At the same time that Jowyn was confidently stationed in Manchukuo, a dark cloud was brewing in Moscow, west of the Urals.Since the Russian Tsar made a policy of compromise, he moved the capital back from St.
Petersburg to Moscow.The Russian Navy has always been suppressed, and St.
Petersburg is not at all a place conducive to defense, which is no longer suitable for Russia's current national conditions.After moving the capital to Moscow, the strategic depth was greatly extended.In the event of an invasion by a foreign enemy, there is also plenty of time to prepare for it.After 10 years of development, Russia's economy has developed rapidly.Russia was militarily defeated, but it was very successful in political reform.The old aristocracy was defeated by the war, and the tsarist serfdom reforms continued to deepen, which greatly promoted the development of Russian capitalism.Because of the rising of Germany, Britain and France gave Russia great assistance, including military aid, in order to contain Germany's development.In May this year, Germany, Austria and Italy signed the Triple Alliance Treaty in Vienna, which further stimulated Britain and France.It is interesting to note that Germany did not invite Poland to join the alliance this time.Britain and France, after careful consideration, were also prepared to sign a treaty of alliance with Russia.The Russian Tsar has now trained more than a million soldiers, all equipped with advanced breech-loading rifles, and thousands of breech-loading guns, and has regained the strength of ten years ago.In recent years, the military industry in Europe has developed rapidly, and breech rifles and breech guns have been eliminated a few years ago, and the combat effectiveness of each team has greatly increased.Tsar Alexander II summoned all his ministers to discuss how to wash away the humiliation of Russia for nearly a decade.In the past ten years, the tsar has worked hard to restore Russia to its original glory.The land crosses Europe and Asia, and all nations are subjugated.In Qiao Zhiqing's time, Tsar Alexander II died in assassination last year.However, because of the change in Russia's policy, the domestic contradictions have eased a lot, and there have been no assassinations.Alexander II also escaped Qiao Zhiqing, if he knew the later history, he would definitely not hate Qiao Zhiqing as much as he does now.After the meeting began, all the princes and ministers sat down one after another, and in the front row was the Minister of War Zhirkov.There was no hero at the time, so he made the erector famous.In the first war between China and Russia, Russia's elite generals were lost.Zhirkov returned to Russia with hundreds of cavalry, and instead became the supreme military commander of Russia step by step.The main thing is that he is obedient and not a representative of the old aristocracy.In recent years, he has performed well, and after several major battles, his insight far exceeds that of Russian generals, so he deserves his name."
As you all know, Germany, Austria, Italy, and the three countries have now formed an alliance.A formidable adversary has grown up to our west, and Britain and France have repeatedly urged us to sign a treaty of alliance, and what do you think about it, and we will say it today," the Tsar made an opening report, briefly stating the main problems facing Russia.All the high-ranking officials whispered one after another, and everyone's faces were solemn, but they were all full of confidence.Now Russia is not as backward as it was ten years ago, and it is also an elite armed force of millions of people, not afraid of the invasion of any country."
Tsar, this matter is still to be discussed.We are planning to recover the border east of the Ural Mountains, and at this time it is not conducive to fighting with Germany."
Although Germany is ambitious, it cannot threaten us Russia for the time being.We should first let go and solve the affairs of the East, and then go all out to look west"""The senior officials spoke one after another, and most of the opinions were inclined to settle the East first and then turn back to the West."
Zhirkov, what do you think" The tsar focused on Zhirkov, who was now the Minister of War and had a more comprehensive understanding of the current situation."
In my opinion, this war in Europe is brewing, and it will certainly not be fought in ten years.We can first sign an alliance treaty with Britain and France, that is, to give ourselves an extra layer of protection.Then try not to touch German interests, and solve the problems of Asia first.When the lost borders of Asia are recovered, it is time to look westward with all his might" Zhirkov also tended to have a military plan that came first east and then west, and he focused his attention on Asia, both public and private.His son and the Cossacks were buried there, and not a day in the past ten years did he not want to avenge them.As soon as his words fell, all the generals agreed with him."
Then let's talk about attacking Asia, you all talk about it, how to fight this war" The Tsar also thought exactly like this, Russia had lost so much territory in Asia, and he dreamed of taking it back from the hands of the Orientals.It has to be said that Zhirkov's judgment is still very accurate.Although the contradictions in Europe are fierce, they are far from intensifying.Zhirkov did not speak, and the generals below did not speak easily.He cleared his throat, handed the military plan he had already drawn up to the Tsar, and then briefly introduced, "According to the information we have, all the territory east of the Ural Mountains is now under the control of Manchukuo.However, this area is frozen in ice and snow all year round, which is not conducive to farming and survival.Therefore, the military strength of Manchukuo was mainly deployed in the eastern area around Binhaizhou.Our strategy this time can no longer be as hasty as last time, regardless of logistics and supplies.This time, we should adopt a strategy of steady and steady progress, step by step, and encroach on and consolidate the results of victory, so that we can achieve the goal of defeating the enemy. ”"Yes, this is the truth, logistics supply is very important to the army, we lost last time in logistics supply" "This method is good, we must no longer be greedy for merit and rash and expose our weaknesses to the enemy" "All the generals and officers spoke one after another, completely agreeing with Zhirkov's opinion.In this way, the advance can be attacked, retreated, and defended, so that it will not be like the last time, and the whole army will be wiped out in the first battle."
You're going to take a few years to regain lost territory," the Tsar nodded secretly, this is also the lesson of his failures over the years.Last time, I underestimated the Orientals too much, and as a result, the 500,000-strong army was trapped in the East, and I couldn't even eat.As a result, they were in a hurry to find the Orientals for a decisive battle, so that the Orientals took advantage of the loophole and annihilated the entire army.If you were to be steady, this would never have happened."
Your Majesty, five years is enough.If it doesn't work, I'll dismiss" Zhirkov confidently assured that he was confident in this campaign.As long as you take it step by step, occupy a place, digest a place, and open up a land, you will definitely be able to recover the lost territory. ”Okay, I'll give you five years.During this time, all day-to-day work was to revolve around this military plan.Do you all understand?"
the Tsar stood up and looked around the crowd majestically."
Subordinates receive orders" All the high-ranking officials got up to receive the orders, and they all geared up, ready to let go and do a big job
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