Chapter 304: The Battle of Tunisia (20)
At this time, it seemed that the Ming Dynasty had gradually achieved a strategic advantage. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoEverywhere on the battlefield is gradually turning to a counteroffensive. However, instead of being solved, the internal problems have become more serious.
When Zhang Cheng first came to power, no one thought that his ability would be so strong. In a short period of time, Japan was defeated and North Africa was about to be recovered. The integration of all the forces that can be integrated in China, the re-introduction of new military establishments, and the strengthening of control over the army have made the strength in Zhang Cheng's hands swell rapidly like blowing up balloons.
Originally, the military leaders and the young emperor from all over the place just wanted to have a weak and uneducated person at the helm, so that they could go about their own business. But Zhang Cheng did even better than the previous Zhang Yue. The strength and prestige in his hands are increasing day by day, how can this not make everyone's hearts like a deer?
In the minds of many people, the interests of the individual are higher than those of the state. Zhang Cheng ascended to power too quickly, and many people who were dissatisfied and jealous of him, as well as those whose interests were harmed by him, were secretly dragging him back. And the power of these people is not small. This brought trouble to the Ming in the war.
Just like He Ziqiu, the supreme commander of the Ming Russian theater of operations at this moment. He Ziqiu originally borrowed Zhang Cheng's hand to fight for his own interests, so that he could get rid of the fate of being an ordinary soldier and have the possibility of splitting the earth and sealing the king. At that time, he supported Zhang Cheng, or acquiesced to Zhang Cheng's doing, because he was confident that even if Zhang Cheng was super capable, at least he would not be able to free up his hands to deal with him in a short period of time.
As long as he has a period of time to consolidate his power, he can fight with Zhang Cheng after the war is over. There are many more people like He Ziqiu. Zhang Cheng has many enemies, and he took the initiative to carry the biggest black cauldron, which is something that everyone knows.
Surprisingly, however, Zhang Cheng's wrists were unbelievably strong. Zhang Cheng reintegrated the domestic forces and took the logistics supply completely into his own hands. At the same time, it strengthened its control over the army and captured the intelligence department, the army aviation, the armored corps, and other infantry to death.
In addition, Zhang Cheng also had strong support from the navy, and the new military reorganization was constantly strengthening his control over the Ming army. At the same time, Zhang Cheng launched a huge propaganda war, using some people similar to Qi Bing to wave the flag and shout for him, and all kinds of radio and newspapers were propaganda against him. At this moment, the Ming army continued to attack in all directions, which made Zhang Cheng's prestige and cohesion increase day by day. After all, Zhang Cheng is the supreme commander of the country on the surface.
He Ziqiu and others, who were caught off guard, did not wait and did not delay Zhang Cheng. Obviously, the main force of the Ming Army on the Russian battlefield has already taken the advantage, but he just doesn't counterattack.
This incident also made a joke, that is, the tsar thought that the main force of the Ming army was dragged out by him, and it was heavily damaged by the Russian army. As a result, they constantly launched meaningless counteroffensives, but they greatly consumed their own vital forces. This is also an alternative tactical deception.
The forces opposing the Ming Dynasty have begun to act one after another, which is why Zhang Cheng had to return to the imperial capital. Many times it is far more difficult to deal with an internal enemy than an external one.
"U.S. Politics. Does the government have contact with those who oppose Zhang Cheng in the Ming Dynasty? De Gaulle asked with a look of surprise on his face.
"Hmm." Patton, who looked calm, nodded, "We were going to bring a prestigious figure who opposed Zhang Cheng's rule to the United States. It's just that the Ming army intercepted and destroyed this matter halfway. However, I believe that there must be many people who oppose Zhang Cheng in the Ming Dynasty. If we can't deal with him on the battlefield, we have to choose something else. ”
"Zhang Cheng is a hero." De Gaulle's expression was somewhat complicated, and he replied: "His ability, especially his ability to guide new technologies, can be called ancient and modern. His appearance was a lucky thing for Daming, but for us it was the other way around. ”
"North Africa is a lost place." Patton suddenly changed the subject and turned the conversation back to the battlefield: "If you continue to persevere, you will not avoid defeat." ”
"......" de Gaulle was silent. Although he knew that this would be the result, it was still difficult for him to accept. The French waited so many years to finally have their own overseas colonies, and it was with the colonies in North Africa that he himself was able to rise. Now that all this will be lost, you can imagine De Gaulle's mood at the moment.
"Rather than wasting the army here, it is better to withdraw them all and save them for future counterattacks." Barton said softly, "Stay in the green mountains, don't be afraid of no firewood." ”
Barton's meaning is obvious. Both for France and for Charles de Gaulle himself. As long as the army can still be retained, there will naturally be a chance to counterattack again in the future. But if all the forces were to be expended here, then the war would have nothing to do with the French.
