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Volume 3 Far East Story Chapter 575 (Part 1) Conquering the enemy without fighting

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    As the saying goes, one word wakes up the dreamer. Voroshilov and Chernavin came to their senses at the same time with a "yeah" sound. But that's not it. It must be for this reason. Voroshilov punched the wall in the battle.  The map said, "Lev Borisovich, what you said makes sense, it makes sense, this must be what happened!"

    Next to him, Chief of Staff Chernavin also nodded in approval, then looked at the map carefully, patted his head and said,

    "Kliment Yefremovich, if the political commissar is right, I estimate that the opponent's Western Route Army and Central Route Army may continue to advance westward along the north bank of the Volga River, and their next crossing point will be  , either in Cheboksary or Is it a bit far away?¡±

    "It's not far. That's right. This Kozmodemyansk ferry is the first large ferry west of Cheboksary. Although they have to spare more than 60 kilometers of road, if they want to intercept our defense of Cheboksary,  As for the retreat of Lei's main force, this ferry is the best place to outflank!" Voroshilov pointed with his finger at a location west of Cheboksary, about 50 kilometers away in a straight line.

    "Then what should we do? Kliment Yefremovich, do you want to guard Cheboksary for a while?" Chernavin was obviously a little nervous.

    "Of course Cheboksary must be defended. The reorganization of the Fifth Army will take time. We cannot just collapse thousands of miles and let Kolchak come over. Alas, it seems now that he will attract the main force of his Eastern Route Army to the south for a decisive battle.  Hope is coming to nothing.

    Unless we can cripple the two cavalry divisions going south from Kazan, but according to my judgment, Kolchak placed these two cavalry divisions on the flanks and south, just to implement mobile defense, as long as these two cavalry divisions  If he blocks the Tenth Army in the south, his rear and flanks will be safe, and he can continue to advance westward with his main force!  "Voroshilov frowned, obviously the development of the situation made him a little disappointed.

    "Kliment Yefremovich, I think we should simply send all the main forces of the Tenth Army northward and use seven divisions to attack Kazan? Kolchak only has two cavalry divisions north of Tetyush.  We can repel the opponent with at most 4 infantry divisions! Then we continue to advance north. If we are lucky, the 10th Army may be able to capture Kazan while it is empty! This will definitely disrupt Kolcha!  Ke¡¯s position!¡±

    Kamenev, the military commissar of the front army, suddenly came up with another idea. This guy always felt that every step closer to Kolchak's main force from Moscow, the eyes of the Soviet Central Committee behind him would become colder.

    Voroshilov was stunned and quickly considered Kamenev's suggestion. Let his main group army go north and turn it into a feint attack as the main attack?  Cut off the logistical support line of Kolchak¡¯s main force heading westward from behind?  Maybe they could capture Kazan just by hunting rabbits?

    "I think the political commissar's method can be tried. Only three infantry divisions are not enough to defeat the opponent's two cavalry divisions, but at least they can delay the opponent. If all seven divisions of the Tenth Army move north, then these two Cossack cavalry divisions will definitely  If Kolchak's main force retreats, we will let the 10th Army retreat south! If Kolchak continues his desperate westward advance, we will attack Kazan! "

    Chief of Staff Chernavin became more and more excited as he talked. Apparently, Military Commissar Kamenev¡¯s idea inspired the new Chief of Staff. At this time, not only Voroshilov but also Chernavin felt that the addition of Military Commissar Kamenev to the Front Army  Although Minev has little battlefield experience, his mind is still quite flexible and witty, and his ideas are really not outrageous!

    "Report! An urgent call from Moscow!" A confidential staff officer from the headquarters reported outside the door.

    "A call from Moscow?" The three top Volga commanders present here felt their hearts pounding. Chief of Staff Chernavin took a few steps forward and took the telegram at the door. He quickly came back to open it and read it. Here Volga  Shirov and Kamenev also quickly came up to watch.

    To the Volga Military District and Front Headquarters

    Deputy Commander Voroshilov, Military Commissar Kamenev and Chief of Staff Chernavin,

    July 22, 1918 14:40

    Moscow has just received an emergency notice from the Volga Federal Government:

    The middle section of the Volga River and the part bordering the Volga Federation. The Volga River in this area and the 50 kilometers on the left bank are demilitarized zones. In order to protect the borders of the Volga Federation from intrusion and protect the normal life of the residents of the Volga Federation along the river, the above demilitarized zone  No military forces from the Soviet Union or the Kolchak regime are allowed to station, mobilize or fight in the zone.

