The train roared through the endless central plains and headed towards the east Omaha. Among the towns along the way, there were many different California Independence Army soldiers and a few Expeditionary Army soldiers stationed to control the towns along the railway and maintain the unblocking of this traffic artery.

The central states in the United States are sparsely populated, and are often left untouched for dozens or hundreds of kilometers.

Generally speaking, as long as the army is stationed in towns, hundreds of kilometers of railway lines can be controlled.

In the Battle of Rocky Mountain

The Independence Army of the Republic of California drove the white prisoners who were unwilling to participate in the charge, thereby exploring the US firepower point, consuming its power, and greatly reducing its own casualties.

A huge battle was fought, with more than half of the white prisoners totaling more than half of the hundreds of thousands of white prisoners, and the California Independence Army itself suffered only nearly 20,000 losses. Three white infantry divisions under the Expeditionary Force, the Oregon Division, the Washington Division and the Iowa Division, totaling more than 60,000 people, with less than 10,000 casualties.

These troops were tempered in the war and their combat effectiveness was greatly enhanced.

The expeditionary forces directly under the expeditionary army had only more than 4,000 casualties, mainly several armored battalions and artillery units, accounting for about half of the total casualties.

Total total, the total casualties were about 95,000, and two-thirds were white prisoners.

In contrast, the US military gathered nearly 500,000 heavy troops in the Battle of Rocky Mountain. About 2/5 of the troops were killed or killed in the first battle, with a total of nearly 200,000. More than 100,000 fled, nearly 200,000 were captured, and almost all the troops were wiped out.

As an attack iron fist to tear the enemy's defense, the armored battalion often plays an important role in the final battle. This has also become the key target of the US's attack, and even if it is exposed for this, it is still willing to do so.

Only dense artillery fire cover can interrupt the assault of the armored troops.

The casualties of the artillery of the Expeditionary Force mainly come from division and regiment firepower. These small and medium-caliber field artillery and mortars are the main means to clear enemy firepower points, and casualties are inevitable in high-intensity confrontation.

Overall

The California Independence Army and the US Army were the main forces in the Battle of Rocky Mountain. The Imperial Expeditionary Force was to install fangs and eyes for the offensive forces, and provide overwhelming artillery support, aircraft, armored tank vehicles, and self-propelled artillery, which were unveiled one after another, playing an overwhelming role in the war and making people shine.

However, after the Battle of Rocky Mountain, the Republic of California was officially independent, and the president of the country solemnly proposed that it hoped to fully reorganize the California Independence Army and no longer participate in the next stage of the war against the United States.

From the perspective of the Republic of California, they were not willing to form a life-and-death hostile relationship with the United States, nor did they intend to invade the United States. After the victory of the Rocky Mountains, the cloud of war shrouded over the Republic of California completely disappeared.

Enough people died in the war, and it was time to stop.

After careful consideration and reporting to the empire, the Expeditionary Force General Command finally agreed to the request of the Republic of California, but asked the California Independence Force to send troops to work with the Expeditionary Force to maintain the military presence of towns along the Pacific Railway.

April 29, 1909

From Oregon, Washington, and Iowa, the three northern states on the Pacific coast, which are mainly composed of Iowa, declared independence and formed the Northern Federation, and jointly elected the famous Seattle businessman and social activist Mr. Robert Jenrick as interim president. This person also has a secret identity, that is, the secret son of the Political Department, code-named "Raw".

May 7

Utah declared independence and joined the Northern Federation, becoming the fourth state in the Northern Federation, and the reconstruction of Salt Lake City also kicked off the construction.

Omaha Railway Station

The long whistle sounded and slowly entered the station, and soon stopped steadily on the platform. A large number of soldiers wearing steel helmets and armed soldiers lined up on the platform with their luggage on their backs. The air was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere.

The pressure limiting valve of the steam locomotive in front released a large stream of white steam, filling most of the train station with white smoke. The soldiers coming and going were faintly spacious, and only the occasional cold light flashed by the steel helmets, creating an inexplicable tension.

On the platform

Major General Zheng Fusheng, who arrived here in advance, led a group of senior officials to line up here to welcome the marquis. When Lieutenant General Duan Qirui appeared in military uniform at the exit of the train car, the majestic military music suddenly sounded. This was the "March of the Royal Infantry Regiment" adapted from Marseille.

The passionate music echoed over the platform. Lieutenant General Duan Qirui, Major General Bian Chunsong, and Brigadier General Wu Peifu greeted the official school who was waiting on the platform and exchanged a simple greeting for a moment.

