After understanding the content of the intelligence, Du Desheng immediately called the radio liaison officer.
He made a detailed report to the Navy Department on the information he learned.
The disappearance of merchant ships that has plagued the mainland finally has an answer.
At the same time, he also gave a suggestion to the country to send troops to New South Wales and New Zealand as soon as possible, otherwise this area will seriously affect the security of the Renaissance Army's Great China Circle.
The entire Greater China Circle is based on strategic control of the Pacific Ocean.
The Australian continent where New Zealand and New South Wales are located are the two most important landmasses in the southern part of the South Pacific.
The key is that the Da Ying Empire already has some business foundations in the local area. In other words, this place can be used as the forward base for the Da Ying fleet.
This incident just proves that it is impossible to blockade the entire Pacific Ocean by merely occupying important sea lanes.
He also recommended that all merchant ships on the Pacific route temporarily wait at the port for fleet escort before setting off.
In order to promote the escort work to be carried out as soon as possible, Du Desheng set aside a part of the sail warships as escort warships.
Considering that the Yin army fights alone, the number of escort troops should not be too large.
The current Nanyang Navy has several times more warships than before.
In addition to the original four cruisers and four light cruisers, many modified teacher battleships and cruisers were transferred from the original Second Fleet, as well as four Jianghe-class frigates. The total number of battleships reached 24.
, this does not include some auxiliary ships.
How else would we be able to cruise the entire South Pacific?
He also reported the news to the Donghua Empire through the radio. The Donghua Empire's naval strength in the Eastern Pacific is still relatively strong.
Now, you can do everything while floating on the sea.
This wireless telegraph is really a good thing. It is like an invisible line connecting the fleet to the land.
Du Desheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart, Technology has changed the entire combat command model.
Originally, it would take at least a month to send a message from Amelia back to the homeland.
Now, with just a click of a dispatcher's finger, news can be received within the country.
Now that he has sent the news back, the order can be conveyed quickly.
Du Desheng also suggested that the Donghua Empire send troops to occupy the Malvinas Islands as soon as possible.
Let the Chinese lose this springboard in the southern Atlantic.
Although there is no way to completely prevent the Koreans from entering the Pacific Ocean, it can at least further make it more difficult for them to enter the Pacific Ocean.
"Commander, will we continue to visit the Donghua Empire next?" the staff officer asked Du Desheng.
"No, we have to deal with these big warships first. The entire Pacific region is our defense zone. This is our responsibility. We must not let them continue to harass the shipping routes."
"Well, Commander, you are right. Those who are looking for trouble in the Pacific are the enemies of our Nanyang Navy. Of course, our first priority is to destroy the enemy."
"Commander, now that we know their supply points in South Pacific, we might as well kill them and destroy their base. By then, their remaining battleships won't be able to survive for long." What the chief of staff said was exactly what Du Desheng said.
idea.
"Well, you are right, but we are still a little slow in killing them step by step. I decided to organize the four Jianghe-class frigates of our fleet into an independent formation, and then add two fast light cruisers as supply ships.
.First go south to the Pitcairn Islands and visit this home base of the Chinese."
"Just follow the main fleet and hurry up. I have suggested that the Donghua Navy send a fleet and landing force to go to New Zealand with us. Those are two large islands, and the islands are rich in products. I believe the Donghua Empire will feel
Interested."
"With our cooperation, they will not refuse such an invitation. As for the large colony of New South Wales, I directly told the president that the Chinese power there is too strong and needs to be dealt with locally. I believe the president will make arrangements.
"
"Commander, our Nanyang Navy is finally able to win a battle this time. In the past two years, the naval battles have basically been fought by the first and second fleets. Without us, there will be nothing. You are strategizing and winning decisively.
Thousands of miles away!" the chief of staff laughed.
"Don't flatter me. We have lost so many merchant ships this time, and our navy will be punished. The news has not yet fermented. If everyone knows about it, what will the families of the sunken merchant ships think?
us?"
"Yes, Commander, it seems that our Renaissance Army has never suffered such a loss since its establishment!"
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Du Desheng's suggestion quickly spread to the palace of the Donghua Empire along with the radio waves.
