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On August 19, Wang Yuze went to the General Staff Headquarters to attend a routine military meeting. In the war room of the General Staff Headquarters, Xiong Wu, Chief of the General Staff, Cai Yun, Minister of the Army, Zhang Cheng, Minister of the Navy, and Jiang Xingguo, Minister of National Defense, were already waiting for Wang Yuze. On the wall of the war room, there is a large map, but this is a map of South America.

What we want to discuss at today's military meeting is the imminent war in South America! As early as a few years ago, China was already making a layout in South America. Whether it is selling advanced battleships to Chile, or sending an officer corps to Chile to train Chile's domestic army, in order to start a war in South America in a few years, help Chile, an ally, become a major power in South America. Thus, guaranteeing the interests of the empire in South America. In the next world war, huge resources will be consumed, and South America, which is rich in resources, is a place that China cannot give up. It's just that South America is too far away from China, and China cannot directly invade and occupy South America when it has too many enemies. At this time, it is crucial to cultivate a pro-China South American power!

At nine o'clock in the morning, Wang Yuze appeared on time in the war room of the General Staff Headquarters.

"See Your Majesty!" Everyone saluted Wang Yuze.

"Excuse me! You're all set, right? Let's start the meeting! Wang Yuze came to the position and sat down and said!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Then everyone went back to their seats!

"Chief of the General Staff, let's introduce the specific situation first!" Wang Yuze said.

"Yes, Your Majesty! The warship we sold to Chile 10 days ago has returned home. At the same time, the Navy also sent a group of officers to help the Chilean Navy quickly master these warships. It is expected to be three months later. It will be able to initially form combat effectiveness. In addition, Chile's army has also completed preparations for war after several years of construction. At present, the Chilean Army has completely followed the establishment of the Imperial Army, with 20 divisions and two heavy artillery brigades, totaling nearly 400,000 men. In addition, the weapons sold by the empire to Chile are already in place. Wait until three months later, and you can start a war! Xiong Wu said.

"And what about the opponent? Argentina and Brazil. How's the preparation? Wang Yuze asked. Compared to Chile, Argentina and Brazil are two large countries in South America. The latter, in particular, is the number one power in South America. Chile is attacking two countries with the strength of one country, and if it wants to win, it will not be very difficult!

"After we started supporting Chile. Argentina and Brazil also began preparations for war. The two countries have ordered four new battleships from France and the United States, but they are much worse than the Santiago-class battleships we built for Chile. Moreover, these warships are said to be able to complete sea trials until next month. Even if it is delivered to Brazil and Argentina in time, I am afraid it will not form much combat effectiveness! Navy Minister Zhang Cheng said. Although, the number of main guns of the 'Santiago-class' battleships was too large. Reaching 15 gates, this made it impossible for the battleship to be stable and not very good for ocean-going operations. But naval battles in South American countries generally take place in the coastal zone. Otherwise. Cities along the coast will be attacked. Therefore, even if the opponent doubled the number of battleships, the Chilean Navy still had a good chance of winning.

"Chile has always been a naval power in South America, and the navy has won. There shouldn't be much of a problem. However, we had to guard against it. What if, after the victory of the Chilean Navy, Brazil and Argentina still refuse to admit defeat? Chile has a population of only 3.2 million and an army of 400,000, which is already one-eighth of the total population. Argentina has a population of 5.5 million, and Brazil has a population of 23 million. Wang Yuze reminded. If you fight for the army, there won't be so many troops to fight for the Chilean roots!

"Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, Argentina's army has expanded to 400,000 men, and Brazil's army has expanded to 800,000. It's just that in this war, the navy is the main force, and the Chilean army is the main defense. The equipment of the Chilean Army is completely the same as ours. Even if the military strength is not as good as Brazil and Argentina, it is not a big problem to hold the territory with the help of the Andes! War Minister Cai Yun replied.

