In Moscow, the gunfire had subsided, and the German-Russian army had been completely defeated in this battle. The fortifications they painstakingly built were thought to be able to break the heads of the Chinese* army on their fortifications. However, he did not expect that after only holding out for twenty days, the whole of Moscow was captured by the Imperial Army.

Even the two supreme commanders of the German-Russian coalition were captured by the Chinese* army, which was undoubtedly a shame for Germany and Russia. The huge losses in the battle of Moscow made Germany and Russia very distressed. The German army lost on the Eastern Front was already up to a million people. And the losses of the Russian side, including the Battle of Volgograd, amounted to three million people.

Although, for Germany and Russia, which have huge military strength, the loss of this little army may not be a pain in the bones. However, even if Germany has a maximum mobilization capacity of more than 12 million, there are not a few million losses! If we add the battlefield on the Western Front, Germany's losses in this war are already as high as two million. You know, this world war has only been going on for three months.

As for the Russians, their elite units were already lost. Although, with the addition of soldiers still being trained in the boot camps, the total strength of the Russian Army is still three million. However, two million were recruited on an emergency basis. Moreover, most of these people are underage children, or old men who are over half a hundred years old. In this war, Russia has mobilized six million people. However, half of it has now been lost. The remaining half, the combat effectiveness is obviously not strong. It's a matter of time when it's all lost.

The losses of the Imperial Army on the Eastern Front. It is also as high as more than 100,000. Mainly lost in street battles in Moscow. Even with the help of tanks and planes. But in the face of the continuous resistance and cold guns of the German-Russian coalition forces, as well as the large-scale night attacks launched at night. It still cost the Imperial Army a lot of money. If the German-Russian forces could have enough anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, they would not be able to change the outcome of the battle of Moscow. However, at least it can make the casualties of the Imperial Army several times greater.

Of course, the Battle of Moscow was probably the least difficult large-scale battle fought by the Imperial Army. As Germany copied the anti-aircraft guns used by the Imperial Army, it developed air guns and anti-aircraft machine guns. This will undoubtedly greatly limit the combat effectiveness of the Empire* army. Of course, with the complete superiority of the Reich* army, the Germans, even if they were equipped with these weapons, would only inflict more casualties on the Reich. If you want to change the tide of the war, it is simply impossible. War. What we are fighting is comprehensive national strength. The comprehensive national strength of the Reich has long surpassed that of Germany, and even the entire Holy Alliance combined is not an opponent of the Reich. Therefore, no one can change the victory of the empire in this war.

In order to reverse the situation, the Germans made a lot of efforts. From the very beginning of the war, they wanted to sweep through the whole of Western Europe before the main forces of the empire reached Europe. so that the empire could not have a foothold in Western Europe. In this way, they will be able to avoid fighting on two fronts. Then there was a decisive battle with the Imperial Army on the Great Plains of Eastern Europe. In this case, the outcome may still be unknown.

However, the sharp counterattack of the Imperial Army. The first was a complete failure of the Germans' right hook plan. The counterattack of the German Navy was also met by the Reich Navy, twenty-eight capital ships. With the exception of two that escaped back to Germany, the rest of the warships were sent to the bottom of the sea. In such a situation. The Germans could no longer avoid fighting on two fronts. As for the Eastern Front, the Imperial Army fought with formidable combat. It was even more that the German-Russian coalition lost its armor and abandoned it. The entire hinterland of the Eastern European Plain was captured by the Imperial Army. It can be said that if it weren't for the coming winter, the Imperial Army would have taken advantage of the situation to destroy Russia.

Even so, it only gave the Russians half a year more respite. By next spring, the Imperial* army will surely destroy Russia. In addition, the Imperial Army may be able to invade Germany next year. Although, if you enter the German mainland, you will encounter more resistance. However, the strength of the Reich was strong enough to ensure the crushing of the whole of Germany. In the end, Germany was bound to lose.

Judging from the current situation of the war, perhaps the war will be over by the year after tomorrow. The Empire and the Peace Alliance led by the Empire will win this world war once and for all.

St. Petersburg, inside Tsarskoye Village. As expectations began to drop, the fireplace in the living room was already lit. It was here that Tsar Alexander II of Russia summoned the military and political leaders of Russia. The current situation is extremely unfavorable for Russia. So, the atmosphere in the living room is heavy.

