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In the dark night, the American wolf bèi fled southward, while the squadron chased after him. In order to escape for their lives, many American soldiers fled from the highway one after another, fleeing to the fields and mountains and forests on both sides of the highway to avoid being caught up by the armored troops of the squadron. On the highway, there were weapons and equipment left behind by the US troops when they fled, and even many US troops directly raised their hands and surrendered to the squadron.

At 1 a.m. on April 27, the battle ended, and the pursuing squadron's armored units withdrew to Verkhodingo, allowing the Americans to escape. According to Major General Tang Wu, commander of the armored brigade of the 7th Group Army, who was responsible for commanding the operation, that night, they chased after the US troops a total of 6,000 kilometers away.

In the battle that night, the first incident paid the price of more than 20 tanks and armored vehicles damaged due to malfunctions, but it achieved fruitful results, perhaps not many American troops killed, but many American troops were captured. At that time, the armored forces were responsible for the assault, and all the American prisoners who surrendered were handed over to the infantry behind. After the battle, more than 30,000 American troops were captured. Together with the American troops who were killed, and the American troops who were previously routed by the reconnaissance battalion of the armored brigade of the 7th Army, the American army has almost lost the strength of an army. The U.S. army had only 5 corps in Puebla, and after losing one, there were only 4 corps left.

Night. The U.S. military was frightened. There was no further attack. The squadron also did not take the initiative to attack. Rather, it was to strengthen the line of defense and prevent the American troops from breaking through the line and escaping back to Mexico City. At night, the performance of the armored forces was greatly affected. If it were daytime, maybe the army under the command of General Du Qizheng alone would be able to completely annihilate this US army. However, this US military has also completely become a turtle in an urn. The road to retreat to Mexico City has been cut off, and whether they go on the offensive or return to Puebla, it is a dead end.

April 27 rì at two o'clock in the morning. Lieutenant General Richard gathered the scattered American troops. In this battle, they not only lost most of their heavy equipment and war materials, but also lost a lot of troops. When the final statistical report was handed to Lieutenant General Richard, he almost fainted. The number of US troops killed and missing in the battle combined is nearly 100,000. In fact, there were not so many American troops captured and killed in battle, and many American troops were chased by the squadron, panicked and escaped. Maybe they're lost, or maybe they don't want to go back to the team at all. Most of the U.S. military. They no longer have the confidence to continue to fight with the squadron. Therefore, they chose to flee. Being a deserter, although it is a shame, can always save one's life.

"General, what should we do now?" Brigadier General Wayne, commander of the 75th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, asked. Previously, his troops were routed by the Chinese, which made him lose face in front of his colleagues. Now that the army has been routed by the Chinese, no one can laugh at him anymore.

"The Chinese have long been prepared, their defense is very strong, and we have no way to break through their defense." General Richard, or we'll take a detour! Although it will take a detour of nearly 100 kilometers, it is better than being blocked by the Chinese! Another U.S. major general Chang Jian said.

"No! Now the soldiers were tired, hungry, and frightened. We couldn't get far after we traveled overnight. After dawn, the Chinese will definitely pursue. When the time comes, if we are caught up, we will be dead! Said the commander of the 76th Infantry Division of the US Army.

This can't do that, everyone can't come up with an idea, and they all looked at Lieutenant General Richard, hoping that he can come up with a way to get through this crisis.

Lieutenant General Richard was also very embarrassed, after retreating from Puebla before, when he was intercepted by the squadron, he sent a telegram to Admiral Pershing asking for instructions. Admiral Pershing agreed that he would lead his army to attack the squadron and break through the squadron's defense. But now the US military has suffered a crushing defeat. Withdrawal from Puebla to Mexico City, which is clearly no longer realistic.

"Did General Pershing call us back?". Lieutenant General Richard asked.

"General, General Pershing has just sent a telegram asking us to return to Puebla and rely on the fortifications there to fight the Chinese. They will send reinforcements to support us! Said the communications officer.

