Chapter 450 We are going to conquer Europe (Second update, please subscribe)
On August 17, Marshal Bazaine's French 1st Army, totaling 112,000 people, was first surrounded in Metz.
Six hours later, this information was delivered to Zhu Xianhai. Faced with this information, Zhu Xianhai only asked one question - did the French ask us for help?
The answer is of course no.
That afternoon, Zhu Xianhai thought for a long time, and it was not until that evening that he made a decision - to send a floating force to France.
"If it's a few days later, it will be too late!"
In 1870, the telegraph had not yet entered Africa, at least not southern Africa. There was only one telegraph line in the entire Atlantic Ocean, belonging to the "Atlantic Telegraph Company". South China and Africa could only rely on the most primitive mail ships.
"We must establish wireless telegraphy at all costs!"
Although he was once again full of expectations for wireless telegrams, at the moment... there was none at all. After thinking it over and over again for several hours, although he had not received any request for help from the French, Zhu Xianhai still made a decision.
That night, the fast mail ship "Atlantic Ghost", which had been waiting at the port, immediately sailed towards Guinea at full speed after receiving the order.
The next morning, faced with Edward Thornton's request, Zhu Xianhai was naturally unable to help.
After all, the order had been given.
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Ten days later, the Navy's fast mail ship Atlantic Ghost arrived in Guinea.
The new city, in another world, is called "Conakry". It is located on the Calum Peninsula and Tombo Island on the Atlantic coast. Three years ago, in order to ensure the iron ore demand of Nanhua Steel Industry, under the instruction of Zhu Xianhai, through negotiations with local chiefs, this area was exchanged for money and a small amount of weapons, and a new city was built here. Although it has not expanded to the hinterland, it is only a matter of time.
Although the new city is a "city", there are actually less than 2,000 soldiers and civilians living here. Three months ago, thousands of white laborers from Buenos Aires came here. They worked day and night under the scorching tropical sun and finally built an airship field and a corresponding airship hangar ahead of schedule.
Half a month ago, a number of airships dropped from the sky. That day was a big event for the entire New City and even the indigenous people nearby. Dropping from the sky, not to mention the indigenous people, even the New City Governor Wang Ping was equally curious.
"In the future, I must get an airship for the new city!"
The awe-filled looks on the faces of the natives when they saw the airship made Wang Ping resolutely make this decision. In fact, he and Li Wende from Central Africa had the same idea. Both of them wanted to use airships to tame the natives.
But now, the floating force's 68, no, it should be 79 airships - the Atlantic Ghost brought not only the letter, but also 11 newly built airships. In addition to the airships, the ship also brought some weapons.
"Is there time for modification training?"
Li Du asked Ma Xiangwu who came with the ship. He was a liaison officer sent by the General Staff.
"There is no time. The Marshal's order is very clear. After receiving the telegram, as long as the weather conditions permit, we will set off immediately!"
Ma Xiangwu asked directly.
“Is the weather suitable for flying now?”
"The weather is fine. It's morning now. Well, the modification will probably take..."
Before Li Du could finish, Ma Xiangwu spoke.
"The modification will take one to two hours. It's 10 a.m. now. How about we take off on time at 13 p.m.?"
Faced with Ma Xiangwu's urging, Li Du hesitated. He was the commander of the floating force and was responsible for the safety of his subordinates. Would there be any problems with such a hasty takeoff?
Without waiting for him to speak, Wang Xinyue spoke.
"Sir, we have been studying the route for half a month. The engine is checked every day. The flight from Kinshasa to the new model also proves that our airship can fly for a long time. We can set off at any time. Please rest assured, sir!"
"Please rest assured, sir!"
The answers from dozens of officers made Li Du nod silently and then speak.
"Liaison Officer Ma, you heard it, in two hours, the troops will set off in two hours!"
Zhao Xiangwu saluted to everyone and said seriously.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you all!"
In the following time, the officers and soldiers were busy modifying the airship cabin in the airship hangar. Since they only needed to install the kit into the cabin and fix it, the workload was not large. After completing the modification, the officers and soldiers moved oil drums and other various supplies into the cabin.
While the officers and soldiers were busy, Li Du, Wang Xinyue and others were still planning the route and subsequent issues.
"Has the bomb problem been solved?"
"According to the plan, we will receive supplies at the rendezvous point at sea, and then enter France. The plan is as follows..."
Listening to their explanation, Ma Xiangwu just stared at the map and looked at the route they planned.
"Captain Li, we have to pass through rain forests, deserts, and the sea along the way. Is that a problem?"
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. After all, we have been planning the "New World Feedback" for such a long time."
Li Du replied with a smile.
"New World Feedback" is the code name of this operation. The reason for this code name is not only because they set out from the New World, but more importantly - this is a gift from the New World to the Old World.
What is the gift in return?
It's the bomb!
Just like when Columbus and his crew came to the New World and gave gifts to the Indians living in the New World, what those Europeans gave to the Indians was death.
Now Nanhua is just delivering gifts from the New World to Europeans on behalf of the Indians. Those gifts are also death!
“How long will it take?”
"If everything goes well, it will take 130 to 140 hours!"
It’s been almost six days!
Considering that the airship's cabin is not very spacious, staying in such a narrow space for a few days is definitely a double challenge for the crew both physically and mentally.
"Don't worry, when we flew here from Kinshasa, it took just over five days, it's no big deal!"
Li Du patted Ma Xiangwu on the shoulder.
"When the time comes, you'll take boat number three, and I'll take boat number one!"
They all have to set off with the troops, whether they are the chief officers or the liaison officers, they all have to set off with the troops.
"Everything will be subject to the arrangements of Commander Li,"
Ma Xiangwu said with a smile.
"I've wanted to take an airship for a long time. This time I can take it for a few days. I'm not sure if anyone would believe it if I told them."
"If I tell you this now, no one will believe it. But when we reach Europe, I think the whole world will no longer doubt it..."
Li Du's tone became a little serious, and he stared at the map hanging on the map rack and said.
"From now on, the whole world will be changed!"
What has changed is not only the world, but also the mode of war!
But what is the biggest change?
The biggest change is that from now on the so-called European continent is no longer safe.
"Hundreds of years ago, Columbus and his companions arrived in the New World. Now..."
Looking up, Li Du said.
"Now it is our turn to march from the New World to Europe."
This is not just an expedition, but to some extent a revenge of the New World against the Old World.
The current Nanhua is also a part of the New World. As the masters of the New World, it is natural for them to avenge the New World!
(End of this chapter)
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