There was a burst of rapid footsteps, and Bo Tengen and Su Guos were seen walking together. They were both exhausted, and Su Guos had a hint of helplessness in his eyes. When he saw the two coming, Royce raised his head and asked
, "Is there any news? Why does Siberia have so many troops to attack Lake Baikal?"
"Lord Royce, I just got the news that the Easterners stationed in the Ice and Snow City a few days ago voluntarily withdrew from the Ice and Snow City without contacting us. Judging from the situation on Lake Baikal, it is estimated that the defenders of the Ice and Snow City and Siberia
The city defenders have joined forces." Sugus's words sounded a bit strange, because many people felt that it was a very stupid decision to voluntarily abandon the ice and snow city for Lake Baikal.
But it was an accident for Royce. His stretched brows squeezed together again and wrinkled into the character "Sichuan". He found that the Easterners' tactics had undergone tremendous changes, "It seems that we have to be more careful in the future. From the Easterners
Judging from the fact that he took the initiative to evacuate the Ice and Snow City, the Easterner who commanded this battle was very powerful. He was much stronger than the previous Easterners. Moreover, this person was stronger and more courageous. Being able to voluntarily abandon the Ice and Snow City shows that this person
The methods are so sophisticated, our defeat was not unjust this time, but it was a pity for so many imperial warriors."
"Yes, the overall deployment of the Easterners this time is rigorous and fierce. If we hadn't retreated quickly, I might have been surrounded. Also, the Easterners' cavalry is really weird. Those chain-link horses are very lethal. No way to crack it has been found.
Before the law, we'd better not have any more large-scale battles with the Easterners." Botten was really frightened. In fact, Botten was not a timid person. As a German noble lord, he learned the art of fencing from an early age.
, leading the troops to fight and move forward bravely, only this time, they were beaten to the point of losing their temper by the Eastern cavalry. From Lake Baikal to Nannuko City, it took two full days, like an antelope being chased by a lion, with its head
He ran for his life without looking back.
As soon as the Yunfu cavalry stepped onto the battlefield, they attracted the attention of the Germans. Royce also had a fear of the mysterious and terrifying Eastern cavalry. One thing, he had to admit, with the current cavalry fighting style of the Holy Empire,
, it is almost impossible to defeat the Eastern cavalry head-on. What makes that cavalry awe-inspiring is not only the weird iron ropes, but the most frightening thing is the close cooperation of their musketeers.
Royce thought more than Botenen and others. The Eastern cavalry was connected by iron cables, and the cavalry's advance and retreat required higher consistency. Once one of them was faster or slower, it would affect the advancement of the entire row of cavalry. There would be no long-term
"This cavalry is very scary. It is very different from the Eastern heavy cavalry we encountered before. If this iron chain cavalry is paired with the previous Eastern heavy cavalry, I am afraid that our lives will be ruined."
It’s going to be even worse. What happens next...isn’t going to be good..."
Royce seemed to have remembered something, his eyes widened suddenly, and the corners of his mouth were trembling. Botenen and Sugus were startled, and hurriedly stepped forward to inspect the situation, fearing that something would go wrong with Royce. Royce opened the
Bo Tengen held his hand and breathed quickly, "What is the current situation on the Taimyr Plateau? Did the person who responded to us tell us?"
"Taymyr Plateau? There's no problem. I heard from someone that Lothair and Volkan have brought most of the people into the Ice City. There are also more than 10,000 troops of Zeidov stationed on the Taymyr Plateau, at least so far.
"There is nothing unusual in the Taimyr Plateau. Lord Royce, what's wrong with you? Why do you ask about the Taimyr Plateau for no reason?" If they didn't know Royce very well, Botenen and Suggs would have
One wonders if Royce, like many Imperial warriors, was frightened and lost his mind by the recent tragic defeat.
Royce smiled bitterly and shook his head. It seems that up to now, most people have not realized the danger they are facing. "You are really confused. We just hit Lake Baikal. For the sake of Lake Baikal, the Easterners even voluntarily gave up the ice and snow."
City, don’t you still understand the importance of baggage? Our baggage is not much during our expedition to Siberia. In winter, transportation to the rear is inconvenient. Coupled with the weather, our food and grass baggage will be greatly restricted. When the time comes, there will be a large concentration of people from the East.
