Starting from the launch of the autumn battle on August 27, 1909, the two armies advanced east-west, and took 23 days to sweep the wind and clouds. Finally, they successfully met in Cincinnati on September 19, achieving the two goals set before the war.

First, open up a 4,500-kilometer railway channel connecting the east and west coasts of the United States. The goods shipped from the Norfolk port on the east coast can reach San Francisco unimpededly, and then transfer through Salt Lake City to Seattle north and Los Angeles south, achieving smooth transportation of people and goods.

Second, completely dividing the United States into two strategically will be more conducive to further differentiating American society, deepening the original rifts, and promoting a stronger tendency to independence.

In addition to independent states, there are about 60 million people in the United States during the war. The fourteen northern states, mainly industries and large cities, account for 3/4 of the population, with about 45 to 46 million people.

The northern states are also areas where wars are plagued. There are smoke and wars everywhere, refugee waves are rising one after another, industrial production and agriculture are seriously damaged in the war, and famines caused by food shortages are becoming more and more serious, and the situation is very bad.

The southern states are mainly agriculture, animal husbandry and light textile industry, with a population of about 12.6 million to 13 million. This is an area where the Imperial Expeditionary Force is focusing on appeasement. There are basically no Allied troops entering (except Virginia where the Expeditionary Force landed). The economy, characterized by large and small farms and cotton plantations, was less affected and basically no impact.

As the northern states were beaten with a bruised nose and swollen face, the southern states wisely shrank their necks to be ostrich. Under the influence of the great powers of European countries, the calls for independence from the US federal government are rising, wave after wave.

Among them, there are two places with the highest call for independence and national establishment;

One is a traditional slave state on the east coast where Virginia, North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as North Carolina) and South Carolina (hereinafter referred to as South Carolina) are the traditional slave states on the east coast.

These three southern states were one of the earliest regions for white immigrants to arrive. Because they are located along the Atlantic coast, with convenient transportation, they develop a local economy mainly exporting cotton and textiles. The plantations hire a large number of black slaves to earn a lot of profits for planters.

According to records;

At the beginning of the founding of the United States, the above three states produced only 1,700 bundles of cotton per year. Due to the strong demand in Europe, it reached 1.2 million bundles by around 1820. By the time of the Civil War in 1860, it had reached an annual export scale of 4.7 million bundles.

Among them, black slaves are the main force of cotton plantations, and they undertake the most laborious and complicated work, and are one of the wealth symbols of white manor owners.

These three states are the main force of the Southern Army in the American Civil War. In addition, with Texas, the above four states provide more than 70% of the total troops of the Southern Army. The remaining 10 southern states are sparsely populated and have a low level of development, which adds up to 30% of the remaining troops.

Therefore, these four states suffered the most trauma in that unprecedentedly fierce war, and almost every household had family members who died in that war.

Now that the Republic of Texas has become independent, the remaining three eastern states have also started to quarrel.

After the pain of the past was revealed, calls for independence from the people were growing. The senior government officials of these three states frequently contacted the owners of large estates, and frequently contacted the Expeditionary Force and European countries to seek support.

The second place is Florida. The population of the state is mainly Mexicans and Hispanic whites. Germany, Italy and Irish account for the majority because of its superior geographical conditions, the economy is developing better and the overall wealthier. However, the awareness of independence is not as strong as the three eastern states.

Among them, there is no need for the instigation of European countries. After losing the strong suppression of the federal government, Florida became ready to move.

In history, West Florida was established independently in 1810, and was later annexed by the United States.

The state's willingness to be independent is not as strong, firm, and unrestrained as Texas. It also does not have the deep hatred between the three eastern states and the north.

The main dissatisfaction of the state is that the federal government charges a large amount of taxes to the state, which is used to subsidize poorer states in the central and southern regions, which makes them feel like they have suffered a great loss and thus have the idea of ​​independence.

Of course not on weekdays. Now that the world is in chaos, why not try it?

In immigrant countries like the United States, democracy and freedom of speech are emphasized. Since some people hope that the unified American Federation exists, there must be a hope of splitting and independent speech, with various reasons.

In the Republic of Texas, which is the "Lonely State Star", a strong desire for independence has always existed, which originated from the national status that once stood side by side with the United States Federation. Texans naturally have a sense of pride and a rebelliousness that belongs to Texas cowboys.

Economically

Texas, California, the three eastern states and Florida are both traditional wealthy states and large population states. They have superior natural and economic conditions. They can live well without the federal government. So why should they live together?

The large amount of tax revenues in the above-mentioned wealthy states were used by the federal government to balance the finances of the poorer central and western states, which made them feel at a disadvantage. In addition, some customs and traditions are incompatible and European forces are instigated by the Ocean Empire Expeditionary Force, and it is not surprising that further division will occur.

Throughout history, war has always been the main driving force for national division.

