Chapter 903: Driving the Chinese into the Sea
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"Commander, what do we do now?" Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Yang Ming asked. It would be inappropriate to continue to hold on. The Americans had broken through the line of defense and were attacking the flank and rear of the Sixth Army, and if the retreat route was cut off, the Sixth Army would be unable to fly. It can be said that the defection of the Mexican government army has brought a very big crisis to the Sixth Army!
"Forget it, Querétaro can't hold on anymore, continue to retreat south!" Admiral Gao Chang said with a sigh.
"General! Carter, Carter's kid put the Americans in, I know, that's what that Madero guy meant. Carter is Madero's cousin and has always been a pawn in the government army. That Madero guy must have taken refuge in the Americans! Pancho Villa burst into the command and said loudly.
After learning that the U.S. troops had broken through the Mexican government defenses, Pancho Villa was also very nervous, and his first thought at that time was to flee immediately. But then he thought of something more. Despite China's support, he was able to serve as Minister of War in Madero's government. However, it is no secret that Madero is dissatisfied with him throughout Mexico. And because of the problem of ability, the Chinese side is more and more dissatisfied with him, which makes Pancho Villa have a deep crisis in his heart. If Madero gains China's support, he may be removed. And after losing the post of Minister of War, he may lose his life. This made Pancho Villa very panicked. He knows that his safety can only be guaranteed if he has the support of the Chinese side. And this time, Madero actually instructed Carter to let the Americans in. Although, this is a huge crisis. But for him, it was also an opportunity, a chance for him to regain the trust of the Chinese side. As long as China can win the war, it will certainly not forget him in the future. Maybe the position of Madero who has not fought for the presidency will also belong to him. Therefore, Pancho Villa rushed to the headquarters of the Sixth Army as soon as possible and reported the news to Admiral Gao Chang!
"I see, no wonder Carter dared to betray us, it turned out to be the support of the descendants behind it!" Admiral Gao Chang suddenly realized.
"Commander. So what do we do now? Continue the evacuation to Mexico City? Lieutenant General Yang Ming asked with some concern. Now that it is known that President Madero has defected to the Americans, it is not appropriate to withdraw to Mexico City now. In case Madero organizes troops loyal to him to intercept the squadron in Mexico City, it will be troublesome!
Admiral Gao Chang hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's okay. We continued our withdrawal to Mexico City, but only through Mexico City to Acapulco, in the south-west. I don't believe Madero has the audacity to fight us! ”
Lieutenant General Yang Ming nodded and did not question Admiral Gao Chang's decision.
"Send a telegram to the cavalry brigade, asking them to intercept the American army and the mutinous Mexican government forces as much as possible, and we will immediately retreat south overnight! Your Excellency Villa. You are responsible for leading Mexican government forces loyal to the Chinese side, intercepting the Americans, and buying time for our retreat. Don't worry, I'll report your credit to the country. Wait until our reinforcements arrive. After defeating the Americans, you will be able to become the president of Mexico! Admiral Gao Chang said. Let the Mexican government army be in charge of the break, this will definitely be a life and death, of course, to give Pancho Villa a little sweetness. As for Pancho Villa's mind. Admiral Gao Chang is also very clear. The last time he fought for the presidency, he did not fight for Madero. This has always kept him in his mind, and he has always been against Madero in the government. And the promises made by the Chinese side will definitely satisfy him!
When Pancho Villahara heard that he was going to lead his army to break off, he was very dissatisfied. But when Admiral Gao Chang promised to make him president of Mexico after the war, all dissatisfaction vanished. Although he is not very good, he still has a good vision. Although China is now at a disadvantage on the battlefield in Mexico, in the long run, the Americans will certainly not be able to defeat China. Therefore, only by following closely behind the Chinese can you get the maximum benefits!
"General Gao, please rest assured, I will definitely arrive at the attack of the Americans and buy enough time for the retreat of the main force!" Pancho Villa immediately patted his chest and reassured!
"Okay, I'll leave the cavalry brigade to support you. You only need to resist the American team for a day, and you can retreat tomorrow morning! Admiral Gao Chang said.
"Yes, General Gao, I'll go back and organize the army immediately!" Pancho Villa said. In one day, it won't be a lot of difficulty. Although some Mexican government troops have defected, most of the Mexican government officers and soldiers are still willing to accept the command of the Chinese side.
