The decisive battle means that all the bets are put on the table, and if you lose, you will lose everything. When the time comes, the whole of America will be finished. Even Millard. President Fillmore didn't know what to do for a while. Of course, if you can win, it will be the best. But who can guarantee victory?

"General Benjamin, do you have a detailed battle plan?" Millard. President Fillmore asked.

"Your Excellency, I think we should concentrate our forces on a large-scale battle with the Chinese. If we can win, then we can reverse the current disadvantage and regain the advantage! "Judas. Admiral Benjamin said.

"Battle? Ready to put it there to play? Millard. President Fillmore had some doubts.

"Your Excellency, South Dakota and North Dakota have now fallen into the hands of the Chinese, and the vanguard of the Chinese* army has entered Minnesota. As long as the Chinese capture Minnesota, their next step is to enter the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes region, with its industrial hubs such as Detroit and Chicago, is the most important industrial region in the United States. If we lose these industrial zones, we will no longer be able to defeat the Chinese. So we have to keep the Great Lakes region. This makes it necessary to defeat the Chinese who are trying to enter the Great Lakes region. With the continuous input of troops from both sides, a large-scale battle is sure to break out in Minnesota! "Judas. Admiral Benjamin was confident.

Millard. President Fillmore and the rest of his cabinet nodded their heads. Modern warfare is fought with industrial logistical support. Without a strong industry, it is simply impossible to support the attrition of the army. The U.S. * military undoubtedly has the upper hand on this point. The consumption of troops is guaranteed by a strong industry in the United States, and the consumption of weapons and ammunition by the Chinese * army. In many cases, it is necessary to rely on the support of the local people on the other side of the ocean. While the empire has also built a series of military industries on the west coast of North America, so far. Weapons and ammunition such as rifles, machine guns and mortars can only be produced. Large-caliber artillery and shells still need to be transported from the country.

The capture of the Great Lakes region is also an opportunity to dismantle the war potential of the United States in one fell swoop. This is something that both sides can expect. Therefore, it is likely that the two sides will engage in a fierce battle around the Great Lakes.

Judas. Admiral Benjamin's plan undoubtedly won the support of the people. Therefore, his assessment as chief of the General Staff is already considered to be a pass. From his previous table xiàn, has made including Millard. Senior cabinet officials, including President Fillmore, were satisfied.

"General. Do you have a detailed plan? Secretary of State Daniel. Webster asked.

"Your Excellency, I think we can have a battle with the Chinese in Minneapolis. Crossing the Mississippi River from Minneapolis provides access to the Great Lakes. Our army has blown up almost all of the bridges over the Mississippi River, leaving only a few. The closest way to the Great Lakes from Minneapolis is to get there. I believe that the Chinese will definitely not let go of this opportunity. "Judas. Admiral Benjamin said. In the wind came Edwin. When Admiral M. Stanton was to be dismissed from his post as Chief of the General Staff, Judas whose real name was Admiral General was already making preparations. The hard work finally paid off, and these things finally came in handy.

"Minneapolis?" It is the capital of Minnesota and the largest city in Minnesota. With the fall of South Dakota and North Dakota, of course. Americans throughout Minnesota have already begun to transfer.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Judas. Admiral Benjamin said confidently.

"Well, General Benjamin, how long will it take to submit a complete battle plan?" War Department Charles. M. Conrad asked.

"Your Excellency, Minister. Tomorrow I will be able to submit the full battle plan! "Judas. Admiral Benjamin struggled to suppress the excitement in his heart.

Charles. Minister M. Conrad nodded, then looked at President Millard Fillmore.

"General Benjamin, I want to congratulate you. From now on. You've officially become Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army! Millard. President Fillmore said. Listened to Judas. After Admiral Benjamin's previous words, he has already decided to appoint Admiral Benjamin as Chief of the General Staff. He decided to follow the advice of Admiral Benjamin. Bet on the last handful. Perhaps, the United States still has a chance to turn around.

"Thank you, Your Excellency, President and Excellencies. Please rest assured. I will do my best to win this war for the United States! "Judas. Admiral Benjamin could no longer contain the excitement and excitement in his heart.

