Chapter 687： Each manifested

On July 16, 1880, after ten months of hard work and hundreds of thousands of casualties, the Russian army finally attacked Molsk, and the European world was uproar.

This night, European politicians collectively lost sleep. Franz is also one of them. If it was not the practice of the emperor for many years, he would have to hold meetings overnight.

The location of Smolinsk determines the extraordinaryness of this battle. The Russian army seized the fort and has gained strategic initiative.

The balance of the war began to tilt, and the Russians, who had occupied the national strength advantage, magnified this advantage even more.

One night's buffer was left. The next day, Franz held a high-level government meeting in the Vienna Palace.

To make a correct judgment, we must first understand the real situation on the battlefield between Russia and Russia.

For many years as an emperor, Franz no longer takes the historical data of previous lives seriously. He prefers to speak with facts, and does not make judgments based on personal preferences.

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Chief of Staff Albrecht: "In order to compete for Smolinsk, the general forces of Russia and Russia have invested a total of 1.87 million, the general forces have invested 720,000 and the Russian forces have invested 1.15 million.

According to the analysis provided by the military observation mission, the preliminary analysis is only in the Smolinsk region. The total number of casualties in the two countries exceeded 700,000, of which about a quarter were killed. The exchange rate between the two general forces was roughly Around 1: 1.3.

It can be said that the two countries are doing their utmost for this battle. The war fought fiercely. The fortifications in the Smolinsk region are very perfect. Sudden fallout is completely beyond our expectations.

The information in our hands is incomplete, and we cannot accurately determine the true cause of Smolinsk's fall. Judging from the results of the Russian army, the general army has suffered heavy losses, and more than 120,000 prisoners have been captured.

However, objections were raised in the military observation mission. The proportion of old and weak in the captives is too high. Unlike the main force of the general army, even the second-line troops may not be counted.

We verified with the military observation mission sent to the General Army that half a month ago, the General Army did undergo a major change of defense. It was only very secretive, and the members of the Mission had no way to get close.

If these news are true, then the Russians' "Smolinsk Victory" will be greatly discounted.

We did not find that the General Army had any major moves. No matter whether it was the southern or northern line, there was no intention of launching an attack. The true purpose of concentrating the main force remains to be studied. "

"The general army deliberately abandoned Smolinsk", this reasoning is unbelievable to many people, including Franz.

Judging from the situation on the battlefield, the general forces did not have to give up Smolinsk at all. Depending on the local fortifications, the Russian army may not be able to overcome them even after two or three years.

In this context, it is unnecessary to abandon strategic locations and sacrifice a large number of cannon fodder units.

"Taking the enemy deeper" is not that no one thought of it. The problem is that this price is too miserable. Even cannon fodder units with low combat effectiveness are valuable defense forces.

Franz asked: "What's the diplomatic activity of the Berlin government recently?"

Franz couldn't be doubted. The combined combat power of William I + Maurice was absolutely beyond doubt. It was obviously not their mistake to lose Smolinsk so easily.

It's no accident, it's purpose. In addition to "enticing the enemy to go deep", it is also possible to show that the enemy is weak to win more diplomatic assistance.

Foreign Minister Weissenberg responded with some embarrassment: "His Majesty, since the outbreak of the war, the diplomatic activities of the Federation of Popo have never stopped.

According to information from embassies in various places, the Minister of the Federation of Popo will be in contact with politicians of various countries every week, even for small and neutral countries like Switzerland. "

This answer stunned Franz, saying that good diplomatic activities became daily activities when he got here.

Every day I'm in contact with the leaders of various countries. Who knows if there are any results?

It seemed to be aware of the emperor's embarrassment, and Weissenberg added: "Yes, not long ago, the Minister of the Federation of Popo in Ottoman and the Sudan had a secret talk. No one knew the details.

The Berlin government has also increased diplomatic relations with Central Asian countries and the Far East Empire, and appears to be interested in reorganizing the anti-Russian alliance.

There is no exact news at this time, and it should be less optimistic. There are a lot of internal problems in these countries, and anti-Russia is not active. "

The last time the anti-Russian alliance was able to be formed was mainly due to the British people's credit. The Berlin government only followed with soy sauce.

Today, unlike the past, the Russian Empire is no longer the main enemy of John Bull, and the London government will naturally not continue to spend large amounts on Russians.

Diplomacy also has costs. Without sufficient benefits, why should we let everyone die?

Neither the Central Asian nations nor the Far East empires had the courage to bite a piece of flesh from a bear, and they were satisfied that they could guarantee their territorial integrity.

In Franz's view, instead of persuading these countries, it is better to send people to lobby the Japanese government for a higher success rate, at least this adventurous spirit.

Of course, this doesn't make much sense. The Far East is too remote, and even if all is lost, it will not affect the strength of the Russian Empire.

