Ming Zhengzhi, I am Zheng Kezang

The political and economic "tide" set off by Zheng Kezang has aroused great repercussions across the country, but the right and wrong of these government policies have no effect on the remote Beihai---Wang Ying and Murong Jingming, who are in charge of the army and horses of the Dadu Protectorate After the thaw in May, they still took turns to attack step by step. While burning down the remaining Russian strongholds in the Lower Baikal region one by one, the Xia army re-entered the Upper Baikal region and went north along the Angara River Basin. The eyes continue to destroy the Russians' spring and summer crops, bringing the threat of famine to the Russians in the region.

"Quick retreat!" On June 19, [-], Murong Jingming led [-] Mongolian rebels to the outskirts of Krasnoyarsk, an important Russian town on the Yenisei River. Twelve thousand Russian troops and eight thousand Cossack cavalry came from the Russian mainland. "A lot of Rakshasa soldiers"

But it is not easy to retreat in front of the enemy, especially when the Russian army has high-speed cavalry: "Rong Meixin, I order you to take a post and leave south immediately."

Looking at the Cossack cavalry who were chasing after them, Murong Jingming ordered to the staff around him: "If you can avoid the Raksha ghost's pursuit, you should immediately go back to Xihe City (Cheremkhov) and ask Mr. Luo Wenjing to inform Hu Simon As far as possible, the Ministry will withdraw to the east of the lake."

The young lieutenant Shou Que did not take the order, but suggested with a flushed face, "My lord, let the lower officials lead the enemy away."

"Execute the order!" Murong Jingming glared at the other party viciously, and it was not until Rong Meixin reluctantly led nearly a hundred Xiameng cavalry out of the brigade that he finally restrained his anger, and then he announced to the people around him. "Go, let's lead north"

"Honorable Earl Magnitogor, we have discovered the outpost of the Chinese." General Posayev-*** Andro-Lazerny, one of the commanders of the Russian army, had a solemn expression The head of the Russian border negotiating team, Count Alexander Rovkur-Magnitogor, said that the plenipotentiary peace minister should have arrived in the Upper Baikal region in July last year, but he believed that he was with the army. The Earl, whose actions can better deter the enemy, was finally dragged down by the slow assembly and march of the army, so that snow fell in the Tomsk area, an important town on the Ob River, which delayed the summer-Russia negotiations that could have started earlier. So far, this has led to the death of Count Orsk and the entire Upper Baikal region falling into the hands of the Xia army. "The situation in the Upper Baikal region is obviously worse than we thought."

"Your Excellency, Viscount Konstantin Alexander Skirov Slakinov and Baron Antony Prio Sergeyevsky have already given a detailed report on this." The 50-year-old Ma Count Genitogor was no longer in high spirits like before leaving Petersburg. "They have expected that the Chinese will launch a new offensive in the spring, so they have arranged as much as possible Russian residents from Bratsk, Taishet, and Kansk to Yakutsk, Bestyakh, and Omuirmin. Sk, Lensk, Pereduy, Kilensk and other areas north of the Lena River."

The surviving officials of the Irkutsk province have informed Earl Magnitogor of Wang Ying’s border request in a letter, and attached their judgment, and the Russians in the Angara River Basin The dispersal of the residents to the cities on the north bank of the Lena River was also based on this judgment, but for Count Magnitogor, who rushed from Petersburg excitedly, it was unimaginable to accept even the lowest requirements from the Chinese side . [

It’s just that the diplomat’s insistence is hard to get the general’s approval: “All Russian residents have withdrawn? This is good news, but it also means that we cannot get local support.”

"Then ask the local barbarians." Earl Magnitogor raised his gray eyebrows. "Isn't it? Now we have enough troops to demand everything from the Tatars and Mongols."

Another senior Russian commander, General Smidovich-Yelich-Ushakov, was not so optimistic. He said in an anxious tone: "Yes, we can impose taxes on the Tatars and Mongols. It is necessary for war, but the problem is that the Chinese may have informed the local aborigines to evacuate, so we will be in a terrible human zone."

Count Magnitogor's eyes fell on the military map: "Assuming that we cannot obtain the necessary supplies from the Mongols and Tatars in the Upper Baikal region, how many supplies can we wait for from Siberia and Europe? sky?"

