The message transmission speed is too slow now. It was two months later when Li Mengyang learned about the outcome of the Battle of Florida. You should know that the empire could not build the telegram line to Panama at this time.

It should be said that this is a great victory at sea, which has hit the arrogance of the French invaders in a very timely and effective manner!

However, the empire's navy was still too weak, and its main combat power was those two ironclad ships. It was almost impossible to keep an eye on such a large area of ​​sea.

Therefore, although it severely damaged the French Expeditionary Fleet, it did not stop these Frenchmen from increasing troops to Mexico.

Marshal Manion did not die in battle. The old guy choked a few sips of water from the sea, and was rescued. There were too many French ships...

There is really nothing we can do about this. As long as we pass the Florida Strait, Mexico will be in front of us, so we have to let the Erikson take a breath, while the other ironclad ship, Clint Lee, is in the Caribbean, responsible for the safety of the route from Panama to Cuba.

It should be said that this is already a very good result, so Li Mengyang still has to reward him according to his merits.

The Erikson is named Hero Ship, and the Erikson Hero Ship is not bad.

Erikson was promoted to Rear Admiral, which is not low. The empire now has no lieutenant general!

You should know that the rank of the empire is mainly based on the United States, and the lieutenant general of the United States has come to an end. That was the rank of Washington back then. Now the officials and men in Washington, DC are still discussing whether to add the rank of lieutenant general to Grant.

Needless to say, the US Navy watching next to them, they turned a blind eye. After seeing this battle report, Dalgren in the north only sighed that the French were all rash ghosts.

Dalgren wouldn't mess with the Eriksen, that's a lunatic and a freak!

To put it bluntly, the current US Navy cannot find a way to deal with an iron-clad ship like the Erikson. The cannons are not easy to work. The cannons are too accurate these days, and the hit rate at sea has to decrease. In addition, the ship is so strange that the hull on the sea is too small. How can I fight?

No torpedoes!

Yes, if you want to deal with a weirdo like the Eriksen, you basically have to rely on torpedoes. The cannon is completely a lucky hit, but now only the Empire has mastered this technology for torpedoes.

Using your spear to attack your shield? Obviously not.

So, in fact, this old guy Erikson is walking sideways now!

Now, the battle has been won, but it has not stopped the opponent's strategic goal. After the French army in Mexico is supplemented, it is likely to invade the southern border of our empire!

The last time I attacked the town of Juma, although the French fled, the ships were still there!

The reason why border security is now is not because the French do not want to plot against the empire, but because they really can't send troops. There are millions of people in Mexico, the Juarez regime, and the American forces. Where can the French army dare to move those 20,000 people?

At such a time point, is the empire just watching it?

"Now I order!"

“hail-lee!”

In La Paz, Baja California, His Majesty Li Mengyang is pointing in front of a map.

"Look here, Acapulco de Juarez! A natural port, a prosperous coastal city, General Samuel DuPont."

“yes-tempt r-highness!”

As soon as Li Mengyang called his name, General DuPont immediately took a step forward and stood attentively saluted. The etiquette in his mouth was also very appropriate... When he said that, the emperor Li Mengyang felt a little fluttering when he heard this.

But I will do the main business first, "General DuPont, you lead the elite of the Imperial Navy to attack this place!"

“yes-tempt r-highness!”

"Very good!" Li Mengyang added, "Remember, don't really rush up, but the artillery fire should be more fierce."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured!" General DuPont nodded.

"Very good." Li Mengyang was very pleased, but to be honest, DuPont is considered his family, this... marriage.

Then why didn’t the fleet really rush in the past?

Li Mengyang's orders are not over yet.

"After General DuPont set out, I will personally lead the army to take the imperial ship and go straight to Port Vallarta!"

“yes-tempt r-highness!”

The generals saluted and expressed their understanding.

Judging from the map, Mexico's main continent is very close to Baja California, but after all, it is separated by the Bay of California, and the two places Li Mengyang just mentioned are very particular.

Acapulco de Juarez, the port is relatively south, but it is closer to Mexico City. You can land from this port and then reach Mexico City less than 300 kilometers north.

So if warships bombarded the port, what would the French army that occupied Mexico City think?

Obviously, they will definitely strengthen the defense line in southern Mexico City, and maybe they will even go south.

Even if they don’t go south, they will at least be attracted to a certain degree of attention. At this time, Li Mengyang led the army from a small, less famous port, namely Port Vallarta, so the pressure will naturally be much smaller.

Why formulate a strategy like this?

