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Baron Sergeyevsky, after leaving the city of Irkutsk about half a verst, encountered the cavalry of the Chamon coalition - the 2nd Hussar Division, which attacked the upper Baikal region, was actually only 2,500 men, so even with the addition of 3,500 cavalry of the Kyrgyz of Ulianghai and the newly annexed more than 8,000 local Buryat Mongols, it was not enough to carry out the tactics of extensive trench blockade along the Irkutsk River, similar to those carried out in the Nibchu, Selengsk, and other Nizhny Baikal battles. Therefore, the tactics of cavalry attack with a small number of Xia troops as the core could only be used to attack the Russian settlers who tried to fish, hunt and cultivate after they were separated from the protection of the city, so as to destroy any hope of hoarding food for the winter; There was no good solution for the Russians, who were at a low point in strength and morale against this hit-and-run tactic, so they could only watch the entire province of Eastern Siberia fall into a precarious situation - after identifying themselves to the native Buryat Mongols who could understand Russian, the baron and his party were disarmed and taken to a camp not far from Irkutsk, where the Russians would have to wait patiently for Wang Ying and other Xia generals to arrive from other camps.

"The Russians want peace?" Wang Ying soon got the news, he was happy to see the Russians' plea for mercy, after all, his troops were limited, and there were not many rockets, so it was definitely the best to surrender without a fight. "Let's see ?????? then"

And so began an informal peace talks. It is said that it is unofficial because the Eastern Siberian provinces have not been authorized by the tsar, in fact, they do not have the power to reach any formal treaties, and Wang Ying is not An Wenhua with full powers, and the two sides are air-to-air, which is also a rare scene in the history of world diplomacy.

"We strongly protest against your country's repeated incursions into our territory without declaring war." At the beginning of the meeting, Baron Sergeyevsky tried to take the lead. "Therefore, on behalf of the Russian province of Eastern Siberia, I now demand that your country immediately withdraw from the Nakhnibaikal region." Sergeyevsky was still somewhat self-aware, so his request did not include the withdrawal of Xia troops from the Nizhny Baikal region. "And release the captured inhabitants of our country."

"Release? Yes. Wang Ying didn't speak, and Luo Wenjing, the commander of the First Brigade of the Second Division of the Hussars, asked quietly. We let people go, do you have the power to keep them from starving? ”

Luo Wenjing's words hit the soft underbelly of the Russians, and Baron Sergeyevsky had no choice but to forcefully say: "As long as your country withdraws from the upper Baikal region, the Eastern Siberian provinces will naturally have the ability to ensure the lives of our civilians. ”

"Withdraw?" Luo Wenjing still had to grind his teeth, but Wang Ying didn't give him a chance. "You're the one who withdraws." Wang Ying repeated Huaxia's sovereignty statement on the Beihai region, and then said coldly. "Now this official gives you a chance, within five days, you can withdraw from Irkutsk under the supervision of our troops, and in addition, in order to completely settle the dispute between the two countries, this official and the two countries immediately start formal border negotiations??????"

"This is the case, the Chinese allowed us to withdraw to Bratsk." Baron Sergeyevsky, who returned to Irkutsk, truthfully reported the results of the negotiations to the governor and the senior civil and military officers of the provinces. In addition Chinese the border between the two countries was divided by the middle line of the Yenisei River, and the entire Western Sayan Ridge at the end of the river belonged to the Chinese Empire. Finally, the Chinese also demanded that Russia recognize the Chinese Empire's right of protection over the Mongols in Russia. ”

Baron Sergeyevsky's words caused a great reaction, and the annoyed and angry Russians burst into a thunderous scolding: "The Chinese are crazy, put forward such conditions, do they want to fight a hundred years war with Russia?" ”

Count Olsk also asked angrily, "Is this what Commander Huaxia meant?" ”

The subtext of the earl is very clear, if it is just the wishful thinking of ordinary commanders, it does not need to be taken seriously, but if it is the statement of the top level of the Chinese Empire, then it means that there is no room for compromise between Xia and Russia, and it is necessary to fight a life-and-death battle to determine the final ownership of Eastern Siberia.

However, Baron Sergeyevsky's answer shattered the remaining illusions of His Excellency the Governor-General: "This is the proposal of the Supreme Commander of the Xia Army himself, of course, His Excellency the Commander is not an ambassador with full powers for peace talks, so these may not represent all the requirements of the Chinese Empire, but at least they can be understood as the requirements of the Chinese Empire at this stage." ”

Before Count Orsk could speak, Baron Slakiev-Kirbeevsky-Begchev, the judicial commissioner of the province, asked: "Is there no room for redemption?" ”

