After the destruction of hundreds of British warships in Moreton Bay, it was an incomparable shock to the British colonists in Australia.After all, there are hundreds of warships, and there is not a single one left that will not be beaten.But when Joseph and Jackson fled back and reported the matter in its entirety, the crowd simply didn't believe it and accepted it.This incident touched the governor of New South Wales Johnson a lot, and he was originally ready to vigorously support Bruce's attack on New China, but now he is afraid that stealing chickens will not make a fool of rice.Not only could they not defeat the Chinese, but they mobilized them, and finally set themselves on fire."
Ladies and gentlemen, should we consider abandoning this military plan for the time being.Then ask for help from home as soon as possible and wait for naval assistance from home.Without the assistance of the navy, the Chinese can attack us from the sea at any time" Johnson got up and put forward his opinion, he regretted his decision that day, and easily started a war with the Chinese.Although the Chinese occupied Queensland, they had no intention of going south.Now that they have been provoked, they will definitely report it back.All the members of the council room whispered, and half of them raised their hands in support of Johnson's opinion."
Governor Johnson, when did our British Empire become so weak Now that we have torn our faces with China, we can only seize the opportunity to recover Queensland.As far as I know, the Chinese fleet that appeared in Moreton Bay that day did not belong directly to the Chinese in Queensland.They just happened to meet our navy, and now they have left the Australian seas.We must avenge the death of the British army, or we will lose the honor of the British Empire" West, the Premier of Victoria, strongly objected, supporting his old friend Bruce to teach the Chinese.Although the navy was defeated, the army did not distinguish between victory and defeat, so how could it retreat from the battle like this.The parliamentarians of the main war faction also responded one after another, and the parliamentary room was divided into two factions for a while.Victoria is mostly the main war faction, and New South Wales is mostly the main peace faction."
Governor West, I didn't mean that.We have to fight, but not at this time.Now once we are at war with the Chinese, we will send troops to Queensland.If their navy sneaks up on our back, how are we going to fortify" Johnson frowned, and raised his worries directly.West hesitated, not knowing how to answer for a moment.The Chinese fleet is so strong that if they focus all their energy on attacking Queensland.If they sneak attacked, there really wouldn't be enough to stop them."
I can understand your concerns, Mr.
Governor," and Bruce, who had been silent for a long time, stood up and broke the temporary silence in the room.He cleared his throat and continued, "Now that the Chinese have occupied India, its next target will definitely be Australia."
If we don't take Queensland right now, then the Huaxing Army will definitely use it as a strategic base, and then easily send more land forces, transport logistical supplies, and then attack us in a big way.But if we take Queensland, they won't have a foothold in Australia.If you want to supply supplies and troops, you have to travel back and forth between China and Australia, which will consume a lot of manpower and force.In this way, we can find an opportunity to hold Australia, and before their navy arrives, we will do our best to hold the coastline, and we will not let them have a foothold, and hold on until the arrival of domestic reinforcements, in a word, if we miss this opportunity now, it will be waiting here to die" "Yes, yes, yes" "If they increase their troops in Queensland, we will be finished" "Yes, if we take Queensland, they will have no supply base.Even if the army arrives, there will be no food and grass to support the operation"" The councillors began to mumble again, and even the Lord and the faction frowned, thinking carefully, and felt that what Bruce said was good."
Governor Bruce, you have a point, but I still reserve my opinion.You can send troops to Queensland, but we in New South Wales will not provide you with any troops and supplies.We also have to concentrate on defending the coastline to prevent the Chinese from sneaking up from the sea," Johnson thought about it, still disagreeing to send troops.If Bruce's navy hadn't been defeated, the battle would have ended soon.But now without the assistance of the Navy, there is a good chance that this battle will develop into a protracted war.Their state-wide revenues are limited enough to support such consumption.At this time, Bruce's captain Jackson still wanted to get up and persuade again.But Bruce grabbed his arm and shook his head, motioning for him not to waste any more words."
Well, since you don't support it in New South Wales, we in Victoria support it alone.When the time comes, if you regain Queensland, don't rush to get what we want" Speaking of which, West didn't want to persuade again, and slapped the table and went out angrily with his beard crossed.The meeting ended unhappily, and after Bruce and his men went out, West was looking out the window in the hallway outside."
Don't be angry, old man.I understand that Governor Johnson can make such a decision, as long as you are on my side," Bruce patted West on the shoulder and comforted him, chuckling nonchaliantly."
Bruce, rest assured, as long as I am the Governor of Victoria, I will fully support you.When did our British Empire suffer this nest, we must teach these Chinese who don't know the height of the sky and the thickness of the sky fiercely" West stomped his cane indignantly, assured Bruce, and went out in a carriage and returned to Victoria.After Bruce said goodbye to him, he returned to the barracks at the front with his men.He had the generals disperse, leaving only Joseph and Jackson with him."
Governor, this Governor Johnson is such a coward, why don't you let me persuade him anymore I really want to get up and scold him twice" Joseph scolded one after another, very dissatisfied with Johnson's sudden turn of face."
Governor-General, New South Wales and Queensland meet.If we only rely on Victoria, it will be very inconvenient for logistics and supplies," Jackson, as the only remaining captain of the Navy, is now also Bruce's henchman.Originally, the navy was almost allowed to deliver supplies, but without the navy, it could only be delivered by land.Between Victoria and Queensland, there is a state of New South Wales.If NSW does not support it, all action will be blocked."
This Johnson is really shameless.Don't pee on your own strength, since that's the case, it's no wonder that I'm not going to blame" Bruce's eyes showed a hint of fierceness, and he lowered his voice to explain to Joseph and Jackson, deciding to move the stone before the big battle
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