Time flies and spring has become a thing of the past.
The July sun shines on the body, making people feel hot all over. Fighting a war at such a time and in such weather is a huge test for soldiers. Many soldiers cannot bear the scorching heat.
As a result, many soldiers suffered from heatstroke or fell ill.
However, this is not the main theme of the war.
After the war begins, no matter what happens, it cannot hinder the overall situation.
On July 18, near Manassas and Bull River in Virginia, Brigadier General McDowell led the army to fight the Confederate Army. At first, Brigadier General McDowell sent his general Daniel Taylor to lead troops to attack the Confederate General Pierre. Brigadier General Beauregard's right-wing soldiers faced Beauregard's persistence and Taylor attacked several times, but all failed.
As a result, McDowell's first attack failed.
After the first attack failed, McDowell changed his decision and tried to attack Beauregard's left wing. He left nearly four divisions behind so that he could unexpectedly attack the enemy from the rear. After the army set off, McDowell Doyle forgot that soldiers are valuable and quick, and wasted a lot of time.
It is precisely because of this that the Confederate Johnston's army joined Beauregard. After the two armies merged, it was impossible for Brigadier General McDowell's troops to attack Beauregard.
Seeing that his troops were insufficient, McDowell called for military support and asked for more soldiers.
Similarly, the Confederate army also gathered frantically toward the Bull River.
More reinforcements rushed to Bull River, bringing the total number of Southern troops in Bull River to more than 32,000, and the number of Northern troops in Bull River to more than 28,000.
The military strength of both sides has reached a peak.
The two armies fought. Brigadier General McDowell sent his generals David Hunter and Samuel Heintzelman to attack the left wing of the Confederate army on the 21st. In this attack, McDowell's army won , forcing the Confederate army to flee one after another, seeing that victory was about to be won, but at this moment, the Confederate army general Jackson arrived with his army and reversed the defeat.
The two armies fought, and the Northern Army had greater firepower.
Under the cover of artillery, Generals Hunter and Heintzelman of the Northern Army led their troops to attack.
Both sides opened fire, and Jackson stood firm.
On the one hand, he continued to send troops to block the Northern Army's offensive. On the other hand, he continued to gather the fleeing and retreating troops. After the army was formed, Jackson no longer hesitated and ordered a brigade of soldiers to charge. Thousands of people charged, and the scene was spectacular. Incomparable, and the soldiers under Jackson's command were all good at fighting. Under a fierce attack, they defeated the Northern Army in one fell swoop and forced McDowell to retreat.
After the news reached Washington, the White House was in chaos.
Unexpectedly, the first stop failed.
This situation made members of Congress panic and officials also panicked.
The failure of the war cast a haze over the heads of all officials.
In the conference room, Lincoln summoned Seward and others.
Lincoln looked serious and said in a low tone: "Everyone, Brigadier General McDowell's failure caused our first wave of offensive to be frustrated. This failure will also have a great impact on the people. Let everyone talk about their own Speak your thoughts freely.”
Siward said in a deep voice: "Li Zhen said he would win, but now he has failed. Invite Li Zhen."
"Yes, invite Li Zhen over first."
"I support it. We must let Li Zhen explain. Li Zhen affirmed the outcome of this battle, but now it has been completely defeated. We must ask Li Zhen to find out. We let Li Zhen live in the White House and provide food and drink. This is already worthy of Li Zhen."
"If Li Zhen can't give a reason, huh, just tell him to get out."
Lincoln didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing what the official said.
People in politics are very busy in the officialdom, and their brains are really not enough for the military.
Say something that makes people laugh.
However, Lincoln did want to ask Li Zhen to give him some advice. He immediately ordered the soldiers to ask for Li Zhen. Within five minutes, the soldiers sent to ask for Li Zhen came back and reported: "Your Excellency, Mr. President, Li Zhen is not in the White House. He is now in Skopje." Your Majesty’s home.”
Lincoln ordered: "Go and invite everyone, including Scott, immediately."
"yes."
After receiving the order, the soldier turned around and walked out.
At this moment, Scott's home.
Scott looked excited and was playing chess with Li Zhen.
Li Zhen stayed in Washington for nearly four months. Zuo Zongtang, Fang Su and others had already returned to China. Li Zhen had nothing to do, so he found entertainment activities and taught Scott how to play chess. You two can do it. I went and killed with great joy. After Scott made a move, he said with a smile: "President Lee, the situation on the front line has been revealed. Grant's side is tepid. It's a slow and steady fight and nothing big happens. However, Mike Brigadier General Doyle has failed and withdrawn, please tell me what the next step will be."
"General."
Li Zhen smiled and defeated Scott directly with one move.
Li Zhen said: "Mr. Scott, it is not a good thing to be distracted while playing chess." Immediately, he continued: "McDowell returned after failure. I am waiting for Lincoln's invitation. Huh, this has been a long time ago. Expected.”
Scott said: "You already have a solution."
Li Zhen smiled mysteriously and did not answer.
Scott rolled his eyes and said, "Why are you pretending to be mysterious? If you don't tell me, I won't listen."
"Bang, bang,."
Outside the door, there was a knock on the door.
Scott's wife, Maria, quickly walked out of the room and went directly to open the door. The door opened, and a soldier stood at the door and said loudly: "Madam, Mr. President, please invite President Lee and Mr. Scott." Take a trip to the White House."
Without Maria's need to tell them, Li Zhen and Scott had already gotten up.
The two left with the soldiers and headed towards the White House.
Back at the White House, Li Zhen and Scott walked directly towards the conference room. When they entered the conference room, they saw that it was full of government officials and members of Congress. The conference room was noisy and quarreling, with Lincoln sitting at the front. , with a bitter look on his face, Siward even closed his eyes to rest his mind and not control the chaotic situation below.
"Cough, cough, cough,."
Li Zhen coughed twice and strode towards the podium.
Countless parliamentary dignitaries and officials discovered Li Zhen and gradually became quiet.
When Lincoln saw Li Zhen, his eyes suddenly lit up.
After he and Scott sat down, Lincoln said eagerly: "President Lee, I believe you have received the news from the front line. Brigadier General McDowell's army has failed and is on its way back to Washington."
Siward looked serious and interjected: "Today's situation is very unfavorable, and President Lee analyzed that we must win this war, but now we have failed. I don't know what President Lee has in mind."
Li Zhen said: "The North had countless advantages but failed. This is the responsibility of the coach."
Seward frowned and said: "The coach has the responsibility, but it is not all the responsibility. There is also the reason why the Southern Army is too fierce. President Lee, if you have an idea, please speak up directly and help us solve the rebellion."