Holy Roman Empire

On the first day of the Civil War, the Sumter Fortress fell.The fleet transported by the northern government just looked at Emo from a distance.

The next day, President Lincoln ordered the recruitment of 75,000 state militiamen to serve 90 days to suppress the southern rebellion.

Obviously, the northern government has not yet realized the seriousness of this civil war and believes that as long as no countries intervene, they can easily suppress it.

The southern government first started to be strong and achieved a military victory, but lost its political advantage.

The northern states of the original position were united within a short period of time. Under the influence of the capitalists' manipulation of public opinion, patriotic youths joined the army.

Stephen Douglas, the leader of the Democratic Party that was originally inclined to the south, also stood on the position of the northern government at this moment, denounced the southern government for provoking civil war.

Publicly proclaimed: "There are no neutrals in this civil war, either patriots or traitors."

Almost every northern state has exceeded its conscription mission.Inadequate training, lack of weaponry, lack of discipline, and lack of sufficient officers are common problems in the northern states.

But this is not important, anyway, it is all cannon fodder, as long as there is a blood chamber.

Looking at the army gathered in all directions, the vigorous President Lincoln is ready to meet the victory.

The Minister of War said angrily: "Your Excellency President, Maryland and Delaware rejected the recruitment orders, and they banned federal troops from entering."

These two states are very interesting, some support the South, some support the North, and the two sides stalemate before continuing to stay in the North Government.

In particular, Washington is still in the encirclement of Maryland. If the state falls to the southern government, it may not take long for the northern government to become a prisoner.

President Lincoln asked, "How many more troops are in the Washington area?"

The Minister of War replied: "With the newly mobilized militia, we currently have a total of 30,000 soldiers."

President Lincoln asked cautiously: "If the government wants to solve Maryland by force, how confident are you?"

The Minister of War replied: "Maryland has been mobilized. There are about 30,000 armed support for the southern rebels, and about 20,000 who are still loyal to the government.

In general, forces that tend to rebel dominate.With mutual restraint, Maryland has remained neutral.

Without the reinforcements from the south, we have a nine-tier chance of winning."

How can this be possible without reinforcements from the South?You should know that the southern states are already preparing for war, and the preparation of the northern government has just begun.

Fortunately, this era is limited by traffic, and the area of ​​the United States is large enough. It takes a lot of time from mobilization to assembly.

Otherwise, if the southern government can fight the speed of blitzkrieg, the northern government can't afford it.It is estimated that before they complete the mobilization, the central government will become a prisoner.

Once the dragons are headless, the war will be divided.As an immigrant country, the patriotic enthusiasm of Americans in this era lasted at most a month or two.

The people have returned to reason, and many people are reluctant to continue their lives.Historically, in order to win this war, the northern government did not force soldiers to join the army.

After hesitating for a while, Lincoln made a surprising decision: "I personally went to Maryland to do their ideological work, and you are ready for military operations.

Once diplomatic efforts fail, you must immediately support the military actions of those who support us at a faster rate."

This is no option, Virginia, next to Maryland, has declared its independence.Once the war broke out in Maryland, the southern army next door immediately came over.

Do n’t look at the Minister of War ’s promise that there are nine layers of winning, but this is based on the enemy ’s isolation.With the support of the southern government army, President Lincoln did not think he could easily win.

If the military victory is not high, then use the political means he is better at.

The Secretary of State reminded: "Your Excellency, you must preside over the big picture at this time, not suitable for leaving Washington."

President Lincoln shook his head and said, "However, if I don't go to address the threat of Maryland in person? As long as the threat is not resolved one day, Washington is under threat from the enemy.

Maryland is not yet independent. As the president of the federal government, they will not do anything to me."

The political struggle in the United States is still relatively gentle, even if he ran to the south-facing site, don't worry about danger.

This has historically proved that after the defeat of the southern government, the high-level officials have hardly been liquidated and are still rich.

The Secretary of State is not worried about the personal safety of the president. Even if the president hangs up, and the vice president is on top, it is the capital ambassador of the capitalists anyway.

He was only worried about the president. He ran over to do ideological work. Instead of pulling back the people who supported the southern government, he forced the state of Maryland, and then the government's face was lost.

Do n’t look at the history books that highly valued Lincoln. At this time, everyone did not recognize his ability.Especially in dealing with the South, his performance was not satisfactory.

