Chapter 756: Abandoning Mexico City
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Since January 27, when the U.S. First Army marched from Arizona into Mexico, the Second and Third Armies have also entered Coahuila and Nuevo León in northern Mexico from Texas. The First Army began to advance south along the Pacific Ocean, while the Second and Third Armies advanced towards Mexico City.
The eyes of the world have been focused on Mexico. With the Chinese and American troops entering Mexico, there is no doubt that a major war will break out between China and the United States. It's just that whether it is a large-scale all-out war or a low-intensity war depends on the subsequent development. If it's a large-scale all-out war, it's not a good thing for the whole world. Both the Entente and the Central Powers, which were in the midst of confrontation, would inevitably join in. If it is only a low-intensity war, it is undoubtedly best to limit the scale of the war to Mexico!
After the U.S. team entered Mexico, Kaiser Wilhelm II summoned the Chinese ambassador to Germany and expressed his opinion on the matter. Germany was not ready for war, so Germany hoped that China would not attack American soil. As long as China attacked American soil, then, according to the agreement between the Entente powers, Britain, France, and Russia would declare war on China. And Germany will also declare war on Britain, France, the United States and Russia in accordance with the secret agreement signed with China. Austria-Hungary and Italy would also be involved in the war as a result. This is where the world war will break out.
The prime ministers or presidents of Britain, France, and Russia have also made public remarks, hoping that China and the United States will exercise restraint and safeguard world peace. At the same time, the ambassadors of the three countries to the United States jointly met with US Secretary of State John Hay and expressed to him the concerns of the three countries and expressed the hope that the United States would exercise restraint. The scale of the war to avoid war continues to grow. They didn't want to get involved in the war at this time. Especially Britain and France, the defeat of the Middle East war caused heavy losses to both countries. Now, they are all still licking their wounds and have no extra energy to participate in the war. U.S. Secretary of State John Hay understands the attitude of the three countries and knows that they will not get involved in the war because of Mexico, so he said. The United States will do its utmost to control the scale of the war. However, if China attacks American soil, the United States will have no choice but to fight to the death. The ambassadors of the three countries to the United States also pledged that if China attacks the United States, the three countries will honor the alliance they have signed.
Diplomats of the world's leading powers. They were busy, attending various cocktail parties and meeting with Chinese and American officials in charge of foreign affairs. In order to prevent the confrontation between China and the United States in Mexico from turning into a world war. In fact, China and the United States also deliberately controlled the scale of the war. Even though the U.S. team marched into Mexico, there was no declaration of war between China and the United States. Under the guise of humanitarianism, China aims to overthrow the brutal dictatorship of Dias. And the American side. He was invited by the government of Díaz in Mexico to go to Mexico to quell the rebellion. Everyone believed that the armies of China and the United States would definitely break out in Mexico. But. The two countries should not declare war because of this! This has made the world's major powers breathe a sigh of relief. At the same time, everyone began to act and prepare for this war. Catch some benefits. Mexico has many resources that are coveted by other countries. Before. Mexico City is outside the United States' confinement, and now that China has entered Mexico, if the United States cannot defeat China, it will have to spit out this piece of fat. Everyone wants a piece of the pie!
By the time the U.S. troops entered Mexico, the squadron had already captured Crotaro, which was only 180 kilometers away from Mexico City. In addition to the squadron, the rebel army led by Pancho Villa has expanded to 120,000 people. In addition, the Mexican bourgeoisie finally began a violent revolution, and with the support of a large number of capitalists, the spokesman of the bourgeoisie, represented by Madero, quickly raised an army with a total strength of 50,000 troops. Most of these armies were former government troops, and they had some connections with the Mexican bourgeoisie. Under the bewitchment of the capitalists, they quickly began to rebel against Dias's rule. At this moment, both armies have also gathered in Crotaro, preparing to attack Mexico City with the squadron and overthrow the dictatorship of Dias.
On the evening of 28 January, General Gao Chang, commander of the Sixth Group Army of the Chinese Army, convened an operational meeting. The U.S. team's entry into Mexico has meant they have to speed up their progress and conquer Mexico City as soon as possible to remove Dias from power.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Americans have intervened, and according to the information we have received, the Americans will commit 150,000 troops into Mexico to fight us. Now, their vanguard has entered Mexico. Admiral Gao Chang said.