The capture of the Taymyr Plateau with our troops directly cut off our connection with the west of the Yenisei River. We lacked supplies of food and grass. Even if we have the Ice and Snow City, what is the use? There is no need for the Orientals to attack the Ice and Snow City. They will also waste us.
It’s exhausted, haha... If what I predict is correct, I’m afraid not a single trace of the luggage in the Ice and Snow City is left behind, and the Orientals only left us an icy city.”
Listening to Royce's explanation, Botenen and Suggs looked at each other and saw the fear and shock in each other's eyes. If what Royce said became reality, wouldn't the so-called expedition become a point of no return?
, "Lord Royce, what should we do now? Go directly to Ice and Snow City, or do we want to do something else?"
Royce did not answer immediately. He carefully calculated and analyzed the pros and cons of various approaches. Finally, he raised his head and said firmly, "Let's go to the Taimyr Plateau. In addition, we will repair a letter for Lord Lothair.
Repeat the analysis. Tell him that we are going to garrison the Taymyr Plateau. If the Russians are reliable, an old sow can climb a big tree. Also, let His Majesty Lothair discuss with Volkan.
To solve our worries, we must take over the work of the Easterners on the existing basis and rebuild Beisaihe City."
"What? Continue to build Beisei River City? Lord Royce, I am afraid that Volkan will not agree. If we continue to build Beisei River City at this time, we simply cannot find enough manpower unless we can capture it in a short time.
Ice and Snow City, only in this way can we get enough coolies." Botenen shook his head directly. He was not optimistic about Royce's idea at all. At this time, if he continued to build Bei Seihe City, the only people he could rely on were the Slavs. Only the Slavs.
Able to cross the Yenisei River in a short time.
"Just write it like this. As for the result, we can't control it." Royce looked very impatient, even a little anxious. It will take time to build Beisaihe City, and what is lacking now is time, because winter is very cold.
Unbearable.
In the Holy Sky Castle of Siberia, Tie Mo's mood improved a lot, and the castle also regained a bit of vitality. A few days ago, everyone in the castle, including Hai Lanzhu, was walking on thin ice, for fear of accidentally irritating someone.
The governor was in a bad mood. Now he is feeling better. With the victory in the Battle of Lake Baikal, the gloom that was weighing on everyone's heads has been swept away. Wang Zuoguan changed his depression from the previous days and became much more relaxed, "
Supervisor, these barbarians really couldn't stand the temptation. They all ran to the Ice and Snow City so quickly. There are only a few people stationed in the Taimyr Plateau. This is a good opportunity for us to attack the Taimyr Plateau.
ah."
Tie Mo enjoyed Hailanzhu's massage and nodded happily, "I have sent a letter to Bingxue City, ordering Han Niu'er to find an opportunity to eat the barbarian troops stationed in the Taimyr Plateau. In addition, Bingxue
The Siberian tribes near the city have also withdrawn into the city. According to your suggestion, we will give the barbarians a way to strengthen the walls and clear the wilderness, but we want to see what these old men eat in the winter."
People who have not experienced it cannot understand how difficult the Siberian winter is. If you stand outside to urinate in the middle of winter, you will be frozen into popsicles. If you don’t light a fire in a house made of stone bricks, you will be completely frozen.
In short, the environment in Siberia in winter is harsh, and birds and animals have to hide away. Hai Lanzhu has been listening to the conversation between the two. When Tie Mo and Wang Zuogao looked at each other and smiled, she did not smile at all.
Frowning his brows, Tie Mo felt Hai Lanzhu's uneasiness, patted her hand and asked curiously, "Zhu'er, are you still worried?"
Hai Lanzhu did not hide anything, with a hint of coldness on his handsome face, "Husband, there may not be smart people among the old men. If the barbarian army sends a large number of cavalry to garrison the Taimyr Plateau, it will be a big problem for us.
Big trouble."
Tie Mo and Wang Zuogao both sat up straight, their eyes rolling around. It shouldn't be possible, right? But soon, Wang Zuogao wanted to talk about Hailanzhu's crow's mouth, because there was news from Ice and Snow City.
The message, "Superintendent, Mr. Han just sent someone to send a military report. The defeated German troops on Lake Baikal did not go to the Ice and Snow City, but went directly to the camp in the northwest of the Taimyr Plateau. Mr. Han asked, if you want to
Don’t follow the original plan and swallow the barbarian army on the Taymyr Plateau.”
