Chapter 1151: Russo-Japanese War

"Humph!"
"Austrians, we dare not..."
When the words came to his lips, Nicholas II swallowed again. There is no way, the current Tsarist government really dare not tear up the covenant.
There are covenants and constraints. The Vienna government secretly engages in small actions at most, and will not target the Russian Empire on the surface.
Once there is no covenant, it will not only restrict the supply of strategic materials, but also support the independence movement with integrity.
"Dismembering the Russian Empire" is the common dream of European politicians, and Vienna is no exception.
Originally, the domestic rebels were troublesome enough, and if there was another world overlord platform, the situation would be even more difficult to deal with.
Nicholas II had a poor strategic vision, but he was still adept at the rules of the political game and knew how to use the rules to the best advantage of the Russian Empire.
"No matter, since the Austrians shied away, these foreign-related practices will be put on hold for the time being. When we are relieved, we will find a chance to settle with them.
As allies, we ask them for help. The Vienna government will not fail to express it, right? "
I can't bear it. Although Mao Xiong is used to being "reckless", it doesn't mean that they won't be "tolerant."
With so many countries conspiring against Russia at the moment, it is obvious that the Czarist government has committed public anger. Even if the Vienna government is willing to support them, it can actually do nothing.
For the Vienna government, Russia is an ally. European countries are also allies. Since it is an internal fight between allies, it can only be in the mud.
Nicholas II also did not imagine what the Vienna government could do with countries, but mainly hoped that countries would lift the "embargo" of materials.
Now that the goal has not been achieved, it is better to go back and ask the Vienna government directly for help.
Allies have an obligation to help. Although it is a shame to ask Shinra to send troops to suppress the rebellion, face is really nothing compared to stabilizing the situation as soon as possible.
Foreign Minister Mikhailovich: "The Vienna government agreed to provide us with 30,000 rifles, 1,000 machine guns, 500 artillery pieces, and 100 tanks.
As for the request to send troops to suppress the rebellion, they rejected it on the grounds of non-interference in the internal affairs of allies.
However, they promised to guarantee the logistics supply of our army on the front line in India. After the end of the world war, the export of materials will be resumed immediately. "
There was a lot of weapon aid, except for ammunition. Weapons and equipment alone, but not enough ammunition, in the hands of soldiers, it is a fire stick.
If you are a bit unscrupulous, extend the delivery time a little bit, or make a fuss at the delivery location, I am afraid you will not even be able to get a fire stick.
For example: to the Russian army on the front line in India.
"Non-interference in internal affairs" sounds good, and it shows that the Vienna government respects the sovereignty of its allies. The question is, since it does not interfere in internal affairs, why provide weapons and equipment?
The worst thing is that as the central government, the Vienna government hasn't managed the younger brothers well. The main force supporting the Polish independence movement this time is the Kingdom of Prussia.
In fact, this is not the first time Prussia has done such a thing. Since Prussia returned to the Holy Roman Empire, it has become more confident.
From the beginning to secretly interacting with the Polish independent organizations, it developed to the later stage, and even more honourably took in the "Poppo United Kingdom remnants."
In the current Polish rebels, all middle- and upper-level officers have served in the Prussian army, and more than half of the basic-level officers are also born in the Prussian army.
The current war in Warsaw is not so much the Poles fighting for independence, it is more of the continuation of the Russian-Prussian War.
Without the acquiescence of the Vienna government, why would the Kingdom of Prussia dare to play such a big game?
If Popo has historical origins, Berlin's support for the Polish independence movement can barely be justified; but what is it to support the Lithuanian independence movement?
Spending money, manpower, and effort all have costs. It's not that everyone looks down on the Kingdom of Prussia. With the Berlin government's wealth, they really can't afford such a big deal.
It is not only the Kingdom of Prussia that is involved, but also Sweden, which supports the Finnish independence movement, Greece, which supports the Bulgarian independence movement, and the Ukrainian independence movement...
One by one, behind them all point to the Vienna government. With the current international situation, apart from the Holy Roman Empire, there is no other one who can instigate all countries to attack the Russian Empire.
Knowing who was behind the scenes, Nicholas II also asked the Vienna government for help, essentially sending out a political signal: we can't afford to play, admit that you are the world's boss, stop tossing little brother.
But politics is not a game, and surrendering one's head does not mean ending. The response given by the Vienna government was not satisfactory to the Tsarist government.
This world war is the last time to carve up the world, unless it is the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, or never think of a second time.
Only after the end of the world war did the export of strategic materials to Russia resume, which is almost clear: this time the division of the world has nothing to do with the Russian Empire.
For the tsarist government, this is undoubtedly a disaster. For the sake of this world war, the Russian Empire also laid its blood.
Even if the civil war broke out, the Russian army was not withdrawn. Of course, the troops who want to withdraw to the front cannot withdraw.
In any case, there are always millions of Russian troops fought in this war and made outstanding contributions to this world war.
However, the distribution of spoils depends not only on contribution, but also on strength. The Russian Empire in the civil war was naturally unable to compete with other countries for spoils.
How much benefit can be divided in the end depends on the virtuous government of Vienna. Needless to think about it, even if you can get a share of the spoils, I am afraid it is just some leftovers.
But Nicholas II cannot refuse now, otherwise the Russian Empire will suffer even more in the days to come.
There are only so many trophies in total, and if there are fewer people, each family will get more. In particular, the absence of the giant Russian Empire is even more beneficial to all countries.
The Vienna government has made it clear that it has given up India, and now it is left for European countries to fight on their own. As long as the Russians are kicked out, everyone can eat.
