Chapter 562 - Demarcation of the Border between China and Russia (3)
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"Lord Tan. You...... What you said is a little ......," Jing Chun's face turned red all of a sudden. The green tendons on his forehead and neck also immediately burst out. "How can Yishan's behavior be compared to that of the Holy Ancestor Emperor? He ......"
"Whether it's Kangxi. Or Yishan. Including the dead Xianfeng and Cixi. They all behave the same. Because. On the question of whether the land is lost or not. There is no such thing as big or small. ”
Chen Yucheng's expression was solemn. He glanced at everyone around him. In the end, he set his eyes on Jing Chun. "Maybe Kangxi and his ministers have 10,000 reasons to do so. But this does not hide the fact that there is absolute superiority in all aspects, including military affairs. But the shamelessness of signing such a treaty. And if Nebuchu back then is still remembered as some kind of glory by the people who have been replaced. That is an even greater shame for us in China. ”
"In Beijing and after the entry. I've done to understand. Moreover, he also talked with the leaders of Tsarist Russia, such as Muravyov, Putiyatin. Nebuchu and other places. At that time, it belonged to the jurisdiction of the Mobei Mongol Tushetu Khan, which had submitted to the Kangxi Emperor. After the Battle of Yaxa. Tsarist Russia was busy fighting the Turks on the Western Front. There was simply no time to mobilize a large number of troops to take care of the Far East. That would agree to the so-called treaty at Nebuchu. ”
Chen Yucheng continued. "It's a pity. At that time, Kangxi did not take advantage of the important bargaining chip that Tsarist Russia was tight on the Western Front. Thus advancing westward in time. The use of force to recover all occupied territories. Instead, sit there. Wishful thinking and leisurely quietly waiting for Tsarist Russia to come to negotiate. But in the year and a half that the Qing court waited for the Russian negotiators. Tsarist Russia, however, is launching a ground offensive in Mobei with the help of Galdan. also took the opportunity to send troops. Under the double blow of Geldan and Tsarist Russia. The Tushetu tribe in Mobei was eventually driven out of the area of the Lena River (Lena River) and Lake Baikal (Lake Baikal). Until this time. Tsarist Russia belatedly came to the so-called negotiations. This made the Qing court at the beginning of the negotiations. is always at a disadvantage. The facts of the year. It should be like this, right? ”
Chen Yucheng looked at Guqing and Jingchun.
Gu Qing still lowered his head. Jing Chun's neck also began to weaken.
Chen Yucheng smiled. "It can't be denied. At the first negotiation meeting of the Manchus with Tsarist Russia. On the issue of the demarcation of the border. Your chief representative of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Suo Etu, also made it clear. Heilongjiang River basin and the area east of Baihaier Lake. It has been part of China's territory since ancient times. Therefore, it is advocated to use the river as the boundary. Corresponding to this. It was an unreasonable demand made by Golovin, the representative of Tsarist Russia. That is, it is bounded by Heilongjiang all the way to the sea. ”
"Tsarist demanded. Master Suo, they refused at the time. Jing Chun hummed.
"Not bad. It was like this at first. Chen Yucheng nodded. Then he shook his head. "It can be held at the second meeting of the Manchu and Tsarist Russian missions. Suo Etu began to make heavy concessions. It was also proposed to use Nebuchu as the boundary. And Nebuchu belonged to Tsarist Russia. Even so. It was still categorically rejected by the representatives of the Tsarist side. In this case. However, Suo Etu and others fully considered the wishes of the Russian side. Make another concession. First, it was agreed to temporarily suspend the demarcation of the Khalkha Mongolian region. But the Russian side is still arrogant. and repeatedly resorted to blackmail and deception. Forced the Manchus to submit. ”
Chen Yucheng glanced at Jing Chun, who was silent at first. As a result, negotiations were at an impasse. In order to try to reach an agreement with Tsarist Russia to comfort the "holy bow". In the case of Tsarist Russia, every inch of land is contested. The Manchus eventually succumbed. They agreed to make the west of the Ergunne River, including the two large pastures of Maumingan and Haolat, a vast and fertile territory in the interior. Completely and completely ceded to Tsarist Russia. And they are after paying such a huge price. in exchange. However, it was Tsarist Russia that agreed to abandon the occupation of Yaksa. And that's not all. Because of the fact that the representatives of Tsarist Russia were sideways. He also made unreasonable demands on the demarcation line at the eastern end of the Outer Khingan Mountains. And pestered again and again. At this time, I always like to cut through the mess of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It's disdainful of being so endlessly entangled. Thereupon. Suo Etu opened his mouth wide. The area south of the Udi River. It became a tail that was "left to be agreed upon later". To put it bluntly. If it's upside down. This tail is if Tsarist Russia stays. That won't take long. Tsarist Russia will be brought up again. If they don't take it back for a day, they will all have trouble sleeping. It can be replaced by the Manchu Qing. It's a different story. Controversy and none-existence are almost the same. ”
"Anyway. This is all a last resort. "Jing Chun's rebuttal seems to be a little insufficient." Want...... To know. Tsarist Russia has a vast land. The country is strong. ...... again"
"But do you know? Tsarist Russia's economy and population were mainly concentrated in their western part. And over the Ural Mountains into Siberia. It is a wasteland. They are in the Far East, close to the borders of our country. But there are only a few desolate towns. Plus all the time. Tsarist Russia itself had internal troubles and foreign wars. Available for material and manpower and military forces in the Far East. It was simply not enough to fight against the Qing Dynasty, which claimed to be a powerful empire. ”
Chen Yucheng pointed to the mixed river under his feet. "Actually. In those days. Although there are quite a few Tsarist Russian bandits who once roamed the borders of our country. But the strength is not strong. Let's take the largest Tsarist Russian force that penetrated into the lower reaches of the Heilongjiang River back then. There are only about 600 people. According to Putiyatin and Muravyov. The peak of the Tsarist army's armament in those years. That is, before Kangxi prepared a major counteroffensive. The number of the entire Tsarist Russian army in Yaksa and Nebuchu. No more than three thousand people. ”
