How could Potemkin not know Ovorov's little thoughts, but he just frowned. Potemkin did not think Ovorov could affect his status in the heart of Her Majesty the Queen.
Now the empress loves him Potemkin, not Ovorov.
Ignoring Oworov, who looked a little proud, Potemkin began to think about the task assigned by the Queen. This task can be said to be arduous. On the surface, the Queen gave him an army of 50,000, and
There are also elites such as the Imperial Guards among them, but these more than 50,000 troops not only need to calm the situation in Poland, but more importantly, support Kutuzov.
Although Potemkin does not know how the war is going on the front line, since Her Majesty the Queen does not want to start a full-scale war with Prussia, if Kutuzov wins, then Potemkin needs to restrain Kutuzov.
Let him do whatever he wants, and if Kutuzov fails, Potemkin will do his best to help Kutuzov get out of the Prussian troubles.
From Potemkin's heart, he still hoped that Kutuzov could win. If Kutuzov could win a big victory, it would be best to capture the little king of Prussia, so no matter what the situation would evolve into later
It seems that at least the Russian Empire is invincible.
The efficiency of the Russians was still very fast. The Queen's order was issued that day, and the 20,000 Guards troops near St. Petersburg were ready to set off on the third day. And just when Potemkin was leading the army to prepare to set off, a piece of paper from the Queen came out.
The edict sent him back to the palace in a hurry.
"Potemkin, look at the good things you have done. This Kutuzov really succeeded more than he failed. He destroyed an army of 20,000 people, a whole army of 20,000 people, in East Prussia. I think he deserves death."
The furious Catherine II threw a piece of information mercilessly into Potemkin's face. Faced with the queen's anger, Potemkin was confused, but he didn't say much, and instead told what he had just said.
Catherine II picked up the paper that she threw to him.
While looking at Potemkin's face, it changed from red to blue to purple, and finally turned pale. After reading what was written on this piece of paper, Potemkin wanted to strangle Kutuzov to death.
There is not much content on this piece of paper, but its importance is incomparable.
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After a flood, it was not only casualties, but even more terrifying was the morale of the army. After the flood, the Bugiye River calmed down like a child who had had enough fun. The Russian army commanded by Kulichkov
, the Polish coalition forces safely crossed the Bugiye River.
But after crossing the river, there was no trace of joy on Kulichkov's face. The flood caused the casualties of more than 300 Russian soldiers, accounting for almost one-seventh of the Russian troops in the coalition. This made
Kulichkov had all the anger he could hold in his heart, but he couldn't let it out.
Of course he understood that the flooding of the Bugiye River was definitely not a coincidence. This could be seen from the green smoke that rose up for no reason before. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that not long after the smoke started here, the flood came over there.
But hindsight is destined to be useless. Now is not the time to regret, but to seize the opportunity to let the rebels understand what it means to live but not to die.
After crossing the river, the pace of the coalition forces obviously slowed down. This time it was not because of the Polish soldiers holding them back but because of Kulichkov's order. Because it was really annoying to be harassed by the Poles in the hurry before.
So now Kulichkov changed his strategy. While slowing down, he strengthened the reconnaissance of the march route. He also ordered the cavalry in the army to place the cordon fifty miles away. Before, he usually
It's thirty miles.
Seeing that the Russian army became cautious, Jewski and others who had been following them had a headache. Although the three thousand Polish troops of the coalition would not only not help the Russians when necessary, but would become their opponents.
, but the combat effectiveness of more than two thousand Russian troops cannot be underestimated. Even with the help of three thousand Polish troops, Jewski asked himself that to keep these Russians, he would still need about four to five thousand troops.
But now that the rebels have moved their main force to the border of Russian Poland, the number of people Jewski can mobilize is limited. Although he learned the news relatively quickly, with reckless people like the rebels, within a week
Jewski would have laughed if he could bring the army back, and the borders of Russian Poland must be guarded by rebel soldiers. There were also two to three thousand Russian troops in Russian Poland.
Although the rebel army has rapidly expanded in size due to continuous additions, because the rebel army is only a rebel army after all, an army composed of a group of serfs who have just laid down their hoes, you can expect them to have much fighting power.
