Nanyang Storm 1864

Chapter 327 All the people are soldiers
Sydney, Australia.

More than ten days after occupying Sydney, all the towns within a radius of 150 kilometers had fallen into the hands of the First Detachment of the European Expeditionary Force.

In this short period of time
The first team collected a large number of horses and had more than 6,600 officers and soldiers, transforming themselves into cavalry, greatly expanding their ability to fight long distances.

Of course, this so-called cavalry is mounted infantry.

They could only march on horseback, and when fighting they had to dismount, fight in formation, and use traditional volley tactics to attack the enemy.

Even so
It also greatly enhanced the long-range combat capability of the Australian Expeditionary Force, enabling it to penetrate deep into the inland towns and ranches to carry out clearing operations, plundering large numbers of cattle, sheep and livestock, and driving them all to Sydney Harbour.

The ships carrying the first detachment have left one after another. All the cargo ships and troop transports are loaded with entire ships of cattle, sheep and a large number of wool bales, and are returning to Donggang City.

Europe's demand for wool has never decreased. As the source of Australian wool was cut off, the price of wool raw materials also continued to rise, and has risen to more than twice the original price.

These goods are easy to sell, and the more you plunder, the better.

The returning fleet was loaded with nearly 2 tons of wool and tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, with a total value of approximately million silver dollars, which was a huge income.

In the three islands of Chu State, Shangri-La Island, and the three continents of East Malaya, cattle and sheep are in short supply. How many are needed?

These transport ships would rather return a few days later and return fully loaded.

The Blue Mountains, about 77 kilometers from Sydney
King Zheng Guohui of Chu rode on horseback and led a battalion of hundreds of cavalrymen back to Lanshan Town. After the bloodbath, there were only a few hundred white people left in Nanshan Town, but there were more than 2,300 Chinese residents.

Unless these Chinese residents joined the first expedition team and participated in the clearing mission, they would not enjoy any benefits and would not be able to get houses and pastures for free.

King Zheng Guoyao of Chu would leave these good things to the officers and soldiers who fought for the kingdom.

If your hands are not stained with the blood of white people, there is no way you can get any benefits.

When I arrived in town

He was greeted by the horrified eyes of the local white residents and the awe-struck gazes of the local Chinese who hurriedly lowered their heads.

In a long line of carriages in the town, sat hundreds of crying white women, ranging in age from 10 to 30. As the families of white rebels who resisted the army, they would be transported to Sydney.

An unknown fate awaited these white women, and as the weak suffering from the war, they could only endure it silently.

"Your Majesty, this is an urgent message from the kingdom."

"Oh... present it."

King Zheng Guohui of Chu took the telegram, read it carefully, and handed it to Colonel Zheng Shan, the head of the imperial guard, and ordered, "Let's go back to Sydney."

He kicked his feet against the horse's belly and led the cavalry team to gallop along the streets of Blue Mountain Town. The thundering sound of horse hooves raised a large amount of dust, causing the people in the town to take shelter.

The cavalry returned to Sydney exhausted around 3 pm.

After washing up, I had some tea and snacks.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu came to the large study facing the bay, lit a cigar, stood at the window facing the sea, and thought deeply with his eyes.

According to the news from the kingdom

There are various signs that
The British had not received the news of the fall of Australia and were still actively preparing for the second battle against Singapore, looking very aggressive.

It is not surprising to think about it. Victoria received the news that neighboring areas had fallen at least 3 to 5 days after the fall of Sydney.

It will take at least ten days to get accurate news from northern Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Related news: It takes at least three weeks for a fast cruise ship to sail from Melbourne Port, take the southern route through Batavia, and reach Malacca.

Thanks to the laying of submarine cables, news from Singapore could reach the Chu State within one day. The two sides had different channels for obtaining information, so the difference was naturally huge.

But it also means
The Singapore Expeditionary Force will have to endure the pressure of the Anglo-French offensive for a longer period of time and must hold on tightly.

The latest intelligence from the front line shows

Subsequent reinforcements from the Anglo-French Allied Forces arrived at the Johor Strait and will launch continuous attacks on the Chu Army in the near future. The war will restart after a week of silence, and a bloody battle is inevitable.

It is noteworthy that the Singapore Expeditionary Force incorporated 3.5 laborers into its ranks.

With a strong supply of troops, King Zheng Guohui of Chu was confident in defending Singapore, which would be more conducive to subsequent negotiations.

Consider it

He ordered, "Someone come!"

"Your Majesty, I respectfully request your orders. I am here."

“It’s one thing to do.”

"As you command, I'm ready." Chief of Staff Wu Qingfeng spread out the paper, picked up the brush and got ready, and answered respectfully.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu took a deep breath of the cigar between his teeth, then slowly exhaled, and the thick smoke drifted out. He said thoughtfully;

“To all the officers and men of the Singapore Expeditionary Force;
Since the war

All the officers and soldiers of the Singapore Expeditionary Force fought bravely without fear of the enemy, spreading the prestige of our country far beyond the waves of the sea. They won victory after victory and set an example for the entire army.

This king is very pleased. With such loyal and brave soldiers, why should we worry about the failure of our great cause?
Major General Ho Ruolin, Commander-in-Chief of the Singapore Expeditionary Force, was loyal, brave, wise and resourceful. He led the entire army to achieve many outstanding feats and enhanced the prestige of our country and the army.

The imperial edict commended him for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General, conferred upon him the title of Earl of Weiyuan, and granted his wife, Lady He Cao, a Lady of the Third Rank. A fief of 100,000 acres of fertile land was also awarded to the entire army. All officers of the Singapore Expeditionary Force were promoted one rank, given appropriate rewards, and awarded the Singapore Campaign Medal, along with various other honors.