"Our last supply was in Tomsk, and we prepared food for [-] people for [-] days."

Because the domestic roads are seldom repaired, the Russian army rarely relies on rear transportation, and generally relies on field financing. It is fortunate that they can raise food for 300 people for 10,000 days like now, because they learned about the Upper Baikal region in advance. However, Russia now has only [-] million people in the entire area east of the Ural Mountains, and [-]+ of them are distributed in the province of Irkutsk. Therefore, it is not only difficult to collect food from Russian settlements along the line, but also in terms of quantity. Guaranteed.

"Although we are stationed in Krasnoyarsk and do not need to consume reserves, due to the previous destruction by the Chinese, we have been unable to obtain any supplies on the next road."

The most convenient way from Krasnoyarsk to Bratsk is to go up the Yenisei River to Lesosibirsk, and then go up the Angara River, which flows into the Yenisei River. The advantage is that it can be transported by boat at a faster speed.But this way is obviously a detour, and besides the town of Lesosibirsk, which can get supplies on this road, it has to go up more than 300 versts (note: 1 verst is 10668 kilometers) by water to reach another town of Us No one smokes until after Diilimsk. During this period, only the most precious reserves of the army can be consumed.

If you don’t choose the circuitous route of going north, then east, and then south, you can only reach Kansk by water first, then reach Taishet by land, and then cross the remnants of the Eastern Sayan Mountains and Anga to the east of Taishet. Several small tributaries of the La River go to Bratsk.But going this way, firstly, the marching speed is definitely not as fast as taking a boat, and secondly, they have to march in areas destroyed by the Xia army, so they can obtain food supplies on the spot in the same way.

"After calculation, no matter whether we take the northern line or the central line, we will consume at least 10-15 days of food reserves, so we can only resolve the battle within 25 days, and then return to Tomsk in 15-20 days." Terry, who is in charge of logistics Colonel Zeg-Feninsky reported in a frustrated tone that although the Russians are known as "gray" cattle, even cattle have to eat. "This is the best situation. Once the battle lasts for more than 30 days, even if we win the final victory, we may not be able to safely withdraw to Tomsk. What's more, the areas around Tomsk and the grain-producing areas of southern Siberia in the upper reaches of the Ob River Most of the stored grain has already been purchased by us, and even if there is any remaining, the quantity is limited, and it is not enough to support us through the eight-month winter in Siberia."

"The colonel means that we should retreat now, to Omsk or directly to the west of the Ural Mountains?" Earl Magnitogor looked at the seemingly timid officers in front of him sarcastically. "Generals, colonels, Russian officers and nobles, are we here to march in arms? The Tsar has already paid more than 50 rubles for the Eastern Expedition. Do you expect you to flee back without firing a shot?" Europe?"

"Maybe there is a solution." General Lazerny, who was blushed by the words of the old earl, pointed at the military map. "If we can cross the Sayan Mountains and enter the Wulianghai area that the local aborigines call, we may be able to obtain enough supplies, so that we can hold on until Europe and Omsk send supplies."

"Crossing the Sayan Mountains? This is not a good idea." General Ushakov objected. "Who knows what's in the south? When we don't know anything, we offend the mountains and can only put ourselves in a more disadvantageous situation. And as far as I know, although some indigenous people in the Wulianghai area have defected to the Chinese , but there are still a considerable number of indigenous people who accept the rule of the Jungar people.” Compared with the unfamiliar Chinese Empire, the Jungar Empire, which is constantly expanding westward, is a more dangerous existence for Russia. "If this leads to war between Russia and the Jungars, then not only the Irkutsk province will be threatened. From the border of Kazakhstan to the southern foot of the Ural Mountains, we will all face powerful challenges."

"Then according to the general's intention, we have no other choice but to retreat?" Earl Magnitogor roared unwillingly. "No, this means completely ruining the entire Irkutsk province and Russia's access to the Pacific Ocean."

"The root of Russia lies in Europe, in the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, not in the remote Pacific Ocean." General Ushakov retorted coldly. "What's more, the Tsar sent us not to fight the Chinese, but as a preventive measure to prevent Russia from losing more eastern lands, not to send the 1 Russian troops to die .”[

"Cowards, you are all cowards." Earl Magnitogor scolded angrily. "The Tsar will judge you for your crimes."