September 26

Chicago Frontline

Marshal Li Shuanzhu led some senior generals to inspect the frontier positions. His arrival made the expeditionary military camp boil. Now Marshal Li is affectionately called the "God of Military" by the officers and soldiers and is sincerely supported.

He personally came to the officers and soldiers to ask about his well-being, sat with the soldiers at the bottom and chatted about family matters, and talked about his future plans. His happy and kind look was not as good as a marshal, and he was even praised by the intersection.

Soon after

Marshal Li Shuanzhu came to a high ground, observed the US military positions in the distance through a single-tube high-power telescope, and listened to the reports of front-line officers.

The so-called: One mistake brings wisdom.

After suffering a great loss in the Washington defense line, the US military gave up the frontier positions of the Chicago defense line that had been expanded, and no longer blocked layers of blocking. The useless thing in the deep defense was given up, and the surrounding towns were all given up, concentrating their forces to shrink back to the vicinity of Chicago, so as not to give the Expeditionary Force the opportunity to break through movement and fight each one.

Countless painful lessons have long proved that trying to confront the Expeditionary Force in the wild is extremely stupid.

After looking around on the front line, Marshal Li Shuanzhu basically had a clear idea in his heart. He asked General Liu Shan who was accompanying the inspection;

"Deputy Commander Liu, the weather is getting colder now, and the Eastern Corps troops arrived by train from Cincinnati are expected to be in place within a week.

This way

The conditions for launching the Battle of Chicago are fully met. I plan to launch a total attack on the enemy between October 3 and 5.

It was launched from four directions, southeast, west and north, without feint attacks, all of them were main attacks. Whoever captured the Chicago Municipal Government Building first would be the first.

In your opinion, how long will it take for our troops to break this turtle shell and successfully occupy the Chicago Municipal Building?"

Faced with this question, General Liu Shan did not answer easily, but thought about it carefully and said;

"The US military's Chicago defense line fortresses are densely packed with trenches, and the defenders are all huddled within 30 kilometers of the suburbs, which is conducive to rapid support. In addition, it has been a while since its operation and more than 500,000 troops are under their control. It may not be easy to chew this hard bone in a short period of time.

In my opinion, it should be more confident to break through the Chicago defense line as short as one week or ten days long, and the number of casualties will not be small, about 40,000 to 50,000 people.

To be honest, this hard bone is a bit toothy.

But no matter how hard it is, we have to chew. The emperor sent a foreign telegram yesterday to inquire about the war in front of Chicago, which made us feel very stressed.

The emperor sincerely hopes that we have no choice but to do so. Chicago is just a lump of iron, and we will chew it and swallow it."

Marshal Li Shuanzhu held the railing and looked into the distance, taking a deep breath of the cold air channel;

"Yes, soldiers are in danger of fighting, so you must be careful.

Since we landed on Jujin Beach, we have been trembling every step, walking on thin ice, just for fear of being forced by the Lord and trapping the army in danger. That would be impossible to redeem it.

With the blessing of heaven and the soldiers of the Expeditionary Force fought for the first place, we sang and played the victorious songs all the way on the North American battlefield, and finally came the time to set the world.

Deputy Commander Liu, please forgive me for being frivolous at this time.

In my opinion

The 500,000 troops on Chicago's defense are just a bunch of stinky fish and shrimps. They can't be called any army at all, they are just frightening people on the surface.

And my 500,000 elite army launched four groups, accumulating a thunder attack. It takes one week to knock on this turtle shell, two days are enough!"

"Master, are you so confident? This is a 500,000 army. Even if you catch 500,000 sheep one by one, it will take a lot of time."

Marshal Li Shuanzhu laughed when he heard this, "Hehe... There is a sarcastic argument in Europe now; it is said that the empire always bullies people with armored troops and fights the city's tough battle, so he knows how to use white cannon fodder to rush forward.

The elite troops of our expeditionary army not only have the advantage of ground armor and combat effectiveness, but also have the advantage of aerial reconnaissance and artillery fire, with sufficient supplies and strong morale.

The 500,000 army united as one, threw the whip and cut off the river, and swallowed the mountains and rivers.

Two days have become much more abundant, and the bottom line in my heart should be enough for one and a half years.”

General Liu Shan was influenced by Marshal Li's heroic spirit. After thinking about it carefully, it made sense. He couldn't help but laugh, "Hahaha... Grandmaster, if I was a little dissatisfied with you as the commander before, it seems that he is really wrong now. Your mind and courage are far beyond our own. I am ashamed!"

"Brother Liu is a senior in the army. Why should he be so humble? You and I will join hands to be your majesty's front guard. Being able to show your ambitions across North America is the greatest blessing in life. Looking back at today when you are old is enough to comfort your life!"

"This is a great good word, and it should be clear."
Chapter completed!