Wang Zuogao swallowed his saliva in embarrassment and wanted to bite off his tongue. He was just happy when he was immediately slapped in the face, "This Germanic cavalry is really not simple. This move of theirs completely disrupted our rhythm?"
Tie Mo also didn't expect this ending, but for some reason, he didn't feel much loss in his heart, but instead felt a little excited. After thinking about it carefully, Tie Mo smiled slightly, clenched the tea cup in his hand, "Even if they go to Taimyr
What about the plateau? We still have to fight this battle. As long as the arrangements are properly made, there is no need to be afraid of these German cavalry. If we want to win this winter, we must gain control of the Taymyr Plateau."
Wang Zuoguan was not surprised at all, but smiled in deep agreement. Compared with cutting off the barbarian army's baggage route, the gain was worth paying some price. At the end of the month, the cavalry under Royce gave up.
Ice and Snow City had the opportunity to rest and quickly entered the main camp northwest of the Taymyr Plateau, and Royce's proposal to build the North Seihe City really gave Volcon a headache.
In the palace of the Lord of Ice and Snow City, there was a warm fire in the fireplace. Lothair was sitting in a chair with a serious look on his face. Wolkan was also walking around in front of the fireplace with a very anxious look on his face. His eyes glanced at Luo Tiel next to him from time to time.
Tyr. Volkan had to carefully consider whether there was any conspiracy in the so-called continued construction of the North River City. The subsequent construction of the North River City required a lot of manpower and material resources. The Holy Rome was thousands of miles away.
The only people in Seihe City relied on the Slavic farmers west of the Yenisey River.
Are the Germans planning something wrong? If the Germans have impure motives, then the Boyer nobles will suffer great losses in the end. Volkan Observer: The prototype of the North River City. If such a large city wants to continue
Its construction would have required tens of thousands of laborers at least.
"Grand Duke, continuing to build Beisaihe City will be of great benefit to us without any harm. Please make up your mind quickly. Of course, the Holy Empire will never get involved in Beiseihe City. You can rest assured on this!"
Lothair knew what Volkan was worried about, and his assurance was resounding. Volkan, on the other hand, was still very hesitant, but finally nodded.
Volkan's hesitation came not only from the Holy Roman Empire, but also from the actual situation in Russia. Although after more than ten years of turmoil, the Boyer nobles overthrew the rule of the Ivan family and actually took control of Russia's power, but in the end
The time was short and no real control was achieved. In recent years, the life of most farmers in the country has not been very good. After many families paid the rent, the remaining food was only enough for the whole family. Life is difficult, which is also
As a result, the nobles often have to worry about the serfs making trouble. The situation inside Russia is already bad. This is why Volkan is eager to expand eastward. Life is difficult. If serfs are forcibly recruited to build cities, I am afraid that the resentment among the people will become more and more serious.
deep.
If possible, Volkan hopes that Russia will be more stable, but Lothair has to consider that if the North River City can be built, it will have a profound impact on the entire Russia and the eastward expansion plan. If there is really nothing
Regardless of whether you are willing to do it or not, at least the people of Holy Rome will probably overthink it. If the Germans know that Russia has been guarding against them, the alliance between the two parties will also be challenged.
After thinking for a long time, Volkan spoke his mind and said, "Your Excellency Lothair, you can continue to build Beisai River City, but you must ensure that once the farmers in our country are in trouble, the Holy Empire will help unconditionally. In addition, the Holy Empire will
The empire has to provide part of its baggage, and it is impossible for the great Cossack soldiers to work hungry."
Lothair took a deep look at Volkan. This Grand Duke of Moscow really never missed an opportunity to ask for benefits. Although his baggage was limited, Lothair still agreed, "There is no problem with this.
If Seihe City can be built, it will be of great benefit to both of us. I hope the Duke will hurry up, as there is not much time left for us."
Lothair and Volkan had a good plan. If they really allowed them to build Beisai River City, it would really bring endless trouble to the Northern Shanxi Army's rule in Siberia. However, it was not the style of the Northern Shanxi Army to sit back and wait for death to be beaten passively.
. Within a few days, Tie Mo rode his horse to the Ice and Snow City. As soon as he entered the city, it was obvious that the Ice and Snow City was very different from the Siberian City. The Ice and Snow City had learned the lessons of the Siberian City, and the building walls were thicker.
, the ribs are more obvious, taking full account of keeping out the cold and keeping warm, and the long chimney is particularly eye-catching.