"Leeway? Possibly. "Baron Sergeevsky said his speculation." In fact, the Chinese also knew that Russia would not give up the entire province of Irkutsk, so the Chinese Empire might give up the area north of the Lower Tunguska River and west of the Lena River. "From the map, it can be seen that China may have given up a vast Central Siberian plateau, but the problem is that this area is mostly uninhabited tundra and uncultivated cold forests, and the area south of the Angara River, the true essence of Irkutsk Province, is still in the requirements of the Chinese Empire." Even if we can go further, the Chinese may give up more, such as the Central Tunguska Plateau north of the Angara River. ”

Count Orsk stood with his hands behind his back: "Even if we all die, Russia will not be able to give up the Nakhnibaikal region, no, never give up, even the area east of the Lena River, at most recognize the Chinese occupation of the Nizhny Baikal region, and this will have to be approved by His Majesty and the Senate." ”

"I have already mentioned to the Chinese that we have no right to agree to such harsh conditions." Baron Sergeevsky added. "The Chinese agreed that we should send someone to Petersburg for instructions, but we should take this opportunity to evacuate Irkutsk safely until the negotiating ambassador from Petersburg arrives."

Count Orsk hesitated again: "After leaving Irkutsk, can we still come back?" ”

Colonel Slopnin replied with a grim face: "As long as reinforcements from the west arrive, we can regain the lost qiē with bayonets, whether it is Irkutsk or the entire Nizhny Baikal region, once the Russian flag is raised, it should not be lowered again." ”

Whether it was Baron Sergeevsky or Colonel Slopnin, the loss of the Nizhny Baikal region would be only a setback for them, but for Count Orsk it would be a complete fall from grace in the courts of Petersburg and Moscow, so His Excellency the Governor could only find a way to let others share the blame for himself.

"So, you all think you have to accept the Chinese's ultimatum?" The Governor's eyes swept over the faces of the governors. "Yes, yes, in the face of the mysterious weapons of the Chinese, as a nobleman, you should not pay for your life like those lowly commoners and serfs." As he spoke, Count Orsk suddenly covered his chest and said. "But ??????"

Before the words fell, the governor fell to the ground, and the people around him rushed to the rescue, some called for the doctor, some called for the priest, and some helped carry the governor to the bed, and the order in the governor's palace suddenly became chaotic, and only a few who had insight into the earl's purpose showed a relieved and bitter smile.

When the doctor arrived, after a short diagnosis, it was determined that the Governor was no longer able to perform his duties, and in the face of the heavy responsibilities left by the Governor's illness, several provincial high commissioners who could not escape could only get together to make a joint decision: "Colonel Slopnin, we need your help now, please tell us if the Chinese can still attack further if we accept the Chinese's ultimatum and retreat to the Bratsk line." ”

"I think it's unlikely that the Chinese will continue to attack." The military commander replied unequivocally. "It is now about to enter August, and soon the Siberian winter will come, and under the bitter cold of tens of degrees below zero, a qiē march is self-defeating, and the Chinese will definitely not be reckless."

Tax Commissioner Viscount Slakinov further asked: "That is to say, this year can be spent for the time being, but Colonel, do you think that after the spring next year, the Chinese will attack the area around Bratsk again?" ”

"If you look at what happened to the Baikal region above, it is indeed possible for the Chinese to continue to attack Bratsk, unless Russia agrees to the extremely harsh peace treaty of the Chinese Empire, but in my personal opinion, the Chinese will not attack lightly." Colonel Slopnin replied awkwardly. "In fact, if the Chinese continue to attack Bratsk, I think it is a good thing, which will significantly lengthen the supply lines of the Chinese, which will help us launch a counteroffensive after the arrival of reinforcements from our homeland."

"But the reinforcements coming from the west may lack enough rations to march on." There were obvious loopholes in Colonel Slopnin's words, and several high-ranking officials of the province who knew about it could only turn a blind eye, otherwise none of them could afford to lose the entire province of Irkutsk, and could only assume that the reinforcements might start again when they arrived.

"Several lords, Your Excellency the Governor is seriously ill, and the deadline given by the Chinese is only three days, so we must make a decision." Baron Begchev made his final arguments before the vote. "Whether to accept the demands of the Chinese, temporarily evacuate Irkutsk, or destroy the city with the miè. In the latter, we will be celebrated by the Russians as heroes, and in the former, we may be able to save our lives, but we will be severely punished by the tsar and carry all the infamy. Okay, let's vote now??????"

On July 31, the 18th year of the reign of Wucheng of China (7225 after the creation of the Russian calendar), the Russian magnates in Irkutsk, after many twists and turns, made a final decision in the form of a Duma meeting, except for sending ships to Severobaikalsk, located in the north of Lake Baikal, to deliver the Chinese demand, all the Russian magnates, including the Count of Orsk, together with the soldiers and civilians in the city, to defend Irkutsk

"Looks like the Rakshasas aren't ready to reply." Wang Ying, who had not waited for a response from the Russian side, therefore ordered. "Let's get ready to do it, it's too late, I'm afraid we can only spend the winter in Wulianghai??????。"