The fleet at sea retreated out of sight in the dark night, constantly pouring large-caliber artillery shells towards Fort Morgan and Fort Gains, which were illuminated like bright lights by the blazing fire, and from time to time, one of these artillery shells was included.

Incendiary bombs were used to prevent the fire from becoming smaller. Poor Lieutenant Colonel Steve and his soldiers could only use their slow-firing coastal defense guns to use the fire from the enemy's muzzle to shoot at the vague outline of the battleship in the distance.

shooting.

This kind of battle lasted for a full hour. Both fortresses were already miserable. The distance between the two sides was actually not that far. The US military was not as helpless as it was in other destroyed fortresses, let alone 330.

There are guns, even those fleets with 240 guns that can reach the sea, but under such aiming conditions, even the distance between the two sides cannot be determined, how can it hit the target?

But the fleet at sea is different. Not only can it easily aim at the two fortresses and fire, but at such a distance, almost all of those piercing bombs penetrate the outer walls and explode inside. Those 280 and 240 shells all

Just one bomb can blow a big hole in the fortress. Such a battle can be said to be extremely frustrating for the Americans.

Lieutenant Colonel Steve screamed angrily in the flames of the exploding artillery shell, urging his soldiers to load, aim, and fire. Shrapnel, gravel, and even human body fragments kept flying around, the sound of the artillery barreling, and the tragic death of the soldiers.

The shouts and roars of the officers made the entire fortress like a huge beehive. Of course, there was also the scream of Mrs. Grant. This pretty widow who came specially to experience the feeling of iron and blood has now fully experienced it.

.Huddled up in a corner with his head in his hands. At this time, he knew nothing but hysterical screams.

"Margaret, stop screaming!" Steve couldn't stand the noise she made. He turned around and roared. As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a weird whistling sound. He subconsciously jumped down and then heard

There was a loud sound like the earth was shattering, and in the firelight I saw a 330 gun being blown into parts, and even the barrel flew out, smashing a dozen unlucky soldiers into meat patties.

Lieutenant Colonel Steve didn't fare well either. The shock wave of the explosion hit his chest like a train, knocking him straight away for more than ten meters and rolling right at the feet of Mrs. Grant. The woman was so frightened by this scene that she woke up.

He came over, grabbed Steve who was vomiting blood and said fiercely: "Stop fighting, surrender now!"

"No, we are soldiers of the United States of America. We must defend our country to the death." Steve wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said righteously.

"The United States is bullshit. Thirty years ago we were called the Confederate States of America. Thirty years ago my father died fighting to defend the South. Thirty years ago your hometown of Atlanta was burned to the ground by Sherman. Thirty years later you

Do you still want to die fighting to defend the United States that burned down your hometown and burned your grandparents to death? Are you worthy of the blood of the Steve family on your body?" Mrs. Grant slapped him unceremoniously and shouted.

When she said this, Steve also shivered, and even the soldiers who were busy around him stopped, especially those who lived in the south. They were obviously lowering their heads and whispering. As for the northern soldiers, they simply pretended not to care about this scene.

See. Everyone knows that if they continue to fight, they will definitely die in this fortress. Since surrendering like this does not seem to be a shame, besides, the enemy on the opposite side is not some barbaric headhunter cannibal, but a serious person from

The civilized countries of the Old World, especially the Germans, have always had a good reputation.

Under the expectant eyes of everyone, Lieutenant Colonel Steve couldn't help but get entangled. He looked at Mrs. Grant next to him, then at the battleships at sea, thinking about the honor and responsibility he learned in the military academy, and then thinking about not escaping from the Atlanta fire.

My relatives are extremely confused right now.

"Send a signal and ask Tim!" he said to an officer beside him. The officer hurriedly ran to use a light signal to contact the commander of Fort Gains opposite, Major Tim. Tim was a Texan whose father

He and an older brother both work in a company owned by Yang's consortium. In recent years, due to the increasingly close ties between Texas and Yang Feng, Texas officers have been suppressed in promotions. He had long wanted to retire.

Umbrella has been poaching him since last year. Senator Johnson even told him clearly that as long as he joined Umbrella, he would get a monthly salary of at least one thousand U.S. dollars. With such a good escape route, he certainly didn't want to risk his life here, especially if he was sent to

In the battle with the big boss of Umbrella Corporation.

After receiving Steve's inquiry signal, this guy communicated with a group of officers under his command and gave a reply of agreement very simply. At this time, Lieutenant Colonel Steve's last sense of mission disappeared, and he quickly asked the signal soldiers to

A signal requesting surrender was sent to the sea.

