The Southern Army suffered heavy casualties, Guo Ye's Sixth Army suffered heavy losses, the three divisions with the third division suffered the largest casualties, in order to be able to withstand the offensive of the Southern Army, the two brigades of the Third Division held out alone for more than a day, the two brigades were 10,000 people, and the loss was less than 5,000 people! The other two divisions also suffered casualties of varying degrees, and the casualties of the entire Sixth Army exceeded 12,000!

However, compared to the results achieved, it was all worth it, and in this battle alone, more than 10,000 prisoners were captured, and with a huge price, there will always be brilliant results!

Guo Ye led the army to retreat into Richmond.

Grant, who got the news, personally came to the soldiers of the Sixth Army who had returned triumphantly outside the city!

"High, really high! General Guo, I think I will give you the position of commander-in-chief, if you are the commander-in-chief, I think within a year, you can definitely end the American Civil War and achieve the final victory! ”

Grant exclaimed excitedly.

The results of this battle were so brilliant that they defeated two corps of the Confederate government army plus a cavalry division, inflicted more than 40,000 casualties on the Confederate government, and the Confederate government suffered heavy losses, and may even make the Confederate army collapse! It's a nerve-wracking loss!

Guo Ye smiled faintly and replied, "General Grant, let me be the commander-in-chief?" Even if I agreed, the American people wouldn't agree......"

Grant laughed and said, "Haha, what's impossible, as long as you join the United States of America, then what do the American people disagree with?" The United States is a country of immigrants, so it won't be very clear about it......"

Saying this, Grant cast his eyes on Chen Hai and exclaimed: "General Chen, you are amazing, if General Guo is not willing to join the United States, then I am willing to invite you to join the United States of America, as long as you swear allegiance to the United States of America, my position as the commander-in-chief is willing to be kept for you one day in the future!" You fought this battle too fast, I haven't even reacted, you can defeat a powerful cavalry division with an infantry brigade, this strength is really shocking to me......"

Guo Ye pursed his lips and replied: "Okay, Grant, you don't dig into my corner, even if you give me a New York State, I won't exchange Xiaohai for you, you are dreaming......"

Chen Hai smiled: "General Grant, thank you for your kindness, but this is impossible, isn't it?" Wherever General Guo is, I will follow him, I am his shadow, since the day the two of us joined the army, it has been doomed! ”

Grant's face was regretful, it's a pity, it's a pity, if the United States can have such a magical general, then it will be much easier for me, don't worry about the United States not growing!

"General Guo, how are the casualties of our army?"

Guo Ye's face changed, and he said in a deep voice: "Grant, the casualties of our army are not small, including more than 6,000 people killed in the battle, more than 5,000 seriously injured, and thousands more injured are not light, as for the minor injuries, not to mention, in this battle, the Sixth Army also paid a heavy price, this Ali Rang is really not to be underestimated......

Grant smiled bitterly: "This is also the reason why I panicked at the beginning, Ali Rang and the Third Army of the Confederate Army under his command are the most elite combat force in the Confederate Army, this Ali Jean is also the most prestigious general of the Confederate government, but unfortunately, he actually fell to the Southern rebel party!" However, fortunately, there is you, there is the Sixth Army, there is no doubt, if it is other armies stationed in Richmond, there is no need for Sturridge and Elvis, just one Ali Jean can take Richmond, this is already a blessing in misfortune......"

Guo Ye said in a deep voice: "General Grant, I need you to replenish the new forces of the Sixth Army as soon as possible, in this battle, at least 15,000 people will permanently withdraw or temporarily withdraw from the Sixth Army and will not be able to fight, this is close to the strength of a division, we must restore the combat strength of the Sixth Army in the shortest possible time!" ”

Grant replied: "Okay, General Guo, you don't have to worry about this, your Sixth Army is already famous all over the world, and now there are countless hot-blooded young people who are asking to join the Sixth Army, just for your reputation, it will only take a few days, I will recruit enough soldiers for you!" ”

Guo Ye said with a smile: "Of course the recruits are wanted, but, Grant, I suggest that you immediately surrender all the prisoners of the Southern Army, we have captured more than 10,000 enemy troops this time, these are the elite of the Southern Army, once you join the Federal Army, it will be an extremely powerful force, a powerful force that can come when called and can fight!" Why don't you recycle? ”

Grant frowned and hesitated: "General Guo, it's okay to do this, after all, they are surrendered troops, and no one knows ......"

Guo Ye waved his hand and interrupted Grant's words, "Grant, the so-called use of people is not suspicious, and suspects are not needed, yes, they are the army of the Confederate government, but justice is on the side of the federal government, what do you have to worry about?" And to form them into a new army, as long as the control is strengthened, it is completely possible! ”

Granette nodded and replied: "Since you agree, then divide these prisoners into two, form two divisions, and all of them will be included in the battle sequence of your Sixth Army, I need you to cultivate a group of powerful combat power for me, and with your command, they can exert their most powerful combat power!" ”

More than 10,000 prisoners, indeed, with it as the backbone, there is no problem in forming two new infantry divisions! Grant is indeed smart enough, and directly assigned the formation of the two infantry divisions to Guo Ye, and when the time is ripe, this can completely become the two armies, both of which are from the Sixth Army, and the combat power is naturally beyond doubt!

Guo Ye nodded, agreed, and said: "In this case, I propose that Wang Haonan be the commander of the new First Division, and let you Americans serve as the commander of the new Second Division, the deputy commander of the Second Brigade, Clayton, is very good, he is the first military talent I recommended to you, how about it, you have already begun to gain now!" ”

Everyone entered the headquarters of the Sixth Army in Richmond, and the staff officer hurriedly walked over and whispered a few words in Grant's ear, Grant's face sank and fell silent.

Guo Ye asked, "What's wrong?" General Grant, are there any new problems? ”

Grant reluctantly smiled and said: "General Guo, I don't dare to hide such a thing from you, your country has sent you an urgent telegram again, asking you to return to China, and now the Taiping Army is getting more and more fierce, two telegrams, both are in the staff office, and one of them is a personal letter from the Queen Mother of your country......"

(To be continued.) )