Chapter 864: Countdown to war

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In Saint Petersburg, after receiving the news of the death of Minister White in London, Alexander III was directly blown up.
If it were n’t for the last trace of reason, to restrain the idea of ​​killing the British Minister as a revenge, the biggest political scandal of this century will happen.
"This is the explanation of the British, clearly we are treated as fools!"
Having finished speaking, Alexander III tore up the document directly, proving with actual actions that he was really angry.
There is no way not to be angry. According to the British, the main responsibility is that White ’s ambassador is unobstructed, which angered the British people before an accident happened.
The dead cannot speak, all the parties are controlled by the British, and the truth of the matter cannot be discerned at all.
Regardless of whether others believe it or not, Alexander III will not believe it anyway. Minister White was appointed by him personally, there may be a lot of problems, but it is definitely not a fool.
If it is sent to some small countries, it may really be arrogant. But as a minister in the UK, where is White's arrogance?
In particular, it is nonsense to admit that the Russian army attacked the British troops stationed in Afghanistan.
Not to mention that this was a foolproof thing, even if it really happened, it would not be possible for the embassy to confess abroad even when the Tsarist government firmly denied it.
Field Secretary Marshal Ivanov persuaded: "Your Majesty, breath away your anger. There is no need to spoil your body for the British.
When the Central Asian war is over, we will slowly liquidate with them. "
Having become the leader of the main battle group, Marshal Ivanov has not changed his usual steady style.
It is necessary to retaliate against the British, and we have to wait until the fight is over.
Turning your face with the British in advance, except for a few voices, has essentially no effect at all, and may even increase the difficulty of the war.
Britain and Russia have different systems. The tsarist government controls all national rights and can prepare for war nationwide at any time; however, the British government must be subject to parliament.
Before the beginning of the war, the government could not pass the parliament and directly order the mobilization of the whole country. Even if it is preparing for war, it can only be carried out on a small scale.
If you do n’t take advantage of what you see in front of you, it ’s a fool.
After a short pause, Alexander III nodded: "Since the British are going to fight, then complete them.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has done a good job in France and Austria, and cooperated with the Ministry of Finance to raise as much funds as possible. This war cannot be ended in a short time. "
After making a decision, Alexander III still had no idea. There is a lesson from the Russian-Russian war that Alexander III was unwilling to go to war with any big country.
But the general trend is not controlled by individual will. The repeated provocations of the British have already touched the bottom line of the Russian Empire.
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In the battlefield of Afghanistan, outside disturbances have not yet spread, and Lieutenant General Patrick does not know that a telegram he shirks his responsibility can become another turning point in the relationship between Britain and Russia.
At this moment, Lieutenant General Patrick is still worried about the increasing number of casualties.
Especially on the night two days ago, after the 7th Indian Colonial Division headquarters was attacked by guerrillas, there was also a battalion.
"Hirst, that idiot, why wasn't it used for meetings?"
This meeting was originally accountable, and the party did not actually come, and it was understandable that Lieutenant Patrick had flared.
A young military officer in the near future replied: "My Excellency Commander, Major General Hearst was hit by a bomb on the way to the headquarters and is currently being rescued."
This answer chilled Patrick's heart.
In the mutiny two days ago, many high-ranking officers of the Seventh Colony Division went to see God. If Major General Hirst also saw God, things would be worse.
Generally speaking, dead people are not responsible. During the meeting, he was attacked and saw God. This was also due to his martyrdom.
The officers who can take responsibility are all dead, and the following officers are not qualified to take responsibility. This black pot can only be carried by Patrick, the general commander.
It should be known that in the British Foreign War, there have been no officers of the rank of major general who have been killed in battle for many years.
Even if the officers of the Indian Colonial Division are one step below the regular army, the major general is still the major general.
The life and death of the person concerned are unknown, and Lieutenant General Patrick has no intention of continuing accountability.
"Got it, read the report on the casualties of the seventh division."
The young officer holding the document behind him immediately replied: "Yes!"
"After the Ying Xiao, the seventh division killed 786 people on the spot, 565 casualties, and 1218 people were missing, including 76 officers killed and 94 injured.
Another seven material warehouses were burned by fire, and an ammunition warehouse also exploded ... "
Listening to the casualty report, Lieutenant Patrick ’s heart seemed to be bleeding, the enemy ’s shadow was not touched, and the force of a regiment was so tossed.
Even if the loss is lost, this is the colonial division anyway, and the soldiers can still recruit if they die. The most indispensable thing in India is the people.
The officer's loss is different, and the top of the 7th Colonial Division is almost wiped out. It is important to know that the middle and senior officers of the Colonial Division are also British and lost on the battlefield, but there is no way to add them immediately.
Once reported to the country, it is a fatal stain for Patrick ’s military career.
As for the missing soldiers, because there are so many Indian colonies, this cannon fodder is worthless and is ignored by Lieutenant General Patrick.
"All heard, what happened in the seventh division, sounded the alarm for all of us.
No one knows better than what you own. I'm optimistic about the troops, and I don't want to happen again.
Now that the Seventh Division has suffered heavy losses, it must be withdrawn. In the ensuing siege battle, it is up to you to deploy troops to fill this gap. "
When they heard about the division of troops, everyone's expression suddenly became tense.
The Afghan region is not small. In this siege plan, each unit has a large defense area, and its strength is inevitably inadequate. The pressure on everyone to divide the troops is even greater.
A slightly older military officer persuaded: "His Commander, our eleventh division has a defense area of ​​more than one hundred London. If we then divide the troops, it may be difficult to complete the task of containment of the guerrillas.
It is said that not only the area of ​​the eleventh division is large, but the situation faced by all troops is similar.
After the war broke out for so long, no one has rested, and the morale of the military has fallen to the lowest point since the war.
It is no longer appropriate to continue to enter the siege of the guerrillas. It is better to withdraw the troops and rest for a period of time, and wait for the reinforcements to arrive before carrying out the siege. "
The facts are in front of us. Since the outbreak of war, these troops have not taken a break.
The battalion of the 7th Colonial Division and the fighting in the past few days have reduced the morale of the army and the high spirits of the soldiers.
"His Commander, Major General Winston is right. The troops do need to be rehabilitated. If they continue to fight like this, the troops will change."
"My Excellency Commander, the army really needs a break ..."
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As Lieutenant General Patrick said, what kind of soldiers he carries is the only thing he knows best. It is because he knows too well that everyone has no confidence in dividing troops.
The sound of persuasion sounded in twos and threes, so that Lieutenant General Patrick was awake, and now the troops were indeed tired.
It is important to know that these troops are not elite divisions. They have been able to fight for several months in a row, and they have already performed at a super level.
No, using "continuous combat" seems a bit exaggerated. But on average, there are still combat missions every 10 days and half a month, most of which are siege guerrillas.
For elite troops, this may not be much different from outings. But for the Indian colonial division, this has already reached the limit.
But just giving up, Lieutenant General Patrick was a little unwilling. Finally, the main force of the guerrillas was surrounded. At this time, all the efforts in front were abandoned.
The next chance, now withdrawing the soldiers, I am afraid there is no next chance.
The London government is very dissatisfied with the poor performance of the British army on the battlefield.
Lieutenant General Patrick does not want to go back in vain, and now he must submit a passing answer to let the country recognize his ability.
"The reinforcements will arrive next week, and they have worked so hard for so long, I believe you do not want to return without success!
Hold on for another week, someone will replace you. Everyone work hard, I believe you can overcome the difficulties ... "
After receiving the good news of the arrival of the reinforcements, the people reluctantly accepted the result. After all, arms are not thighs, and you can't disobey on the battlefield!
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