It's actually very simple, and this is entirely considered in Mexico now.

First of all, look at the map, Mexico City is in the southern part of Mexico.

The French army conquered Mexico City early in the morning, and from a time perspective, no matter how stupid the French army was, they should have gone north.

This is not only because the guy Juarez ran to El Paso, but also because, just northwest of Mexico City, there is a city called Guanajuato, which is very famous.

This is the place with the highest silver producer in the world, and Mexico is called the Silver Kingdom because of this place.

To put it bluntly, no matter how stupid the French army was, they would know to make money. Even if Napoleon III was idiotic, he would have no reason not to eat the meat on his mouth. Of course, even so, it would not be able to make up for the money lost by the French army on the expedition, but at least it could get some back, right?

Then, such a strategy of striking the east and west was formed naturally. There is actually a river called Puerto Vallarta. This river passes through Guadalajara and then flows towards Queretaro, which is between Guanajuato and Mexico City!

In other words, just enter here, then go upstream and directly take down Queretaro, and then completely cut off the connection between Mexico City and Guanajuato!

Even if you can't go up along the river, it's the closest from the straight line. Of course, Mexico is mountainous, and how to go there is still a study on how to go, but there is nothing wrong with this direction.

But, what should I do on the north side?

It's such a big place to the north, and there is still the power of the Juarez regime there? Is it just let it go?

Of course I won’t ignore it, don’t forget that Li Mengyang has met an old friend before...

The town of Youma is different at this time, because there are many owners from here who have come here.

Woolala! Woolala...

The shirtless Indians, they rode their horses and howled, were particularly energetic.

However, if a real sergeant saw it, he would definitely frown. Because these Indians had no discipline at all. You must know that even if they were riding a horse, they would have to form a formation, right?

But where is there in front of you?

"General Yang Willie, do you think those guys are good?"

The person who spoke was Booth. This guy is now engaging with Willie Yang, and he is doing well.

"If it is not successful, it's all that can be done."

Yang Weili had a grass stem in his mouth, looking leisurely, and he felt helpless.

Why helpless?

There is no way, there is really no way to train the Indians into warriors. These guys seem to be born to be disobedient!

When the Indians came to Yuma Town, there were really many people, with a total of about 30,000 people. It can be seen that Li Mengyang's lobbying for Geronimo was very effective.

The reason why we can raise so many people is mainly because the town of Juma is connected with newly occupied areas like Mexican Galli. In other words, while the Indians were conducting military training, they were also engaged in the work of reclamation and construction of canals...

His Majesty the Emperor's decision is simply too wise!

However, it has been more than half a year now, but the training of these people is still at the junior level.

Basically, Yang Willie just completed the guidance of the gun, which was to let the Indians know how to shoot and maintain them, and there were some simple tactical guidance. In fact, the Indians themselves understood these things.

Kill the enemy bravely, cannot retreat, and is not afraid of death... This is basically all.

So what to do with the others?

To be honest, only Yang Weili saw the orders of His Majesty the Emperor. His Majesty the Emperor encountered this situation early in the morning. It was difficult for the Indians to change their original state, but!

"General Yang Willie, what do you think now?" Geronimo was naturally in Youma Town. He was quite satisfied with his tribe, and his face was full of frills.

"Very good!" Yang Willie replied with the grass stem in his mouth.

Very good? Didn’t you say you didn’t look like a soldier?

Yes, it just doesn’t look like a soldier, but His Majesty the Emperor has actually said it a long time ago.

"The Indian army can be dispatched now, and there will be an imperial warship to pick us up soon! All the landing locations are selected, right in Guaimas!"

Guaimas is also a good port in the northwest of Mexico, but it has never developed.

But these Indians are on the battlefield now, this...

"That's great!" Geronimo was actually very happy.

Of course, you should be happy because the Indian army is going to go home and take back their original territory!

However, their situation is so bad that they don't want an army at all, just a group of Indians who can play with guns. Can this work?

Anyway, this is the order of His Majesty the Emperor, and he did not have much hope for the Indians.

Could it be that the Indians were cannon fodder?

This is not true. Li Mengyang has carefully considered it. Anyway, the Indians are like this, and they can't enter modern society now. So let's just use their strengths to be free.

As for cannon fodder, you should know that the current Indians can at least shoot at least, and at least they have obtained advanced weapons. They are much stronger than before. Moreover, this is a war to regain their own territory. Li Mengyang also promised to give them the silver mine. Shouldn't the Indians pay a little price?
Chapter completed!