I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 428 Seeder

After the negotiations started, Komura Jutaro's attitude was extremely arrogant, which made Werther very uncomfortable.

Before the outbreak of the war, Japan's attitude towards the Russian Empire had always been submissive. The former Prime Minister went to St. Petersburg to negotiate, but was ignored by Nicholas for four months. The former Prime Minister did not even dare to fart, so he left St. Petersburg and returned to Japan in despair.

How low-key the Japanese were before the war, they are now so arrogant.

Japan not only demands Kantung and Goryeo, but also dares to demand compensation from the Russian Empire. It is simply ridiculous.

The authorization received by Witte is similar to Root's suggestion. The Russian Empire can accept a truce at the current line of actual control, and reparations are absolutely impossible. Don't even think about it.

The Japanese army had just landed on Sakhalin Island, so Komura Jutaro's request was for Sakhalin Island.

St. Petersburg doesn't matter.

As part of Amur, Sakhalin is George's fiefdom. Whether George agrees or not is George's business and has nothing to do with St. Petersburg.

Nicholas was seriously ill and unable to handle political affairs.

Ye Luoxin hopes that George will let go and start fighting.

In the Siping Russian defense line, the density of heavy machine guns was one every 50 meters.

The Siberian fleet sank the "Mikasa", and Werther finally felt proud.

With the mobilization of Amur and the spontaneous arrival of Cossacks from Russia, the number of troops that George can use for counterattack has reached 20, which is almost the same as the number of troops that Dashanyan can use.

Once the Japanese army in Kwantung stops attacking, the Russian army will start to counterattack. It is hard to say whether Fengtian can hold it by then.

Only the Kwantung Russian army stood still and defended Siping in accordance with George's request.

Japan's offensive on the front line is where Komura Jutaro's confidence lies.

"Harbin's division has armored combat vehicles that can be moved."

Root was filled with emotion.

In the Battle of Liaoyang and the Battle of Fengtian, the Japanese army defeated more with less.

Although the heavy artillery unit of the Japanese army in Kwantung was wiped out, Dashanyan did not dare to stop the attack.

If Nikolai knew that Vladimir had compensated George's fiefdom to Japan, Nikolai would probably be furious to death on the spot.

Although the Japanese troops in Kwantung were on the offensive, their intensity had dropped significantly compared with some time ago. They only dared to send small groups of troops to harass the Russian defense lines and did not dare to launch large-scale attacks.

The Goryeo Russian army was also advancing vigorously.

Such great news must be celebrated.

Oyama Iwa has now realized that if the war continues to drag on, Japan will collapse earlier than the Russian Empire.

Luo Shan wanted to jump on the table and let Komura Jutaro, who had an extremely distorted expression, admire his butt.

It would be better to wait for the Japanese to come and die.

Werther struck another blow in Komura Jutaro's heart.

Not to mention Sakhalin Island, even if Vladivostok is compensated to Japan, Japan must be able to get it.

There is no hope of a frontal attack. The Russian army's defense line in Kwantung is very strong. The Japanese army will die as many as they come.

George didn't care.

"Your Excellency, your compensation request can be increased by 10 million yen——"

During World War I, the density of heavy machine guns on the German defense line on the Somme was only one every 100 meters.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"Yeah, it's a good thing he's not dead. Capture him!"

Komura Jutaro left in a hurry without saying a word. He wanted to verify the authenticity of this information.

Werther turned and smiled at Root, preparing to treat Root to a meal to celebrate.

The war is not over yet, there is nothing to celebrate.

Werther's nails were finally fixed and he was very satisfied with the perfectly shaped nails.

Werther crossed his legs and lowered his head to trim his nails.

Komura Jutaro could not accept this fact.

George doesn't celebrate.

Luo Shan banged the table and laughed crazily.
"Grand Duke Yuriev did a great job! The only regret is that the commander of the combined fleet is not on board Mikasa!"

Therefore, Dashanyan hopes even more than St. Petersburg that the negotiations can end soon.

The Siberian fleet launched a large satellite.

Dashanyan defeated Kuropatkin continuously by relying on large-scale roundabouts and outflanks.

No matter how good the diplomats are, they still have to be based on the military record.

"Based on what I know about Grand Duke Yuriev, he must have done it on purpose——"

This gesture was so impolite, but Deputy Ambassador Luo Shan did not remind Witte to pay attention to diplomatic manners.

Brusinov and Yeluoxin were a little stimulated.

But one thousand and eight hundred dollars a day really couldn't satisfy Ye Luoxin's appetite.

The Russian army in Kwantung fighting on the front line was the First Army commanded by Brusinov.

If George wants to counterattack, he will definitely use the second army commanded by Ye Luoxin. In that case, the opportunity for Ye Luoxin and Andre will come.

The younger son Peter has already become famous by sinking the "Mikasa" in one battle, and his star will rise in the future.

I, Ye Luoxin, and Andrei are still unknown.

"Why are you more anxious than me -"

George was patient and had been waiting for more than ten years. It was no problem to wait a few more days.

Werther is negotiating with the Japanese, and it would be better to get results as soon as possible.

As long as they sign the peace agreement, the Japanese will be safe and secure, and they can finally rest and recuperate.