In order to deal with the 3,000 Russian troops under Kulichkov's command, Yevitsky had prepared a full force of 5,000 men. That's all, Yevitsky was not worried enough.
Shortly after Kulichkov left the Bugye River, the Russian army encountered a blockage less than 70 miles away from Crichton, the base camp of the rebel army.
What is blocking the front of the Russian army is the 5,000 rebels led by Jevski. At the same time, in order to defeat the Russians, these 5,000 people are the backbone of the rebel army, or they are just like the Russians like Jewski.
People with blood feuds are either soldiers in the rebel army who have experienced the test of war.
It can be said that these five thousand people are the essence of the entire rebel army. As long as Kulichkov can defeat these five thousand rebels blocking the road, then at least one third of his journey to counter the rebellion will be completed.
Seeing that there were only about 5,000 rebels blocking his front, Kulichkov was stunned for a moment, but then he became ecstatic.
If there were 10,000 rebels setting up defenses on the opposite side, perhaps Kulichkov would be a little more cautious, but only a little. Kulichkov, who had many experiences in quelling rebellions, knew that rebels like this would have a tailwind.
Let's just fight. If there is a little pressure, these rebels will be like chickens and dogs without fighting.
Moreover, there are 6,000 people on our side. Could it be that the rebel army on the opposite side thought they were the Prussian army? Just 5,000 people dared to block the 6,000 coalition army. The rebel commander must have been kicked in the head by a donkey.
Kulichkov thought maliciously.
But if the commander of the rebel army really stood in front of Kulichkov, Kulichkov would probably hold his hand and say thank you excitedly. If these rebels huddled in the town,
Then Kulichkov is really in a bit of trouble.
If it were to attack the city, with these 6,000 troops alone, even if Crichton only had 6,000 troops deployed, then relying on the advantage of the city wall, Kulichkov would have to taste the disgrace.
At this moment, the way the rebels were fighting the Russian army in the field was in Kulichkov's favor. He confidently ordered the soldiers to rest where they were. Then, in order to prevent the opposite rebel army from ambushing the army nearby, Kulichkov
Chikov sent the entire army of cavalry out for reconnaissance, and the scope of this reconnaissance was extended to seventy miles.
What Kulichkov didn't know was that shortly after he ordered the camp to be set up, a few sneaky guys entered the Polish military camp from a hidden place. Because of the cover of the Polish soldiers, these sneaky guys didn't
Discovered by Russian patrols.
These people were led by a Polish soldier to a tent, and then the curtain of the tent was opened.
"What's the matter with you guys?" Konjol, the commander of the three thousand Polish troops, asked the figures standing in front of him.
"Your Excellency General, I believe that His Majesty the King has already explained your mission to you before you leave. You don't need to ask who we are. We are here to get in touch with you."
Among the several figures, a slightly tall guy stood up and replied.
"Of course I am very clear about my mission, but why do you let me trust you? Although His Majesty August has already given an explanation, I think for the sake of safety, you should tell me your purpose."
Kornjoer was not a fool, and what August ordered him to do was not a small matter. Although he saw that these people had August's tokens, he ordered the guards to lead these people into the tent.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for Kornjoer to meet with them.
But you can't let down your guard just because the other party has a token. To be able to climb from a small nobleman in a remote area to the current position of August's confidant in more than ten years, Kornjoer relies not only on flattery, but also on planning.
Jaunting is his consistent style.
Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, Kornjoer is not willing to take this risk. If these people are Russian fakes, then August's plan and his life will be ruined.
"Hello, Your Excellency Kornyol, I think we should have met before." The tall figure took off his hat and greeted Kornyol with a smile.
Seeing that face, Kornjoer took a breath instantly. He didn't expect that the person in front of him would have the courage to come and contact him in person.
"Your Excellency Jewski, I'm glad to see you here."
After saying that, Kornyol went up to him and hugged Jewski tightly like an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.
"Since Mr. Jewski is here in person, I think I have nothing to worry about. In this case, I will try my best to cooperate with you."
After hugging for a while, the two separated with laughter, and then Kornjoer said cheerfully.
Hearing that Kornyol was willing to cooperate with him, the smile on Jewski's face became brighter and brighter. The two had a close conversation like good friends, and then Jewski informed Kornyol of his plan.