If in the end the war between the allies and the Ming is lost, then there is no need to say anything. It doesn't matter how many troops you have. But if the Allies win in the end, how will France, without an army, compete with its allies for the fruits of victory? You can't just watch others eat and drink spicy food, and beg others to give away a little bit of leftovers, right?
"U.S. Politics. Has the government decided to retreat? "No one who can sit in such a position is a fool. De Gaulle immediately understood what Barton meant. U.S. Politics. The government must have made a decision to abandon the North African region, where the situation is already extremely bad at the moment.
"Yes." Barton nodded, looking at Charles de Gaulle, who was sitting across from him. After careful analysis, the government believes that the North African theater can no longer hold on. Continuing to invest heavily in troops is only barely delaying defeat. So we decided to withdraw our troops and reserve our strength for a later counterattack. ”
The so-called meticulous study was really nothing more than Patton's initiative and then the American government, which was very angry with the French because of the previous Great Collapse. The government approved it. Americans are not holy angels, and they also have to think about their own interests. In order to help the French constantly consume their own strength, it is not a good deal no matter how you look at it.
"Okay." After a moment of deep silence, de Gaulle, who knew that this matter was irreparable, nodded: "I will inform my government as soon as possible. The government studied this matter. I hope you will be able to give us some time. ”
Barton stood up with a cigar in his mouth and looked at de Gaulle with blazing eyes, "As soon as possible." ”
When de Gaulle delivered the news to France that the Americans were already preparing to retreat, the French government. The house was suddenly flustered.
North Africa is the only colony that the French have stolen for centuries, and its significance can be imagined. They are not willing to throw away the fat that has been eaten in their mouths in any way. But without the help of the Americans, the French alone could not defend North Africa.
It's just that the situation on the battlefield is no longer up to them. The Americans were angry that the early flight of the French had led to the collapse of the defensive line, resulting in heavy losses for the American troops. They were unmoved by the protests and consultations of the French.
U.S. warships and transport ships have begun to withdraw their troops from Tunisian port, which is the last straw that breaks the camel's back for the defense forces of Tunisian port, which is already in turmoil.
In desperation and desperation, the French had to mobilize all the forces they could to begin withdrawing their military forces from North Africa. The powerful Daming intelligence department quickly grasped the matter and quickly reported it to the country. After all, an action of this magnitude should not be hidden from everyone's eyes at all.
"They're running away." Wang Dexiang, who was excited, came to Zhang Cheng's side and shouted, "We have won." ”
"Victory?" Zhang Cheng, who was sitting on the sofa and drinking tea leisurely, raised his eyelids, looked at Wang Dexiang, who was irrepressibly excited, and shook his head: "There is no practical point in seizing these lands. The most important thing is to annihilate as much as possible the living forces of the enemy army. Without the army, no amount of land is just fat in other people's mouths. And with a strong army, no matter how much land you have, you will eventually be able to grab it. You have to understand what your goals are. ”
Frankly speaking, Wang Dexiang's personal ability can only be regarded as okay, and there is still a certain distance from an excellent commander. It's just that, just like De Gaulle and Barton analyzed, there is still an undercurrent surging inside Daming at the moment. Zhang Cheng had to vigorously promote people who were loyal to him. A position of high authority such as the commander of a theater of operations can only be placed in the hands of someone who can be trusted. Therefore, even if Wang Dexiang's ability is a little insufficient, Zhang Cheng still trusts him very much.
"Your Excellency, please." Wang Dexiang's ability is not very high, but his vision is still good. After listening to Zhang Cheng's words, he immediately nodded vigorously and asked out loud.
"There's not much to say." Zhang Cheng took a sip of the teacup, waved his hand and said, "They are now in a crisis, just order the troops to start attacking." In particular, the Army Aviation ordered the bomber units of the Army Aviation to bomb those transport ships. Without the boats, those Allied officers and soldiers would not have been able to swim back to Europe, right? The offensive of the ground forces will also be intensified, especially the artillery units. Don't be stingy with shells and barrels, Daming doesn't have many other things, and military supplies are still enough. ”
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
Disaster struck. The Allied officers and soldiers, who had already been demoralized by successive defeats and new defeats, were thrown into great confusion when they learned that they were going to board ships and flee back to Europe.
The air force said that they just had to fly back in the plane. But the infantrymen were in a hurry. No one was able to swim back to the continent, they had to fight desperately for the chance to get on board.
Hundreds of thousands of American, French, and German troops embarked on an intense and exciting escape journey. (To be continued.) )