The 11th, 12th, and 68th Divisions, the main forces of the Sixth Army, as well as the artillery brigade, guard brigade and baggage brigade, as well as field hospitals, were evacuated from Querétaro in batches, while the cavalry brigade remained behind to resist the American attack with the Mexican government army. Or rather, to spy on the Mexican government forces so that they don't resist effectively.
Pancho Villa, who received the promise of the Chinese side, worked very hard and organized more than a dozen infantry divisions of the Mexican government army to resist the attack of the American army on the front line of Querétaro. Despite the ferocity of the U.S. offensive and the heavy casualties of the Mexican government forces, they held on. But this is really surprising.
Thanks to the greatly improved transportation facilities in Mexico at the request of China, the squadron was able to quickly retreat from Querétaro. By the evening of September 30, the Mexican government forces organized by Pancho Villa were finally unable to hold on. With heavy casualties, more and more Mexican government forces surrendered to the Americans and then joined the command of Major General Carter, the commander of the former 12th Division of the Mexican government army. Eventually, after consulting Admiral Gao Chang, Admiral Gao Chang agreed to Pancho Villa's retreat.
At this time, Pancho Villa, like a frightened rabbit, immediately fled from Querétaro with his henchmen, leaving the rest of the Mexican government army behind. Pancho Villa made a promise to the commanders of the divisions of the Mexican government army that when he became president of Mexico, these generals would follow him and make a fortune. Therefore, everyone is willing to risk their lives to resist the attack of the US army. When Pancho Villa retreated, the division commanders almost followed the retreat with their guards, and their troops had become a burden when they fled. As long as they can get the support of the Chinese side, they can recruit more troops in the future. Mexico may be a little poorer, but there is no shortage of people!
After a fierce battle, the American army captured Querétaro, an important town on the back of Mexico City, but the commander of the American army, Lieutenant General Pershing, did not look happy at all. They were intercepted by the rabble of the Mexican government army for a day, while the main force of the squadron had already fled.
"Order the 11th and 13th Armies to immediately go south to pursue the fleeing squadron! Their artillery brigade has a lot of heavy artillery, and the retreat will not be fast! Lieutenant General Pershing ordered.
"General, the soldiers have been fighting fiercely for two days, they are all very tired, can they pursue the Chinese again tomorrow morning?" The commander of the 11th Army, Major General George, pleaded. After two days of fierce fighting, even those who are beaten with iron can't hold on!
Lieutenant General Pershing hesitated, but nodded. In his opinion, in one night, a squadron with a lot of heavy weapons could not run far!
"Send a telegram to Madero, aren't there still a few divisions in Mexico City? Let him organize the army to intercept the Chinese! Lieutenant General Pershing ordered.
"Yes, General!" The communications officer soon sent the telegram to Mexico City. But Madero, who received the telegram, was in a dilemma. The Mexican government forces had only five divisions in Mexico City and southern Mexico, and Madero was able to command only two divisions stationed in Mexico City. There are more than 100,000 Chinese. If you can hold Mexico City, this is already God in Madero's opinion, to intercept the Chinese, isn't that looking for death?
Therefore, Maderogan did not take Lieutenant General Pershing's order seriously, but ordered two divisions of Mexican government troops to hold Mexico City to the death, so as not to be attacked by the squadron. He knew that if the squadron captured Mexico City, it would definitely not let him go.
On the morning of October 1, the U.S. forces set out from Querétaro and launched a pursuit of the squadron that was retreating south. The U.S. Army was led by the 11th and 13th Armies, followed by several other armies. At this time, the Mexican government forces loyal to China had almost lost everything, and the army of the Sixth Army was only more than 80,000 men, including the baggage brigades that were not strong in combat and the field hospitals that did not have much combat power. If it is caught up by the US military, the Sixth Army will suffer a catastrophe!
Therefore, Lieutenant General Pershing arrogantly shouted the slogan of driving the Chinese into the sea to feed the fish. There have been many wars between China and the United States, and this is the first time that the American team has such a clear advantage on the battlefield!
The cavalry brigade of the Sixth Army at this time took on the heavy responsibility of delaying the pursuit of the American army. Thousands of cavalry launched a series of harassment attacks on the pursuing US troops, making the US troops have to watch out for the surprise attack of the Chinese cavalry day or night, greatly slowing down the speed of the pursuit, so that the main force of the Sixth Army can have enough time to withdraw!