v3 Chapter 103： countries reflect

In less than three months, it suffered two defeats, and the face of the United Kingdom was completely disgraced.

In recent months, Britain's head has been raised very low, and it has been humiliated repeatedly.

South Africa, for example, is too far away. Many people did not feel that the situation there had anything to do with them in the past, but now they feel it is closely related.

In 1860, Dickens' second daughter, Kate Dickens, married the famous British dramatist Charles Collins (Wilkie's younger brother).

Charles Dickens settled in Gates Hill, a residence only for British celebrities

It was on May 1 that Dickens's new work "Great Expectations" began to be serialized in the famous British magazine "The Seasons of the Year" to replace the old work "Notes of a Non-Traveling Salesman".

Because of the war, people's attention was taken away by the news, and sales were not good.

On June 10th, at the end of the novel, Dickens, who is now the most influential in Britain, expressed his dissatisfaction with the British government, in particular, he expressed his condolences for the lost lives of British soldiers, and condemned the British government for disregarding the rights of British soldiers to live. .

With the release of the largest magazine "All Seasons", it has attracted the attention of the whole UK and even overseas countries.

The British government has been challenged like never before, and the demonstrations in various places are like emerging fires, burning into flames. This time, even Palmerston felt the seriousness of the situation.

The Queen of England even rushed back to Buckingham Palace from the Isle of Wight again, and she issued multiple orders to the military without stopping. Therefore, under the situation that the domestic situation became more and more severe, there were only 370,000 soldiers in the army. Go south.

"We have suffered setbacks, but please don't be afraid, the British Empire will always be the winner, despite the current problems, and our opponents are not only one, but several, I swear, South Africa, absolutely belongs to us Eh, no one can take it away, yes, even the Zulu Kingdom. In southern Africa, there is only one master, and that is the United Kingdom. Please don't put too much pressure on the soldiers in the front, because what they need is understanding and encouragement , Mr. Dickens' warning is also right, we have been too comfortable for a while, and now it's time for England to wake up again, everyone, please wait and see"

The Queen of England made a short speech, nothing more than asking for encouragement, seeking understanding, suppressing public sentiment, transferring hatred and so on. In short, she has put her treasure on the move of the 100,000 troops to go south to South Africa this time.

The fact that Britain's 100,000 troops went south will naturally soon be known to all countries in Europe. All countries are deeply afraid of this, especially the British transportation capacity is so powerful that all countries are very envious. The world's popular coachman Holland, it's just like that.

At the same time, I am delighted by the predicament that the UK is now encountering.

Who is not happy to see a powerful country being shamed?

"100,000 troops want to take control of South Africa. It's too simple." William IV sneered at the direction of the British Isles in the west. It seemed that what was going on now was a drama, not a battle. The same idea, as well as William I and Napoleon III.

Napoleon III couldn't help but sighed to Olivier: "I think this is how the British looked at our war with Austria. They also had this idea of ​​watching a play, and then silently took advantage of it. Now, it makes them bleed too. , and it's the kind that hurts the bones."

"Your Majesty, the United Kingdom is in a big fight in South Africa today, losing two battles and losing more than 50,000 troops, while the British Army is less than ours, they have less than 500,000, and the mainland has only 400,000. Now with the two There are only 270,000 people in the south, but unfortunately we do not have a strong enough navy, otherwise, the British Isles are the best chance for our French army now.”

Napoleon III smiled slyly, "It is impossible for the British Isles, but it is possible to speed up the pace in the south of Algeria. If the Gulf of Guinea from north to south is opened up, then for us, this is also due to Transvaal. The blessing of the Republic, I don’t know if they can withstand the pressure of the new 100,000-strong British army, it is not enough to just resist, dragging them there is the biggest gain.”

City of Wharton.

Lincoln is also very proud of the spring breeze recently, because Grant seems to hesitate to enter the state in the south, a town, like pulling a nail, won a huge victory, which made the government he led received huge support, re-election, almost Overwhelming grasp.

This was already very happy for him, but with the step-by-step setbacks of Britain in South Africa in the past few months, he was even more excited.

"If possible, I hope that the British will be there again with 100,000 troops. Then, let alone support the south, Canada's management will be much looser. Would that be an opportunity for the United States?" Lincoln's eyes burst out With a gleam of light, "If the South had been pacified at that time, it would have been better to think about it. Now the South is still the most important thing. It's a pity this plan."

Then he thought of the Netherlands, which was very complicated. For him, the Alaska Peninsula was an irony that the big powers didn't care about the Monroe Doctrine of the United States, and it was also a relief that he didn't need to face Tsarist Russia anymore.

"Alaska Peninsula, sooner or later we will get the hands of the United States. Just like Seward said, the East Pacific has only one master, and that is the United States, and it can only be the United States."

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When the British army of 100,000 people was preparing to go south from London again, South Africa did not stop. The Zulu Kingdom tried to fight back, and they began to quickly assemble and attack.

In addition to the two garrisons at the border with the British army, the remaining Zulu Kingdom and the Transvaal Republic have divided five troops as an important part of the plan will pass through Basutoland Kingdom, detoured to all parts of the 20,000 British troops heading for East London.

On June 8, 1862, a specially trained army of 3,000 people was ordered to go all the way down to Cape Town, 100 kilometers away, and ambushed on both sides of the official road.

From the night of June 10th to the early morning of 11th, under the cover of night, this strange army launched an attack on the 5,000 British troops who had just passed there and were going to the east.

5,000 people were devastated by the attack of 3,000 people. almost completely wiped out.

On the morning of June 11, I originally wanted to take the opportunity to infiltrate, but was resolutely attacked by the British garrison in Cape Town. One day later, the follow-up 100 million reinforcements supported them, which made their troops overwhelming, so it didn't take long to attack. After entering the city, however, the British troops who were evacuated outside, relying on the fortress, still stood firm and posed a threat to the city.

However, it was already a victory for these mixed Zulu and Transvaal troops.

When Jobon and Shepstone, who were far away in East London, heard the news that Cape Town had been captured again, their faces had changed from the joy of having just received the support of London's 100,000 troops to death.