All of you, the officers and men of the Singapore Expeditionary Force, must fight bravely and make more achievements. This is what I sincerely hope for.

Admire this! "

After thinking for a while, King Zheng Guohui of Chu gave another order:

"In addition, the Singapore Expeditionary Force is to be given an additional Sixth Expeditionary Division, with Colonel Zheng Jiahui, formerly the Deputy Commander of the Second Division, appointed as its Commander, to be promoted to the rank of Major General.

The promotion and appointment of the remaining officers will be decided by you, and will be awarded after approval by the Ministry of Military Affairs. This is my decree!

After issuing two decrees in succession, Chief of Staff Wu Qingfeng apologized and hurriedly drafted the decree, which was then sent back to the local military and political department via secret telegram and officially issued for execution.

This is the greatest support that King Zheng Guohui of Chu can give to the Singapore Expeditionary Force, which is to promote them to higher positions and titles. The meaning is self-evident.

If you hold on, you will be the backbone of our Chu State and the pillar of the army.

If you can't hold on any longer, then forget it and commit suicide to thank the world.

It was just an earldom, and at most a few viscountdoms. King Zheng Guohui of Chu was generous in rewarding him. The key was to defend Singapore.

By holding this place, the State of Chu would have the heaviest weight in its hands.

Then, after forcing Britain, France and other countries back to the negotiating table, Chu would firmly hold the initiative and could ask for a price, such as Malaya or intervening in Australia.

What the negotiations will ultimately lead to remains unknown.

The Australian expeditionary force led by King Zheng Guohui of Chu, after invading the four northern states, is organizing an immigration fleet to immigrate to Australia.

Its destination is the three Australian coastal towns in Queensland, New Wales and the Northern Territory, which are now occupied by the Australian Expeditionary Force.

As for that desolate place in Western Australia, the Xi'an government arranged a small boat fleet, leading more than 300 officers and soldiers and more than a thousand Chinese militiamen, to go directly to the small town of Perth in Western Australia to occupy it.

The small town of Pas at that time had a population of only a few hundred people, and there was no regular military force except for a sheriff and a few part-time helpers.

In the later stage, a few thousand people can be relocated to the local area to farm and graze, which is basically the limit.

The latest news received by King Zheng Guohui of Chu
The Third Detachment of the Australian Expeditionary Force successfully occupied Townsville. After consolidating the local occupation, it will advance into the surrounding towns, eliminate illegal white resistance to cowboy armed forces, and establish a solid foundation for Chinese rule.

The title originally meant that this subsequent Chinese immigrant cleared the obstacles.

At this point, the main tasks of the Australian Expeditionary Force were basically completed and all goals were basically achieved.

Subsequently, the Australian Expeditionary Force will launch a targeted cleansing campaign against local white ranchers and mine owners, eliminating armed white cowboys and preparing for the next round of immigration.

When Chinese immigrants come to Australia, the main destination is to work as cowboys on ranches, which has been proven to be a viable path for development.

In the northern Cape York area along the east coast, there are some vast lands suitable for agricultural production. The main crops will be planted with corn, barley, wheat, soybeans and other crops, and agricultural reclamation and village-based resettlement will be implemented.

By the end of January, we aim to have 1 immigrants.

The main settlement areas are towns such as Townsville, Darwin, and Brisbane, which are also key resettlement areas for Chinese immigrants.

As for Sydney, further south, and the surrounding coastal towns of the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Jervis Bay, Chinese immigrants are generally not considered, and the Australian Expeditionary Force officers and soldiers have been mainly settled there.

Today, the First Australian Expeditionary Force is not limited to more than 2 people. Thousands of local Chinese cowboys and gold diggers have signed up, rapidly expanding the team.

What King Zheng Guohui of Chu has to do is
The vast majority of Chinese gold diggers and immigrants here were developed into members of the Australian Expeditionary Force. They usually made their own livings, but once there was a need to take up arms, they would become members of the Australian Expeditionary Force.

As long as the archives are created, this past history can never be erased.

Next Step

According to the principle of rewarding according to merit

All the houses, buildings, shops, ranches and town assets in Sydney's surrounding areas will be divided up and taken over by tens of thousands of expeditionary officers and soldiers, becoming their inviolable private property.

As for all the important assets such as docks and warehouses on the east coast, they belong to the consortium controlled by the royal family. This is a goose that can lay golden eggs in the long run.

The gold mines in Queensland are divided up among the military and political leaders, and the royal family will also hold a large share, which goes without saying.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu hoped to expand the number of Australian expeditionary forces in New South Wales to 10, including mostly Chinese gold miners and cowboys, and give them fields, pastures, and houses.

So these more than 100,000 Australian expeditionary forces will still be a powerful armed force after they are disbanded on the spot and return to farming.

You can attack when you advance and defend when you retreat.

Even if it returns to British rule, it can maintain its absolute influence on local society in the form of veterans' associations or other similar non-governmental organizations.

After careful consideration, King Zheng Guohui of Chu once again conveyed the royal order, ordering the Australian Expeditionary Force to expand its forces with all its strength, and to conscript all Chinese people into the army without exception.

As the front line against Victoria, all Chinese in New South Wales were mobilized to fight, squeezing the white forces into a small area in the southernmost part of Australia.

Thus

The vast area north of New South Wales became a safe rear base, which could be heavily populated by Chinese immigrants.

(End of this chapter)