    The armies of both sides that have entered this area must immediately cease any further hostile military actions, and all troops must evacuate the demilitarized zone before 16:00, otherwise we will bear all the consequences!

    Moscow Central Committee of the Soviet Union and?After discussion, the High Military Council has decided to accept the request made by the Volga Federation and will inform you of the decision. I hope you will notify our troops along the river as soon as possible to stop military operations and evacuate to the west of the demilitarized zone.  The Volga Fleet must also evacuate!

    In order to avoid the peace treaty with the Volga Federation being torn up, the above orders must be implemented to the letter!  Otherwise, you will be responsible for any adverse consequences!

    Moscow Central Committee and Supreme Military Council of the Soviet Union

    Ulyanov, Trotsky and Sverdlov

    in Moscow

    July 22, 1918 14:40

    July 22, 1918 14:50 Nizhny Novgorod Volga Front Headquarters

    "Moscow must be crazy. What is this? The Volga Federation is clearly colluding with Kolchak to deal with us. How can Moscow agree to such a shameless request from the enemy? The boundary river between Soviet Russia and the Volga Federation is the Volga River, not  What nonsense is fifty kilometers on the left bank? Whoever agrees is a traitor to the Soviets and Bolsheviks! We should send a message to Moscow and firmly refuse to accept such an order!"

    Kamenev, member of the Soviet Central Committee and Military Commissar of the Front Army, waved to both sides and started shouting in a somewhat bewildered manner. In his opinion, the Allied Powers and the Volga Federation were so shameful that they could make such unreasonable demands, and even more embarrassing.  What surprised people was that Moscow didn't even ask the Volga Front commander for his opinion, and it agreed to this all at once?

    "The political commissar is right, Kliment Yefremovich, how can Moscow let the coalition and the Volga Federation lead the way? The left bank of the Volga River is our territory. We can garrison troops wherever we like and fight however we want.  Just fight like this, how can you be frightened by a telegram and run 50 kilometers away? How do you explain this to the frontline troop commander?" Chief of Staff Chernavin also shouted excitedly!

    Voroshilov's face was ashen. He took the telegram from Chernavin and read it again, confirming that this was what it said. Since the signatures were Ulyanov, Trotsky and Sverdlov,  Husband, it is obvious that Moscow has the same opinion, or at least Moscow has judged that it must not provoke the coalition forces on the right bank of the Volga River and the Volga Federation troops while fighting Kolchak.

    "Calm down, you must calm down. This is the decision of the Central and Supreme Military Councils in Moscow, as well as the decision of Comrade Sverdlov, Commander of the Front, Comrade Lev Borisovich, and you, Vladimir  Nikolayevich, you are all senior commanders of the Volga Military District and the Front Army, so calm down! Such noise will shake the morale of the army!" Voroshilov himself was also upset, but he did not forget to give up first.  Kamenev and Chernavin calm down and talk.

    "Calm down? How can you calm down? What do you think we should do? Kliment Yefremovich, don't we, the Soviet Red Army, have the right to guard our own borders? It is the coalition forces and the Volga Federation that are openly interfering with our internal affairs.  "Interference, no, it is diplomatic blackmail and military aggression! Of course we cannot agree to it, we absolutely cannot agree to it!" Kamenev said angrily.

    "Stop me, my Comrade Military Commissar. The reconnaissance planes of the Allied Air Force are almost flying over Moscow's head. The other side's reconnaissance planes are within 300 kilometers of our border. Those reconnaissance flights appear every day, rain or shine. We  The air strength is not as good as others, is it useful to just shout slogans?

    To put it harshly, although anti-aircraft artillery battalions have been deployed around the city of Nizhny Novgorod, if the coalition planes come over, do we dare to open fire?  Does anyone dare to bear the consequences of firing?  !  "Voroshilov shouted at Kamenev angrily.

    "Kliment Yefremovich, what do you think we should do? Not only is the Tenth Army unable to fight north of the river, but the Eighth Army has to withdraw to the west, as well as the Volga Fleet.  What should we do? This ship can't be driven inland and used as a tank driver, right?" Chief of Staff Chernavin obviously lost his bearings.
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