very stable and unable to conduct ocean operations.

    But naval battles in South American countries generally occur in offshore areas.  Otherwise, coastal cities will be attacked.  Therefore, even if the opponent's number of battleships is doubled, the Chilean Navy still has a high chance of winning.

    "Chile is a naval power in South America, so there shouldn't be much of a problem if the navy wins. However, we have to be careful. What if after the Chilean navy wins, Brazil and Argentina still refuse to admit defeat? Chile only has three hundred  With a population of 200,000 and an army of 400,000 armed, they already account for one-eighth of the total population. Argentina has a population of 5.5 million, and Brazil has a population of 23 million." Wang Yuze reminded.  If we fight for the army, Chile simply doesn't have that many troops to fight for!

    "Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, Argentina's army has expanded to 400,000 men, and Brazil has expanded its army to 800,000 men. However, in this war, the navy is the main force and the Chilean army is the main defense. The Chilean Army  The equipment is completely the same as ours. Even if the military strength is not as good as that of Brazil and Argentina, it is not a big problem to use the Andes Mountains to defend the country!" Army Minister Cai Yun replied.

    "If Chile can defeat Brazil and Argentina with its navy, that would be great. However, if the navy wins but Argentina and Brazil refuse to admit defeat, we have to be prepared. If necessary, we can ask  Chile sent mercenaries to help them fight! In addition, warships from the Navy's Pacific Fleet also rushed to South America to prevent other countries from intervening!" Wang Yuze said.  China supports Chile, but behind Argentina and Brazil, there is also support from major countries.  Among them, France has given Argentina a lot of help, and Brazil has received help from the United States.  In fact, the war that is about to break out in South America this time is basically a game between China and France, America and South America  As for Britain and Germany, the two countries are busy fighting in Europe and have no time to care about other places!

    "Yes, Your Majesty!" everyone replied.  Chile's small population is indeed a fatal flaw.  The army of 400,000 is equivalent to deploying half of Chile's young and middle-aged labor force.  Of course, if nothing can be done, Chile can continue to expand its military if it is at its limit.  But in that case, even if it wins the war, Chile will suffer heavy losses.  The example of Paraguay is right in front of us. After the Paraguay War ended, there were more than 1.3 million people in the country, but only 190,000 women and 30,000 men were left. In just a few decades, it would be impossible to regain strength!

    "Have they agreed to the demands we made to the Chileans?" Wang Yuze asked.

    "The Chileans are still considering it. However, I think if they want to win the war, they will probably agree to our request!" Xiong Wu said.  China proposed that the Chinese military send personnel to command the Chilean army and navy in this war.  Chile has not responded so far.  After all, this involves the future national destiny, and Chile has to think carefully!

    "Okay, continue to put pressure on the Chileans, and we must gain command of this war!" Wang Yuze said.  Although China dispatched an officer corps to train the Chilean army for several years, they were only ordinary soldiers and grassroots officers.  The top military officials in Chile are still old antiques.  Their tactics are still stuck in decades. If we count on them, it will be impossible for Chile to win this war!

    "Next, the General Staff and the Military Intelligence Bureau will pay full attention to this war. Although this war took place in South America, it is very important to the entire world. This may be the only war before the outbreak of the world war.  It is a local war, and it is not an exaggeration to call it the prelude to a world war! After this war is over, the outbreak of a world war should not be far away. We must be fully prepared. In the future world war  Among them, we must win!" Wang Yuze said solemnly!

    "Yes, Your Majesty! The empire will win!" Everyone replied loudly.  Everyone has never doubted that the winner of the future war must be China!  In all previous wars, China has been victorious.  But again, because its foundation is too weak, China cannot afford to lose!  Once defeated, it will be a devastating blow to China!

    ??KOAt the beginning of the month, the Chilean Navy crossed the Pacific and returned to Chile.  The return of such a large fleet of the Chilean Navy has caused serious unease in neighboring countries.  Argentina and Brazil have also sent their navies to receive warships returning home.  However, those warships have just completed their sea trials, and the naval soldiers of the two countries may only gradually become familiar with the performance of the warships on their way back home.  It will probably take a lot of time for them to fully master these battleships!

    Seemingly feeling the danger, Argentine President Jose Figueroa Alqueta has issued an order to prepare for war. The Argentine Army has moved to the border area with Chile to prepare for the Chilean Army's attack.  At the same time, the Argentine navy also accelerated its return home.  It is expected that he will be able to return to Buenos Aires at the end of KO.

    Argentine President Jos¨¦ Figueroa Arqueta was the vice president of former President Manuel Quintana. After he left office, he became the new president of Argentina and the eighth member of Argentina¡¯s democratic autonomy group.  President.  The Democratic Autonomous Party of Argentina has been in power in Argentina for more than 20 years from 1880 to the present.  Jose Figueroa Alqueta was originally a lawyer, but he was also a nationalist.  As the relationship between Argentina and Chile became increasingly tense, he asked the government to maintain a tough attitude towards Chile and hoped to defeat Chile in the war.

    Externally, Jose Figueroa Alqueta actively unites with European powers and South American power Brazil to jointly deal with the threat from Chile.  In the end, Argentina won the support of France and formed an alliance with Brazil against Chile.  Just like the two countries united against weak Paraguay decades ago!

    Although the war is imminent, Jose Figueroa Alqueta is very confident about winning the war.

    Although Chile¡¯s navy is very powerful, Argentina and Brazil together are not much weaker than Chile.  As for the army, Argentina and Brazil have an absolute advantage. The combined population of the two countries is nine times that of Chile. This means that they will have nine times more soldiers than Chile!  Even with the Andes Mountains blocking them, their army can destroy Chile!
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