Chapter 1380 Mobilization, for the Empire (Third update, please subscribe)
Author: Xiaoyu’s Destiny
Chapter 1380 Mobilization, for the Empire (Third update, please subscribe)
On March 6, after the British government refused to answer another French ultimatum, France declared war on Britain. The two countries entered a state of war.
Under such circumstances, the already mobilized German Empire declared war on Russia and France on March 8.
No one thought that the first person to break the peace in Europe was neither Britain nor France, but the German Empire.
"In order to win, we must strive to gain advantage on one front. However, if we are determined to act in this way, we will attack proactively at all costs, rather than passively staying in the trenches and waiting for the enemy to learn about us."
Schlieffen's 1894 Memorandum
According to the battle plan formulated by the German Chief of Staff Alfred von Schlieffen, the German army invaded Belgium without declaring war on March 9, violating the provisions of the 1839 and 1870 treaties and being adopted by many countries, including Prussia.
Guaranteed Belgium's neutrality. On that day, Belgium severed diplomatic relations with Germany. On that day, the German army crossed the border and launched an attack on France.
This world war has started in Europe. Who would have thought that the first shot would be fired by a country that seems to have no connection with the cause of this war?
Everything happening in Europe seemed not much different from what happened in the simulator. While the war in Europe was raging, the Ming Empire was still carrying out methodical mobilization.
mobilization!
The army is constantly mobilizing, and millions of young people have received recruitment notices and bid farewell to their families.
"Ding Lingling, Ding Lingling..."
When the mobilization order was issued, postmen in green postal uniforms were everywhere from the empire to the colonies. They rode bicycles through the streets and alleys, and the sound of bicycle bells echoed in every street and alley.
With.
When pedestrians on the road see these running postmen, they will take the initiative to get out of the way. Everyone knows that the mail bag on the postman's bicycle contains a recruitment order issued by the military.
When the postman rode his bicycle into a community, he rode his bicycle between buildings and delivered envelopes containing recruitment orders to the mailboxes in front of the corridors. Residents in the community saw the postman leaving.
After that, I usually rush down as fast as possible to check my mailbox.
When they saw the letter in the mailbox, some people were full of joy, while others seemed a little disappointed. Everyone had different moods and thoughts.
Although they knew what the recruitment meant, most people happily raised the recruitment orders in their hands, showing off that they were among the first batch of recruits.
Before he even came downstairs, Wu Xingwang heard cheers from the community.
"Long live the Empire!"
"Fight, fight... to England!"
"Hit Europa!"
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The excited shouts of the people were so harsh in Wu Xingwang's ears that he could not even understand why the young people in the empire liked fighting so much and longed for war so much.
God bless, God bless...
Although he was praying in his heart, the moment the mailbox was opened, Wu Xingwang's expression suddenly changed, and then he let out a long sigh."
There was an envelope lying in his mailbox. The envelope was made of kraft paper and didn't look very eye-catching. However, there was a red Suzaku emblem clearly printed on the envelope. This is the emblem of the imperial military. It is on the military cap of the imperial soldier.
All have this badge.
After seeing it, you will naturally know what kind of letter this is.
"Wu Xingwang took over the Ming Empire's military department..."
In fact, Wu Xingwang was illiterate when he first came to Ming Dynasty five years ago. Like all new immigrants, he learned to read in an education camp.
Now, he even regretted that he could read. If he couldn't read, he could at least slow down for a few seconds.
But... this is a fantasy.
When Wu Xingwang looked at the recruitment letter, his mood could be said to be extremely complicated. His worries and tensions all disappeared at this moment.
When he looked at his name on the envelope, Wu Xingwang sighed. Just a few days ago, he was still full of expectations for his future life - he had just received a salary increase a few days ago.
But with this recruitment order, everything was shattered.
"Brother, congratulations! You are really lucky. In our unit, you are the first to receive a call-up order,"
The neighbor who found nothing in his mailbox looked at the envelope in Wu Xingwang's hand and said with envy.
"Brother Li, don't laugh at me. There are no weapons on the battlefield. What will happen to this family if I leave? My wife is still pregnant and the child is still young..."
In Wu Xingwang's opinion, the neighbor's elder brother was joking.
He shook his head helplessly. At this moment, Wu Xingwang's mind was in turmoil and he didn't know how to describe it. After all, five years ago, he left his family and business - if the two acres of thin farmland at home were his business, he came to Ming Dynasty.
I did not immigrate to Ming Dynasty to serve as a soldier, but to enable my wife and children to live a good life.
But what about now?
Why……
"Brother Xingwang, don't worry. We neighbors and the owners of our community will be here, so don't worry about your family affairs! Brother, think about it, if we don't serve as soldiers to fight, what will happen now?
In the good old days, what did the empire rely on to establish a foothold in a foreign land? It relied on fists! When fighting, what was it fought for? It was about saving pictures! Do you know this? Only when everyone has a small family, and we sacrifice our small family to protect everyone, it is also to protect the small family.
Home! Brother! Don’t worry! Don’t worry about your sister-in-law. There is a big family to take care of you. Besides, there is no government. I guarantee that I won’t treat them badly..."
Of course Wu Xingwang understands the truth, but... whenever he thinks of his family, he feels a little depressed.
"Thank you, Brother Li! I will have to trouble everyone at home in the future, so I will go home and take a look first!"
Wu Xingwang, who was saying thank you and whose mind was in a mess, forced a smile. When he went upstairs, he only felt that this thin envelope was as heavy as a thousand pieces.
Why is this letter so tender?
"Dad, what are you holding in your hand?"
Seeing her boss coming downstairs and getting such an envelope back, the daughter-in-law suddenly felt a little uneasy and asked.
"letter……"
In response, Wu Xingwang sat on the chair in the living room. After putting the letter on the table, he looked at the letter... thought for a while and sighed again. At this time, he seemed a little nervous, and even his hands couldn't help but
Trembling, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, which were the cheapest Yongning brand cigarettes.
After lighting several matches, he took a deep breath and swallowed the cigarette, which made Wu Xingwang choke and cough several times. Under the influence of nicotine, he slowly calmed down.
Only then did he take another look at the letter on the table, and with a sigh he opened the letter that contained such a huge promise.
"Mr. Wu Xingwang: It is the honorable duty of all citizens of the empire to obey the call of the empire and respond to the call of the empire. According to the comprehensive mobilization order issued by the empire, you are required to arrive at the nearest airport before noon on March 12, the 26th year of Shengde.
Assemble at the recruitment point. If recruitment is delayed without special reasons, you will be charged with desertion and transferred to a military court in accordance with Article 23 of the Imperial Military Mobilization Act. This is to be notified to the Imperial Ministry of War on March 9, the 26th year of the Republic of China."
In fact, the people who were mobilized on this day were not just a few people, but thousands or tens of thousands.
According to the plan formulated by the military, at the beginning of the war, the military will mobilize 60% of the total war potential. After all, according to the military's plan, at the beginning of the war, it will use crushing force and technology in a thunderous manner.
Advantage, strive to inflict heavy damage on the enemy at the beginning of the war, thereby winning the war.
And this is of course the only option for the Empire to win this war.
After the empire entered a dynamic state, millions of people received conscription orders in the following time, and they went to the battlefield from all corners of the empire...
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