Tsar of the Sphinx

Chapter 23 (The Great War Begins)
At noon the next day the scouts sent by Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky returned.

They got off their horses and saluted, and the leader said: Marshal, the Turks who came out of Galatz have joined up with Foksani's [-] Turkish reinforcements and are heading here. , have already met the scouts of the Turks, many and unscrupulous...
Just clean up the scouts along the line.

Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky was not surprised.

Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov touched his bare chin, frowned and said: Marshal, I think the Turks in Foksani are not far from here, be careful.

Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky nodded, and the scout set off again.

A team of new scouts set off, and Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaiski watched them disappear in the southeast, and said: Knowing that our army is not occupying this battle, it is also a force, why should I? Are you determined to attack?

Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov shook his head and said, "What does the Marshal want to defeat?"
That's right, they were defeated one by one. The Turks gathered 10 reinforcements this time. If we add the defenders of Galatz and Ismail and fight again, our army will have to retreat. Once we retreat, Turkey will People will follow us and take advantage of the trend to attack our southern territory. The good situation that we worked hard to create before will no longer exist, so we must take the initiative to look for the Turks who are not many in number and we are sure to destroy them.

This is an adventure!
Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov frowned and said: Marshal, you are dancing on the tip of a knife this time!
Yes, I also know that this is a risk, but if you don't take this risk, and wait for the Garati defenders to join the reinforcements, we will also lose, so it is better to take a risk.Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky began.

The two looked at the southeast in silence.

That afternoon, the scout came back with two pieces of news.

The Austrians were less than five miles away.

The Turks were less than a mile away.

alert!

The soldiers who rested at will immediately began to line up.

The artillery began to clean up the artillery, the scouts were sent out intensively to inquire about the news, and the infantry stood at the forefront as always.

Trumpet!

Oh oh oh!
The entire array fell silent immediately, and Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky and Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov began to return to the front of the array.

The enemy is coming!

Countless black spots can already be seen approaching in the distance, and the last group of Cossack scouts fled desperately after being hunted down.

Our army is over 1, and the enemy's is [-]. It depends on whether the Austrians can arrive in time.

Yes, if you come, the chances of winning will be even better.

Our army is [-], the enemy's is [-], and the reinforcements from Austria are already on their way. As long as we can hold on until the reinforcements arrive, we will be able to win the victory.Ulla!
Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky was cheering up the soldiers, a little cramped but just right.

After seeing so many soldiers from the Turks, the morale of the soldiers began to drop. When Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky cheered up, the morale began to rise. After all, the arrival of reinforcements means that At least the two parties can be evenly matched in terms of numbers.

The Turkish soldiers stopped, and the 3-strong army was making various sounds, which were a bit noisy when mixed.

Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov said a little excitedly: "I didn't expect that, the Turkish caps."

Before the words fell, the Turkish soldiers began to advance slowly.

The whole army is ready!

The Turkish cavalry began to accelerate away from the main force.

The sound of horseshoes beating the ground, the sound came together, as if countless small drums were beating.

artillery······
The distance was shrinking, and Ivanov Melkisek Andronikashvili shouted with all his might: Fire!
Bang bang bang!
Amidst the sound of hundreds of small artillery firing, Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaiski said: If it wasn't for the lack of time, I could have pulled a few siege guns over.

The shells flew over, instantly creating gaps in the Turkish cavalry. Part of the Turkish cavalry was lost, and the rest slowed down their progress.

Hahaha!Let the artillery fire in order. Although I have seen it dozens of times, I still have to say that Grand Duke Vladimir is right. No one can survive a round of shelling. If there is, then another round.Ivanov Melkisek Andronikashvili laughed as he watched the Turkish soldiers lose more and more to the shelling.

The enemy is approaching.

The large Turkish forces began to approach the infantry formations.

fire······

After the domestic rebellion ended, artillery gradually became the strength of the army. After all, as Grand Duke Vladimir said, if one round of shelling cannot solve the problem, then three more rounds of shelling will be added. When the enemy surrenders, when will the enemy surrender? Stop shelling again.

Many generals in the country suggested to the Privy Council to expand the artillery of another battalion after observing the battle of the Guards, wishing to directly flood the enemy's positions with artillery shells.

Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky shouted when the Turkish persimmons were about to charge into the infantry formation; the infantry opened fire without restraint.

open fire...

The last wave of artillery shells went into the air, and the soldiers in front of the infantry array opened fire. The Turkish soldiers who were about to rush to the array stopped their charge.

go ahead!Ulla!
Pyotr Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky shouted, drawing his long knife.

Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov also drew his sword and shouted: For the Emperor!
For the emperor!

The Cossack cavalry who had been standing by in the middle of the formation shouted.

The sabers were everywhere, the front array gave way, and Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov rushed up with the Cossack cavalry.

The Turkish soldiers who rushed over first began to retreat, and gradually the fastest Turkish soldiers also retreated.

Enemy attack!

Retreat now!

The last line of the Turkish soldiers issued an order.

go ahead!Ulla!
Ulla!

When the Turkish soldiers retreated, Mikhail led the Cossack cavalry and began to divide and kill the slowest Turkish soldiers. After solving the surrounded Turkish soldiers, Mikhail led the Cossacks back to the middle of the array. Hayle heard it before he could say anything.

bang bang bang!A large number of hooves sounded in the rear of the Russian array. Peter Alexandrovich Rumyantsev-Zadunaisky and Mikhail Romanovich Vorontsov looked back and saw The first scouts headed for Adelaide were back, followed by the rapidly advancing Austrian cavalry, and further back Austrian infantry and artillery were approaching the formation of Russian soldiers.

Mikhail, you go to negotiate with the Austrian generals and ask them not to enter our army formation.The Turks will not be attacking anymore.

