The southbound army was completely annihilated, and the commander Ulysses. Admiral Grant was captured, which was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the US military. 500,000 elite U.S. troops were wiped out in this way. Worth the troops lost on the Western Front, the U.S. Army has lost as many as 600,000 troops in this battle. Even if the recruits in the follow-up training have completed their training and can go to the battlefield. However, the total number of troops that the US military can use has also dropped to 1.2 million.

The losses of the Imperial Army were negligible, with the 3rd and 11th armies losing less than 50,000 men in this war. This was not a big loss for the Imperial Army, which had a total strength of nearly 700,000 men. Of course, the Spanish Army, an ally of the empire, suffered heavy losses. With 200,000 regular troops and 200,000 militiamen, the losses were almost half.

It can be said that in this battle, the battle loss ratio of the two sides was almost one to two. This is simply an unacceptable result for the United States. Of course, if 200,000 of the results achieved are the Chinese Army, this is still acceptable. However, the casualties of the 200,000 Spanish Army really made them a little unsightly. The losses of the Chinese army were not large, which meant that in the next battle, they would have to encounter an attack by more than 600,000 Chinese troops. Even with a nearly twice as many force advantages, the U.S. military's chances of victory don't seem to be great.

In addition, the United States lost territory west of the Mississippi River. Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota all fell under the control of the Imperial Army. The Great Lakes region, the most important region of the United States, was threatened, and the Imperial Army only needed to attack eastward to be able to penetrate the Great Lakes, which was important for the United States. will be a mortal threat.

Under such losses, the whole United States is panicked. Many Americans are very worried about the future of their country. They are afraid that they will not be able to win, when the time comes. They will become the object of enslavement of the Chinese. As a result, many Americans, especially the wealthy, have begun to emigrate overseas while the Chinese Navy is not yet in control of the Atlantic. Europe or South America has become their choice of immigration. This has further exacerbated the social turmoil in the United States.

"Gentlemen, we lost 600,000 men in this battle. Or an elite 600,000 people. In terms of strength alone, this is already a third of the size of the US Army. And our enemies, they are minimal! It was a failure, a fiasco. This fiasco will most likely bury the United States of America! On Capitol Hill, some of the opposing lawmakers gave their speeches. They slammed the government for inaction and even demanded that Millard. President Fillmore stepped down and resigned, taking responsibility for this failure.

Of course, it is now in the midst of a war. The US parliament has practically little power left. The power of the United States is controlled by the commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy and the president of the United States. But even so, the opposition of lawmakers has caused many Americans to lose confidence in the president and cabinet of this year. In this way, it naturally affects the confidence of Americans. For the war potential of the United States is a very big blow.

Outside the White House in Washington, D.C., there are often large numbers of people who come to demonstrate, and they hold signs. Slogans were shouted to remove the president.

U.S. President Millard. Standing in his office on the second floor of the White House, Fillmore lifted the curtains and watched the crowd of protesters outside the White House. His face was gloomy, as if he could drip water.

"Gentlemen, look at the people protesting outside. Can you feel their anger and disappointment? The war has only just begun. Our army suffered a crushing defeat! How do we account to those who support us? Millard. President Fillmore roared.

Secretary of War Charles. M. Conrad and the Chief of Staff of the Army, Admiral Edwin M. Stanton, bowed their heads and said nothing. The rest of the Cabinet Ministers. The face is not very good-looking. There is no doubt that this fiasco has made the situation facing the United States even more unfavorable. If it doesn't work, the country will really be hopeless.

"Your Excellency, the main responsibility this time lies with me. If I hadn't stuck to the plan, I probably wouldn't have had this outcome. Therefore, I request to resign from the post of Chief of Staff! "Edwin. Admiral M. Stanton pleaded. In the face of the wrath of the people, it is definitely necessary to find someone to come out as a scapegoat, and what could be more suitable than the chief of staff of the army?

In addition, Edwin. Admiral M. Stanton was also very remorseful for this failure. If it weren't for his desperate gamble, perhaps, the U.S. military would not have lost so badly. At the very least, a lot of troops can be saved.

