Chapter 491: The Role of Women in War
"Your Excellency Zominsk, is the military just sitting on the French army's attack on St. Paul and not taking any measures? I think that as long as our army stationed in St. Paul can withstand the French army's attack and domestic support can arrive in time, It is not impossible to keep Sao Paulo. After all, if we give up Sao Paulo, the loss for us is too great." Brandon said.
"Your Excellency Brandon. I remember I said it before. It will take time to assemble troops, prepare combat supplies, and summon transport ships. The French army's attack is just around the corner. During this period, we have no There is a way to support St. Paul. I am afraid that our army is still halfway, and St. Paul has already been captured by the French army." Zominsk explained.
"Hmph! As the chief of staff of the military, don't you have so little confidence in our army? Then how can we fight this battle?" Brandon said with a cold snort.
"You! Who said I have no confidence? I'm just telling the truth." Zominsk retorted. However, his rebuttal seemed so pale and powerless.
"Okay, you two don't have to quarrel. I already understand the opinions of the two of you. However, after thinking about it, I still think that Sao Paulo should not give up. We should maintain two support points in South America, one south and one north. Sao Paulo and Belém echo each other, which will help us to counterattack South America in the future. Therefore, I ordered that our troops stationed in Sao Paulo must desperately resist the French army's attack, and those who retreat without authorization will be tried by a military court. In addition, the General Staff quickly dispatched support troops to St. Paul. At the same time organized the fleet to drive the French Navy out of the southern waters of the South Atlantic." Adams ordered. To be honest, he was already somewhat dissatisfied with Zominsk's negative attitude, so he supported Brandon's opinion. You know, recently, because of the rapid loss of South America by the U.S. military, people in various parts of the United States have been excited, and large-scale demonstrations have erupted almost every day. It is no longer possible to give up any interests in South America.
Seeing that Adams agreed with his opinion, Brandon was very happy. He thought that he lost a game last time, but this time he finally moved back. Zominsk, on the other hand, was a little angry, not only because his opinion was not adopted, but also because he smelled a dangerous atmosphere. He even had a premonition that Adams seemed to be giving up his neutral position and began to support Brandon up. This is definitely a fatal blow to him.
In order to regain Adams' favor, Zominsk immediately began to actively complete the order given by Adams, despite how difficult the order was. A series of orders were issued from the US General Staff, and troops from all over the United States were mobilized. A large number of troops began to gather on the east coast of the United States, and the fleet began to move frequently.
In order to allow the defenders of St. Paul to support it, Zominsk decided to send an army to support it first. This force includes two divisions of the Marine Corps and two naval fleets, the 3rd and 5th Fleets. He did not ask the 3rd and 5th Fleets to defeat the French Navy, but only that these two fleets could **** the Marine Corps to land smoothly. The large American forces, on the other hand, are still preparing. However, even if he sends reinforcements now, and the reinforcements reach Sao Paulo, it will be at least half a month later. Whether the U.S. military can last for half a month is completely unknown.
On September 29, Washington's telegram was finally sent to Sao Paulo, so that the three McCain, who were waiting hard, finally had a basis for decision-making. It's just that after receiving the telegram from Washington, they immediately felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar. Although it was still early autumn, it made them feel the endless coolness.
"Damn it, those people in Washington are all idiots. Let us resist the attack of the French army, wouldn't that make us die?" George punched the table angrily, and said bitterly.
"Those sons of a bitch. They also said they would send reinforcements, but it would take half a month for the reinforcements to arrive. It's no different from not sending them. Don't they really think that we can last for half a year under the attack of the French army? Month? This is simply impossible. You must know that El Salvador voluntarily withdrew its troops at the beginning. It is not because they are afraid of being wiped out by the French." You En said very angrily. He really doesn't want to be an abandoned child. Why would it be fine for Cavenster and the others to retreat voluntarily, but if they retreat now, they will all be sent to court-martial, this is too bullying.
Although McCain did not speak, his face was dark and frightening. He was also very unwilling. Staying and sticking to Sao Paulo can be said to be close to death, which made him very dissatisfied. If he followed his own thinking, he might have led the fleet to retreat as far as possible.
However, this time it was Adams who personally issued the order that they must stick to St. Paul. So even if they have ideas, they can't resist orders. Otherwise, what awaits them will be a court-martial trial. And in that case, the ending will be very tragic. If the trial result is lighter, they will be doomed to spend the rest of their lives in prison. And if the trial was a little harsher, I'm afraid they would have to be sent to the guillotine directly.
"General, I think we still need to leave some strong labor. They can be used to transport supplies and rescue the wounded. In that way, we can also save a lot of troops." You En suggested.
After thinking for a while, McCain still adopted Ewan's suggestion. After all, compared with the French army, the US military is now also at a numerical disadvantage. It is a little bit to save a little troops. Maybe when these troops will come in handy.
"General, I think we still need to leave some young women behind." George suddenly suggested at this time.
"Woman?" You En exclaimed in surprise. He couldn't help scolding George in his heart that he was indeed a womanizer, and he was still thinking about women at this time.
McCain frowned too. He also felt that George shouldn't think like this. If it is in peacetime, in this kind of colony, there is nothing wrong with playing with a few women. But during the war, thinking about women is a bit too much.
"General, keep some women here. Although it will consume some food, compared to the benefits it can bring to us, it is simply incomparable." George said.
"Be specific." McCain stretched his brows at this moment.
"Leave some women, and after the war begins, they can completely let them treat the wounded. After all, women are more careful than men. And more useful is to let the soldiers relax and vent their victorious energy. You know In the case of the French army's massive pressure on the border, the pressure faced by the soldiers is also very huge. And the best way to relieve the pressure is no more effective than women. In addition, we can also set up a reward mechanism, for the war Soldiers with outstanding performance among them can be given some rewards. I think, in this case, there is nothing better than a woman." George explained.
After listening to George's end, You En's eyes lit up first, and he has fully realized the benefits of leaving some women in the city. Even, when the time comes, he can take advantage of his position to play with some women. That would be really wonderful. But it's not up to him to decide. It was McCain who actually made the decision, so Youn also turned his gaze to McCain, and at the same time there was some begging in his gaze. Hope McCain can adopt George's suggestion.
Regarding the intentions of George and Ewan ~www.mtlnovel.com~ McCain has fully understood. At the same time, he also shared George's point of view in his heart. However, doing so would be a little too inhumane. If someone exposes him, his future official career will be completely ruined. It would be fine if McCain was a person with no ambitions, but he was also a person with great ambitions, so he was very hesitant.
"This, I think it's better to forget it. If the country finds out, I'm afraid we won't feel good. Even if the military and the government don't hold us accountable, the people will definitely not let us go." McKay En said.
"General, don't worry. As long as we can resist the attack of the French army, then we will be the heroes of the country. At that time, the people will definitely not care about these trivial matters at all. And the government and the military will not only not punish We, on the contrary, will give us rewards." George persuaded.
"Yes, General. Besides, these women in the colonies are not our compatriots. I don't think people in the country will be bored to come here to take care of these things." You En also said. During this period, the people in the colonies were not even as good as pigs and dogs to the people in the suzerain country.
"Alright then." Finally, McCain nodded. Because, he himself is not a good bird.