Of course, the interest groups behind him are satisfied.Many capitalists believe that victory is in their hands. As long as the rebellion is suppressed, they can obtain cheap industrial raw materials and markets.

In essence, the capitalists in the north want to turn the south into an economic colony, so that the southern states will react so intensely.

However, this misunderstanding is naturally unnecessary to explain clearly.Seeing through and not talking about, this is the basic quality of politicians.

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On April 20, 1861, one week after the outbreak of the Civil War, Lincoln hosted a local socialite in Maryland.

The opening is naturally a passionate speech, but half of them are applauding, while the other half are watching the lively, very embarrassing scene.

This little scene naturally cannot scare President Lincoln, it is harmonious to watch the excitement.During the speech, he had experienced personally throwing banana peel on the stage.

In this respect, the American people are very open, and if you are unhappy, you will be unhappy, and will not save face for the president.

Lincoln said casually: "Gentlemen, in order to avoid the southern rebellion affecting the stability of Maryland, the federal government decided to temporarily suspend the" personal protection order "in some areas, hoping that everyone can cooperate with the work of the government."

This is equivalent to military management in disguise. Without the "Personal Protection Order", the government's rights will be greatly increased, and the voice of these social celebrities will be greatly reduced.

With this protection order in place, even if they are upright and supportive of the southern government, the government can't do anything about them.

Before that, a guy named John Merriman was arrested for organizing activities to support the southern government, and then acquitted under the "Personal Protection Order".

A middle-aged man righteously refused: "It is impossible, without the approval of the Maryland State Assembly, the federal government has no right to repeal the" Personal Protection Order. "

"Yes, the Constitution stipulates that the President simply has no right to directly repeal the decree!"

"Not even a little common sense of law, how did you become president?"

"You stupid pig, go home and make up the lesson!"

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People who are inclined to the southern government have spoken out denounced the federal government ’s interference in Maryland ’s internal affairs and violated the federal constitution.Be a little more aggressive, just start scolding.

Some people even publicly announced that as long as the federal government dared to interfere in Maryland's internal affairs, they would be independent.

What is the President's damage to his own interests?Scolding the President is also part of the daily life of the American people.As for the federal government, who is it to scare? Is it too little for them to use government laws as toilet paper?

Looking at the scene, Lincoln knew that there was no hope for persuading these people to abandon the southern government and abandon the secret by language.

Interest determines the position.Although the animal husbandry system in Maryland is about to die, as a state that exports farm products, the farmer and the plantation owner stand together for the benefit.

Lincoln whispered to a middle-aged man next to him, "Is everyone finished?"

The middle-aged man replied in a low voice: "Maryland's influential big men are basically here."

Lincoln nodded with satisfaction, and then said unhurriedly: "Looking at everyone's emotions, I think it is necessary for you to think calmly.

It would be better to rest here tonight and we will continue to discuss this issue tomorrow.The room owner has already arranged it, I wish you all a good dream!"

After that, Lincoln quickly left under the escort of the bodyguards.Realizing that something was wrong, the crowd had just stepped out of the door and was about to leave, and found that the outside had been surrounded by the federal army.

"Oops, we are under house arrest. A bitch-like mess, he dared to break the rules!"

"This is a very obvious thing. Today's banquet is a trap. The so-called joint state affairs is a bait. In order to lie to us, Lincoln, the bastard, actually went out in person!"

"It's too late to say anything, we have become prisoners of rank."

"No, he dare not treat us like that. The President of the United States does not have such great power to do such a thing. I see how he ends!"

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The curse of everyone, President Lincoln could not hear.If there is a choice, he is not willing to do so.But now that the situation is in crisis, in order to settle Maryland as quickly as possible, he has to break the rules.

Today, Lincoln has offended the celebrities in Maryland, including those who support the northern government, and now will definitely not have any favors for him as a president.

It is estimated that it will not be long before he becomes the most unpopular person in Maryland.If you want to participate in the next presidential election, you don't have to think about the votes in this state.

But for the United States to reunify, he had no choice.If the problem in Maryland cannot be resolved quickly, once the rebels in the south come to fight, with the help of the leading party, they will soon come to Washington.

The federal government also needs time. Before the state's reinforcements arrive, the federal government must withstand the first wave of pressure.