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Text Chapter 821 Undeclared War

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    On November KO, 1907, in the Presidential Palace of Santiago, the capital of Chile.  Chilean President Herman Lesco Errazuriz is convening cabinet members to discuss whether they should agree to China's request.  Because of his alliance with China, he was able to defeat his strong competitor Pedro Montemont in last year's general election and be re-elected as the president of Chile.  However, this has also tied his fate, and that of Chile as a whole, to China.  Moreover, with the support of China, Chile has been preparing for this war for several years, and almost all its national power has been invested in it.  If it fails, Errazuriz really can't imagine what Chile will become!

    "Everyone, the Chinese have solemnly proposed to us that their officer corps will take over the command of our country's army in the next war. They have promised to return the command of the army to us after the war.  !" President Erazoulis said!

    "Your Excellency, our relationship with China is an ally, not a vassal state of China! China has no right to ask us to hand over the command of the army! I am opposed to letting the Chinese command our army!" Secretary of the Army Claire was the first to jump out and object.  .  The Chinese obviously do not believe in the abilities of Chilean generals, which is undoubtedly an insult to them.  Therefore, Claire expressed firm opposition to this!

    "Sir Calvin, what's your opinion?" President Errazuris asked.

    "Your Excellency, frankly speaking, I am also very angry about China's request. However, I can understand why they would make such a request. Compared with China, our tactics and the capabilities of our generals are  Far from enough. But our enemy is so powerful. If China takes over the command of our army, our chances of winning will be much greater!" Navy Secretary Calvin said!  This time he went to China to receive a warship and stayed in China for two months. During this period, he deeply felt the gap between the two sides.  Therefore, although he is somewhat dissatisfied with China's requirements, he is not particularly opposed to it!

    "Calvin, how could you do this? Are you still a Chilean soldier?" Secretary of War Claire said angrily. He was very dissatisfied with Calvin's statement!

    "Your Excellency Claire, I only want Chile to win this war. If it fails, Chile will be completely finished! Therefore, we must ensure victory!" Calvin said sincerely.

    "Hmph! Are we sure to win if we leave it to the Chinese to command?" Claire said disdainfully.

    "Claire, we have to admit that the gap between us and the Chinese is too big in terms of war. If the Chinese can't win even if they command it, then if we leave it to our own command, there will be no chance of winning!" Karl  Wen said.

    Minister of War Claire was speechless.  Although I don't want to admit it, this is the fact.  The generals sent by China are indeed much stronger than the generals of the Chilean army and navy in terms of command quality.  Claire cannot deny this!

    "Your Excellency, I agree that China will take over the command of the military!" Foreign Minister Belk suddenly said.

    "Why?" President Errazuris asked in surprise.  Claire also stared at Belk in surprise.

    "Your Excellency, if we hand over the command of the army to the Chinese, then the Chinese will be responsible for our victory in this war. Even if the war does not go well, it will be the Chinese's business.  When the time comes, they will find a way to win for us!" Foreign Minister Belk said with a smile.

    After hearing his explanation, everyone's eyes couldn't help but brighten.  Since the Chinese want the right to command the military, they must also bear the corresponding responsibilities.  If Chile fails to win this war under Chinese command, then China's international image will be completely ruined.  In the future, I am afraid that no country will dare to continue to rely on China.  Just for this reason, China must ensure that Chile wins the war!

    "I also agree that the Chinese will take over the command of the army!" Finance Minister Bartlet also said.

    "The reason is very simple. The warships we purchased from China, as well as the military expenditures needed to expand the army and prepare war supplies, all came from China's low-interest loans. So far, they have reached 300 million yuan. It is expected that this war  After the fight, it will be increased to 500 million yuan.

    We must pay back this money.  And with our current fiscal revenue, we simply cannot afford it.  Therefore, we can only wage war against Argentina and Brazil and plunder them.  Otherwise, these loans alone could collapse our government!  Therefore, in this war, we can only win, not lose!  "said Finance Minister Bartlett!

    EllaPresident Souris nodded. After listening to everyone's opinions, he had already made a decision in his heart!  !Claire, do you have any further comments?  ¡± asked President Errazuris.!

