Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 2408 Morocco ([-])

"Congratulations, you young lads have done a wonderful thing." On July 1700, 7, Paul Doria from Genoa laughed and said to Cai Zhenguo in the port of Dangi, which was under construction.

Doria had reason to be happy.This time, the Northern Italian Allied Forces marched together by sea and won a complete victory.The navy not only undertook the transportation and escort tasks of logistics supplies, but also blocked the famous pirate lair, Sare Port, together with the people on the east coast, making them have no choice but to make trouble, effectively ensuring the smooth progress of the war.

Of course, the army is also doing very well. The "Split Division" and "Zakynthos Division" were divided into two groups, and they continued to attack the city and seize territory, killing a large number of Moroccan soldiers, and they were very proud.Although some soldiers were lost in the night attack by the Moroccans in the mountains north of Fez, the overall performance was quite good.

And the Italians were rewarded for their hard work.The first is the war compensation of 60 yuan, which is rare for them.Even the most capable Venetians, the last war with the Ottoman Turks lasted for 20 years, killed and injured 40 soldiers and civilians of the enemy, and repeatedly blocked their capital Istanbul, but did not receive a dime of war reparations. Crete was lost for nothing.

Now the compensation of 60 yuan has been obtained from the Moroccans. Although it may not be as much as the one-year interest they gave to the Spanish monarchy, it is a victory over the compensation after all, which has a different meaning and is worthy of special mention.

Moreover, the "Split Division" and "Zakynthos Division" have also been greatly tempered this time.A lot of experience and inheritance cannot be obtained by training alone. It must be explored and perfected a little bit by war. This is also called the "lesson of blood".Especially the modern warfare model created by the people on the east coast, now probably only the Spaniards, Austrians, French and English can play well in Europe, and others such as the Swedes, Russians, Poles, and Ottomans are even worse. Not to mention Italy, a Mediterranean country in the south.

The "Split Division" and "Zakynthos Division" have withdrawn their troops in batches and returned to China. The remaining 1 of them can pass on the experience gained on the battlefield to other troops in the future. Let's make progress together. Better defend your home.

"The performance of your country's army is also excellent. The battle to attack Tangier was quick and neat, and it also contributed a lot to protecting the logistics line and suppressing local rebellions along the way. In the end, it fought side by side with our army under the city of Fes. The performance of your army is full of praise." Cai Zhenguo also boasted to Paul Doria about his business, never mentioning that a certain person dislikes the Italian army, thinking that they are only suitable for serving as supply troops and second-line troops, that is, " "Split Division" was a unit that had fought the Turks with real knives and guns, which made him look a little higher.

Paul Doria was even more delighted after hearing this.Although he is a Genoese, he should be very naval, but the army is stronger and can better curb the ambitions of the French and Austrians. This is good for everyone, so I am very happy.

Of course, what made him even happier was that this time the North Italian coalition forces dispatched, in addition to receiving war indemnities, they also obtained certain commercial privileges.First of all, they can sell some of their products into the Moroccan market. After all, the people on the east coast are too far away, and they don’t produce everything. It’s understandable for the Italians to come and check for gaps.

There is no quota limit for these commodities, and they also enjoy the same low tariff rates as commodities from the east coast.This alone can bring huge commercial benefits to the Italians and the resulting political influence.As a well-known commercial and financial country, Genoa can naturally come out on top and earn the biggest share of the benefits.

In addition, the Genoese are also allowed to establish large-scale storage and logistics bases and commercial facilities in Port Dangi, and enjoy the privilege of tax exemption for the first five years and half taxation for the next five years.This is of great benefit to them in developing the market in Danji and Ceuta counties—although the population of these two places is not large at present, and the territory is not very large, but with the expansive style of the people on the east coast, who knows what will happen in the future? ?

The above two points are real benefits, and it is not in vain that the North Italian coalition forces followed the people on the east coast and beat them to death.If the big brother can't give benefits to the younger brother, then he can only become a loner.The East Coast culture is rooted in the history of China, so naturally they don’t understand the truth. They even gave the Portuguese a little bit of a favor, that is, allowing them to build a commercial building and a large bazaar in the port of Ceuta. both work.

"The Moroccans are not reconciled to failure. They are likely to take risks and carry out military reforms. They may also link up with foreign countries, such as the Kingdom of France. This country has a history of in-depth cooperation with Green Christians. In either case, it is possible It poses a threat to the development of our country in Tangi and Ceuta counties. Therefore, I hope that after the withdrawal of the 'Split Division' and 'Zakynthos Division', your country can send another full-staffed army division to assist We will carry out local security work." Seeing that Doria was in a good mood, Cai Zhenguo also made his own request.

