Admiral Pershing's face was a little ugly, and his greatest fear was that the Americans would not agree to their retreat. However, Admiral Pershing no longer had much confidence in holding off the squadron in central Mexico, or even in Mexico. In his view, war would inevitably burn into the United States. Although there are still a large number of new recruits being trained in the country, if they lose this force, it will be enough to greatly damage the vitality of the United States. Admiral Pershing believed that only by preserving the strength of the American army as much as possible could it be possible to resist the squadron's attack and win the final victory in the next phase of the operation.

In fact, Admiral Pershing believed that while the war burned on American soil, it would cost the United States heavy losses and even greater costs. However, if there is really no way, there is no way to do it. As long as you can get the final victory, it's worth it. If the fighting were to take place on U.S. soil, the U.S. military's supply lines would be shorter and easier to replenish. Industrial areas in the United States, mainly concentrated in the Great Lakes and the Northeast and East Coast. It wasn't a big deal to use the vast plains of the south as a battlefield with the squadron. But short-sighted politicians may not see this at all, and they are simply shouting to the people to keep their enemies out of the country. And this will make millions of American soldiers spill their blood on the battlefield.

"I believe that people in China will not be stupid, they will understand where we are now. Also, Theodore. His Excellency President Roosevelt was not a short-sighted man, he would know what to do to be better for America! Admiral Pershing said. Now, that's all he can think about. If the retreat plan can be understood, it will be in the best interest of the US military and the United States!

Admiral Davis nodded, he also hoped so, but, maybe xìng didn't know how tall it would be. In the United States, Theodore. President Roosevelt was known for his wisdom and toughness. When he was deputy secretary of the navy, he saw China's threat to the United States, even though China was just emerging at the time. At that time Theodore. President Roosevelt strongly advocated the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the United States and turned them into a bridgehead for the United States in the Pacific. In this way, the security of the west coast of the United States will be guaranteed, and the strategic depth of the United States will be greater. However, the United States still lost the battle with China for Hawaii. The first Pacific War between China and the United States ended in the fiasco of the US West Coast Fleet, and the Chinese obtained the Hawaiian Islands, from then on, the nightmare of the United States began, and after the Hawaiian Islands as a base, China began to pose a serious threat to the West Coast of the United States, and even endangered the survival of the United States!

"Davis, order the troops to get ready! As soon as our plan of withdrawal was agreed, the main forces immediately retreated to the north. At least retreat to the St. Louis bōtosi line! Admiral Pershing said.

"Yes, General! I plan to prepare the twenty corps around Mexico City and the ten corps of Cuernavaca for retreat. Cuautra's twelve armies still needed to defend against the Chinese for some time. They didn't retreat until we started to retreat! Admiral Davis said.

Admiral Pershing nodded, and the squadron's attack power and marching speed made him feel deep fear. In the battle of Atrisco, the American troops of the three armies were completely annihilated by the squadron in less than an afternoon. After that, they also rushed north of Puebla and blocked the way for Lieutenant General Richard's retreat to the north. You know, Puebla is a full thirty kilometers from Atrisco! Even if there is no interception, it will take at least a day for the large army to march thirty kilometers! Verhochingo is only a hundred kilometers away from Mexico City, and if the Chinese go north from there, it may only take two to three days to kill Mexico City and completely outflank the rear of the American army. At that time, two million American troops will be cut off, which is definitely not what Admiral Pershing wants to see.

"General, are we going to inform Mexico?" Admiral Davis asked. Before Admiral Pershing returned to Mexico to take command, the Mexican gang wanted to evacuate Mexico City.

"I don't need to inform them just yet. Mexico City has millions of residents, and if Mexico were to flee, it would certainly cause panic. Although the northern part of Mexico has better traffic conditions, the millions of residents can also make these roads congested. This will be detrimental to our retreat. Order the ministries, and before the order is given, pay attention to secrecy! Admiral Pershing said. For the Mexican zhèngfǔ, he did not have the slightest favor. As for those Mexicans, in the eyes of Admiral Pershing, they are nothing more than candidates for cannon fodder. Didn't the United States in history defeat Mexico again and again, and then seize large swathes of territory from Mexico?

