strokinit Chapter 162 The Tsar's Confidence (Second Update, Please Subscribe!)
Chapter 162 The Tsar's Confidence (Second Update, Please Subscribe!)
Russian Empire, Primorsky Far East, Vladivostok.
After General Kuropatkin, Governor of the Far East and commander of the 6th Army, went to Shenyang to sit in command of the frontline battles, his Governor's Palace was vacant. Tsar Mikhail and Chief of General Staff General Brusilov established their own headquarters here.
Mikhail has been staying here since this time. Even the handling of state affairs is carried out here.
Documents that need to be signed and the like are brought here from Moscow when the military ranks are transporting personnel and supplies, and then brought back. For some urgent matters, the cabinet also notified him by telegram.
In a short period of time, Mikhail can continue to govern the country through such a remote command method. But if it takes a long time, it will not work.
Of course, for the Tsarist Russian Empire, the most important thing is to win this war, defeat the Orientals, and defend the glory of the Tsarist Russian Empire.
Otherwise, not only the Tsarist Russian Empire would become the laughing stock of the whole world, but also his prestige as the Tsar would plummet. Mikhail didn't want that to happen.
Therefore, we must ensure victory in this battle, which is the most important thing.
"Your Majesty, the current battle situation has basically stabilized. The Imperial Army has gained certain advantages on all fronts, and has caused considerable losses to the Orientals.
The powerful firepower advantage of the Imperial Army was brought into full play on the battlefield, causing heavy losses to the Orientals. "Admiral Brusilov smiled.
Although the Tsarist Russian Army is equipped with a large number of machine guns and various types of artillery, the materials consumed in the war are also an astronomical figure, which makes people feel distressed. But I have to admit that such a performance on the battlefield still makes them very satisfied. No matter how much supplies are consumed, it is better than more dead people after all.
Mikhail nodded, which is why they have been asking to strengthen the firepower of the troops.
"How is the situation on the various fronts?" asked Mikhail.
"Your Majesty, on the Goryeo battlefield, the Imperial Army has invested five infantry divisions, namely the 62nd Infantry Division, the 64th Infantry Division, and the 54th Infantry Division stationed on the north bank of the Han River in Seoul. The 63rd Infantry Division and the 55th Infantry Division The infantry division is stationed on the front line of Pyongyang. What they have to face is the six infantry divisions of the Dongyang people. Although we are at a disadvantage in terms of strength. However, relying on favorable terrain and strong firepower, we not only resisted the Dongyang people At the same time, they paid a huge price.
However, since this period of time, the Orientals seem to have begun to change their tactics on the Koryo Peninsula. They took advantage of their strength and began to make continuous detours, sending small groups of troops to intersperse. This forced the Imperial Army to divide its troops to intercept. Our disadvantage in military strength has gradually become more obvious. If this continues, I'm afraid we will encounter some troubles!
Admiral Brusilov reminded.
Mikhail nodded. His original idea was that the troops deployed by the Tsarist Russian Empire on the Koryo Peninsula only needed to guard the Yalu River. Thus limiting the fighting to the Koryo Peninsula. But I didn't expect that the Imperial Army performed very well on the peninsula, and it directly withstood the attack of the Orientals in Seoul and Ping Rang.
"On the Shahe line of defense, the Imperial Army assembled the 61st Infantry Division, the 67th Infantry Division, the 68th Infantry Division, the 69th Infantry Division and the 70th Infantry Division, as well as the 6th Cavalry Brigade and the 6th Heavy Artillery Brigade. Relying on Shahe and the Imperial Army With the line of defense built before, the Imperial Army resisted the attack of the Second Army of the Orientals here.
However, the Orientals then dispatched three infantry divisions to land at Yingkou in an attempt to raid the rear of the Shahe line of defense. But at Dashiqiao, it was intercepted by the 51st Infantry Division, 52nd Infantry Division, 53rd Infantry Division, 5th Cavalry Brigade and 5th Heavy Artillery Brigade of the Imperial Army. But even though the Orientals suffered huge casualties, they kept attacking Dashiqiao. And in the process, an infantry division was dispatched to raid the Shahe defense line in an attempt to cooperate with their second army to break through the Shahe defense line.
Fortunately, the troops deployed by the Imperial Army on the Shahe defense line saw the opportunity early and deployed troops in time to resist their attack. Otherwise, I am afraid that the line of defense will be breached. From the current point of view, the Shahe line of defense is still very solid. "
Admiral Brusilov continued.
There was also a hint of relief on Mikhail's face.
"Over Lushun Fortress, the Imperial Army's 65th Infantry Division and 66th Infantry Division have already retreated into the fortifications around the fortress, and they will cooperate with the 10th and 11th Brigades of the Marine Corps to hold on to the fortress. At present, the Japanese They have not yet launched an attack on the fortress. However, they have assembled a large number of troops to the Liaodong Peninsula. It is expected that they will launch an attack on the Lushun Fortress soon."
Admiral Brusilov then introduced the Taoist.
Mikhail is still very confident about Lushun Fortress.
`々Don't worry, with the defense level of Lushun Fortress, coupled with the troops deployed there by the Imperial Army and Navy, it will definitely be able to withstand the attack of the Orientals. General Alekseyev is sitting there, enough to ensure the safety of Lushun Fortress. It is simply impossible for the Orientals to take down Lushun Fortress. If they launch a strong attack, they will be smashed there and suffer heavy losses. I really wish that the Orientals would storm Lushun Fortress. In that case, the Orientals may be able to pay a higher price. ’ Mikhail smiled.
Over the years, the Tsarist Russian Empire has invested a lot of financial and material resources in Lushun Fortress, frantically strengthening the defense here, and these are not in vain.
Miha (Zhao Zhaohao) Il already knew that the person in charge of attacking Lushun Fortress was the famous General Nogi Xidian in history. Well, he was very much looking forward to the performance of General Nogi Xidian in Lushun Fortress again. In other words, I am very much looking forward to his next pig-like charge.
Facts will prove that no matter how tenacious the fighting will of the Japanese is, it cannot be the opponent of machine gun bullets and artillery shells. The fearless and intensive charge of the Orientals only allowed the Tsarist Russian Empire Army to achieve greater results.
"The real key battle in this war between us and the Orientals lies in the decisive battle between the navies of both sides. Therefore, before our navy defeats the Japanese navy, the army only needs to maintain the front line. Wait until the navy defeats the Japanese navy. After the human navy, we can easily win this war!" Mikhail is undoubtedly very confident in winning this war. .