Chapter 887 Mixed Land, Sea and Air Corps

Ouyang Shuo chose to open up the Cape of Good Hope route at this time because of his confidence and interests.

The nautical characteristics given to the dynasty by Mazu meant that the Cape of Good Hope storm would have a much weaker impact on the ships of the Great Xia Dynasty, and it is summer now, so the threat of waves is even smaller.

Second, Ouyang Shuo also wanted to use the Atlantic Fleet to open up a new sea route for the dynasty to ensure that when the Mediterranean Sea changes, the dynasty still has other options, which is to find a way out.

Three African continents bred huge wealth, it is worth the risk.

Historically, since Spain occupied Ceuta in 1415, European powers began to colonize Africa. It reached its peak from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. About 95% of the African territory was divided up by the powers, and resources were plundered for a long time.

The great powers colonized Africa not because they had enough to eat and had nothing to do. Naturally, they had interests.

The vast land of the African continent can reclaim countless economic crop planting areas and become an excellent raw material base. Second, the African continent is extremely rich in rare minerals and is an invisible treasure house.

The gold mines in South Africa, Zimbabwe and other countries, the diamonds in the Congo, the magical Madagascar Islands, etc., are all worth exploring.

Of course, Ouyang Shuo does not approve of European countries colonizing the African continent. He hopes to cooperate with African countries through a more moderate method to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

As mentioned earlier, except for Egypt and other few Mediterranean countries, most of Africa has neither the historical background of China nor the advanced technology tree of the West, but it has a large population, making it difficult to move forward in the game.

Their only pleasure is to conquer each other among the major tribes.

Just like this, the Great Xia Dynasty can achieve mutual benefit and win-win results by exporting advanced agricultural technology to the African continent and leveraging Africa's labor force and natural resources.

Of course, if it is really going to be implemented, it will be a very large system project, and it will not be achieved overnight. During this period, I am afraid that there will be competition with European and American lords.

How could the European and American lords in the game have countless African continents?

If the establishment of Friendship City in Somalia is the first step for the dynasty to set foot in the African continent, and the occupation of Morocco is an important step for exerting influence on the African continent, then opening up the Cape of Good Hope route is a key step for the dynasty to explore cooperation with the African continent.

Thinking of this, Ouyang Shuo immediately gave an order to Admiral Alvaro of the Atlantic Fleet to lead the 4th and 5th formations to embark on the journey to open up the Cape of Good Hope route.

This trip is difficult and dangerous, only experienced admirals like Alvaro will take the lead, Ouyang Shuo can rest assured.

Ouyang Shuo really wanted to know how the Mediterranean lords would feel when they learned that the Cape of Good Hope route had been opened by the Great Xia Dynasty.

By that time, the only bargaining chip they held in their hands has become unreliable.

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June 5th, Friendship City.

On this day, Du Ruhui, Minister of Military Aircraft and Minister of Military Affairs, rushed from Rabat to Friendship City to report to the king the Privy Council's opinion on the reorganization of the 290,000 Moroccan soldiers.

290,000 surrendered strokes, including 120,000 territorial troops and 170,000 imperial guards.

According to the appraisal of the Privy Council, 10,000 disabled soldiers among them are no longer suitable to serve in the army, and they are arranged to retire and return to their original places. Therefore, the actual number of troops that can be reorganized is 280,000, which is the establishment of four legions.

The first to form were the four garrison divisions in the province of Morocco, which consumed a total of 54,000 soldiers, mainly from the lower-ranking soldiers drawn from the surrendered troops of the territory.

Then there is the field army stationed in the province of Morocco.

The reorganization plan given by the Privy Council was different from other regiments, which caught Ouyang Shuo's eyes.

In the study of the City Lord's Mansion, Du Ruhui reported: "The Privy Council suggested that a Moroccan Legion be formed separately from the existing army system to be responsible for the defense of the Moroccan province."

The number of the Dynasty Army Group has a fixed number, and Ouyang Shuo has already made an overall plan.

In addition to the existing five armies of the Imperial Guard Army, City Guard Army, Longxiang Army, Huben Army, and Baotao Army, there will be three armies in the future: the Habayashi Army, the Feixiong Army, and the Yingyang Army.

According to the standard set by Ouyang Shuo, if the dynasty does not have new generals to join, then these three group army numbers will not be activated. In this way, the Privy Council thought about setting up a separate legion outside the group army system.

Du Ruhui continued: "The Moroccan Legion has four infantry divisions, one cavalry division, one directly under the brigade, one directly under the musketeer brigade, one air squadron, one marine corps, and one naval formation. One hundred thousand troops."

In this way, Du Ruhui spent some thought.

If the province of Morocco stationed a group army based on the establishment of the province of Yunnan, the army would be too large and would drag down the province of Morocco. And if only one ordinary field army is stationed, the strength is slightly weak.

Considering the strategic location of the Moroccan province and the vigorous development of the dynasty's military industry, Du Ruhui broke the rules this time and came up with such a mixed plan.

Equipped with a musketeer brigade, one is to fight against Western musketeers, and the other is that the industrialization of the dynasty has achieved some results, and it is fully capable of producing enough muskets.

As for the formation of the air squadron, it also benefited from the industrialization of the dynasty.

