The sun never sets in America

Chapter 411 Sand City: The Real God

Shacheng, formerly part of Dallas, Texas, is the largest city in Youzhou, excluding Dragon City.

The main industries of the entire Shacheng are industrial processing and agriculture.

This combination of industry and agriculture is also the basic development model of the entire Youzhou.

After all, the entire Youzhou is such a place.

From the perspective of the Han Dynasty, the entire Youzhou was just a combination of large rural areas and large factories.

Locally produced agricultural products include wheat, corn, soybeans, and other cereals.

Among them, wheat and soybeans are the staple food crops with the largest planting area in the area.

Among them, wheat is mainly used in the flour processing industry. Therefore, the entire flour industry in Youzhou is considered to be one of the best in the entire Han Dynasty, second only to "Monan", another major grain producer.

Soybeans are the industry with the highest economic value in the local area, and it can even be said that there is no one.

In the entire agricultural economy of Youzhou, the economic proportion occupied by soybeans has always been at the top of the list, even giving people a feeling of being "far ahead".

"There hasn't been a drop of rain for eight days, but there has been a rain of bombs. This rain is not light. It rains every day. If it hadn't been for our city, we would have been washed away by the Dan River sooner or later..."

It's like a paradox, that is, the weapon that destroys the opponent is more valuable than the opponent itself.

But it's there, and neither shelling nor wringing can stop those damn "Chinese guys" from fixing these even more assholes.

Although the words are very vulgar, it clearly shows the dilemma faced by the entire Shacheng to the maximum extent.

It can be said that it has set a new record in all previous wars! !
In the words of Lieutenant General Hong Deguang, then commander of the Shacheng garrison:

"We have used almost all weapons and tactics to the extreme, but we just can't break through those damn barbed wires. I don't know who thought of combining such disgusting things as machine guns and barbed wires, but I know, The person who invented this tactic will definitely go to hell, because he has started an era, an era in which any attacker will use more lives in exchange for victory!!"

After learning the news about Shacheng, Dong Ziqin, who was still "remotely controlling" the rear, said something that spread throughout the Han military circles:
"Barbed wire and machine guns are the real gods!!"

From an economic point of view, the proportion of soybeans in the Han economy, especially the agricultural economy and even the industrial economy, is currently rapidly catching up with the rubber industry, which has become the world's number one with an output value of more than one billion yuan.

It was an "iron curtain" that separated them from the Han army.

In the words of Major General Bokanen of the Southern Army:

Soon, we will fall into the joke of the Afghan battlefield in later generations, where the US military uses missiles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to attack unmanned tents worth tens of dollars.

If the cavalry troops operating on the periphery are the "backbone" of the Han army, the endless railway transportation is the "backbone" of the Han army.

When the raging fire rose along the bean sprouts one after another, the war also entered a "stalemate" stage.

If a defensive facility such as a bunker is no longer possible to repair once it is blown up, then the cost of destroying something like barbed wire, which is simple and easy to install, may be higher than the value of the barbed wire itself.

Then barbed wire and machine guns are the real soul of the entire war and the most basic guarantee for all actions.

Machine guns have also entered the mass production stage. The Han army's current advantage is being quickly caught up. It will not be until a new war mode and new weapons emerge that the gap can be widened again.

When the Iron Curtain, which stretches for several kilometers, occupies the center of the entire battlefield, for the US military, the real pain is always yet to come.

But even such a huge economy is still vulnerable to war.

When a howitzer shell worth seven or eight dollars hits a barbed wire fence that only costs one or two dollars, it is bound to happen again and again, and after the attack, the opponent resurrects.

The Iron Curtain is not big and the quality is not very high, but it actually separates the entire front.

Barbed wire has surpassed machine guns and become the new "god of death" in the mouth of the Yankees.

When the first barbed wire fence of Shacheng was erected on the outside, the entire combat model changed drastically.

The reason why it is said to be a stalemate is that in the eight days since the war began, the entire Shacheng has been bombarded by no less than 700,000 artillery shells of all kinds. If you include the artillery shells that fell on the outer positions, then in just eight days, the US military At least "1.5 million rounds of artillery shells" have been fired at Shacheng.

The war was cruel, especially after barbed wire and machine guns were added to the battlefield, and combined with countless positions, the Southern Army was finally forced to leave "17,000 corpses" on the outer positions, and finally opened the current war in anger. "Artillery Pandora" is still ongoing.

"In this era, there may be a winner, but it is definitely not us. Even if it is, I think we will not be able to bear it!!"

There are many ways to use soybeans in the Han Dynasty, including soybean oil and edible products including tofu. Even the dried bean cakes account for a large proportion of the feed market in the Han Dynasty.