"Report to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Omaha has cleared the enemy's tragedy over 40 kilometers around and is ready to enter. At present, the main enemies are gathered in towns around Chicago, more than 730 kilometers away and around Kansas City, more than 400 kilometers southeast. It is taken by the unstoppable military power of our Royal Army, and has not dared to act rashly for the time being." Major General Zheng Fusheng saluted and replied.

Lieutenant General Duan Qirui raised his hand and said indifferently;

"Gather together, gather together. It will not only kill all the Americans, but also make them easy to gather together, which will save us a lot of trouble.

Given that the Americans are stubborn and unwilling to surrender.

The empire has decided to launch a large increase in troops. In the past two months, several super-large fleets will arrive at San Francisco Port and Seattle Port, with an increase of 300,000 troops.

By then

The empire will gather 650,000 troops in North America, and its military power is at its peak. Even if the Americans swear to fight to the end, they can still make their blood flow into a river and admit defeat."

"Hissergeant, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, I'm not very clear about my position, and I'm still very worried." Major General Zheng Fusheng felt excited after hearing this, and was still a little puzzled. After thinking for a while, he asked in confusion. "Our army is invincible in attacks and is invincible. Wherever the iron flow goes, it is conquered. With the assistance of the California Independence Army and some other second-line corps, the troops are already strong enough. Why do we have to spend a lot of effort to continue to increase troops, and the scale is so large?"

"Hmph, Brother Fu Sheng, I'm afraid you won't be able to learn more politics, so I can't see through the mystery." Lieutenant General Duan Qirui scolded him mercilessly. Seeing the senior generals in front of him look embarrassed and snorted coldly;

"This "wool war" is not a complete war of destroying the country, but a war of conquest that promotes the military prestige of our empire and national prestige.

This vast land of North America is not a place to live for a long time. The imperial army will eventually return to the west coast of North America. Only the Northern Federation is the territory left by the Empire for itself. This is also the purpose of our efforts to transfer factories and enterprises to Seattle in large quantities.

Whether it is 650,000 or 1 million, most of the imperial army will stay in North America in the future and be demobilized on the spot, marry and have children, and take root here.

Therefore, the Imperial Army did not object to the officers and soldiers looking for local white wives or girlfriends.

This will increase a large population for our northern territory, whether it is Detroit, Chicago, or Virginia. We not only need to conquer here, but also leave our own profound influence, spread the profound ancient Chinese culture, spread blood, and influence.

These barbaric North American cowboys fear power but do not have virtue, and discrimination prevails.

Therefore, we must suppress the situation in the northern region, and be kind and kind in the southern region, so that we can leave a deep mark in their minds and let them remember them forever;

The Tang clan is a noble and powerful race, and has the ability to step on their heads under leather boots. They must know how to be awe and plant the seeds of fear in their hearts, and for generations..."

"I understand that I will never let down the commander-in-chief's high expectations."

Lieutenant General Duan Qirui's words made everyone present excited and answered in unison, especially Brigadier General Wu Peifu's eyes glowed, and his excitement was rising.

Back to where to stay

Brigadier General Wu Peifu was still very excited. He was a scholar who was born in the ground. He signed up to go overseas for development because of his down-and-out family. He always maintained an obsession with glory in his heart, and advocated the great military achievements of exotic lands, and hoped to be honored to be famous for thousands of history.

Today, the Vice President said that he was naked and without any concealment, and he really expressed the greatest desire and enthusiasm of our soldiers; he promoted the ambition of the Chinese children and laid the power of the country outside the foreign land.

Brigadier General Wu Peifu's new position is now the commander of the Oregon Division. Most of the middle and senior command positions of the division are held by Chinese, and a small number of German, British officers and some experienced sergeants have significantly increased their combat effectiveness after being tempered by the Battle of Rocky Mountain.

The three divisions of Oregon, Washington and Iowa in the Northern Federation, plus the Utah Division that is being formed, have a total of 4 divisions, all of which are directly under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Expeditionary Force. Therefore, the weapons and equipment and personnel are the same as those of the Imperial Expeditionary Force. The only thing missing is the armored battalion that the Imperial Expeditionary Force has been strengthened and equipped. The scale of one division is about 18,600 people.

Because it was during the war, the scale of troops was fluctuating greatly. For example, when the Rocky Mountain Battle just ended, the divisions were seriously reduced, with only 13,400 people fewer, and the most were no more than 15,000 people. However, after rest and supplementary, they basically exceeded 20,000 people.