The commander-in-chief of the Russian army, Gorchakov, and the chief of the General Staff of the Russian army, Marshal Wittgenstein, bowed their heads and did not say a word. The Battle of Moscow ended in a crushing defeat, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to them.

"Now, guys, what are we going to do? Russia, is there really a future? Alexander II looked at the Russian military and political leaders and asked his own questions. At this point, even he has no confidence, let alone others.

Moscow is one of the most important cities in Russia and the capital of Russia. Although St. Petersburg is now the capital, Moscow's position is still very important. Now that Moscow has actually fallen, it is easy to imagine how much of an impact this will have on the whole of Russia. It is estimated that soon there will be a wave of pessimism in the whole of Russia. This will plunge the tsar's regime, which is already based on a weak foundation, into turmoil.

"Your Majesty, the fiasco in the Battle of Moscow has indeed made us realize the reality. The gap between us and the Chinese is too great. In other words, there is a huge gap between the entire Holy Alliance and the Chinese. If you want to defeat the Chinese, this seems simply impossible. Zhukovsky said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I agree with His Excellency Zhukovsky. I am afraid that it will be very difficult for us to win this war. The Germans had promised that they would sweep through Western Europe before the main forces of the Chinese arrived in Europe, and then send millions of troops to Eastern Europe to fight the Chinese. However, the guarantees of the Germans did not materialize, and they lost millions of troops on the battlefields of Western Europe. Even the most powerful navy, known as the first in Europe and the second in the world, was wiped out in that war. In order to guard against the Chinese attack on the German mainland, the Germans may have to deploy more troops in Western Europe. And the troops they send to Eastern Europe will certainly be less. Therefore, I am afraid that the heavy responsibility of confronting the Chinese will have to fall on our heads. And the strength of the Chinese is too strong, and Russia simply does not have the strength to confront them. Foreign Minister Count Niechel Rodie also said. Obviously, because of the continuous defeats on the battlefield in the early stage, he also lost confidence in this war.

A hint of loneliness flashed in Alexander II's eyes, he really did not expect that this battle would be such a result until now. Originally, he also planned to defeat the Chinese, restore the glory of Russia, and avenge his dead father. But now not only has it not been able to take revenge, but even Russia may be destroyed?

"How many more troops do we have to fight, and is there any chance of winning this battle?" Alexander II asked.

"Your Majesty, now there is only one million left in the German Army, apart from the two million recruits who are being trained. However, the morale of the troops is very low now, and I am afraid that they will not be able to go to the battlefield in a short time. Duke Gorchakov said. The successive defeats in the Battle of Volgograd, the Battle of the Volga, and the Battle of Moscow dealt a heavy blow to Russia. As a result, Russia not only lost more than three million elite troops, but also lost the courage to fight against the Chinese* army. For many Russians, the Chinese are simply devils, and the tanks and planes they fly are weapons that the devil can make. People can't fight the devil, so no matter how hard they try, they can't defeat the devil. If we continue to persevere, we will only cause more casualties.

"In other words, are we doomed to lose this war?" Alexander II said with a wry smile.

"Your Majesty, if no miracle happens, the probability of the Holy Alliance's defeat is as high as eighty percent. Moreover, Russia is not expected to survive next year. Next spring, the Chinese will definitely strike a final blow at us. And we, it is estimated that it will be difficult to resist the attack of the Chinese. "said the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Army, Marshal Wittgenstein.

"Okay, I see. So, let's all talk about it, what should we do now? Tsar Alexander II asked.

"Your Majesty, since this is a war that is destined to be lost, then why should we continue to fight? Find a way to negotiate peace with the Chinese, perhaps, to keep Russia. As long as Russia can be preserved, then there is hope. Zhukovsky said.

"Peace talks with the Chinese? Will they agree? The Chinese have now completely gained the upper hand! Alexander II sighed.

The current situation is not that Russia can hold peace talks if it wants to, everything depends on the Chinese. If the Chinese agree to peace talks, then Russia will still have a chance, and if the Chinese refuse, then Russia will have no chance at all.

"Your Majesty, you have to find a way to try." This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count Niechel Rodie.

Alexander II nodded, he knew it was a last resort. (To be continued......)

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