"What? Return to Puebla? Lieutenant General Richard said in surprise. The other generals also screamed. Obviously, none of them are too optimistic about returning Puebla. Now that the American troops in Atlisco have surrendered, the main forces of the Chinese will arrive in Puebla tomorrow. Hundreds of thousands of squadrons are enough to annihilate the remaining more than 100,000 U.S. troops. Although Puebla's fortifications are perfect, none of the generals present have the confidence to withstand the attack of the powerful squadron.

"General, Admiral Pershing ordered it like this!" The communications officer saw Lieutenant General Richard's face and hurriedly explained.

"Damn! General Pershing will not want us to drag the Chinese and then buy time for the retreat of the main forces! Brigadier General Wayne, commander of the 75th Infantry Division of the US Army, blurted out.

All eyes were on him, including Lieutenant General Richard. They also thought of this possibility, but they didn't say it. Brigadier General Wayne made this point clear.

"General, what should we do now? Could it be true that you want to go back to Puebla and wait for death? Our troops have already broken down quite a bit, and if you learn that you are going to retreat to Puebla, you will be unstable! Brigadier General Wayne said. He also fought with the squadron, and knew that now their weak, poorly equipped and demoralized troops could not resist the attack of the Chinese. More importantly, if the soldiers below knew that they had no hope of escaping, they would probably flee immediately, or even cause a mutiny.

Lieutenant General Richard was also a little embarrassed, as a subordinate of General Pershing, he should have acted according to Admiral Pershing's orders at this time. Even if he guessed that Admiral Pershing intended to use their troops as an outcast, he would have to obey his orders. A soldier's duty is to obey orders, not to mention that General Pershing is still his old commander, and he can't disobey the orders of the old commander.

However, he was very unwilling. Why should he be sent to death and give others a chance to escape? Lieutenant General Richard was sure that the idea must not have been conceived by Admiral Pershing, but by the Davis guy. At that time, several of General Pershing's subordinates were either killed in battle or captured, leaving him and Admiral Davis. Moreover, Admiral Davis has always regarded himself as the successor of Admiral Pershing, and he is very unpleasant to Lieutenant General Richard. At this time, it is understandable to use Lieutenant General Richard as an outcast.

In fact, Lieutenant General Richard was completely misunderstood, and he was somewhat jealous of Admiral Davis. Everything was lost, but Davis was promoted to general, and he was still a lieutenant general. This made Lieutenant General Richard very dissatisfied. In addition, now on the battlefield in Mexico, Admiral Davis has become Admiral Pershing's assistant, which makes his heart full of jealousy.

However, Admiral Pershing's order is very clear, and the real meaning is indeed to let Lieutenant General Richard drag the main force of the squadron in Puebla and create a chance for the retreat of the main force of the American army. This idea was not proposed by Admiral Davis, but really by Admiral Pershing. Although, although Admiral Pershing is a benevolent old man in peacetime, he is not in charge of the army, and when it is time to be ruthless, Admiral Pershing is more ruthless than anyone else. Abandon the more than 200,000 U.S. troops led by Lieutenant General Richard and let the main forces of nearly 2 million U.S. troops in Mexico City, Cuernavaca and Cuautra retreat safely, as long as they are not fools, everyone knows what to choose.

While Lieutenant General Richard was hesitating and embarrassed, General Pershing and Admiral Davis were also in trouble at the US military command in Mexico City. What they are embarrassed about is how to explain to the United States? Secretary of War Dickinson and Army Chief of Staff Leonard. Admiral Wood made it clear that Admiral Pershing in Mexico City must hold back the squadron as much as possible to protect the security of the U.S. homeland. But now, at the end of April, they have to abandon the central Mexico defense. If the fighting spreads to northern Mexico, the U.S. mainland is threatened. This is important for Theodore, who is back in power. President Roosevelt would have dealt a very big blow.

"General, the telegram has been prepared, is it just like that? However, I am afraid that the country will not agree to our request! Admiral Davis said with some concern. In the telegram, they made it clear what was going on and what they would lose if they held on. However, this is nothing more than what they think from the position of the commander. The people in the United States, the generals and politicians who just sit in their offices and command the battle, obviously don't think like that, the first thing they think of is their votes and the stability of the United States. As for the soldiers who fought on the front line, all of them were objects that could be discarded. It's like they just treated Lieutenant General Richard as an outcast, casually discarded! (To be continued......)