"The Americans are nothing more than that!" Cervera looked at the light signal in the distance and couldn't help but said with a smile. Since they asked for surrender, it was a good thing. Soon the fleet stopped shelling, and a landing ship came out, directly in Mo

A Spanish colonel led his men to land at Cape Beale, accepted Steve's surrender and took over the fort, and then another group took over Gainsbourg.

The surrender of the two fortresses means that Mobile Bay has opened its door, but then there is a serious problem, mines. The Americans have laid a small number of anchor mines in the bay, although the number is not large, but if they are not cleared, it will

Very troublesome.

"Major, you said you can help us clear mines?" Cervera looked at Major Tim who was brought to him curiously and said.

"Yes, Your Excellency General, I was originally responsible for the mine laying in Mobile Bay. It was during the last war. I have records of the locations of all mines," Tim said.

"Okay, what do you want in exchange?" Cervera said with a smile. He really didn't expect such an unexpected surprise.

"One hundred thousand dollars, but I need a Chinese military officer as a witness to provide guarantee for our transaction." Tim said, he is not stupid, what if Severa is secretive? Then he will shoot himself after clearing the mines.

If you want to kick the sea, who should you turn to to complain? Ask the Chinese to testify. Then you can ask the other party to contact Umbrella, and then ask Johnson to prove his value. He is an excellent fortress defense expert, otherwise Johnson

He won't be poached with a high salary. It's hard to be a traitor these days. There will be no good end for a worthless traitor.

"Yes, I can invite Baron Lin Taizeng, commander of the Royal Chinese Navy's Caribbean Task Force, as a witness." Cervera said readily. He really didn't think about those messy things. In fact, the coalition forces are extremely wealthy now. A hundred thousand dollars is really

Didn't notice it.

Soon Lin Taizeng was invited to Severa's flagship Massachusetts, and then served as a notary for their transaction. By the way, he sent a telegram directly to Umbrella Company according to Tim's request. He learned about this man and his relationship from Johnson.

The relationship between the two sides became more harmonious, and soon the coalition forces under the leadership of Tim began to clear mines in Mobile Bay.

It was already the next day. After learning that the coalition forces had captured Fort Morgan and Fort Gains, and entered Mobile Bay, the city of Mobile immediately fell into chaos. The U.S. commanders stationed here rushed to Pensacola

The US military asked for help, and he also asked the nearby Mississippi National Guard for help, but unfortunately the other party simply rejected him.

At this time, Yang Feng's collusion has begun to bear fruit. The Texas State Assembly and the Mississippi State Assembly are a little tempted. Naturally, they will not meddle in such nosy matters. Anyway, they have no such obligation, but Pensacola's

U.S. troops soon began to move toward Mobile.

"Mr. Culbertson, we should be considered very close friends. There is no need to be secretive about some things. A unified United States is not in the interest of all other countries, not in my interest, not in the interest of the Kaiser, not in the interest of the Kaiser."

The interests of the Russian Emperor are not even in line with the interests of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. It is our unanimous choice to weaken the United States. If we fail to achieve our goals in this war, then we will fight the next war until the United States is completely defeated forever.

Don't get up, this is our unanimous goal.

Of course, what we are afraid of is not the south. The plantation-based economic model in the south will not hinder anyone. On the contrary, we all like a very stable supply of raw materials. What we are afraid of is the north, and the further development of the industry in the north.

, will threaten the interests of Europe. When I say this, you don’t have to think of me as the Emperor of China. I am saying this now as the president of one of the top five consortiums in Europe.

So we don’t want you to be affected by the war between us and the North, especially Texas. My properties in Texas account for one-fifth of the total assets of the Yang Group, which is a huge sum.

assets, I don’t want my industry to be involved in the war between European monarchs and the United States.

So I hope you can choose to withdraw from the war, withdraw from this war that has nothing to do with you, to put it simply, independence, and establish another country. As the emperor of China, I can guarantee you on behalf of the Kaiser, the Emperor of Russia, and the King of Spain.

, will not allow anyone to use force to infringe on your choice, will not interfere in any of your internal affairs, and will provide protection for all businessmen in your new country abroad until you have enough ability to protect them yourself.

In addition, economically, I will continue to increase industrial investment in Texas. I have also discovered a large oil field in Louisiana. If you become independent, I will jointly invest and develop this oil field with Louisiana businessmen.

With the supporting oil refining and petrochemical industries, I can guarantee that within ten years at most, the Gulf Coast will become the richest region in North America." On the Nautilus, Emperor Yang spoke unabashedly to the Governor of Texas who was visiting secretly.
Chapter completed!