Holy Roman Empire

After a year of civil war, the federal government paid more than 200,000 casualties. The brutal casualties made soldiers war-wearing.

This is just a civil war, not an invasion of foreign enemies.The agitated patriotism has long been wiped out in the blood.

It is not only the western states, even the core states of the federal government, who have not completed the conscription mission, but also face the difficulty of conscription.

Up to now, the total strength of the federal government has exceeded 1.1 million, but it is still not enough.

The warring states, or the federal states close to the battlefield, give priority to ensuring their own security. Coordination and coordination on the battlefield are difficult, and it is difficult to play the role of military superiority.

These problems are unsolvable problems. The officials of each state are elected. If the security of the state cannot be guaranteed, the voters can let them get out.

The overall picture is that people who have no skin pain are calling for slogans.When it comes to self-interest, whether it is a capitalist, a politician, or the people, they have chosen the method that is most beneficial to them.

Secretary of State Safar hurriedly rushed into the president's office and said: "Your Excellency, great things are not good.

Just now Illinois sent another telegram of assistance. They declared that if the federal government would not send reinforcements, they would withdraw from the war."

Withdraw from the war?Don't doubt that the federal states dare to be so willful.In order not to let the homeland become a ruin, you can surrender, not to mention withdraw from the war?

Anyway, this is a civil war, there is no killing.As long as Illinois announced its withdrawal from the war, the South would no longer attack them.

Only in this way, the federal government will be finished.Now as long as there is a leader, I am afraid it is easy to form a chain reaction.

The capitalists want markets and cheap raw materials to be right, as long as they do n’t take themselves in.If one ’s own industry is on the front line and the enemy is coming in, then compromise is also a must.

Can't you always accompany your family business for the benefit of the class?The federal government cannot make up for these losses.

Hearing the news, Lincoln threw out the documents in his hands and scolded: "This gang of balls, actually threatens us!"

Then regrettably found that he had to accept the threat.

Almost all of Maryland and Ohio have fallen, and Indiana has only one place left. Kansas lost a third. If Illinois withdraws from the war, the northern government ’s human advantage will no longer exist. Will also fall into a passive state.

After a moment of silence, Lincoln said slowly: "I decided to immediately implement the" Land of Homestead Law "to win over people who long for land."

Secretary of State Safar said coldly: "Are you sure you have thought about it, instead of being impulsive? You can't look back at this step."

Lincoln said firmly: "At this point, if I can't win this war, I'm afraid my ending will be even worse!

In this case, why not gamble?In addition to the implementation of the "Homestead Law", I can't think of any other way to solve the problem of insufficient troops.

Looking at the Austrians, we know that in just one year, they flew more than 200,000 immigrants here, and they are almost catching up with our immigration from Europe in one year.

Of course, we can't do anything absolutely, leave them a back door, lest the dog jump into the wall."

Secretary of State Safar nodded. He and Lincoln were tied together, and no one could run away if they were unlucky.Of course, he is not the president. He pulls it. The hatred value is smaller.

Forced by the need of war, Lincoln issued the "Land of Homestead Law" on May 1, 1862, and the plight of the northern government's lack of soldiers was resolved.

The Homestead Law states: "Any family head or 21-year-old citizen of the United States who has never participated in the rebellion can register for a total of not more than 160 acres after taking an oath to obtain land for the purpose of reclamation and paying a $ 10 fee 1 acre = 0.40 hectares).

If the registrant has lived and cultivated on the land for 5 years, he can obtain a land license and become the owner of the land.

The Homestead Act also provides a compensation clause, which means that if the registrant makes an application for priority purchase, it can be purchased at a price of $ 1.25 per acre after 6 months."

The previous content is mainly to attract people who want to acquire land, although it is not explicitly stated, this is also a replica of military achievements.

Allegiance to the federal government requires military service.This also includes the meaning of the people of the southern states. If you want to prove that you have not betrayed the federal government, it is easy to go to the battlefield and fight the rebels.

The use of land to buy people to fight on the battlefield, the Federal Government's approach undoubtedly damages the interests of interest groups operating land prices.

The later compensation clause is the back door left for them.Only because of the time and the number of registered land per person, the operation difficulty is increased.

Historically known as the turning point of the "Homestead Law", the effect is naturally leveraged, and the conscription sites that everyone could not hide from are now lined up again.

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Compared with the deficiencies in the army, the results achieved by the federal government in the navy are much greater.Of course, there are now hundreds of ports in the area controlled by the Confederate government. With the naval strength of the federal government, it is naturally impossible to complete the blockade.

But they still did a great job. In 1861, about 10% of the ships leading to the Confederate government were caught.

Don't assume that this number is small. In fact, it is already very difficult to achieve this step with the strength of the US Navy.

The royal navy of the deflection is often infested. In many cases of cotton transportation, the British fleet is staring at the federal navy not far away.

The problem is not to win, but not to fight at all.Anglo-French Océ has reached an agreement on the issue of interference in the American Civil War.

What countries are now sending is an excuse to persuade a civil war. Against this background, it is already very difficult for the Federal Navy to achieve such results.

In order to break the blockade, the southern government also formed a navy.Because of the wide disparity in the number of warships between the two sides, the southern government secretly built armored ships. At this time, the northern government was also building armored ships.

In March 1862, the navies of both the North and the South fought a desperate battle in Hampton, which opened the prelude to the Ironclad War.

It is a pity that American naval artillery technology is not very good. The South Army's "Merrimack" and the North Army's "Monite" carried out a crossfire, and both sides achieved any results.

Against this background, the Austrian Ocean Fleet visited the Confederacy Government at the end of May 1862.

Earl Humel and President Jefferson-Davis had friendly exchanges and reached agreement on strengthening bilateral trade cooperation, mainly labor export services.