General Ushakov said tit for tat: "Letting the Russian army starve to death in Siberia is an unforgivable crime."

Looking at the angry count and General Ushakov, who was also blowing his beard and staring, General Lazerny had no choice but to smooth things over: "The Russian army is a strong and invincible army. We are afraid of any powerful army." The enemy, but God will not forgive the defeat if the food supply is not timely, not to mention that His Majesty the King of Sweden is currently reorganizing the army, and the Tsar must need our strength."

Earl Magnitogor asked back: "What about the eastern frontier? Throw it to the Chinese?"

"That is your mission, Earl." General Ushakov responded stiffly. "It would be the best if you could persuade the Chinese to return all or part of the East Siberian provinces in the border negotiations, but if you can't do it, the tsar must be able to understand your difficulties."

Noticing that the old earl's face was a bit unfriendly, General Lazerny hurriedly added: "The key to the problem is whether the two countries can sign a mutually recognized border treaty. If this cannot be achieved, even The Russian army can defeat the Chinese again and again, but we will also be dragged in the province of Irkutsk. Your Excellency, you should know how terrible it is to maintain an army of 1 people in the Siberian wasteland , that will make Russia completely bankrupt, and once we are dragged in Siberia, then (we) may not be able to participate in the final decisive battle between the Tsar and Sweden. Once Russia loses the war because of the lack of 1 people, we are afraid that we You can't forgive yourself."

Earl Magnitogor's face was ashen, but he had to admit that what the other party said was reasonable. When he was about to argue, General Lazerny had a timely insight into the other party's psychology, and then made an appropriate decision. He made a concession: "Of course, we can also leave some Cossacks as guards for Your Excellency, but based on the current supply situation, I personally think that [-] cavalry is obviously a more appropriate number."

General Ushakov also said at this time: "The Chinese have obviously discovered the number of Russian troops, but they may not necessarily know that we have retreated, so you still have the opportunity to help the Chinese at the negotiating table. Blackmailed."

"Blackmail?" The old earl couldn't laugh or cry. "I hope our opponent is a stupid person." Speaking of this, Earl Magnitogor also knew that the army could not move forward, so he finally asked. "I need the Russian team to stay in Krasnoyarsk and to reach Bratsk if necessary."

General Ushakov just wanted to say that it was impossible, but General Lazerny on the side had already said before him: "Yes, but we can only stay in Krasnoyarsk until the second week of July. "

General Ushakov looked at Lazerny puzzled, so Lazerny explained: "We should try to get as far as possible from the upper reaches of the Yenisei River, such as Abakan and Artemovsk, during this period of time. The region raised food, and notified Tomsk, Kemerovo, Barnaul and other places to prepare ships, and then we can return directly to Nizhnvartovsk and Surgut.”

General Ushakov was relieved, and Earl Magnitogor also adjusted his mentality: "Is it the second week of July? Then we must speed up the negotiation with the Chinese."

Speaking of this, the count suddenly remembered something, so he asked, "By the way, did we have any officers who caught the Chinese before?"

The eyes of the two generals fell on Colonel No.2 in the arena. The colonel named Markov took a step forward subconsciously and reported to the senior officials present: "Chinese Mongolian horses are very durable. We didn’t catch up, but we killed and captured part of the reconnaissance troops at the beginning, but we couldn’t tell who was Chinese and who was Mongol.”

"Stupid." General Ushakov, who felt ashamed, cursed. "It's not too late for an interrogation."

"No need." The old count stopped Colonel Markov who was about to leave, but said to the two generals. "Regardless of whether they are Chinese or not, let them all be released. By the way, tell them what we want to negotiate. Some of them must be able to tell China the news. No, the governor of the Chinese Empire in the Baikal region."

"This?" Colonel Markov looked at the two generals with some hesitation. "The captives who were finally caught were released like this? What about the officer's ransom?"

General Lazerny couldn't help but glared at the other party: "What kind of ransom are you talking about with these uncivilized savages? If you don't follow the earl's wishes, let them all go. By the way, give them another horse so that they can notify them in time. Our Governor"

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