Speaking of which. Chen Yucheng looked at Jing Chun. "And what about the Manchus? Sabu Su and Peng Chun alone besieged the front-line troops of Yaksa. It reached more than 15,000 people. When it comes to Tsarist Russia. Many people have to say how good they are. How sharp the cannon musket was. But who would have thought. Far from them in the hinterland. Difficult to transport. Food and ammunition are insufficient. Even the artillery was a small cannon that could be dragged by just a few infantrymen. The range is only a few hundred paces. And the powder guns they used at that time. The effective firing range is only about 50 paces. The main weapon used by it still did not leave the long knife. ”
On the other hand, the Qing army. Ammunition supplies could be transported through inland waterways such as the Guò Songhua River. There are also post roads available that lead to remote towns such as Aihui. There are also the so-called redcoat cannons contributed by the Portuguese, which were specially used to bombard the city walls. Is the power comparable to the small cannon of Tsarist Russia? When it comes to firearms. There were also special firearms battalions in the Qing army. The muskets and artillery used by the Ming Dynasty army were used. ”
Chen Yucheng smiled slightly at Tan Shaoguang and the others at this time. "When I was in Beijing. Duanhua once boasted in front of Director Lin and us. Said the Qing army at that time. The power of the weapon is in no way inferior to that of the Russians. Often a big war starts. The Qing army always placed the elite ground firearms battalion at the forefront of the attacking troops. Before launching a charge. First, the Tsarist strongholds were bombarded with covering. until the gap is opened in the opposing front. A large number of ground infantry will then charge again. It means the tactics of the Qing Dynasty at that time. It was very close to the tactics of today's Red Army. ”
Tan Shaoguang also smiled. Gently patted Jing Chun's shoulder beside him. "Dude. Other than that. There is another important winning factor that you have long forgotten. That is the local people who have suffered from the misery of Tsarist Russia. At that time, they were all eagerly looking forward to the "My Great Qing Dynasty" sending troops. They had been looking forward to it for sixty years. In this counterattack against Tsarist Russia. Not only are there many people helping the fight. Even the Mongol cavalry took a direct part in the battle. This counterattack of the Manchus. It can be said that it has taken advantage of the time, place and people. There is no such thing as not winning completely. ”
"That's right." Chen Yucheng continued. "The same is true of how things are going. After the start of a large-scale offensive of the Qing army. Peng Chun and Sabusu led the army to encircle Yaksa, the main stronghold of Tsarist Russia, in two ways. And bombarded the city day and night with Portuguese artillery. Ten of the Tsarist Russians were killed and wounded. Forced to surrender. But the unbelievable thing is. Kangxi not only ordered the release of all the captives. They were even allowed to return freely with guns and property. What a benevolent and benevolent emperor. ”
"Why would this emperor be so merciful to robbers? Could it be that he wanted them to go back and convey the great Qing wish to their landlords and their desire to marry them forever? Or do you want to use this to soften the psychology of these scum who have always liked to be robbers? Let them put down the butcher knife. Become a Buddha on the ground. Don't you make trouble with me in the future? ”
"Of course not." Chen Yucheng asked and answered himself. "People say that Kangxi is skilled in killing. He is also good at going to Rehe to make Mulan Qiuqi. He can't fail to understand the truth of seeking skin with tigers, right? But this Kangxi, who is hated by you and praised as "the first emperor of the ages". But after the Qing army occupied the city of Yaksa. There were no troops stationed there. Stick to the gains made with the blood of the military and civilians or spy on the Russian bandits. lest it come back. But after the walls of the Yaksa were completely destroyed. actually ordered the army to withdraw to Aihui. Odd. The people and money were lost, and they fought for a long time with blood and sweat. Is it just to tear down the walls there? ”
Right now. Jing Chun, who is familiar with the "scenery" history of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. He no longer had the heart to argue for his Holy Ancestor Emperor. Because he knows what is going to happen next. It was precisely the Russian leader Tolbuzin who was released by Kangxi's decree. Just after the withdrawal of the Qing army. Immediately, he made a comeback with his original defeat again. Yaksa was once again occupied. And this time. He built the walls of Yaksa stronger than ever. A whole winter followed. These Russian bandits were there in Yaksa. and the distant Aihui Manchu Qing army did not disturb each other, warm and peaceful. And in the spring and summer of the following year. They were immediately followed by more reinforcements. So that the Qing army has to pay the price of fighting again for Yaksa.
"Director Lin once had a resounding quote in our Red Army University. Whoever is still in possession of our land and makes peace. That is, there is no doubt that he is a traitor. Kangxi prematurely stopped his troops and adopted the so-called strategy of taking the initiative to make concessions. What it contains is actually Kangxi's extremely dark and dirty psychology. In Kangxi's eyes. What is the so-called San Francisco, Taiwan, and Geldan and so on. It's all a great rebellion. It was the most direct threat to his imperial power and the Qing Dynasty. That's the big trouble for the henchmen. Although the wealth of the country is exhausted, the soldiers of the world are poured out, and all the people's homes and businesses are destroyed, they will not hesitate to destroy it. And what about the Tsarist bandits? It's just ringworm scabies. Just a few hundred Russian soldiers. Can you afford big waves? If you really take Tsarist Russia seriously. Go and arm the border people. Foster local forces. In order to never be troubled. I'm afraid that it will be extinguished. And internal troubles arise again. Wouldn't it be a repeat of the mistake of the three feudatories? ”
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