Ji Aojian wielded an iron pickaxe, ridged the hillside day after day.

On the west side of San Francisco Bay is a large basin that narrows north and south, with the Sacramento River basin to the north and the San Joaquin River to the south. On the Sacramento River, there is a tributary that flows east-west from the Rocky Mountains into this basin.

And what Ji Aojian has led the California Guard these days is to reclaim the slopes adjacent to the entrance of the basin into neat terraces.

Everyone was very puzzled at first, and the ancient pagoda came to ask on behalf of everyone, why did you put a good flat land and not plant, and had to work hard to make terraces on the hillside?

Ji Aojian said that flat land is reserved for civilians, and as a soldier, you should develop the most marginal and difficult fields, which is called tuntian.

After a while, Guta came back and asked why he had to dig trenches on both sides of the river that flowed out of the valley while the terraces were being tidied up.

The new governor explained that this was called a trench and that it was a strong fortification that was used to defend our land.

The guards expressed understanding. However, an even bigger problem soon became apparent: what kind of defense was digging trenches behind the terraces?

This time, before Guta could ask, an American army had been slaughtered from the valley, seven thousand, more than double the three thousand troops of the guards.

The American government, which took the initiative to start a war and had a clear strategic plan, naturally decided on the most valuable goal of this war long ago. The first is the capital of Mexico, which can be captured to force Mexico to sign a treaty of defeat and cession. The second is the capital of California, which has a large gold mine, and a huge capital accumulation can be obtained by capturing it.

So the U.S. military didn't drag around at all, although they encountered serious harassment in the mountains. But unwaveringly and at the fastest speed through the mountainous region, into the Great Basin.

Then follow the river path out of the pass. It would soon be possible to advance to San Francisco Bay to join the U.S. Navy as it circled to the east coast of the Pacific Ocean. Capture the port city here.

From the point of view of the international trade center, the city is also a very strategic target.

However, the western mountainous area is indeed difficult to cross, so there is no suspense at all about the march route of the American army, and the defenders can naturally build fortifications on the necessary route early.

By the time the Americans were able to get out of the pass, there were already multiple rings of trenches, pinnacles, and even barbed wire waiting for them, completely sealing off the road ahead.

After a charge, they encountered dense rifle fire, and the American troops suddenly found themselves as live targets. In the spirit of free warfare cultivated in the land of North America. They soon retreated neatly back into the valley.

The first victory was a success, and the California army was very happy.

Guta was still not at ease, and asked the governor again, "They are far outnumbered by us, do you want to increase the number of defenders here?"

"By the time they started this war, they were already doomed to defeat. ”

Ji Aojian said confidently, "Before the invention of the water tank, no one could break through the trench warfare. ”

"What is a water tank?"

"You can imagine the most powerful heavy cavalry on the planet...... No, no, horses don't work. It's almost like an elephant with armor all over its body. ”

"What is an elephant?"

Ji Aojian was slightly stunned, and suddenly remembered that there were no elephants in the Americas.

"The next time I take you to a circus in New York, you'll know what an elephant looks like. ”

Guta was delighted. "Mr. Governor, are you telling the truth?"

"Of course it's true. Ji Aojian promised, "Wait until this battle is over." Let's go see the elephants. ”

In the early hours of the next morning, the silence was immediately shattered by the sound of gunfire.

Guta hurried over. said to Ji Aojian, "We have a companion who was shot cold!"

"They dug trenches on the opposite side overnight. In this way, there are conditions to shoot at us. Ji Aojian said lightly, "These people are here to attack, so naturally they won't shrink into the valley." ”

A dense burst of gunfire suddenly flashed, followed by sporadic echoing in the distance.

Guta ran out and soon returned, anxiously saying, "Several more of us have been shot, but none of them seem to be injured on the other side." ”

"Shooting requires calmness and patience, and if you can't hold your breath, what's the use of shooting more guns?"

"There's no way not to be in a hurry. "Mr. Governor, the terraces we have just put in order, before they have time to be planted, are now in the hands of those damned Americans." ”

"Those terraces weren't meant to be used for sowing. ”

Guta was surprised and said, "If we don't sow seeds, why would we work so hard to get out of the plot?"

"It's for this war. ”

Ji Aojian ordered, "You go and call all the officers, it's time to make it clear to them." ”

In the process of summoning, there were several more fires on both sides, and the losses of the Americans were much smaller than those of their opponents.

So when the officers gathered together, there was a more or less frustrated look on their faces.

"Actually, you don't have to be so impulsive. Ji Aojian said slowly, "Our numbers are not as good as the Americans, and we are not as experienced as them in shooting, so we need to shoot before shooting, why do you need to fight so quickly?"

The crowd was "for the sake of farming......

"We're not short of food. Ji Aojian said, "As long as you spend it with them and win this war, you will have time to farm in the future." ”

For a moment, there was silence on the field.

After giving up the idea of planting terraces, someone said in a low voice, "If you want to win these Americans, I don't know if you can do it." ”

"Why?"

"As you just said, we are inferior to the Americans in terms of strength and shooting ability. The man replied, "If we continue to consume them like this, we will obviously not be able to fight them." ”

"Wrong. ”

Ji Aojian shook his head, "If you compare consumption, the winner must be us." ”

"Do you mean to keep sending troops here from the rear, then we will win in the end, and we will pay a great price. ”

"There is no need to mobilize more troops, there are enough people here. Ji Aojian sighed, "Haven't you seen the chance to win yet?"

The crowd looked at him suspiciously.

"It's true that the Americans are better marksmanship than us, but because of that, they have very little room for improvement. Ji Ao Kendao, "Most of us in the California Guard just lack the opportunity to fight, once we are tempered on the battlefield, we will quickly catch up with this gap." And, we have three great advantages. ”

The eyes of a group of people immediately widened, and they couldn't figure out where the three advantages came from?

Ji Aojian pointed forward, "Take a closer look, what is behind the Americans' battle line?"

You don't need to look to know that there are terraced fields, but unfortunately you can't sow seeds......

"Since there is such a neat line background, as long as you pay attention to the use, it is very convenient to measure and aim at the target. Ji Aojian said lightly, "When the trigger is pulled, this is to help make up for the shooting ability." ”

Everyone froze instantly.

Guta shouted excitedly, "Mr. Governor, it turns out that you let us plant terraces, and that's what it does?"

"Second. Ji Aojian continued, "The Americans have burned the flames of war to our hometown, occupied our territory, and made us unable to even cultivate the fields we have developed, so how long will we fight?"

"Even if there is only one person left, there will be no retreat. ”

"So, will the Americans on the other side fight to the last man?" Ji Ao Kendo, "as long as they lose to a certain extent, they will collapse." ”

Everyone nodded vigorously and couldn't wait to ask again, "What about the third?"

"They're invaders coming from afar, and they're stuck in the mountain pass by us, so they're obviously not going to have any more logistical support. ”

Ji Ao Kendao, "Actually, as long as we don't let them rush through the battle line here, so that they don't have a chance to plunder the grain, when they run out of food, they will collapse without a fight." ”

Going deep into the distance, the road ahead is blocked, and the military rations are limited, and although the US army seems to be strong, the outcome has already been predetermined.

Naturally, the premise is to resolutely hold the line of defense, and no matter how heavy the casualties, the enemy cannot break through the cage.

"If we stick to success, it won't take too long to see the Americans fail. Ji Aojian finally said, "The terraces are there, and there is still time to sow seeds this season." (To be continued......)