"General Manager, Olovyanana Fort has been lost, let's go back to Nerchinsk (Nerchinsk)", the subordinate suggested to Milevalov.
Now that Milevalov only has a hundred men, fleeing back to Nerchinsk and joining forces with Nerchinsk warlord Vlasov seems to be the most correct choice.
"No, go to Kalemskoye Fort." Milevalov flatly rejected the suggestion to return to Nerchinsk, explaining to his subordinates: "Nerchinsk city defense is strong, and the Ming army will not be able to defeat it for a while.
What we need to be careful of is that they cut off our contact with the outside world. The Ming Army of the East Route has already reached Yaksa, cutting off the connection with Yakutsk; if the Ming Army of the South Route captures Kalemskoye again, it will cut off our connection with Yakutsk.
Without the connection with Yeniseisk, Nerchinsk has become a dead city."
"Milevalov is really a coward. He just lost the city and lost the land. He actually didn't dare to go back to Nerchinsk to defend and fled to Kalemskoye." In Nerchinsk, Tsarist Russia's general manager Anchifu
Erka cursed Milevalov in front of the warlord Vlasov.
"No, Anchiforka and Milevalov are right. As long as Kalemskoye is still in our hands, our connection with the court will not be severed. I was careless this time. I didn't expect it."
The Ming army also deployed heavy troops on the southern front. Milevalov only had a few hundred men. It was not his fault that he could not defend the castle." Vlasov was an excellent commander who was willing to take responsibility for his subordinates, so
He also gained the respect of his subordinates.
"But, Your Excellency, there are only 500 soldiers left in Nerchinsk. How can we defend the city?" Anziforka murmured.
"There is no harm in arming the Russian civilians and Daur warriors loyal to us near Nerchinsk, recruiting them, and fighting for His Majesty the Tsar."
"Your Excellency, the indigenous soldiers are all capricious villains. Olovyanyana Fort was captured by the rebellious Buryats and Winkot people. How can you guarantee that the Daur people will not rebel?" Anzi
Fulka is worried about the Daur soldiers.
"My friend, you immediately send people to invite the families of the Daur tribe leaders into the city to 'protect' them. At this moment, we have no other choice but to believe in the loyalty of these indigenous people."
Vlasov and Anchiforka recruited 300 Russian civilians and 700 Daur warriors in Nerchinsk, vigorously repaired the city defenses, raised food and grass, and prepared to deal with the Ming army's attack.
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At this time, the Ming army was having a carnival in Olovyanana Fort, throwing a grand celebration banquet, eating and drinking happily.
Gu Chaojian heard about the uprising of the Buryats and Winkot people and killed Losev, the guard of Olovyanana Fort, and dedicated the city. He was overjoyed and ordered the entire army to rush to Olovyanana Fort. As soon as he entered the fort, Gu Chaojian cordially and friendly received Bouchar, the leader of the rebellious Buryat people, and Bayan, the leader of the Wenkot people. They were very cordial and made the two of them feel like spring breeze. Governor Gu pledged his chest and promised to recommend them to the army.
Guerrilla general of the Ming Dynasty.
Governor Gu's fighting ability is average, but he is a master in politics. He still understands the principles of horse bones. There are many barbarian tribes in Nerchinsk area. If they can be recruited and used by the Ming Dynasty, they will be able to get twice the result with half the effort and quickly defeat the enemy.
Rakshasa people. Moreover, after days of fierce fighting, his army suffered a thousand casualties, and only 4,500 of his 5,500 subordinates remained. Thanks to these two men, who led 700 of their tribesmen to surrender, his troops were restored to 5,000.
With such great achievements, it is appropriate to give each of them the title of guerrilla general.
"Both leaders are locals and are familiar with the situation. How is the defense of Nerchinsk City? How many troops are there?" Gu Chaojian humbly asked the two local snakes about the military situation of Nerchinsk City.
"Fuyuan, the Rakshasa people call Nerchinsk Nerchinsk. This city is located at the confluence of the Shilka River and the Nercha River. The terrain is complex, the city is high and the pool is deep. It is much taller and stronger than the Olovyanyana Fort.
There are many small forts around the main fort, which are difficult to fight," Bouchard said.
"Yes, Fuyuan, although the main force of the Rakshasa people fought fiercely with Sunge Lao in Yaksa, and there were not many defenders in Nerchinsk, this place is the political center of the Rakshasa people, and the Rakshasa people and the Daur who surrendered to the Rakshasa people
There are many tribes, and when they are gathered together, the force will not be less than a thousand. There are also many artillery in the city. The last general went to Nerchinsk before the uprising and found that the number of artillery was actually seventy or eighty." Bayan also replied. Hearing what the two said, Gu Chaojian's face became serious. It seemed that Nerchinsk was not easy to fight! In the battle of the Ergun River a few days ago, the fighting power of the Rakshasa people left a deep impression on him.
The scene of guns and cannons raining like rain and flesh and blood flying everywhere is still before my eyes. Although I have a large number of troops, there are only more than a thousand real soldiers, and the others are all barbarian soldiers. The density of firearms cannot be compared with that of the Rakshasa Army, and besides,
The castle is very solidly built, and there are two rivers, Shilka River and Nercha River, to rely on. It is really difficult to fight!
"Fuyuan, the last general thought that it would be better to attack Kalemskoye Castle than to attack Nerchinsk. Nerchinsk's soldiers are well-prepared and the city is strong, so it is difficult to attack; while Kalemskoye Castle only has a few Rakshasa ghosts.
The remaining soldiers were defeated and it was very easy to attack. Moreover, the capture of Kalemskoye Fort cut off all connections between Nerchinsk and the outside world. Without fighting, they would be trapped to death." Chen Biao offered a clever strategy
.He was Gu Chaojian's confidant and was always aware of his words. When he saw that Gu Fuyuan seemed unwilling to fight Nerchinsk, he immediately came up with the idea.
"Well, Chen Canrong's plan is very good. It coincides with the old man, so he will do it. He will break camp early tomorrow morning and send troops to Kalemskoye Fort. We must make Nerchinsk an isolated city and a dead city." Governor Gu issued the order
Military order. He felt that the guard of Kalemskoye Fort was his defeated general Milevalov. He was a soft persimmon who could be easily pinched. Once his army arrived, he would definitely be able to capture him.
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After Milevalov retreated to Kalemskoye Fort, there were only one hundred remnants left, and after joining the Cossacks guarding the fort, there were only one hundred and fifty soldiers.
"Quickly, mobilize all Russian adult men in Kalemskoye Fort immediately and refuse to execute the defenders." The first military order he issued was to recruit Russian civilians into the army. Because he could not trust the nearby Buryat Mongols.
people, so only Russian civilians were recruited. One hundred and fifty civilians were actually recruited, bringing the number of defenders to three hundred.
On this day, when I was patrolling the city, my subordinates came to report, "General Manager, Ming troops are coming from the direction of Chita."
Milevalov's heart trembled, "Ming army? How many people are there?"
"Looking at the number of flags, there are probably thousands of people," the subordinate's voice trembled.
Milevalov hurriedly rushed to the North City, and he saw a troop of soldiers and horses, numbering more than four thousand.
"Huh? That's not right. The Ming army should have come from the south. Why did it come from the north, from the direction of Chita? But if reinforcements from Moscow came, the war only started four months ago, how could they arrive so quickly?"
He picked up his telescope and observed carefully, and found a black double-headed eagle flag with a gold background, followed by another one, one after another.
I couldn't help crying with joy, "It's not the Ming army that's coming, it's our own people. Thank God! The reinforcements have arrived!"