If George breaks the Japanese illusions by then, the blow to the Japanese will be even greater.

Hit when you say you want to, stop when you say stop——

dream!

The Japanese kept fighting, and George was not in a hurry. He could just use this opportunity to train more skilled machine gunners. Why do we need so many skilled machine gunners?

Why don't you help Grand Duke Yuriev hunt?
The Fourth Division led by Roskov now has many skilled machine gunners.

When the Fourth Division took over the defense, Roskov still thought it would be troublesome to dig trenches.

Now Roskov finally knew the benefits of digging trenches.

Previously, the Russian army's position was very rough. There was not even a drainage ditch in the communication trench. Once the snow melted, the ground was muddy, and the Russian army had to roll in the mud pits when fighting.

The defense line required by the Amur Military Region is very complete, and a layer of wooden boards is laid in the communication trench. The accumulated water can be drained out quickly, and the soldiers' combat boots are always dry.

Kuropatkin was the commander-in-chief, and when the front line needed artillery shells the most, what kind of holy statue was delivered by train.

With George as the commander-in-chief, the train not only sent the artillery shells to the front line in time, but many Cossacks who had never left Russia in their lives ate fruits from the tropics for the first time.

"This thing is called banana, and the Grand Duke got it from East India."

Halik, the sergeant major from Vladivostok, was well-informed. His Cossacks all came from the hinterland of the empire.

"Isn't the waterway between East India and Amur blocked?"

The platoon leader, Second Lieutenant Najaf, had just graduated from the St. Petersburg Cavalry School and was well-informed.

Hallick's knowledge comes from his experience.

Najaf learned all his knowledge from books.

"In order for us to eat the fruits of East India, the Grand Duke hired British merchant ships to pass through the Tsushima Strait. The Japanese did not dare to stop their British father!"

Harrick laughed, feeling extremely happy.

George is so disgusting.

Britain was Japan's financial backer. Most of the funds for Japan's war were borrowed from Britain, and a small part was raised by the United States selling national debt.

The British government definitely supports Japan.

British businessmen are only interested in profit, and whoever gives them money is their father.

Therefore, although Japan blocked the Tsushima Strait after the war, it cut off the connection between Amur and East India.

However, various native products from East India continued to arrive in Amur without being affected at all.

Dongxiang knew that the merchant ships heading to Vladivostok were transporting supplies to Vladivostok, but he did not dare to stop them.

If you dare to seize the boat of the sponsor’s father, you’ll probably get kicked in the head by a donkey!
George said that the sinking of the "Mikasa" was not worthy of celebration, but he was still very honest.

So the Russian troops on the front line ate bananas from East India.

Not just bananas.

After George became the commander-in-chief, the Kwantung Russian Army finally knew what kind of treatment the officers and soldiers of the Amur Military Region enjoyed.

Banana is nothing.

Have you had coffee?
Although there is a lot of beef in the Russian Empire, do you know what it feels like to pick potatoes from potato goulash?

The Russian troops fighting on the front line not only had hot beef stew with potatoes, but also ten cigarettes per person per day.

Listen to the name, cigarette -

It sounds delicious.

In 1905, material resources were not abundant, and many Cossacks had never smoked before.

No money.

The Russian Empire also did not produce cigarettes.

It doesn't matter if you don't smoke. You can sell them to merchants accompanying the army for a kopeck a cigarette.

As a sergeant major, Harik naturally knows how to use a machine gun, and he is also a skilled machine gunner certified by the Amur Military District with the mark on his sleeve.

Harlick seldom fires long shots with his heavy machine gun. Basically, he fires two or three alternating bursts, which saves bullets and is highly efficient.

"The Grand Duke is worthy of us, and we must also be worthy of the Grand Duke. We cannot waste the Grand Duke's money."

Hallick would only speak directly of the Grand Duke when referring to George.

When other archdukes are mentioned, they are mentioned by name.

"What's your monthly salary?"

Rajeev asked Harik quietly.

"Sorry, I can't tell you this-"

It's not that Harrick isn't brotherly enough, but he's afraid of shaking the morale of the army.

Now the entire Russian Empire knows that the Amur Military Region has high wages and good treatment.

But how high and how good it is, few people can tell clearly.

As a sergeant major, Harik is actually still a soldier, unlike Najaf.

Rajeev is an army officer.

Khaliq's salary was much higher than that of Najaf, an officer.

"We are all wallowing in the same trench, and if we don't even say this, you are still not my brother!"

Rajeev was angry, this is a relationship that can take a bullet for the other person, even brothers are not so close.

"Want to know?"

Hallick doesn't sell out.

"Of course!"

Not only Najaf was interested in Harik's salary, more than a dozen officers and soldiers nearby came over to learn more.

"Go to Vitali and tell him that you want to join the Amur Military District, and he will tell you-"

Halik laughed. It is not that easy to join the Amur Military Region.

The Amur Cossacks are about to break their heads in order to serve. If a spot is released in the reserves, hundreds of Cossacks will rush for it.

It would not be difficult for Najaf to join Amur.

Amur still welcomes military cadets who graduated from the St. Petersburg Cavalry School.

(End of this chapter)