Dong Shutong summoned his important ministers to discuss countermeasures.
"Everyone, according to the news from the Nanyang Navy of the Renaissance Army, it is indeed the Great Empire that is responsible."
"Needless to say, everyone understands the important role of the Pacific route to our Donghua Empire. It can be said that this route is our source of wealth and our lifeline. Therefore, the safety of the route must be ensured."
"I decided to follow Commander Du's suggestion and dispatch the Taiping Fleet to escort a division of the army to New Zealand. I have discussed with the President of the Renaissance Army that New Zealand can be assigned to our Donghua Empire in the future and become Donghua's territory.
."
Prime Minister Ma Chun heard about New Zealand and said excitedly: "Is it true, King Ruling? That's great. As far as I know, New Zealand consists of two large islands. The islands are rich in products and are relatively
It's just remote. If we control it, Donghua will have one more resettlement place and one more financial source. At the same time, we can also open up a new route to Southeast Asia via New Zealand and Australia."
Tian Fang, the newly promoted Army Commander-in-Chief of the Krug Marquis, frowned and shook his head: "Your Majesty the Queen, the King of Ruling, I also know some of the situation in New Zealand. There are about 100,000 white people there, and tens of thousands more are surrendered to the white people.
The Maori people here are now an autonomous colony of the Great Empire. There are probably less than a thousand regular troops on the island. However, the white people on these islands are mostly exiled criminals. The folk customs are fierce. In the past, one division of our regular army should have
It can capture the main towns, but it may not be able to quell the chaos on the island."
"If this is the case, we will be trapped in this new battlefield, and we may have to add additional troops by then."
"You must know that our enemies in the north have not been resolved yet. The Chinese are now sending 50,000 troops to Grenada, and the war in the north will be ignited again."
"Everyone knows that we cannot lose in this war. If we lose, the Donghua Empire that has worked so hard to unite will be in danger of collapse. Perivia, Braguay, and the Tingen Federation, they
It’s all because of Donghua’s strength that he is willing to take refuge in the empire.”
"If a second battlefield is opened, not only will the navy's support for the northern part of the west coast be gone, but the army will also face a vacancy."
Zhumu, who was sitting at the top, was wearing the queen's fine clothes. When discussing ordinary political affairs, she usually didn't interrupt.
But the discussion at this time was about military matters, and she immediately became interested.
"Shu Tong, I think Marquis Kru's concerns are indeed reasonable, but what Marquis Kru said is that we directly draw troops from the domestic regular army."
"I was thinking that since the founding of our Donghua Empire, I have not exercised the power of the Queen. The current Tingen Federation, Perivia, and Bragua are all subjects under my rule, so I have the right to call on them
Come and fight for me?"
Ma Chun hurriedly said: "That's natural. According to the contract we signed with them, when the empire is threatened, they are obliged to fight for you, my queen."
Everyone seemed to hear something and looked at Zhumu.
After giving birth to her third child, her figure became plumper, but her cheeks were still so angular.
Zhumu continued: "Marquis Krug also said just now that there are not many regular troops on the island. The only thing that is worrying is that the islanders are tough and will continue to resist. According to the population of the island, that is to say
They can organize a militia of at least 50,000 to 60,000 people."
"Then why do we send so many precious regular troops there? If I recruit volunteers in Donghua and Perivia, the Tingen Federation and Braguay, as well as Mapuche, Tehurche and other places in the name of the Queen,
, and then promised them land and pastures on New Zealand as rewards, do you think anyone will volunteer to fight?"
Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this. This is indeed a good idea.
This eliminates the need to occupy precious domestic troops and even saves military pay.
Tian Fang, who had opposed sending troops from the beginning, couldn't help but nodded and said: "I think the Queen's proposal is feasible. Although the volunteer army is not as powerful as the regular army, they go to New Zealand to fight for their own interests. Like Perivia, Ting
In vassal countries such as the Federation, their land is basically in the hands of farmers and ranchers, and those workers who work under farmers and ranchers will definitely want to get a piece of their own land."
"But in this case, we will have to share the land in advance. Will this affect the purpose of our war?"