But now, this god still stands in Shacheng and in everyone's hearts, and has left an "indelible" impression in the hearts of Americans.

When U.S. soldiers try to climb over these "prickly" and obstructive barbed wire fences, they are often greeted by "barrages" coming from nowhere, as well as the trembling "click-click" sound.

Although this is a real joke, it actually happened in America nearly two hundred years in advance.

When the American soldiers bent their waists, held up their rifles with bayonets, and cautiously rushed towards the Han army's positions, what awaited them was not the so-called positions or landmines.

In previous defensive battles, the depth and complexity of the position, and even the willpower of the soldiers, were the keys to victory.

Especially for an industrial city like Shacheng, which is second only to Dragon City, barbed wire can be produced by any steel factory. Due to the war, orders were interrupted and raw materials were severely squeezed. When bought, it was actually much cheaper. few.

Barbed wire and machine guns have become the biggest "turning point" in this war.

If siege battles in the past were a test of the willpower and combat techniques of both sides, then what is happening in Sand City now clearly illustrates what a real "flesh and blood mill" is.

In addition to the "rain of shells", the entire outskirts of Shacheng were almost reduced to a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

The war is increasingly moving towards a disgusting "war of attrition", but as Dong Ziqin said: "If you fight for attrition, especially in Youzhou, no one will be the opponent of the Han army!!"

The biggest difference between this Death and a machine gun is that it cannot move, cannot kill, and does not even have the most basic defensive capabilities.

So much so that the Great Lakes region is now frantically producing barbed wire to prepare for subsequent large-scale wars.

It's not even the so-called "bayonet fight."

But at this moment, especially on the battlefield of Shacheng, the combination of barbed wire and machine guns has almost become an insurmountable "peak", and it is also a "Mount Everest".

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Dragon City Headquarters...

"At present, the enemy troops have been stationed along the side of the road. Obviously they hope to encircle our troops and provide reinforcements after the siege..."

"And judging from their performance during this period, they are more inclined to take over the railway lines around the front line through a war..."

"According to intelligence, the domestic machine guns in the United States have basically begun mass production. Their machine guns will be in place in two weeks at most. In other words, our army's best opportunity is in these two weeks, that is, fourteen days. within the time!!”

The baton is on the location of Shacheng and even the railway lines around Shacheng.

Then he said:

"Our army's current garrison on both sides basically follows the past standards, using heavy troops to control nodes and the railway army's method of protecting railway lines. At present, this method is basically correct!!"

"But it is very difficult for our army to deal with these millions of American troops in such a short period of time!!"

Xu Hao stood under the huge strategic map. The baton in his hand clicked here and there like a "magic wand", and finally clicked on the location of Sand City.

"But this does not mean that our army is unable to deal with these more than one million US troops within two weeks. In fact, in my opinion, two weeks is too short, but within two weeks, we must consume the other side as much as possible. With the strength, it is still possible to prepare for the future..."

"Pa", the location of Shacheng was repeatedly clicked here and there, and then jumped to the plain in the middle. "Since the other party wants a breakthrough so much, then we will give them a breakthrough!!"

"Let them break through all at once!!"

Xu Hao's words were like a fuse, turning the originally calm war room into a place where firecrackers were set off.

"Breakthrough, how to break through??"

Yuan Qing looked at the central area he was pointed at, where there were dozens of large and small towns, endless plains, and farms. It was the most prosperous place in Youzhou after the city.

From an agricultural perspective, it is the most elite place in Youzhou.

"For the other party, it is a stupid thing to engage in a meat grinder-style war in Shacheng. They may even regret why they were stuck in Shacheng. If they did not fight in the first place, they would concentrate their forces to fight others. Would the place be better??”

"With the accelerated mass production of machine guns, for them, their strategic methods and even tactics are likely to undergo huge changes. It is not even ruled out that after getting the machine guns, they will choose to fight against Shacheng. After all, for them, Said, the losses in Shacheng were indeed too great..."

Speaking of this, Xu Hao had a hint of sarcasm on his face.

The people around him gave a knowing smile. After all, if there was no sand city and no barbed wire, God knows what the current situation would be like.

"For them, there is a huge difference between getting it and not getting it. The most obvious one is fear, or fear of our army..."

"Our army's advantage over them is based on the good quality of soldiers and the best combat system in the world today."

"And in this system, weapons occupy a large area, which can even be said to be courageous!!"

"In this war, if there is any weapon that performs best, it is undoubtedly the machine gun. The guys on the opposite side also admit it, otherwise they wouldn't be so afraid!!"