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Teacher, you have come to my route, so what about your Caucasus route?Alexander looked at Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov beside him.

After I received the letter from Potemkin complaining to me, I received an order to go to Yekaterinoslav and wait for the arrival of the Volga Guards led by your father Crown Prince Paul. When your father arrived in Yekaterinoslav After the Slavs, he led the Gatchina Guards to the Caucasus alone, and I led the Volga Guards directly to Galatz.Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov said.

As for the Caucasus, your father should be here soon. I handed over the command to Kutuzov before I left, so you don't have to worry about any problems in the Caucasus.

Alexander looked at the infantry who were crossing the Lemna River, and the Cossack cavalry and huge artillery waiting to cross the river behind them.

Dozens of black spots suddenly appeared in the distance, and they came close.

The scouts are back.

Suvorov ordered, let the captain of the scouts come over, prepare broth for them by the way, and make up for it.

Later, the captain of this team of scouts came to Suvorov and said: We found the resting Turkish reinforcements outside Foksani...
where,

Alexander rushed over and asked.

They had just been resupplied at Foksani and were resting.

The whole army quickly cross the river!shouted Suvorov.

cross the river!

There are more than [-] people in Turkey, I am afraid!
Don't be afraid!
The army quickly crossed the Lemna River and reassembled on the other side of the river. Suvorov was boosting morale and shouted loudly: We defeated the Turks in the last war with Turkey. Will appear here again... Grand Duke Vladimir and I will take the lead in this battle... Ulla!
Ulla!

The array was silent for a while, and then countless arms were waving, and countless faces were flushing...
Ulla!

For the emperor!

Attack!

Teams of soldiers walked past Alexander, and countless soldiers cast admiring gazes.

Teacher, my blood boils... Alexander looked at Suvorov and said: Teacher, Marshal Rumyantsev appeared on the battlefield during the siege of Okhachev. You asked me to appear here. To motivate the soldiers, to let them know that the ruler of the empire is with them, right?

That's right, from ancient times to the present, whenever the ruler of a country appears on the battlefield, the soldiers who were only willing to contribute four parts will also be willing to do their best to win the victory.Suvorov nodded.

To be precise, soldiers are never afraid of death, they are only worried about being abandoned. When the ruler stands on the battlefield and calls out to them as his comrades, this will not only bring back glory, but also bring glory to the ruler. Army loyalty.

You follow me closely in this battle, understand?

Suvorov finished the rest of his speech, and without waiting for Alexander's response, he rode forward and said: Attack!
Alexander also followed, and Suvorov waved: Gregory led the Cossacks forward, it is best to follow the Turks, let them know that there is a large army behind them, so that they cannot quickly support to go to Afghanistan Dryde's Turkish soldiers.

it is good.

The striker is often the most dangerous, but it is also the easiest place to make meritorious deeds.

Grigory Andreyevich Repnin led the Cossack cavalry to the forefront, Suvorov and Alexander sat in the center, and the army set off in a mighty manner.

Alexander, look at the empire in the Far East and the countries on the European continent. As long as the ruler appears on the battlefield and calls out to the soldiers as a fellow soldier, the morale will definitely be boosted.

For example, the Joan of Arc in France and the Emperor Yongle before the Far Eastern Dynasty?asked Alexander.

Suvorov replied: Not only them, but also a large number of rulers such as Constantine XI and Caesar, the last emperor of the Roman Empire, their actions perfectly reflect this truth.

Alexander nodded and said: So my battle is actually to serve as an image to inspire and win the loyalty of the army.

That's right, after the implementation of the reform, although the power of the nobles in the country has been weakened, the foundation is still there. That's why the emperor promoted our senior military officers to be marshals, which angered the Turks and forced them to fight with us. Go to war, thereby creating new nobles, and assigning you to gain the loyalty of soldiers.

Suvorov said: Mzechabke told the scouts that the Turks were found to be rewarded, and whoever died in battle will be supported by Grand Duke Vladimir.

Mzechabke Datunavich Andronikashvili looked at Alexander.

Alexander nodded in agreement, and word of Suvorov began to spread throughout the army.

After hearing this, the scouts rushed out screaming.

The scouts went crazy, screaming and rushing forward.

Enemy detected...
Less than four miles ahead, General Gregory has bitten...
Suvorov looked calm, looked back at Alexander, and then shouted: This battle should defeat the enemy, and if you don't break the enemy, you will never retreat.Ulla!
Ulla!

Tens of thousands of people shouted and stomped their feet in unison, which was astonishingly powerful.

Suvorov's eyes gradually became serious, Alexander, ready to kill! ——
Battle of Foksani: fought on August 1789, 8 between the Russian Imperial Union and the Habsburgs near Foksani in Moldavia (present-day Romania).The Russians were led by Alexander Suvorov, the Austrians by Prince Josias of Coburg, and the Ottomans by Osman Pasha.

奥地利军队有18，000名奥地利和匈牙利军队。俄罗斯特遣队由7，000名士兵组成。奥斯曼人集结了大约30，000名士兵。

Allied forces attacked the entrenched camp of the Ottoman Empire and drove the Turks out of Moldavia.

Battle of Remnik: Wallachia near Ramnicusarat (in present-day Romania).The Russian general Alexander Suvorov, together with the Habsburg general Prince Josias, attacked the Ottoman army led by Grand Vizier Senadze Hassan Pasha.The result was a landslide victory for Russia and Austria.

As a result of this victory, Alexander Suvorov was awarded the title of "Count of Rymnik" (графРымникский, Graf Rymniksky) by Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.On the other hand, Vizinadze Hassan Pasha of the Ottoman Empire was dismissed on December 1789, 12 after the defeat.Meanwhile, the Habsburgs occupied all of Wallachia until the end of the war.

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