It is the Nordic Federation and the Ottoman Empire that can really help the Berlin government. Unfortunately, the former was troubled by the Danes, and the tsarist government made another promise, which could not pull it at all.

Not to mention the latter, Sudan is busy with internal reforms, and no matter how much it wants to avenge the Russians, it is not enough.

Prime Minister Felix: "If this is the case, the possibility of the Berlin government receiving a lot of foreign aid is already very small. Britain and France cannot continue to invest indefinitely, and they must consider how to recover costs.

Can we think that Mao Qi repeated his tricks in an attempt to imitate the East Prussian area in the last war, increase the logistics supply line of the Russian army, and entice the Russians to fight them? "

No one stipulates that the same tactic cannot be used twice. In fact, on the battlefield, no matter what tactics are, they can be used as long as they are effective.

Repeating and not repeating, will it be seen as flaws, these are not the problems, there will always be only one core-winning the war.

Chief of Staff Albrecht: "This possibility is not ruled out. From a strategic point of view, this is a conspiracy.

Even if the Tsarist government knew the plan of the Popo Federation, it would not be possible to order the frontline Russian troops to stop because of risks.

However, although their plans are good, it is difficult to say if they can be realized. There is a risk that no one in the Russian army can find out.

As long as you are cautious, fight steadily and advance step by step without leaving opportunities for the general army, the situation will be very different. "

Having said that, Albrecht suddenly chose to shut up. "Steady and steady, step by step" is simple to say, but it is not easy to do at all.

There is no shortage of stupid people in this world, and there is no shortage of utilitarian masters in the army. Can everyone resist the temptation of being delivered?

War serves the overall situation, and conversely, it also affects the whole. As long as there is a problem in one place, the original flawless strategic plan will be instantly flawed.

Albrecht has no confidence in the Russian army's ability to execute. Not to mention the Russians, the military of any country in this era cannot guarantee that all officers have a big picture.

Franz waved his hand: "Stop, this problem ends here. If the generals were to lure the enemy deeper, it would be the Tsarist government now.

Of course, Alexander II may still be celebrating victory. But I think someone will remind him, after all, they have already lost once, and they should have learned lessons.

Now let's discuss how to deal with the next European change. "

"Long-term plan", unfortunately this thing has long ceased to exist. The foreign policy of the Vienna government has always been adjusted according to actual needs, and any foreign policy is effective.

This time is no exception, because the Russian-Prussian War is full of uncertainty, and several more plans need to be prepared.

Which set of schemes to adopt depends on choosing the plan that best meets Austria's national interest after the dust has settled.

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After obtaining the "Smolinsk Victory", the Russian army did not stop, but instead took advantage of the chase and seized Minsk. The soldiers pointed directly at the Polish capital Warsaw.

In the Russian General Command, Marshal Ivanov was looking at the map in a daze, and his face did not see the joy of victory.

A middle-aged officer walked near Qianhui with a document and reported: "Marshal, the Seventh Army sent a telegram to urge logistics supplies."

Ivanov turned around, paused and asked, "Where did the Seventh Army go?"

"The Seventh Army marched along the Bourg River, and has now passed Sarnaki, less than 200 versts from Warsaw." The middle-aged man replied

I found Sarnaki on the map and looked at it carefully for a while. Ivanov sneered: "It's a Pingchuan in front. It's almost to Warsaw. The enemy hasn't stopped?"

After waiting for the middle-aged man to answer, Marshal Ivanov said, "Mao Qi's appetite is really big. An army is not satisfied with his appetite. Isn't he afraid of being strangled?"

The enemy who knows himself best is Mao Qi, who became famous in the last Russian-Prussian War, and naturally became the focus of the Russian army.

The information collected by Ivanov has been detailed to where Maqi went to kindergarten. This is an exaggerated statement. Kindergartens are not popular these days.

However, Mao Qi's life, hobbies, and military style were all recorded. Similar information is collected not only by the Tsarist government, but also in many European countries.

I know a lot. Naturally, some people have developed targeted tactics. The tactics currently adopted by the Russian army actually have the intention of restraining Maki.

It turns out that this conservative tactic is really effective. Relying on the strength of the military, even a military strategist like Mao Qi could not do anything about it, and was forced to have the current tactics.

After a moment of contemplation, Marshal Ivanov: "Order the Seventh Army to stop advancing, find nearby terrain to build defensive fortifications, and wait for logistics supplies to arrive.

Ordered the Sixth Army to march into Lithuania, ordered the Northwest Front to launch a comprehensive counterattack, and ordered the Southwest Front to attack the Warren area ... "

A series of orders were issued, but they did not enter Warsaw. Encountering a steady opponent is trouble. Even if the generals have released their portals, Ivanov decided to take down the right-wing enemy first.

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