"But, Your Excellency. I'm going to do the third round of expansion. To defeat the Chinese, we need to arm more troops. In this way, we can occupy more and greater advantages. "Judas. Admiral Benjamin said.

"The third round of expansion? General Benjamin, we have armed 1.8 million people before, and this is already our limit. The population of the United States is now only 18 million, which means that one in ten Americans has already gone to war, perhaps even lost their lives. Secretary of State Daniel. Webster frowned.

"Yes, Your Excellency. The army that has been expanded now is indeed enough. However, to defeat the Chinese, this is not enough. I think we can appropriately relax the conditions for enlistment and strive to expand more troops. "Judas. Admiral Benjamin insisted.

"If you do that, the production of the whole society will be affected!" Home Secretary Thomas. M.T. McKennan opposed.

"If we lose this war, it's all over!" Judas. Admiral Benjamin insisted.

"Minister Conrad, what is your point?" Millard. President Fillmore asked.

"Your Excellency, I think that as long as you can win this war, even if it costs a lot, it will be worth it!" Secretary of War Charles. M. Conrad said.

"Alright, let's start building up the army!" Millard. President Fillmore finally made up his mind. He also hoped to win the war, even at the cost of it.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Charles. Minister M. Conrad nodded.

"Your Excellency, I also propose that we may also request the French and British troops. The French deployed some troops in the northeast, not much, but all elite. And the British are also arming troops in the Canadian colonies, and if they have their support, it will be easier for us to win against the Chinese! "Judas. Admiral Benjamin said.

Millard. President Fillmore nodded: "Your Excellency, Secretary of State, I will leave this matter to you!" ”

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Secretary of State Daniel. Webster nodded. The United States does not have the post of foreign secretary, and the secretary of state is responsible for foreign affairs.

It's just that both France and Britain are worrying about the war situation in Europe, and they are eager to transfer all the troops deployed elsewhere back home, and they can give the United States very little support.

However, the US Secretary of War relaxed the requirements for enlistment, and the US military suddenly expanded its troop resources. Male U.S. citizens over the age of twelve and under the age of sixty can join the military and fight for the United States. This made the third round of expansion of the U.S. Army very smooth. According to the plan of the US War Department, the US Army will once again expand its army by one million. Of course, many of them were teenagers with heads less than the height of a rifle, and old men with gray hair and beards.

It is simply impossible to expect such a unit to exert much combat effectiveness. On the battlefield, such troops basically only serve as cannon fodder.

At the same time, Lieutenant General Gu Yun, commander of the 3rd Group Army of the Chinese Empire, and Lieutenant General Luo Xinde, chief of staff, were also planning a new round of offensives. Previously, the 11th Army cooperated with the Spanish army and completely annihilated 500,000 U.S. Army troops south. Now there is a recuperation, after which the troops will attack north.

The Imperial Army's 3rd Army also successfully advanced the front into the Mississippi River Valley. Lieutenant General Gu Yun also took command directly from Omaha, Nebraska.

"In the next step, our operational objectives will be placed here. If we can conquer the entire Great Lakes in one fell swoop, then we will win! Lieutenant General Gu Yun pointed to the Great Lakes region on the map.

"Commander, there is the most important industrial area in the United States. After the industrial regions of the northeast fell into the hands of the French, the role of the Great Lakes was even greater. If we want to take this place, then the Americans will not have to fight with us! Lieutenant General Luo Xinde said with a smile.

"It is to let the Americans fight with us and kill some more American troops, then it will be easier for us to win in the future." Lieutenant General Gu Yun said confidently.

Lieutenant General Luo Xinde nodded. Although the strength of the 3rd Army is not superior, in terms of combat power, it can suppress the US army.

"The 13th Infantry Corps, the 19th Infantry Corps and the 7th Cavalry Corps were ordered to march towards the Great Lakes region. Fifteen brigades of the border defense brigade were dispatched to cooperate with this battle! Lieutenant General Gu Yun said. To this end, he will commit three corps and fifteen brigades, totaling 200,000 people.

Although after the expansion, the 3rd Army already has 500,000 men under its command. But when it comes to supporting other defensive lines, investing 200,000 to attack the Great Lakes is already the limit. (To be continued......)

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