Tian Fang looked at Ma Chun. Didn’t Ma Chun know the place very well?
Prime Minister Ma Chun nodded: "That shouldn't happen. The North and South Islands of New Zealand are very big. Even if we recruit 50,000 volunteers and each person is given one hundred acres of cultivated land or fifteen hectares of mountain pasture, it will be enough."
If we cannot use 10% of all the land, it will not affect our future development at all."
"Moreover, if the Queen operates this way, these volunteers can be placed directly in the local area and become the first batch of immigrants to help us quickly stabilize the local situation."
Tian Fang nodded after hearing this. He still had another worry. He looked at Jinghai Marquis Nie Dahua, who was sitting opposite him: "Commander Nie, I want to know how long it will take for these volunteers to come back after the navy escorts them to the island. After all, we are here
The garrison on the northern part of the west coast cannot do without the cover of the navy."
Donghua controlled Ecuador and the coastal areas west of the Colombian Andes in the last war.
Later, many people migrated back to the mainland to fill the shortage of labor force.
But after careful consideration, the army did not withdraw.
Because the Army believes that these places can threaten the core areas of the two countries.
At least it can contain the opponent's large number of troops, preventing the Grenada coalition forces from moving south with all their strength.
Moreover, the Donghua Navy has always controlled the west coast of South Amelia.
Have strong initiative when guarding these coastal cities.
Because of the support of the navy, the Donghua Army does not need to station too many troops in every city.
In emergencies, troops can be quickly mobilized through the navy.
However, in order to deal with these threats from the western coastal cities, Ecuador and Colombria had to deploy heavy troops to defend their capitals.
The capitals of both countries are built on the plateaus of the Andes, not far from coastal cities to the west.
If it is not condescending, it will be conducive to defense. Moreover, the Donghua Army does not want to expend too many troops to attack there.
These core cities located on the plateau have long been unable to be saved.
As a navy, out of consideration for future development, Nie Dahua hoped that Donghua would have more overseas territories.
With more overseas territories, the navy can have a higher status.
And after possessing New Zealand, the Donghua Navy can rely on the triangular area formed by the mainland, New Zealand and the Strait of Magellan to firmly control the southeastern area of Taiping Bay.
This is absolute control, because there are almost no other islands within this triangular area.
Seeing Tian Fang asking himself, Nie Dahua said: "This time to fight in New Zealand, our Donghua Navy is not executing it alone. The Nanyang Navy of the Renaissance Army has begun to clear out the enemy warships that have fled to the Pacific Ocean. Commander Du asked us to jointly attack
, so this time we went to New Zealand not by ourselves, but by cooperation with the Renaissance Army."
"So, the navy won't stay there for a long time. I will explain the situation to Commander Du, send the volunteers there and then withdraw."
Nie Dahua glanced at everyone.
Dong Shutong continued Nie Dahua's words and added: The Renaissance Army will not seek interests in New Zealand.
Dong Shutong knew that everyone had heard that the Renaissance Army was going to join, so would they also get involved when the benefits were finally distributed.
After all, the Donghua Empire now has its own system.
Although most of the people sitting here were sent here by Dong Shuheng, they have now become high-level nobles in Donghua.
The butt determines the head.
Now these people will also put Donghua's interests first, because they, the nobles, pick the best parts of Donghua's interests first.
The closeness between Donghua and the Fuxing Army is more of a cooperation of interests.
Brothers have to settle accounts openly!
In this way, everyone finally accepted Zhumu's suggestion and recruited volunteers within the Donghua Empire.
Donghua himself sent only one regiment of regular troops.
The size of the volunteer army is set at no more than 50,000.
It will be delivered to the two islands of New Zealand in several batches.
The first batch will recruit 20,000 people.
The navy is responsible for escorting all personnel to the island and protecting supply lines.
The departure time will be one month later.
This is the time Nie Dahua made an appointment with Du Desheng.
The Nanyang Navy will rush to New Zealand to replace the Donghua Navy and return home after clearing the South Polynesian Islands.
By then, the Nanyang Navy will clean up the Korean warships near New Zealand and protect the safety of the landing site.
However, the Nanyang Navy will not participate in the battle on land.