In fact, two divisions of the Italians had already left, and the Sixth Mixed Regiment was about to leave.In the future, there will only be five Portuguese infantry regiments (Lisbon has just sent a group of supplementary soldiers) with more than [-] people to undertake the defense of the two counties of Danji and Ceuta.These five regiments have been receiving training from officers from the east coast in recent months, but their combat effectiveness is still worrying. The people on the east coast don't trust them very much. Therefore, they still hope that the relatively high-quality Italian army will come back and help them survive for a few years. transition period.

Of course, Cai Zhenguo is also looking for mercenaries recently, and has negotiated with the leaders of several mercenaries, but the results are not satisfactory.In today's Europe, wars are becoming more and more formalized and attrition is becoming more and more alarming, which poses a huge threat to the survival of mercenaries, that is, mercenaries are no longer meeting the requirements of the commanders of the warring parties. Disorganized, poorly equipped, and morale is also a problem. If it were not for the shortage of troops, the monarch of any country would not be willing to use them.After all, no one wants to use an army of locusts that could sneak away at any time and cause harm to the local area, right?This is not the era of the Thirty Years War half a century ago.

Cai Zhenguo also discussed this issue with Bai Chuanping, and concluded that instead of using established mercenary troops, they would instead recruit stragglers, and in parallel with the text, they requested to send a group of corps students and retired veterans to serve as the backbone. Two posts should be formed first. A garrison regiment of around 1000 men.

The soldiers of the garrison are contracted, signed once every two years, and paid monthly.After serving for a certain period of time and mastering the Chinese language, they can apply for naturalization, become citizens of the Eastern China Republic, and begin to officially enjoy all the treatment of nationals, including salary, promotion mechanism, and so on.At present, they have just recruited about [-] people, including Northern Italians, Crimean Tatars, Dalmatians, and Mongols. The regiment, regiment leader and officers are temporarily held by members of the Sixth Mixed Regiment, and will be handed over after the arrival of the officers who came to take over from the mainland.

"I will go back and raise this matter in Parliament, but it should not be a problem." Paul Doria said.The army dominated by the Venetians followed behind the people on the east coast and showed their big faces. At the same time, they also admired the combat effectiveness of the army on the east coast. They worshiped it like an idol. They would not refuse to send an extra division to take on some defense.Even, it is not impossible for the people on the east coast to let them bear the military expenses themselves.

The northern Italians, whether they are Genoese or Venetians, are too aware of the strength of the east coast!Although this war with the Moroccans was only a small-scale war involving more than 1 people, the tactical literacy shown by the East Coast Army and the new tactics that refreshed everyone's understanding all made the Europeans at this time look sideways.Several army powers even specially sent people to buy the details of the tactics of the East Coasters with a lot of money, and took them back for detailed reference to see if there was anything to learn.To be honest, the East Coast people have been tossing in Europe for so many years, and the shock is not as great as this close battle.Europeans have always respected power. If you don’t show superior military strength, your influence will still be a bit weak after all by doing business, selling products and issuing loans.

"Don't worry, this matter is also good for you. In the future, you will always go south to march on Naples and Sicily. This army can start from the port of Ceuta and flank the troops going south from the north. It will definitely have a miraculous effect." Cai Zhenguo said with a smile: "All the way by land, all the way by sea, the enemy must be hard to defend."

Paul Doria also laughed after hearing this.When King Carlos of Spain died, a succession dispute would inevitably erupt.At that time, the Northern Italian Federation was too lazy to take care of other things, and would not get involved. The first thing they had to do was to drive out the Spanish officials who were still in Milan, Parma and other places, and bring them into the Federation. within range.Then, the army will split off and go south to attack Naples and Sicily, two Spanish territories located in the south of the Italian peninsula.Once it is successfully annexed, the strength of the Northern Italy Federation will usher in a surge, becoming the largest political, economic and military group in the entire peninsula, and possessing the strength to command other princes.

At that time, with the overt or covert help of the people on the east coast, whether it is political wooing, military conquest, or economic bribery, it will not be a problem to annex some states.In the entire Italian peninsula, perhaps only the Papal State with a special status is more difficult to chew.But in the face of the overwhelming strength of the Northern Italian Federation, this is just a matter of spending a little more time.

The unification of the entire peninsula seems to be in sight!Moreover, most likely no one interfered this time!

(End of this chapter)