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    ¡öThe surrender of more than 100,000 Argentine troops greatly exceeded everyone's expectations! Even the Chinese officers who commanded the Chilean army were surprised.  However, this is undoubtedly excellent news for Chile.  After the Argentine Army surrendered, the Chilean Army could reduce many unnecessary losses.  Since the war began, although Chile has annihilated and captured more than 300,000 Argentine troops, it has also suffered more than 50,000 casualties.

    Nearly 200,000 Argentine prisoners of war were sent to temporary prisoner of war camps for care, and the Chilean army also began to rest and recuperate.  It has been nearly a month since the war began. Although the officers and soldiers of the Chilean army have maintained a high fighting spirit because they have fought many victorious battles, their physical strength is also very high, and it is difficult to continue the high-intensity war.  For this reason, Lieutenant General Yang Ming ordered the entire army to stop the attack and take a short five-day rest. After the rest, they would march towards Mercedes.  Anyway, Argentina's regular army has been basically wiped out, and the remaining tens of thousands of people are scattered throughout Argentina.  In addition, the hundreds of thousands of newly recruited recruits have not even completed their training and will not pose much of a threat to Chile.  Overall, Argentina has completely failed in this battle.

    It is only a matter of time before Chile destroys Argentina!

    In the next step, the main enemy Chile has to face is Brazil.  However, these Brazilians were not fools. Seeing that the war situation was not right, they actually stayed east of the La Plate River and were unwilling to cross the river and enter the battlefield.  Although it was this reason that led to the rapid defeat of the Argentine army, it also caused great difficulties for Chile in the subsequent war!

    After receiving the good news, the Chilean government finally felt relieved.  President Errazuriz even announced to the people of the country that Chile had achieved a crucial victory and that there would be no problems in winning the final victory.  The victory on the front line also made President Errazuriz and the Chilean government more determined to continue the war.  Although, Chile suffered a lot of casualties. The loss of 50,000 people was already a relatively heavy casualty for a country with a population of only more than 3 million people.  But no one is paying attention to this now. Everyone is focusing on how much benefits Chile will gain after defeating the enemy.  Some people have even publicly declared that after defeating Argentina, Argentina's most elite Pampas grassland will be included in Chile's rule.  Chile, which has a long and narrow territory, has always been relatively short of food and meat supplies. If the northern region of Argentina is annexed, these problems faced by Chile can be well solved, which will also provide Chile with the opportunity to become a country.  The foundation of South American power!

    The Argentine government was even more stunned by the surrender of Army Minister Martin. When the news came, almost everyone fell into panic.  Some rich people and dignitaries are already planning whether to flee abroad before the Chilean army comes, so as not to be affected by the war!

    "Traitor! That guy Martin, he shamelessly surrendered to the Chileans. He betrayed Argentina!" Argentine President Jose Figueroa Alqueta roared in the office.  The entire office had become a mess, with scattered documents and fragments of some vases and coffee cups scattered all over the floor.  Minister of War Martin led the army to surrender, which dealt a huge blow to Argentina.

    "Your Excellency, the cabinet members are all here!" the secretary said carefully as he backed away from the door!

    "Huh!" President Jose Figueroa Alqueta took a long breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and walked towards the conference room.

    At this moment, the atmosphere in the conference room was also very silent. The faces of the high-ranking cabinet members all looked very ugly.  Secretary of War Martin had surrendered, and Argentina's defeat was inevitable.  At that time, these cabinet members will also lose their current status, and their lives may even be in danger.  Who knows what those Chileans will do to them?

    When President Jose Figueroa Arqueta walked into the conference room, everyone's eyes were focused on him.

    After looking at everyone, President Jose Figueroa Alqueta said: "Everyone, everyone is very clear about the current situation. That damn guy Martin surrendered to the Chileans. The Chileans will soon  Marching towards Mercedes, what should we do to resist the Chilean attack? Admiral James, what can you do?"

    "Your Excellency, we still have 50,000 regular troops, but they are all divided across the country, and it will be difficult to maintain them in a short period of time. As for the newly recruited troops, they have only been trained for more than a month, and most of them have only learned how to shoot.  That¡¯s all, other combat qualities are completely blank. If you let them go to the battlefield, they will basically die!" Admiral James said in frustration!