"Haha", there were knowing smiles all around, and the laughter revealed the pride for the Yankees, and this pride was given by the machine gun.

"But this advantage will not last long. We only have two weeks and fourteen days!!"

"The best way to deal with each other within these fourteen days is to make them make mistakes and make them think that they can, they can win!!"

"And when is a person, or even a country, most likely to make mistakes??"

"Answer: The smoothest and most proud time!!"

Xu Hao's words were very humorous, and the "smooth" feeling constantly appeared on his resolute face.

It gave people the impression of being "amiable", but in fact everyone understood that this was just Xu Hao's deliberate ridicule, and the object of ridicule was those Americans who were extremely arrogant before the war.

If the strength of the Han army is based on its record, then the Southern Army, which is currently famous in the United States, is a typical example of "name greater than reality."

For example, the current battle in Youzhou was trumpeted by domestic media as the "counteroffensive of the century" and "a counterattack eighteen years late."

While behind the hyperbole is a desire to win, the reality is a concern with reality.

And all this is because there have been too many failures. A person and a country that has failed too much have a desire for success that far exceeds those of other countries.

It was this loophole that Xu Hao seized on.

"For our army, this section of Shacheng is actually a moat, but sometimes the moat is too thick, which is not a good thing. This will make the enemy have no way to start and will eventually retreat."

"This is not a good thing for the current situation of our army!!"

When Xu Hao said this, his words changed and he continued:

"But Shacheng is the core of our army's first line of defense, and its status is no worse than that of Dragon City."

"To abandon Shacheng simply for the so-called strategy is irrational and without brains."

"There is only one best way, and that is to abandon the remaining dozen or so towns in the middle!!"

If what he said just now only attracted a wave of attention, then this sentence now has completely detonated public opinion in the war room.

"Why do you think they will continue to advance forward after taking over a dozen towns? Will they not hold on and slowly encroach on the surrounding areas, waiting for the arrival of machine guns??"

Soon, a lieutenant general came forward and made a "suggestion" on the "concession" that Xu Hao just said.

Soon there were many suggestions, most of which were "beat the dog with a meat bun, and you will never come back", and the so-called "cut the meat to feed the eagle".

Only Yuan Qing looked at Xu Hao calmly at the mouth of the storm. For him, everything Xu Hao did, just like what he did in the cabinet, was a "challenge" choice.

Don't think that the Army cannot be conservative. In fact, in today's Army, the largest group of people are still conservatives.

It seems that they are very receptive to new things and new weapons, but that is just an appearance. The real situation is that in their concept, no matter how good the weapon is, it must adapt to the strategy, and this strategy is their strategy.

In war, their requirements for strategy are even higher, which is basically to be rigorous and not make any mistakes.

It looks good, but in fact these are the biggest sources of hindrance to them.

In the words of some young men who ridiculed them: "They are stubborn and do not change. Their tactics are executed like the process that has been set by the machine. They look decent, but when they encounter those areas that require trade-offs, most of the time they will The path leads to darkness. As for the so-called Eastern cunning, it is only cunning within the plan. Without the plan, these people can do nothing..."

Although it was an emotional ridicule, Xu Hao really felt the flavor of it in these people.

"Everyone, I would like to ask you a question, does the war follow the strategy in the end??"

Xu Hao's words made some people very dissatisfied, and they directly responded:
"Isn't it obvious? The essence of war is to serve strategy!!"

“So what is the U.S. strategy??”

"Is this the so-called victory??"

"Then what will be the criteria for victory??"

Xu Hao asked several questions in succession, making people fall into deep thought.

Then he said:
"For them, under the current circumstances, winning is part of it, and the other things that victory represents are what they really want!!"

"And this is something that only we can give them, that is dignity, the dignity that belongs to the United States!!"

When Xu Hao said this, he was obviously "satisfied". He understood from the beginning that victory in this war would not rely on the so-called "attrition" and the "urban war" that would never end.

It’s about needs, the needs of the other party! !

For Americans, what is more important than counterattack, "victory every step of the way" and "the overall situation is determined"? ?
"We have to understand what our opponents need and what we can give them."

"Someone just said that after they get the fruit, they store it like squirrels."

"But are they squirrels? They are not. They are a group of wolves that are going crazy with hunger. What is most important to wolves? Predating and filling their stomachs is their eternal goal!!"

"And what is the difference between America now and a hungry wolf??"

"What's more, even if there are people in the army who are unwilling or even see our conspiracy, they still can't stop the implementation of our strategy!!"

"Because what we are fighting this time is not reality, but the hearts and minds of Americans who long for victory!!"

Xu Hao finished this long speech with a serious and firm expression.

(End of this chapter)