"Guys, what do you think?" Millard. President Fillmore looked at the others.

"Your Excellency, I think that General Stanton's resignation as Chief of Staff is a good way to ease the conflict." Secretary of State Daniel. Webster said.

The rest of the cabinet ministers also chimed in. There is no doubt that Edwin. Admiral M. Stanton has become an outcast.

"Well, Admiral Stanton, I accept your resignation!" Millard. President Fillmore said. Although he knew that this defeat was not Edwin. The reason for Admiral M. Stanton. However, in order to appease the anger of the people, he could only be wronged.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!" Edwin. Admiral M. Stanton, after a salute, left the president's office. It's just that when he left, his back seemed so lonely and helpless.

"Your Excellency Minister of War, new Chief of Staff, do you have a suitable candidate?" Millard. President Fillmore asked. Now that we are in the midst of a war, the post of Chief of Staff will certainly not be vacant for long. There has to be someone else who can carry the burden.

"Your Excellency, Judas. Admiral Benjamin is fit for the post. "Charles. Minister M. Conrad thought for two minutes, then said. After all, in the US Army, there are not many people who are suitable to be the chief of the general staff. Compared with the armies of European countries, before the North American War, the U.S. Army had very few troops. The main force of the US Army is the militias of the states, not the Army under the command of the central government. It was only after the crushing defeat in the last North American war that the United States strengthened its army buildup. It's just that the United States doesn't have so many experienced generals for a while.

"Judas. Admiral Benjamin? What do other people think? Millard. President Fillmore asked.

"Your Excellency, I think William. General Sherman is the right person! "Treasury Secretary Thomas. Corwin said.

"No, William. General Sherman's appearance in the war was not very good. He did not resist the Chinese attack, he lost 100,000 men, and also lost Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. "Post Secretary Nathan. K. Hall said.

"That's because the Chinese are too strong. William. It's very good that General Sherman has been able to do this! "Thomas. Corwin argued.

"Your Excellency, what is your opinion?" Millard. President Fillmore asked.

"Your Excellency, perhaps Judas. General Benjamin is really a good candidate! Secretary of State Daniel. Webster also said.

Millard. President Fillmore hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let Judas. General Benjamin is here at the White House, and we should probably listen to his views on the next battle situation before making a decision! ”

Half an hour later, Judas, dressed in a straight military uniform. Admiral Benjamin appeared in the president's office. Although his hair is completely gray, he is still in good spirits.

"Admiral Benjamin, Your Excellency would like to hear your views on the future of the war. In addition, Edwin. General M. Stanton is no longer in the post of Chief of the General Staff! "Charles the Vanquished. M. Conrad said.

Judas. A gleam suddenly appeared in Admiral Benjamin's eyes, and of course he knew the meaning of the Minister of War's words. Edwin. Admiral M. Stanton has stepped down, and if he can satisfy the president and the members of the cabinet, then he will be the new chief of the General Staff. This is undoubtedly an opportunity for him, and it is also the goal he has been striving for all his life.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, Ministers. There is no doubt that the current situation is very unfavorable for us. In the last war, we lost 600,000 men, and we inflicted negligible losses on our enemies. Especially our main enemy, the losses of the Chinese Empire were very small. It is foreseeable that we will be attacked by a fierce attack from the Chinese Empire.

With the remaining 1.2 million troops of the United States, it will be very difficult to resist the attack of the Chinese* army. But that doesn't mean we're lost. We still have every chance of defeating the Chinese Empire! "Judas. Admiral Benjamin said confidently.

"Why?" Millard. President Fillmore asked.

"The reason is simple, the Chinese have been held back by other battlefields, and in the United States, they cannot send more reinforcements." We can have a decisive battle with them, and apart from the Spaniards, who are low-powered, we have almost twice the advantage over the Chinese. If there is a decisive battle at this time, it will be very beneficial to us. If we wait until the Chinese arm more troops, then we will have no chance at all! "Judas. Admiral Benjamin made his point.

However, fighting to the death with the Chinese Empire now makes others a little unrecognizable. (To be continued......)

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