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- ~.< >-~ March 8, 1917.
¡°All politicians and soldiers who experienced this war in the years to come will never forget this day.
"I don't know what words to use to describe it. Perhaps the simplest is the best. Now! The situation in St. Petersburg is dire. The Russian capital is already in a state of anarchy. The administration is paralyzed. Transport, supplies, fuel are in complete disarray. General dissatisfaction is growing. .There were random gunshots in the streets. Some troops shot at each other.
Russians of all kinds began to devote themselves to this revolution. Desperate for change at all costs, people poured into the noisy streets of St. Petersburg and the Duma. The Russian grand dukes, the richly dressed ladies, the most cynical die-hards. Among them were staunchly patriotic politicians. There are generals who have experienced many battles. There are diplomats and financiers from various countries. There are liberals. There were socialists like Kerensky. There were determined citizens and merchants. There was a determination to purge Russia of ardent nationalists who were under the influence of German secrets. There are thousands of loyal farmers and workers! And behind these people. It is a global organization that has been waiting for its opportunity for a long, long time.
? Originally we had seen hope of victory. The entry of China gave the Entente an almost 6 to 2 advantage in military strength. Arms and war preparation materials produced by factories all over the world outside enemy territory are being continuously exported across the ocean to allied countries. Americans began to think about getting involved in the war. and provide low-priced supplies to the treaty. Russia also received complete equipment replenishment for the first time since the war began. A double-track wide-gauge railway has been built in the year-round ice-free port of Murmansk on the North Sea coast. Thousands of prisoners of war endured all kinds of suffering and death and worked hard for months in the Arctic night. The 1,600-mile railway was built across frozen plains and swamps. The Siberian arteries became smooth under the Chinese combing. By February 1917, Russia had increased its strength by 200 battalions. More than 3,000 cannons of various types, 500 million rounds of ammunition and hundreds of thousands of rifles are stockpiled in Murmansk and Yekaterinaburg.
Every member of the Allied Powers. France, Britain, Russia, Italy, China, Romania, Salonika have all been told to launch a general offensive on their respective fronts at the chosen moment. The fruits of victory are already waving to the Entente from across the river. But everything was ruined in this damn March! "¡ª¡ª
The Eastern Front war correspondent of The Times of England. Graal-Raven.
The riots in St. Petersburg continue. No one can stop it at this moment. Even if Nicholas II hurriedly returned to the "Tsar's Villa" from the front line, he still could not escape the fate of stepping down! Under the "well-intentioned" persuasion of the generals. On March 11, the Tsar painfully handed over the imperial power to his brother, Archduke Alexandro. However, this cowardly His Excellency the Grand Duke found that he had inherited an extremely hot potato. So he made an important decision.
He announced his resignation in just 24 hours!
It¡¯s all chaos!
Inside the British Consulate in St. Petersburg. Wang Zhengting, as the representative of China and the ambassadors of all the Allied Powers, sat upright. In front of each of them was placed a message announcing the abdication of Archduke Alessandro This was painful news for the Entente!
¡°Everyone we are faced with a painful choice!¡± The speaker was Lord Carroll, the British Ambassador to St. Petersburg. The old gentleman with white hair looked tired. He and the Allied diplomats present tried their best to save Nicholas II's fate. But still waiting for this final power-up. What will arrive at the same time as the power supply will be the decayed and defeated battlefield on the Eastern Front. The worry that radiates from the bones of the British Empire can be seen in his words: "These are five days that have let us down. But we all have a mission to help the country win! So no matter how difficult it is. We need to do our best Convince them to keep fighting. Until victory is won."
"Yes! They must be brought back. Russia must not be allowed to withdraw!" The French ambassador was even more excited. France is so miserable. What a hell if Russia withdraws again.
Everyone knows that the Eastern Front is at a critical point. No matter how thoughtful you are, you must put aside your past grudges now. When everyone discussed how to bring Russia back to the Entente. Wang Zhengting suddenly coughed twice and slowly stood up. The tone was very firm: "We are ready! Our Vice President and Foreign Minister have set off from Nanjing to St. Petersburg for consultations. The parliament has also officially passed a vote. As long as the Russian transitional government can officially and clearly state that it will continue the war. And restart Signing the EU Accession Agreement~~-First update~~Then! Our parliament can agree to increase the number of armed divisions sent to the Eastern Front from the current 5 divisions to 20 divisions! We can also help the new Russian government to recover Order. We will also do our best to help our allies win the final victory!"
Yang Qiu is visiting Russia at this time? ! Will it bring another 15 divisions? !
Are these Chinese crazy? !
No one thought of it. In this darkest day, everyone actuallyGot such good news! Even the wily Lord Carroll felt himself surrounded by happiness. But they know it. In fact, Wang Zhengting was shocked by this telegram suddenly sent from China a few hours ago. The shock was followed by confusion and confusion. Even now when I said it as planned, my heart was still in turmoil.
Lord Carroll took two steps forward and held Wang Zhengting's hand firmly: "I want to say that England will support all the decisions your country takes on the Eastern Front! Thank God for giving us the best ally. No matter what, I We will all be waiting here for the arrival of His Excellency the Vice President. And ensure his personal safety!" This sentence represents the aspirations of all participants. After him the French ambassador came forward to shake his hand. The Belgian ambassador even gave him a big hug. He laughed and said he was the best son-in-law in Belgium.
When the rising light rose from the horizon on March 13, 1917. The Tsar stepped down. News that Yang Qiu was about to visit Russia and China and promised to continue fighting on the Eastern Front and increase troops as long as the new Russian government publicly stated that it would not withdraw was sent to the Allied countries at the same time.