"Yes, General! So, General Richard, don't we really need to send reinforcements to support him? Admiral Davis said with some concern. The telegram they had sent to Lieutenant General Richard was for Lieutenant General Richard to return to the Puebla Resistance Squadron, and that they would send reinforcements from Mexico City to support Lieutenant General Richard. Obviously, they were deceiving Lieutenant General Richard, trying to let Lieutenant General Richard hold the squadron and buy time for their retreat.

Admiral Pershing hesitated for a moment, but then a hint of firmness flashed in his eyes: "Forget it! We don't have any extra troops to waste! Although this is very unfair to Lieutenant General Richard, for the sake of the overall interests of the United States, Admiral Pershing can only do this. It is very cost-effective to abandon the more than 200,000 American troops already led by Lieutenant General Richard and to get a chance to escape for the other two million American troops on the central Mexican defensive line.

Admiral Davis nodded and said no more. After all, it would be very advantageous for him to abandon Lieutenant General Richard. If the squadron had made a long-distance assault on Mexico City and had succeeded, he might have had no choice but to die. He could only say sorry to Lieutenant General Richard in his heart. However, Admiral Davis also knew Lieutenant General Richard, and he knew that Lieutenant General Richard would definitely not sit still and would definitely find a way to escape. The only way to get from Puebla to Mexico City is via Verhochingo, and the other roads, although they will take a long detour, are better than being killed by the squadron. However, Admiral Davis would never have thought that Lieutenant General Richard had chosen the most direct way to save his life, which was also the most lethal for the US military!

On the road from Puebla to Verhochingo, Lieutenant General Richard was still hesitating what to choose, and the other generals were also waiting for his choice. For this US army, which still has more than 100,000 troops, what is in front of them is already a dead end.

"Ladies and gentlemen, no matter what we choose now, it is impossible to escape safely. The combat strength of the Chinese troops in Verkhotingo has already been experienced by everyone, and it is impossible for us to break through the defenses of the Chinese. As for the return to Puebla, although there are strong fortifications, we have lost a considerable part of our heavy weapons and war materiel in the previous battles. Atlisco's three corps held out only for an afternoon, and I think it would last a day at most if we returned to Puebla. As for the detour and then Mexico City, it is estimated that after dawn we will be chased by the Chinese! Lieutenant General Richard said.

After listening to Lieutenant General Richard's words, the generals present all had desperate expressions on their faces.

"General, what should we do now? Did General Pershing really treat us as outcasts, regardless of whether we live or die? Brigadier General Wayne, commander of the 75th Infantry Division, said angrily.

"I'm sure Mexico City won't send any reinforcements to support us. After all, the combat effectiveness of the Chinese on today's battlefield is also very clear to General Pershing. I swear in God's name that General Pershing will not lose more of his forces for our sake. We will be regarded as martyrs who have become the main force to retreat safely and gain time! Perhaps, after we die, we will have this on our tombstones! Lieutenant General Richard said.

Although, these generals know very well that if they were now Admiral Pershing, they would definitely do the same. But once it happens to them, they can't be calm.

"General, why did General Pershing do this? We also have the right to live, we can't just be cannon fodder! The generals shouted. When it comes to their own safety, they have forgotten about any national interests and the like.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if you want to live, it's not impossible." Lieutenant General Richard said at the right time.

"General? What's the solution? "Everyone looked at Lieutenant General Richard, and they didn't know what else could be done to get out of such a predicament!

"Surrender! Surrender to the Chinese! Lieutenant General Richard said.

"Surrender?" Everyone was stunned, they didn't expect that Lieutenant General Richard proposed this method.

"Everyone, think clearly! We have been treated as outcasts, and General Pershing will not care whether we live or die. Once dawn, the Chinese will definitely attack, and then we will have only a dead end. Rather than being killed by the Chinese, it is better to surrender to the Chinese now. Perhaps, we can still get better treatment! Lieutenant General Richard said! rs！。