Chapter 343: Russia Intervenes
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Beijing, Xinhua Palace, in Wang Yuze's study. After receiving the telegram from the Kulen office, Prime Minister Yang Hua, Foreign Minister Wu Dinh Fang, Chief of General Staff Xiong Wu, Minister of War Cai Yun, and Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo arrived. In addition, Wang Wei, who took over the Department of Homeland Security, also attended the meeting. The Outer Mongolia region was also neglected by the Empire's intelligence agencies.
"Based on what we have so far, that's the overall case. The Grand Lama Chelin Zimit and several princes and nobles, instigated by the Russians, launched this rebellion! The Russians have always tried to get their hands on our country, Mongolia. This time, we built the railway from Beijing to Kulun, which made them feel fearful, so they took the risk! Wang Wei said.
"Tell me, guys, what are we going to do now?" Wang Yuze said. He remembered that in his previous life, Mongolia was divided. It's just that at the time of the first split, it was recovered by Xu Shuzheng. Subsequently, with the intervention of the Soviet Union, it split again. This time, there is no possibility of recovery. And now, the empire is under his control, and he will never allow such a thing to happen.
"Your Majesty, although we only have one regiment in Kulen, I believe in their ability. You should be able to put down the rebellion very quickly! War Minister Cai Yun said.
"The point is no longer here, but the Russians who orchestrated this qiē. After we put down the rebellion, the Russians will certainly not rest on their laurels. Now we have to analyze whether the Russians will take advantage of this to invade Mongolia. Our current military strength in Mongolia is too weak. Wang Yuze said.
"陛xià! Now it is the middle of winter in Mongolia, and the roads are closed by heavy snow, and even if the Russians want to invade Mongolia, they will be powerless. However, they will not start a large-scale war, but there will definitely be small-scale conflicts! It is estimated that they would send cavalry to invade Mongolia. Chief of Staff Xiong Wu said. The north is now completely icy and snowy. All heavy weapons could not be carried, and only cavalry might be able to fight. However, the scale should not be too large. This is not the right time for a large-scale war to break out in North Asia.
Wang Yuze nodded. Originally, the Chinese side planned to start sending troops into Mongolia on a large scale after spring. to prepare for war against Russia. And now, the Russian side must have reached this crisis, so it started in advance.
"So, with our troops in the Mongolian region, will we be able to withstand the attacks of the Russians?" Wang Yuze asked.
Xiong Wu and Cai Yun didn't dare to guarantee it. After all, the Russians deployed no less troops in Eastern Siberia than the Chinese in the Mongolian region.
"Your Majesty, according to the information we have. The Russians deployed a total of three Cossack cavalry divisions near Lake Baikal, with more than 20,000 cavalry. There are also five infantry divisions, about fifty thousand people. If they invade Mongolia on a large scale, our army in Mongolia will not be able to resist it! Xiong Wu said.
"Cossack cavalry? What a formidable enemy! So, can we send reinforcements? At least the remaining two brigades of the 3rd Cavalry Corps and some of the units directly under it were to be sent over. Otherwise, we simply won't be able to withstand the Russians' attack! Wang Yuze said. The Cossack cavalry is a formidable class of troops known throughout the world. They were not afraid of death, they were not afraid of the cold, and even Napoleon once praised them. The Chinese Third Cavalry Army, although most of it was composed of Mongols, is difficult to say whether it can defeat the Cossack cavalry.
"Your Majesty, if you send reinforcements at this time, I'm afraid it will be more difficult! Even if you don't carry heavy weapons, it's hard to cross the desert! Cai Yun said. The non-combat casualties caused by marching at this time of year must be terrifying.
"Order the logistics department to get ready! Either way, we have to be ready. Once the Russians invade Mongolia, we must repel their attack! Wang Yuze said firmly. Although the difficulties are great, in order to ensure the integrity of the country, even if there are great difficulties, we must rise to the occasion. Moreover, how to prepare for the charge can also reduce such non-combat losses to a minimum.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will order the Third Cavalry Corps to prepare immediately to enter Mongolia to fight!" Cai Yun had no choice but to stop insisting.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to summon the Russian envoy to China and lodge a protest with them, and we will investigate their actions of plotting rebellion in our country!" Wang Yuze said angrily. These old hairy people really have a deep greed for land. China will not let them succeed in any way. The current China is not the Manchu Qing Dynasty in the past, and in the face of the great powers, it can only be submissive. If necessary, the Reich will definitely launch a counterattack and let these Russians know that it is powerful.
"Yes, Your Majesty! I will summon the Russian Minister to China as best I can! Wu Tingfang said.
