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Due to range limitations, the Chinese Air Force's fighters had no way to carry out a larger strike on the retreating US troops. Even the Chinese Army's engineers have urgently built a field airfield in the valley of Chilpansingo. However, it all takes time. By the time the field airfield was repaired, the U.S. troops had already fled. However, even so, the rout of the US military caused by the attack of the Chinese Air Force still caused heavy losses to the US military. In order to escape the bombing of the Chinese Air Force fighters, a large number of US officers and soldiers fled into the vast mountains and forests of the Sierra Madre do Sul, and many of them got lost in it and never came out.

When the U.S. troops fled to safety, Admiral Davis began to gather his forces, only to find that the U.S. forces had once again lost tens of thousands of men. Of course, among them, there are not many US troops directly killed by the Chinese Air Force, less than 10,000 people, and many more are lost and lose contact with the troops. Admiral Davis had no time to find the lost troops, and he needed to lead the main force of the American army to continue the retreat and retreat to the central region of Mexico to build a new defensive line. The U.S. 16th Infantry Corps is facing a fierce attack by the Chinese Army and the mercenaries, and they can't waste their lives to buy time for the main force of the U.S. Army.

On the afternoon of March 30, after the U.S. Army General Staff received a telegram from Admiral Davis, Chief of Staff Leonard Brown. Admiral Wood was shocked and immediately sent a telegram to the War Department to report to the Secretary of War, Jacob M. Dickinson. At that time, Secretary of War Dickinson was enjoying a fragrant afternoon tea. But after knowing the situation at the front, the teacup in his hand fell to the ground and fell to pieces.

"How so? Admiral Pershing had only left Mexico for a week, and the Southern Sierra Madre defense line was broken through by the Chinese? Secretary Dickinson's face was full of disbelief. He now regrets that he should not have compromised with President Taft if he had known. General Pershing has been replaced. Perhaps if Admiral Pershing had remained in office, the situation on the front would have been much better than it is now.

"Your Excellency, it seems that Admiral Oh Anxin did not exaggerate before, and the defense line of the Sierra Madre do Sul is indeed unable to stop the attack of the squadron. Fortunately, Admiral Davis had already led the main force of the American army to retreat, and he planned to build a new defensive line in the central region of Mexico, with Mexico City as the core. But. He needs us to send more troops to Mexico once again, the main thing is anti-aircraft weapons, to stop the Chinese air force from attacking us. "Leonard. Admiral Wood said.

Secretary Dickinson nodded, and then said, "Go, we have to report to His Excellency the President on such a big matter." "Although. He knew it would provoke the wrath of President Taft. However, this certainly cannot be hidden from President Taft. More importantly, he had to come up with a way to deal with the aftermath, in case the angry people knew about the fiasco of the American army, it would definitely cause very serious distress to Taft. If President Taft wants to get the next term as president, it will be even more impossible!

When Secretary of War Dickinson and Army Chief of Staff Leonard. When Admiral Wood arrived at the White House, President Taft had finished his day's work. Walking in the garden. In the past two days, President Taft has been in a good mood, and the Republican bigwigs have told him that they will not look at Theodore. Roosevelt split the Republican Party. Moreover, those capitalists in the United States also favored Taft and said that they would continue to support him. After all, during President Taft's tenure, he sought a lot of benefits for these big capitalists, and completely became the spokesman for these big capitalists. Even if it is for their own sake, these big capitalists will support him. Right now. President Taft's enemies are left with Woodrow of the mínzhǔ party. Wilson is up. However, President Taft believes that he, with the support of big capitalists, wants to defeat Woodrow. Wilson, there's nothing wrong with that. The United States at the end of the day. It is still a capitalist society, and money has an unparalleled magic, and it can almost be said that money can buy a qiē.

When seeing Secretary of War Dickinson and Army Chief of Staff Leonard. When Admiral Wood led the secretary into the garden of the White House, President Taft's brow furrowed, and he subconsciously thought that these two men were causing him trouble again. The last time he asked for General Pershing to be court-martialed, Dickinson and Leonard. Admiral Wood did not fully support him, which made him very dissatisfied. If it weren't for the fact that he was in the middle of the war and needed to stabilize the overall situation, he would have found a way to replace the two of them a long time ago!

"Good afternoon, both of you!" Suppressing the unhappiness in his heart, President Taft took the initiative to greet with a smile on his face.