    "That is to say, we have no more"There is a way to resist the Chilean advance," President Jose Figueroa Alqueta said with a frown. Although he had already guessed the result, he was always unwilling to face it.

    "That's it, Your Excellency, unless" Admiral James hesitated.

    ¡°Unless what?¡± asked President Jose Figueroa Alqueta.

    "Unless we can get foreign aid! Otherwise, relying solely on the strength of Argentina, we no longer have the strength to defeat the Chileans!" Admiral James said!

    "Foreign aid? Humph! Those damn Brazilians are still on the east bank of the La Plate River. They have assembled thirty divisions and nearly 400,000 people there. But they have no intention of crossing the river.  . I think they are not here to help us fight against the Chileans at all, but are taking the opportunity to seize our land!" Navy Minister Laurette said bitterly.

    The senior officials of the Argentine government are not fools.  Brazil's movements these days have also made them suspicious.  Argentina has three provinces of land east of the La Plate River. They are all areas with fertile soil and suitable for farming. They have always been Argentina's main food-producing areas.  Brazil also covets this area.  However, Brazil has never had an excuse to take action due to its relationship with Argentina.  Now, Argentina is invaded by Chile, and Brazil takes the opportunity to add insult to injury.

    "Your Excellency Kim, ask the ambassador to Brazil to see President Alfonso Pena again and ask them to send troops to support us. If Argentina fails, the Chileans' next target will definitely be theirs!" Jose = Philippines  Groa = President Arqueta said.  Although the Brazilians have no good intentions, Brazil is already the only target that Argentina can turn to for help.

    ¡°Yes, Your Excellency, President!¡± Foreign Minister Kim said.  Although, he also knew that this possibility was not too high.  The Brazilians have clearly made it clear that they want to sit back and watch the tigers fight, and then take the opportunity to swallow up Argentina's fertile land.

    On December 5, the Argentine Ambassador to Brazil once again visited Brazil¡¯s Foreign Minister Mullen after receiving an order from the country.  Mullen received him warmly.  However, when the Argentine Ambassador to Brazil requested to visit President Alfonso Pena, Mullen refused the request of the Argentine Ambassador to Brazil on the grounds that the president had been busy recently.

    When the news came back from Brazil, Argentine President Jose Figueroa Alquetta and the members of the cabinet knew that Brazil was determined to fight to the death, and even tried to take the opportunity to punish Argentina.  He bit off a piece of fat, which made Argentina's senior officials very angry, but there was nothing they could do.  The Chileans are about to call. They can't even protect themselves. There is still a way to deal with the more powerful Brazil!

    On December 10, after five days of rest, more than 300,000 Chilean Army troops launched another attack.  More than 300,000 troops marched along the road, across the Pampas, and attacked Mercedes.  At this time, the Argentine government simply did not have enough troops to resist Chile's attack!  Argentina was defeated by Chile, this is inevitable!

    On December 5, the Chilean army once again captured San Luis. To be more precise, there were no Argentine defenders here. A battalion of the Chilean army¡¯s vanguard easily took control of the city!

    On December 25, the Chilean army arrived at Chacabuco, where it finally encountered resistance.  During this period, the Argentine government had assembled the remaining 50,000 regular troops, and at the same time, all the 400,000 new soldiers were dispatched here.

    The Argentine government is obviously planning to make a desperate move. They hope that a miracle will occur and they can defeat the Chilean army so that Argentina can be saved.

    The battle began on December 26. The four divisions of the Chilean army that arrived first launched a fierce attack on the Argentine army.  Although their patriotic beliefs allowed these Argentine troops to fight hard, their resistance seemed so fragile in front of the Chilean army.  The 50,000 regular troops were slightly better. Those new recruits were completely slaughtered in front of the Chilean soldiers.  Often a charge can crush their resistance, and then the new recruits will run away. Those who cannot escape will obediently raise their hands and surrender to the Chilean army.  For these Argentines, their own lives are the most important!

    With the subsequent arrival of the Chilean army, it brought greater pressure to the Argentine army.  Although General James, the chief of staff who commanded the Argentine army, had outstanding abilities, under such circumstances, he was powerless!

    On December 30, five days after the battle, the Argentine army completely collapsed!
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