Pancho Villa, Madero and the others suddenly changed their faces. 150,000 American regular troops entered Mexico, what a formidable force! The strength of the U.S. team is much more powerful than that of the Mexican government army. The squadron that entered the Mexican operation, with only more than 50,000 people, could it defeat so many American teams? Both Pancho Villa and Madero were a little worried.
"From now on, we have to pick up the pace. Now, Mexico City is in sight, and we have to rush to Mexico City in a week and then attack. There are less than 80,000 people left in Dias's government army, and we are more than capable of defeating them quickly. After ousting Diaz, a new government was formed. Then, it was up to the new government to protest to the United States, demanding that the Americans withdraw from Mexico! Admiral Gao Chang saw the changes in both of them. These Mexicans will make small calculations, and their strength is terrible. If it weren't for Mexico's important geographical location and China's need for Mexico's help, he would have built a country to directly colonize Mexico!
Pancho Villa and Madero suddenly lit up when they heard that they were going to do everything possible to form a new government. The two of them looked at each other again, and there was a little more vigilance. For now, both are undoubtedly the best candidates if a new government is to be formed. It's just that Madero is a representative of the bourgeoisie's withdrawal, although there are not as many troops as Pancho Villa, but his army is better equipped, all of them are standard weapons purchased from China, and most of the soldiers are the original government army, and the fighting quality is better than that of Pancho Villa's peasant rebel army. However, Pancho Villa is more closely connected to the Chinese side, and Pancho Villa knows his weaknesses and knows that only by relying on China can he achieve his wish. Therefore, the Chinese side has always been obedient to its words. But Madero is different, he has his own ideas, if he becomes president, the Chinese side wants to control Mexico, I am afraid it will be very difficult!
"In the battle against Mexico City, I hope that we can be united. If someone cheats and cheats, then I won't agree! Admiral Gao Chang warned.
"General, rest assured, I promise that my men will do their best to attack Mexico City!" Pancho Villa immediately patted his chest and reassured.
"General, please look at our watch!" Madero also hurriedly said. He knows that China has a lot of power to decide the future president of Mexico. If he can't get the support of the Chinese side, he wants to be president, which is impossible. Therefore, in the battle against Mexico City, he will have to do his best.
On February 5, the squadron and the Mexican peasant rebels, as well as the troops of the bourgeoisie, arrived in Mexico City!
More than 200,000 troops surrounded Mexico City. Of course, the main attack is still the squadron. Whether it was the Mexican peasant rebel army or the bourgeois army, the combat effectiveness was worrisome. Maybe it's okay to bully some civilians, but it's very difficult to get them to fight hard. Fortunately, Dias's government army is also very weak.
In the Mexican presidential palace, Díaz was already limited in panic.
"Where have the Americans been? How long will it take for them to get to Mexico City? Dias asked. The U.S. team advanced from north to south, demanding that Mexican government forces hold out until the U.S. team arrived. But now, the Chinese are about to attack.
"Your Excellency the President, the Americans are still in Victoria City in the north, and it will take at least half a month to get to Mexico City, even if there is no interception by the squadron!" This was stated by the Minister of War Kar Perez.
"Damn! In half a month, our roots can't last that long! Dias's face turned pale. Now, he has gathered all the government forces at his disposal, and in Mexico City, there are more than 80,000 troops. However, he still had no confidence at all.
"What do we do now? The Chinese are about to attack, how can we hold out until American reinforcements arrive! Dias asked.
Everyone was silent, and everyone knew very well about the strength of the Mexican government army, and it was impossible for Gen to hold out for half a month under the attack of the squadron.
"Your Excellency, Mexico City is now unfortunate. I build yì, abandon Mexico City, retreat to the southern region of Mexico, or go by sea to northern Mexico! Home Secretary Daniel said.
"Give up Mexico City? How can this work? Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, Dias jumped up at once. If he gives up Mexico City, can he, as president, still be justified? Having ruled Mexico for more than twenty years, he really doesn't want to give up!