"Your Excellency, good afternoon!" Dickinson and Leonard. Admiral Wood said with a stern face.

Seeing the faces of the two of them, President Taft couldn't help but ask, "What's going on?" Could it be that the southern Madre defense line was broken by the Chinese? ”

"Huh? Your Excellency, you already know? "Leonard. Admiral Wood was stunned and blurted out.

Suddenly, President Taft's face changed dramatically, and he jumped up like a cat with its tail stepped on: "What did you say? Did the Southern Sierra Madre defense line really break through by the Chinese? "That's it, with a fierce look in his eyes, like Leonard. Admiral Wood is like his enemy. He has just finished the election now, but he didn't expect such bad news to come again.

"Your Excellency, we have just received a telegram from the front that Chilpancingo has been captured by the Chinese, and that the defense line of the Sierra Madre do Sul has collapsed under the attack of the Chinese. Admiral Davis is leading the main forces of the American army to retreat eastward, preparing to retreat to the vicinity of Mexico City, reorganize the defensive line, and block the Chinese! War Secretary Dickinson said.

"Damn, how can this be? What the hell is Davis doing again? How did the defense line be broken through by the Chinese in a week? What's in his head? Is it all shit? President Taft couldn't help but scold.

"Your Excellency, this can only show one problem, the Chinese attack is too fierce, and the defense line of the Sierra Madre do Sul is already stormy. Now what we have to do is how to resist the attack of the Chinese. The other is how to deal with an angry crowd! Secretary Dickinson reminded.

President Taft came to his senses and hurriedly asked the secretary to get all the cabinet members. Then he went back to the office with a black face, and Secretary Dickinson and Leonard. Admiral Wood silently followed behind them.

This time, the cabinet members arrived quickly, arriving in less than twenty minutes. However, everyone's faces are very unsightly, like a dead mother. They are all smart people and naturally know what it means for the Sierra Madre do Sul line to be breached. Maybe tomorrow the crowd of protesters will storm the White House.

"Your Excellency, we must block the news, and we must not let it leak out under any circumstances. Otherwise, the angry populace will overthrow them outright! Secretary of State Filand C. Knox said with some horror. Previously, the U.S. had been proclaiming to the public that the Southern Sierra Madre defense line was rock-solid. But now, the defense line has actually been broken by the Chinese, and those people will definitely think that they have been fooled by zhèngfǔ. What would happen then, he didn't dare to imagine at all.

"Your Excellency, it is impossible to block the news. Our opponents must have known the news as well, and they will certainly spread the word. What we need to do now is how to stabilize the battle situation on the front line. Admiral Davis proposed a central defense line with Mexico City as the core. The War Department and the Army Staff believe that it is feasible, and we should now immediately provide support to Lieutenant General Davis, not only in terms of troops, but also in anti-aircraft weapons and so on. Otherwise, once the Chinese army commander drives in, they will most likely attack the US mainland! War Secretary Meyer said.

The words of War Secretary Meyer made a big change in everyone's faces. Whether it's the mínzhǔ party or the Republican party, or even former President Theodore. The Progressive Party formed by Roosevelt is inextricably linked to the US Army. Perhaps by the time they were in the meeting, President Taft's opponents had already learned the news and had already taken action, ready to give President Taft a good look.

"Minister Dickinson, give an order to the commander of the gendarmerie that the gendarmerie force immediately supervise the major newspapers and radio stations, and be sure to block the news." President Taft said with a dark face.

"But Your Excellency, if we do this, I am afraid it will cause further opposition from the people!" Secretary Dickinson said worriedly.

"It's wartime, and as president of the United States, I have the highest rights. If the news of the defeat is allowed to spread, it will affect the stability of the United States, and it will also be very detrimental to our next step in resisting the invasion of the Chinese. Do as I command! If something happens, I'll take full responsibility! President Taft said. He had no choice but to jump off the wall in a hurry.

"Yes, Your Excellency. So, what about Admiral Davis's request? Secretary Dickinson asked.

"Admiral Davis, zhèngfǔ agreed with his construction, and he led the American army to establish the central defense line in Mexico City. At the same time, zhèngfǔ will give him enough support. The Army General Staff immediately dispatched 10 corps to 20 corps to Mexico to support Admiral Davis's plan. I have only one request, and that is to block the Chinese south of Mexico City as soon as possible! President Taft said! (To be continued.) (qidian.)m.qidian.read. )