"Your Majesty, this Mongol rebellion is also an excellent opportunity for us. It was just the right time to wipe out those Mongol princes and nobles, so as to promote reforms, so that the empire could completely control Mongolia. It's just that in order to maintain the stability of Mongolia, we must hold the living Buddha in our hands. Otherwise, the rebellious Mongols alone would have caused us great difficulties! Prime Minister Yang Hua also said. Everyone knows that the most important thing for the Empire this year is to start a war, defeat the so-called Pacific Alliance, and seize more benefits for the Empire. And the stability of Mongolia is directly related to whether the war against Russia can be smooth.
"Hmmm! I'm sure Xu Shichang will handle it! Wang Yuze nodded. Mongolians believe in Buddhism and put the living Buddha among the gods. Although those living Buddhas are all barren and unreasonable, this does not affect the status of living Buddhas in the minds of Mongolians. Therefore, the empire must hold the Living Buddha in its hands. After that, he slowly reformed and lowered the status of the living Buddha in the hearts of the Mongols. At that time, the empire will be considered to have completely mastered Mongolia, and there will be no possibility of splitting.
"Your Majesty, I have just received news from Cullen that the rebellion has been quelled. The Living Buddha had already come forward to appease the Mongols at the request of Lord Xu Shichang. Most of the rebellious Mongol princes and nobles were arrested, and the rest were either killed or fled to the Russian consulate in Kulen. Lord Xu, please tell your majesty, what should I do next? Wu Hao walked in and reported.
"Oh? Quelled the rebellion so quickly? Still mastered the Living Buddha? Xu Shichang really didn't disappoint me! Let Xu Shichang pay attention to the movements of Kulen City and the whole of Mongolia, and at the same time order the troops on the border to strictly guard against the attack of the Russians. As for the rebel princes who hid in the Russian consulate, they must not be spared. You can use the method of siege, do not take the initiative to provoke disputes! Wang Yuze said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wu Hao immediately went out to send a telegram.
"Your Majesty, Xu Shichang really has a great talent! I, after the reform of Mongolia is completed, can even make him the governor there! Prime Minister Yang Hua said.
Wang Yuze nodded, Xu Shichang is indeed a very talented person, such a person, as long as he is loyal to the empire, he will definitely be reused.
"Now that the rebellion has been quelled, the only problem in front of us is the Russians! Cai Aiqing gave an order to the Third Cavalry Army that it must set off within three days, and it must rush to Mongolia as soon as possible. Wang Yuze said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Cai Yun commanded.
At this moment, Kulen has already calmed down. The soldiers of the 4th Infantry Regiment were directing the prisoners, disposing of the corpses on the streets, and many of the wounded Mongol soldiers, who had died because the weather was too cold and there was not enough medicine.
The Russian consulate was already surrounded by troops of a company of the 4th Infantry Regiment. The soldiers set up machine-gun positions outside, and no one from entering or leaving the consulate was strictly prohibited.
"Your Excellency, those Chinese told us to hand over the rebellious Mongol princes, otherwise they will have to take the necessary measures!" The counsellor of the consulate said to the Russian consul in Kulen, Shishmalevli.
"Humph! Tell them that there were no rebels in the consulate, only Russian friends. I'd like to know if they have the courage to attack the consulate, which means starting a war! The Russian consul in Kulen, Shishmalevli, said with a proud face.
"Yes, Your Excellency!" The counselor nodded, and went out to reply to the Chinese envoy.
"Thank you, Your Excellency, for saving our lives!" Grand Lama Chelin Zimit, Saiyin Noyan Khan Namu Nang Sulun, Tushetu Khan Nasun Yuktu, Tushetu Khan's Right Wing Left Banner Zasak Heshuo Prince Handa Dorji hurriedly thanked him. They knew that if they were caught by the Imperial soldiers, they would definitely not end well. The Russian side is already their last straw.
"Saving you is what you should have done. It's just a pity that this time the uprising failed. What are your plans, the Chinese side will definitely not let you go! The Russian consul in Kulen, Shishmalevli, asked.
"Your Excellency, can you send us to Russia? Mongolia has no place for us anymore! Chelin Zimit said.
"Yes! However, I dare not guarantee that as soon as I leave the consulate, those Chinese will not attack the convoy. "The Russian consul in Kulen, Shishmalevli.
"Your Excellency, can you ask the Russian side to send troops to Mongolia to help us?" Tushetu Khan Nasun Choktu.
"But we have no reason!" This was stated by the Russian consul in Kulen, Shishmalevli.
"We can make an invitation to your country!" The right wing of the Tushetu Khan Department, the left banner of Zasak and Shuo, Prince Handa Dorji, hurriedly said.
"But, the Living Buddha is still there! With the Living Buddha, those herdsmen won't listen to you! "The Russian consul in Kulen, Shishmalevli.
"We can say that the living Buddha has been killed by the Chinese, and then provoked the anger of the herdsmen!" Chelin Zimit said through gritted teeth.
"Good! I will send a telegram to His Excellency the Governor at once! The Russian consul in Kulen, Shishmalevli, said immediately.
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