All equipment of this unit is the same as that of the Imperial Expeditionary Force. The soldiers are equipped with zero-type semi-automatic rifles, the team firepower is Type 02 light machine guns, all soldiers are equipped with helmets, uniforms are the same as those of the Expeditionary Force. The treatment of officers and soldiers is slightly inferior and enjoys the treatment of second-line troops.

in this regard

Most of the Imperial Expeditionary Forces are treated as the main front-line troops, while the honored Dahong First Division, the Royal Guard Armored Division, the Shangri-La Division and other fist troops are treated as the first-class. There is nothing to envy. If you want to get the first-class treatment, you must have the first-class combat power.

Under the leadership of Brigadier General Wu Peifu, the Oregon Division performed well in the Battle of Rocky Mountain. More than 35,000 white prisoners were sent to the battlefield by them, and less than half of them were able to retreat alive.

Among them, Brigadier General Wu Peifu consciously selected some white prisoners who performed well into the team. These prisoners who had experienced bloody battles made the Oregon Division's combat effectiveness much higher than the other two divisions.

Fierce and tenacious, firm fighting consciousness are the labels of "Oregon Division".

The most famous battle of the Oregon Division was when the Imperial Marshal burned down Salt Lake City with a fire. The Mid-English army that fled in a hurry was crowded on the narrow mountain road entering Rocky Mountain. The Oregon Division was the troops guarding the mountain road. They used guns and bullets to turn the mountain road into a hell. The Mid-English army was buried in corpses, so they were known as the "Skeleton Division" or the "Hell Division". They were the troops that the Mid-English army hated the most.

Most of the troops in this division came from immigrants from Germany, Britain, the Netherlands, and other countries. There were few immigrants from Central and Southern Europe. This is because the weather in the three northwest states is cold. Most of the immigrants from Central and Southern Europe who have always liked to be warm in their living environment are not interested. Even if they settle down, they are more inclined to the warm California state.

Proof of

The powerful imperial army has never lacked fanatical followers, especially the Northwest European immigrants who were deeply influenced by Norwegian pirate culture. They worship the strong from their core and are keen on adventure and conquest. Now, among the middle and lower-level white officers of the Northern Federation divisions, joining the secret army of the army that fanatical worships the imperial emperors is proof of this.

In their eyes, it is a great honor to follow the powerful Tang clan to fight all directions.

The night is deep

Wu Peifu opened the window and looked at the thousands of lights in the city as bright as the galaxy, and a deep sense of pride surged in his heart;

This is Omaha conquered by the imperial army. In the future, there will be world-class metropolises Chicago, Detroit, Washington, Philadelphia and New York. These cities with reputations that have resounded around the world will eventually lie at the feet of the imperial army and become stepping stones for the arrogant conqueror.

History will eventually remember the glory of this moment. I come, I see, I conquer.

Today, the city of Omaha, the starting point of the eastern end of the Pacific Railway, has become a military center with large armies, bringing together more than 100,000 troops including the Imperial Armored Honorary Division, Qingdao Division, Imperial Guard Division, Oregon Division, Washington Division, and other more than 100,000 troops. The next step will be the Beilun Division, Iowa Division, Utah Division and a large number of imperial reinforcements, which will put great pressure on the Great Lakes region, the industrial city of North America.

Corresponding

The U.S. military is reorganizing its troops, especially industrial towns in the north, which are recruiting troops with all their might, trying to fight a full-scale war that is more brutal than the Civil War.

The southern states are another scene. The Imperial Expeditionary Force has shown that as long as the southern states do not publicly support the federal government and do not publicly express hostile intentions, they will not step into the southern states.

There is only one principle, that is, it is based on full awe of the empire.

The American Southerners are not stupid either. Now the public opinion of the news media is unanimous towards the Imperial Expeditionary Force. No one dares to say anything strange at this time, and no one dares to provoke the majesty of the empire at the forefront. That is purely a death!

A small number of radicals in the south called for people to stand up and pick up guns to resist the invaders, and they would be thrown into prison or beaten to death by the local government and the people.

Nowadays, the southern states have formed a tacit understanding;

If the people are willing to go north to fight the invasion, then they will be obedient. If they are willing to stay in the local area to join the National Guard and maintain regional public order, then they will welcome them with both hands.

The only taboo is to keep your mouth tightly and don’t mess around, so as not to cause trouble for others.

The southern states have mixed opinions on the federal government's policies, and their comments are mostly negative. Basically no one is optimistic that the US government can win the final war, which shows that the people's confidence is seriously insufficient and the seeds of fear are deeply rooted in their hearts. This is not a good sign.

This night

Brigadier General Wu Peifu was in a thrilling mood and full of thoughts. He thought a lot and a lot until the early morning when he fell asleep peacefully with a hint of excitement.
Chapter completed!