"It would be great if Chile could defeat Brazil and Argentina with its navy. But if the Navy wins, but Argentina and Brazil are adamant not to admit defeat, we have to be prepared. If necessary, mercenaries can be sent to Chile to help them fight! In addition, the warships of the Pacific Fleet of the Navy also rushed to South America to prevent other countries from meddling! Wang Yuze said. China supports Chile, but behind Argentina and Brazil, there are also big countries behind it. Among them, France has given Argentina a lot of help, and Brazil has received help from the United States. In fact, the root of the imminent war in South America this time is the game between China and France and the United States in South America. As for Britain and Germany, they are too busy fighting in Europe to take care of other places for the time being!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Everyone replied. Chile's population is too small, which is indeed a fatal flaw. The 400,000 army is equivalent to half of Chile's young and middle-aged labor force. Of course, if nothing can be done, Chile can continue to expand its military at the limit. But in that case, even if the war is won, Chile will lose a lot. The example of Paraguay is right in front of us, after the end of the Paraguayan war, there were more than 1.3 million people in the country, only 190,000 women and 30,000 men remained.

"Did they agree to what we asked the Chileans?" Wang Yuze asked.

"Chileans are still thinking about it. However, I think if they want to win the war, I'm afraid they will agree to our request! Xiong Wu said. The Chinese side proposed that the Chinese side send people to command the Chilean army and navy in this war. So far, the Chilean side has not responded. After all, this involves the future of the country, and Chile has to think carefully!

"Well, continue to put pressure on the Chileans and definitely take command of this war!" Wang Yuze said. Although China sent an officer corps to train the Chilean army for several years, it was just ordinary soldiers and junior officers. Those military leaders in Chile are still those old antiques. Their tactics are completely still stuck in the decades, and if you count on them, then Chilean Root will not be able to win this war!

"Next, the General Staff and the Military Intelligence Agency are fully focused on this war. Although this war is taking place in South America, it is very important for the whole world. This may be the only local war before the outbreak of the world war, and it is not an exaggeration to call it the prelude to the world war! After the end of this war, it should not be far from the outbreak of world war. We must be well prepared. In the future world war, you must win! Wang Yuze said in a deep voice!

"Yes, Your Majesty! The Empire will win! Everyone replied loudly. No one has ever doubted that the winner of the future war will be China! China has been winning all the wars. But again, because the foundation is too thin, China can't afford to lose! If it loses the war, it will be a ruinous blow to China!

In early October, the Chilean Navy crossed the Pacific Ocean and returned to Chile. The return of such a large fleet of the Chilean Navy has caused serious unease in neighboring countries. Argentina and Brazil have also sent their navies to receive the warships returning home. It's just that those warships have just finished sea trials, and the naval soldiers of the two countries are estimated to be slowly familiar with the performance of the warships on the way back home. I'm afraid it will take a lot of time for them to fully master these warships!

As if sensing the danger, Argentine President José Figueroa Alcta has given an order to prepare for war, and the Argentine Army has gone to the border area with Chile to prepare for an attack by the Chilean Army. At the same time, Argentina's navy has also accelerated the pace of returning home. It is expected to be able to return to Buenos Aires by the end of October.

Argentine President José Figueroa Alqueta, vice president of former President Manuel Quintana, became the new president of Argentina after he left office, and is the eighth president of Argentina's democratic autonomy. The Democratic Autonomous Party of Argentina has been in power in Argentina for more than 20 years, from 1880 to the present. José Figueroa Alcta was a lawyer, but at the same time a nationalist. With relations between Argentina and Chile increasingly strained, he demanded that the government maintain a tough attitude towards Chile and that he hoped to defeat Chile in the war.

Externally, José Figueroa Alquetá has actively joined forces with European powers and Brazil, a South American power, to jointly counter the Chilean threat. Eventually, Argentina gained the support of France and formed an alliance with Brazil against Chile. Just like the two countries united against the weak Paraguay a few decades ago!

Although the war was imminent, José Figueroa Alcta was very confident in winning the war. Although, Chile's navy is very strong, but Argentina and Brazil combined, are not much weaker than Chile. In terms of land, Argentina and Brazil have an absolute advantage, and the combined population of the two countries is 9 times that of Chile, which means that they will have 9 times more soldiers than Chile! Even if the Andes are in the way, their army will be able to wipe out Chile!