In the past, everyone would never dare to offend the Russian Empire, but now the interests involved are too great to drive countries crazy.
In addition, if the Vienna government has any hint, it has stimulated the ambitions of various countries. If the tsarist government does not agree now, everyone will dare to hunt bears.
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Political confrontation, after all, is determined by strength.
As the main force of the Russian army has been dragged on the front line, the troops used to suppress the domestic rebellion are all newly formed troops. The rabble against the rabble, the two sides are also regarded as rivals, and the counter-insurgency battle is naturally not smooth.
The Russian army on the Indian battlefield is fortunate, fighting with the Allied forces, and the Vienna government is not hungry.
The Russian army in the Far East was miserable. As the French laborers launched a rebellion in Siberia, the materials hoarded by the tsarist government along the way all became food for the rebels.
Losing domestic material support, the Russian troops in the Far East can only obtain supplies through smuggling.
Although the smuggling merchants in the Far East were very powerful, the Far East Empire itself was an agricultural country.
Basic materials such as grain, cloth, tents, and cotton-padded clothes can be bought as long as you have money. Special materials such as medicines, weapons and ammunition, aircraft parts and accessories are troublesome.
Especially after various countries implemented the blockade policy against Russia, major arms dealers have disappeared one after another, directly cutting off the way for the Russian army to obtain large amounts of arms and ammunition through smuggling.
The Russian army had to save a little when one bullet was fired. Airplanes and airships were even more miserable. These days, the life span of fighter aircraft parts was very short, and they usually had to be replaced several times.
Due to the lack of sufficient spare parts reserves, the Russian Air Force in the Far East was forced to reduce the number of attendances. After a period of hard work, it eventually lay on the ground.
Even the Russian army is still brave, but due to logistical restrictions, it is still difficult to be a machine gun cannon.
After paying the tragic price of 80,000 casualties, on October 24, 1905, the Japanese attacked Vladivostok. Nearly 50,000 Russian defenders were forced to lay down their weapons and surrender after the ammunition was exhausted.
And a month before that, the brigade... fortress had already fallen. Although the Japanese army paid a heavy price,
The situation in the Far East was completely reversed.
In the past year, the Tsarist government has successively lost more than 500,000 troops in the Far East. Now the remaining Russian army is less than 200,000.
Even though the Siberian Railway was immediately restored to flow, the Russian army, which lost a large amount of troops and lost many strategic points, is still incapable of recovery.
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After the Russo-Japanese War was won, the Japanese government still looked solemn.
In the past days, I only wanted to hit the Russian army in the Far East and fulfill the agreement with the Vienna government. I didn't care about the casualties of soldiers at all.
Now that the war is over and when the losses are being counted, everyone is shocked by the astonishing number of casualties.
As the victor of the war, Japan’s casualties were a bit bigger than the Russians, with 380,000 soldiers killed and 760,000 injured.
(Note: The injured can join the battle again after recovery, there is double counting)
There is no way, who makes them the offensive side?
Although in the later stage, the Russian army lacked weapons and ammunition, they did not lack food! There is no point in delaying time, only a strong attack.
The tragedy is that after the Battle of Malacca, Japan's trade line with Europe was directly interrupted, and all weapons and ammunition were produced locally.
Ordinary guns can barely be supplied, and sophisticated aircraft and tanks have become consumables.
Due to the lack of sufficient heavy firepower, the Japanese army could only fill in human lives in many cases. But now the Bushido spirit is rampant, the mainstream in the army is desperate, and you don't need to think about it when you start a war.
While fighting was brave, the price paid was staggering. Everyone didn't pay attention during the fight, and when the final inventory was taken, everyone was not moved.
Based on the casualty figures on paper, everyone can be sure that the Japanese Empire suffered a terrible loss this time. It is true that defeating the Russians, but compared with the price paid, it is not worth the gain.
The navy is abolished, the army is disabled, the treasury can starve mice to death, the whole country is full of "white sails", but the final result is the cold three words-"the defeated country."
Completing the agreement does not mean that things are understood. To end the war, Japan needs to pay more.
What's more, the agreement with the Vienna government was only made implicitly, and no written documents were signed with them, and there was not even a specific promise.
The final outcome depends on the morality of the Vienna government. If it were not for the death feud between Japan and Russia, and there was no room for relaxation, the Japanese government would simply not do it.
Rao is an old and respectful Ito Hirobumi, and at this moment he does not have the calmness of the past. Even if I watched the winds and waves, I have never seen such a huge wave that could overwhelm Japan.
The crux of the problem lies in the "heavy loss". The Japanese Empire is currently in its weakest time and there is no discussion about the cost of treatment.
Now Ito Bowen can't bet that the enemy won't make an expedition, because to deal with the current Japan, there is no need for an expedition.
As long as a warship is sent to lock the coastline, Japan, as an island nation, will immediately be in trouble.
"All the monarchs relax their minds. There is an old saying in the Far Eastern Empire next door: Wengs lose their horses and we know bad luck. Now it is very suitable to describe us.
The Ocean Alliance collapsed, and as the loser in the war, the empire was bound to pay a heavy price for it. Otherwise, it would feel uncomfortable to defeat the country, and now the empire has paid.
The Continental Alliance is not monolithic, and it is no secret that European countries unite to suppress the Russians.
We happened to do what they wanted to do, but it was not convenient to do it directly. All countries thank us too late, so how can they deliberately make things difficult? "
Hirobumi Ito explained calmly.
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