On June 7, 1862, the two signed the "Labor Introduction Treaty." The treaty stipulated that within the next ten years, the Confederate Government will introduce three million workers from the Austrian colony. The Southern Government will bear all immigration costs and pay Austrian 60 Aegis immigration costs.

There is no doubt that this is a big business.The prerequisite is that the southern government won this war before it can fulfill the treaty.

In order to win over Austria, the southern government also made a bloody contribution.

This is decided by fists. Do n’t look at the Austrian ocean-going fleet as long as there are more than 70 warships, but there are five armored ships inside, which is currently the most powerful fleet on the east coast.

Earl Humel proposed: "My Excellency President, I think you need a strong navy to suppress the fleet of the northern government and ensure the smooth flow of overseas trade."

Humel is not the first to sell warships. The major European naval powers have all sold warships to the southern government. The Confederate government has also ordered a lot, but unfortunately it is far from hydrolyzed.

Jefferson-Davis replied with a lack of interest: "Yes, Lord Earl, we have already ordered many warships in Europe, but the goods cannot be delivered in a short time."

Earl Humel smiled slightly and said: "Your Excellency, you need to be in stock, ordering warships is too slow. The battlefield is ever-changing, and time is life.

If the upper hand is now the navy of your country, then this war may be over.As long as you block the overseas trade of the New England states, the northern government will have to compromise."

President Jefferson Davis's eyes lit up. He heard Count Humer's implication, and asked incredibly: "Does your country want to sell this fleet?"

Earl Humel replied affirmatively: "Under normal circumstances, we will not sell equipment in active service, but we can treat friends with exceptions."

After a little thought, President Jefferson-Davis said cautiously: "Your Excellency, you offer the price, we will not let our friends lose!"

No way, even if he knew he was going to be slaughtered, he had to propose it.Even if the price is expensive, the ships intercepted by the northern government have not lost much.

On the face of it, these ship losses are capitalist's. In fact, these losses are borne by the southern government. The blockade by the northern government has increased the prices of the southern states and restricted the export of goods.

The most typical is that the merchant ship had to leave a lot of empty warehouses in order to ensure sufficient speed to escape the pursuit of the northern navy.When encountering the northern navy, the cargo on the ship is often thrown into the sea, reducing the weight to increase the speed.

Earl Hummel quoted: "46 million Aegis, packaged for sale by the ocean-going fleet, with ammunition that can be used for three wars, and we provide free training services."

This is a sky-high price, 46 million Aegis is about 23 million pounds, if you only calculate the cost of shipbuilding, you can build a Royal Navy.

Of course, 23 million pounds is certainly not available for a Royal Navy, even if it is doubled.One hundred million pounds is not enough to build a royal navy from scratch.

The Royal Navy dominates the world not only by warships, but also by a series of supporting facilities, a huge industrial chain, and well-trained soldiers.

None of these are possessed by the southern government, nor the northern government.Before the outbreak of the Civil War, the number of US navies was no more than ten thousand. The navy of the southern government consisted only of retired personnel and merchant mariners.

It can be said that the qualities of naval officers and men on both sides of the North and South are among the best in the world, but only backward.

Jefferson Davis thought about it and said, "Your Excellency, your offer is too high. Otherwise, we hire an ocean-going fleet to fight. As long as the Northern Navy is suppressed in the port, we will pay a commission of 46 million Aegis."

Humer shook his head, he was afraid to take such a business.It is not easy to suppress the Northern Navy in the short term, but in fact the major shipyards of the Northern Government are dumplings, and the larger the Northern Fleet in the later period.

If the southern government cannot win the war within a year, the strength comparison between the two sides will change.Even if it depends on the number of piles, the northern government will gain an advantage.

Do not dream of destroying enemies in naval battles.Can you win or not?After entering the port, there was a shore gun to cover them, so they could do nothing.

Unless the southern government is willing to hand over the army to Austria, then there is some hope.The big deal landed from Canada, stabbing the Great Lakes region.

It is estimated that the British do not mind doing blindness once. Anyway, John has a thick skin and can be a rogue.

"Sorry, we are a neutral country and cannot participate in the war."

Jefferson Davis only rolled his eyes. Which neutral country sells arms in such a big way?You have done everything you can and can't do except you didn't go to the battlefield yourself.

It's enough to think about these vomiting words. It's too emotional to say it. Anyway, the Austrians still support them, and they are half an ally.

"25 million Aegis, you can at least double the profit at this price."

This was estimated by Jefferson Davis based on the ex-factory price of the Southern Shipyard, which defaulted on the profits of the capitalists and added ocean-going expenses.

Hu Meier calculated and said: "Your Excellency, in business negotiations, this price is not impossible to negotiate if it is the usual period, but now it is an extraordinary period, and there is no more than twice the profit, even if it is a loss-making transaction."

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On July 1, 1862, Austria signed an arms purchase agreement with Nicaragua, and the Vienna government sold the ocean-going fleet to the Nicaraguan government for 38 million Aegis.

There was an uproar in the Americas, and many people were surprised. Nicaragua has the money to buy the ocean-going fleet?

Before waiting for everyone to come back, on July 5, 1862, the Nicaraguan government transferred this giant fleet to the southern government at the same price.

Of course, to be able to sell this sky-high price was the result of Earl Humel's agreement to accept half of the bonds.In order to bind Austria, the southern government also tried hard.

The news has not reached Vienna yet, but the Austrian shipyard is already busy.

The old one does not go to the new one. Since it is necessary to sell warships, Franz cannot make the Austrian navy no warships available, so it is natural to build new ships.

In the future, if you want to interfere in the American Civil War, you still cannot do without the Navy. Overseas colonization also cannot do without the Navy.It is estimated that when the news of the transaction is sent back to Europe, the new warship will soon be in service again.