Until I left the British Embassy and got in the car to return to the Embassy under the protection of an elite hunter team. Wang Zhengting can still feel his hands shaking! A surprise visit to Russia is nothing. At this time, it is also time to coordinate the movements of the expeditionary force in Russia. But send 15 more infantry divisions. That's a total of 300,000 troops! Did Yang Qiu gamble too much this time? Chen Shijie, who was sitting next to him, could see the uneasiness. Suddenly he took out the badge of the Youth Association of China and wore it solemnly on his chest: "Sir, I believe in the chairman's decision!"
ChairmanWang Zhengting twitched the corner of his mouth. Six years ago, that young man used iron, blood and bayonets to forcibly knead the Republic of China together to achieve unification. And he never missed even half a step! Therefore, the young people who follow him are almost blindly obedient. Even regard it as the supreme being! But in this caseis it really right? He was still worried.
It¡¯s not just him who¡¯s worried. Everyone inside and outside Nanjing who heard the news was worried. Especially Tang Shaoyi and Li Yuanhong. On the eve of Yang Qiu and Wu Tingfang's departure, they rushed to the train station to find out what he was planning. But only got a short sentence.
"These soldiers will never reach Russia."
The train rumbled rapidly north. But the questions left are even bigger! Since there is no thought at all, it is impossible to send troops. So why make such a promise? Tang Shaoyi was puzzled. The news of the Tsar's abdication and China's determination to continue reinforcements hit all the Allied Powers like the two heaviest bombs. After China accidentally sent hundreds of thousands of troops to the Western Front. The attitude of the United States suddenly became very ambiguous. While sending a large number of observers to Europe. On the other hand, he hesitated to speak. Even if Germany uses the trump card of unrestricted submarine warfare. There was still no immediate declaration of war like in the parallel world. Now with the Russian Revolution. The Entente would probably lose the Eastern Front altogether. The strategic balance throughout Europe began to tilt rapidly toward the Allies. In this case, Wilson thought twice and decided to wait.
¡°These sons of bitches are profit-seeking businessmen!¡±
This is a reply that I will wait for. The luxurious and secluded offices of the Elys¨¦e Palace erupted in foul language. General Nivelle, the French commander-in-chief of Verdun fame, slapped the U.S. reply on his desk. He partnered in Verdijn. The most capable warrior known for his ruthlessness. Lieutenant General Mangan, commander of the French Reserve Army, was standing nearby. But he said nothing as he watched his old friend vent his anger. "For this damn war, we in France have shed all our blood! But these damn Americans are still trying to consume us. They also want to make a fortune!" Nivelle's voice continued to roar, echoing in the office. He couldn't help but be angry. Who doesn¡¯t know what the United States is up to? Isn't it just hoping to consume Europe and wait for the situation to become clear before joining in to reap the benefits? From now on, the foundation of a world power will be laid! Originally, everything was almost settled by the top management. However, it happened that the Russian revolution was likely to withdraw from the war. Those profit-seeking businessmen are of course unwilling to engage in the most difficult battlefield on the Western Front when the situation is unclear.
"Forget it. We still need to rely on ourselves to fight the war." After venting his anger, Niweiler regained his composure. He looked up and saw a thick stack of Chinese Expeditionary Force battle reports that he had at the bottom. He stretched out his fingers but quickly retracted them. Asked: "The Chinese are really prepared to send 15 more divisions to Russia?"
"Yes. Their vice president is on the train to St. Petersburg. Their president has made a promise to Ambassador Kant. But they also have a precondition. That is, the new Russian government must clearly continue the war and re-sign the alliance agreement." Mang The lieutenant general nodded. But in the blink of an eye, he frowned and said angrily: "They still asked for equipment assistance for 15 divisions as usual. They also need an additional 50 million pounds in military aid every year!"
His resentment is justified. Because even if the British and French military manufacturing industries were suppressed to the extreme. It would also take half a year to raise all the equipment for the 15 divisions. The first batch of 22 divisions has just been completed and now there are 15 more divisions! produced in Britain and France in one yearAll the equipment fell into the hands of the Chinese! Had it not been for the recent strengthening of ammunition and material support by the United States. Perhaps the Western Front would not even be able to replenish its artillery.
"Damn yellow-skinned monkey. He has the same virtues as a Yankee!" Nivele also opened his mouth. In my heart, I cursed with all the words I could find that I had only fought a few small battles on the Western Front. But the Chinese government is still licking its face and constantly reaching out to ask for things like a beggar. But it didn't show on his face after all. Because no matter how much you disdain him, you still know what 20 divisions mean to the Eastern Front at this moment. They existed even without the Slavs. As long as the Finns, Czechs and Romanians can be secured. Then the Eastern Front can at least contain Germany and Austria so that they will not be distracted by pressing all their troops to the Western Front.
certainly. This is just a diversion! What needs to be solved now is to launch a new offensive immediately. Completely wipe out the German army entrenched at the gate of Paris. So he looked away from the Chinese Expeditionary Force battle report. Asked: "Are all the generals here?"
"Yes. Everyone is here."
"Let's go."
Nivele arranged his uniform meticulously in front of the big mirror before grabbing his hat. Walk to the large conference room with Mang Ran. After a while the secretary entered the room. Once again, the report that recorded the entire process of the Chinese Expeditionary Force's "Hundred Days of Fierce Fighting" was completely submerged in thick documents
(To be continued.
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