The "Mimicry Aircraft Manufacturing Technology" obtained from the city of Atlantis has been thoroughly understood by the No. 7 Research Institute. A month ago, the mimic aircraft manufacturing base had already been planned and landed in Steel City.

Therefore, the time to equip the air squadrons in each group army has gradually arrived. The Moroccan Army was very lucky to become the first field army equipped with this squadron.

With such a mixed land, sea and air corps sitting in town, the province of Morocco can be protected from danger.

Ouyang Shuo nodded approvingly, and then said: "My king generally agrees with the Privy Council's reorganization plan for the Moroccan Legion. There is only one point. In view of the fact that the Moroccan Legion is different from the Army's regular legion, in order to distinguish it, the Moroccan Legion can be officially named Morocco." Corps. In the army's combat sequence, the Corps will be a combat unit between the Legion and the Group Army, mainly used for overseas garrisons."

"Your Majesty is a wise man!" Du Ruhui was truly amazed.

Ouyang Shuo waved his hand and said, "For the marines and naval formations of the Moroccan Corps, there is no need to rush for success. At present, the Atlantic Fleet is stationed in the surrounding waters, and the naval formations of the Moroccan Corps can be allocated as Z1 warships to avoid resource damage. Waste. On this point, the Privy Council should negotiate with the Navy Command."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

Du Ruhui worked in the Privy Council and the Military Aircraft Department, so if he built a bridge between the two organizations, it would be helpful for communication and coordination across military branches, without Ouyang Shuo needing to do everything himself.

After the explanation, Ouyang Shuo asked: "As for the candidate for the head of the regiment, does the Privy Council have anyone to recommend?"

Du Ruhui was startled, bowed and said, "The candidate for the regiment commander still needs to be judged by the king."

Ouyang Shuo thought for a while and said, "Then Ding Shi Dakai!"

As the number one general of the Taiping Army, Shi Dakai is not only proficient in cold weapon combat, but also familiar with firearms. Whether it is water warfare or land warfare, Shi Dakai has very rich combat experience and can be described as all-round.

It is really appropriate to arrange such a general to be in charge of the Moroccan Legion.

The status of the Corps is higher than that of the Legion. Shi Dakai was promoted again not long after he became the Commander of the Legion, which shows Ouyang Shuo's love for this general. Coupled with the particularity of the overseas corps, it is very easy for the general to stand on his own. Therefore, unless Ouyang Shuo trusts the general very much, he cannot take up this position.

"The post of commander of the Fifth Army of the Longxiang Army that Shi Dakai vacated will be taken over by Xiao Chaogui, division commander of the Second Army of the Huben Army. In addition, General Fubo Ma Yuan will be arranged to serve as the division commander of the Moroccan Corps."

"promise!"

Du Ruhui nodded solemnly, admiring the king's ability to know and employ people.

In addition to the four garrison divisions and the Moroccan Corps, there are still 126,000 soldiers who need to be reorganized. According to the previous reorganization plan of the Privy Council, a regiment of Imperial Guards would be reorganized, and the remaining soldiers would be relocated.

Among the current three regiments of the Imperial Guard, the first regiment sits in the capital all year round, the second and third regiments are both cavalry regiments, but there is a lack of an infantry regiment to rotate with the first regiment.

It was just the accident in Friendship City that made Ouyang Shuo change his mind.

Ouyang Shuo looked at Du Ruhui and said, "According to the standards of the Moroccan Corps, form a Somali Corps and station it in Friendship City to keep Friendship City safe."

When Du Ruhui heard this, his heart suddenly trembled. He vaguely felt that the Somali Corps formed by the king was probably not just for the defense of Friendship City. Thinking about being "disobedient" to Somalia repeatedly, Wang Shang had other ideas.

It's just this kind of speculation, but it's not easy to say it.

Ouyang Shuo went on to say: "Di Qing, the commander of the second legion of the Huben Army, will be appointed as the commander of the Somali Corps. Fan Lihua, the commander of the third legion of the Huben Army, will replace Di Qing as the second legion; the former third legion of the third legion The division commander, Hong Ying, was transferred to the First Division of the Second Army along with Fan Lihua."

At present, the three emperor-level generals in the group army who are qualified to serve as regiment commanders are Shi Wansui, Di Qing and Zhang Han. Du Ruhui was quite surprised that the king finally chose Di Qing instead of the most trusted Shi Wansui.

How did Du Ruhui know that Ouyang Shuo had other plans for Shi Wansui, a loyal general, in the future.

Di Qing left the Huben Army, and Fan Lihua was the number one general in the Huben Army after Sun Bin, so it was natural to take over as the commander of the Second Army.

By the way, Ouyang Shuo took the opportunity to give Hongying a small half-level upgrade.

Ouyang Shuo continued to arrange the adjustment of generals, saying: "Zhao She, the former division commander of the 1st Division of the 2nd Army Corps of the Huben Army, will immediately be promoted to the post of commander of the 3rd Corps."

Speaking of which, it's time for Zhao She, a veteran, to show his talents.

Du Ruhui nodded, and wrote down the adjustments of the king's generals one by one.

This new round of army reorganization triggered by the Battle of Morocco, although no adjustments were made to the establishment of the three major armies, it really affected the fate of the generals in the army.