    "Your Excellency, if we hand over command to the Chinese, what will the Chilean people think? What will the military think?" Claire asked back!

    Everyone frowned. This would really show the incompetence of the government, which would greatly reduce the prestige of their current government in the hearts of the people.  If this is the case, even if we win the war in the end, but fail in the next election, what's the point?

    "Your Excellency, this is easy to solve. When we announce it to the outside world, we can claim that it was our own command. But in fact, our dispatched commanders must listen to the opinions of Chinese advisors!" Navy Secretary Calvin said.

    "Okay, let's do it like this! The army commander and navy commander sent by the Chinese side have arrived in Santiago. The Army Department and the Navy Department immediately established a joint command with the Chinese side. We don't have much time.  This cannot be delayed any longer!¡± said President Errazuris.

    In preparation for this war, Chile's economy has been greatly affected. If it continues, Chile is likely to be dragged down.  The sooner the war starts and the sooner the war is won, the better it will be for Chile!

    That afternoon, Army Secretary Clare and Navy Secretary Calvin met with the officer corps sent by China in San Diego.  The total number of people sent by China was less than a hundred, half of which were divided between the army and the navy.  Among them, the Army is led by Lieutenant General Yang Ming, Chief of Staff of the Sixth Group Army, and the Navy is led by Rear Admiral Zhao Hongcai, Chief of Staff of the Pacific Fleet.

    Because of the cooperation of Chile, the joint command was established within two days. The commander of the Chilean army was Chief of Staff Admiral Federo, and the commander of the navy was Navy Commander Admiral Jorge.  However, they are only nominal commanders. All actual orders are issued by Lieutenant General Yang Ming and Major General Zhao Hongcai from China!

    On the second night after the joint command was established, China came up with a combat plan and held a pre-war combat meeting.  Chilean President Errazuriz personally attended this meeting.

    "In this war, Chile will face two powerful countries. Both Brazil and Argentina are stronger than Chile, especially in terms of army. Chile's only advantage is its navy. Therefore, the navy will become the main force this time.  After the war started, the army mainly deployed some strategic locations in the Andes to prevent the Argentine Army and the Brazilian Army from attacking Chile. After the navy defeated the Argentine Navy and the Brazilian Navy, they forced them to surrender! This is the best situation.  If Argentina and its people still do not surrender after the navy's defeat, then we will be in a hard fight. However, the seaside of major cities in Argentina and Brazil are all within the range of the navy's naval guns. As long as the navy wins  , the two countries will not persist any longer!" Lieutenant General Yang Ming said first.  Whether the Chilean Army will have a fierce battle with Brazil and Argentina depends on the reaction of Brazil and Argentina after the Navy wins!

    "General Yang, your plan is completely based on the victory of the navy. Although the Chilean navy is strong, the navies of Argentina and Brazil are not weak. If they unite, we will not have much chance of winning!" Secretary of War Claire  Questions were raised.  He has always had doubts about handing over command to China!

    "Of course! General Zhao will introduce the navy's combat plan below!" Lieutenant General Yang Ming said!

    "Everyone, we have drawn up a combat plan for the Chilean Navy. If this plan is implemented, Chile still has a 70% chance of winning!" Rear Admiral Zhao Hongcai said!

    "Seventy percent? Isn't that a sure win?" Senior Chilean government officials and military generals who attended the meeting all exclaimed.

    "The specific plan is as follows: According to the intelligence we have obtained, the warships ordered by Argentina and Brazil from France and the United States respectively have already set off to return home. Among them, the Brazilian warship will arrive in Sao Paulo in five days. The Argentine Navy's warship will arrive in Sao Paulo in five days.  It will take about fifteen to eighteen days to return to Buenos Aires! This is our opportunity. The main force of the Chilean Navy will go to the mouth of the La Plate River to intercept the returning Argentine Navy and order them from France  Four advanced battleships were sunk! In this case, we can ensure victory!" Brigadier General Zhao Hongcai said!

    "Intercept the Argentine Navy?" Everyone was stunned. This plan was too bold. If it were a Chilean naval general, it would be impossible for him to come up with such a risky battle plan!

    "General Zhao, do you want us to go to war without declaring it?" Claire asked with a frown!
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