In Western Siberia in February, the weather is cold, the wind is biting, and the temperature can be as low as minus twenty or thirty degrees. Of course, this is nothing to the old Maozi who is used to the cold. If there was anything colder than winter, it was probably the heart of Kolchak, the supreme governor of the Russian Provisional Government.

Last year's fiasco cost Kolchak a lot of money. Several officer corps, which could be called Kolchak's elite division, were annihilated by the poorly fed and poorly equipped Red Army units commanded by Tukhachevsky; The left flank of the front was attacked by a major counteroffensive by the Red Army on the Southern Front under the command of Frunze, and it was impossible to open up the front with Anton Ivanovich Denikin. Since then, the White Army has been in a slump and has been defeated and retreated.

Although, Soviet Russia adhered to its promises with the Chinese Empire and did not cross the Ural River and the Ural Mountains for pursuit. However, the present Russian Provisional Government is only barely surviving. The army in Kolchak's hands, all the miscellaneous things combined, was less than 500,000. Although, these 500,000 troops are equipped with advanced weapons purchased from China. But for their combat effectiveness, Kolchak no longer reported any confidence. If we have to evaluate this army, then it can only be described in one sentence, that is, garbage troops equipped with advanced weapons. It is simply impossible to protect the Provisional Government with such an army.

What Kolchak didn't know was that compared to another plane, he was already very lucky. At another time, Alexander Kolchak gathered the remnants of the Tsarist Russian army, organized counter-revolutionary forces, and with the assistance of the British, established an independent government in Omsk. Not long after, in November 1919, Omsk was captured by the Red Army. In order to preserve his strength, Kolchak decided to lead his troops across Siberia, which is more than 6,000 kilometers. Flee to the Pacific coast, where he seeks Japanese support for a comeback.

Kolchak's army was more than 500,000 men, accompanied by 750,000 exiles who opposed the Bolsheviks and cherished the Tsar, of whom 270,000 were bishops, monks and nuns. In addition, there are more than 200,000 noble ladies and their children. The average winter temperature in Omsk is minus 22°C. An army of 1.25 million embarked on a journey of 6,000 kilometers under the leadership of Kolchak. Temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius is not uncommon for people living in the European part of Russia, but no one expected that after just a few days of walking, the temperature dropped sharply from minus 30 °C to minus 60 °C. The bitter cold wind roared, and the blizzard pierced the body like a tug-of-war, bringing unspeakable suffering to the people of the Great Migration, which was rare in history. It wasn't long before the endless snowfields of Siberia were filled with frozen people, discarded sleighs, frozen horses, dead bodies and never-ending snow all around. The roads of Siberia are paved. Eventually, by the time they reached the shores of Lake Baikal, only 250,000 of the 1.25 million people remained. The rest of the million were frozen to death on the road. Of course, Kolchak's final fate was also extremely tragic, and after being betrayed, he was executed in Irkutsk.

In this time and space, the Chinese Empire is extremely powerful. Even Soviet Russia did not dare to confront the Chinese Empire. So, they can only trade space for time. did not dare to invade Western Siberia and kill Kolchak, which gave Kolchak a chance to survive.

That's right, the current Kolchak, and indeed the entire Russian Provisional Government, are struggling to survive. Although we still have half a million troops, Kolchak believes. Once the Russian Red Army launched an attack, the 500,000 troops would collapse immediately. All of them will be wiped out this winter. This is absolutely unacceptable to Kolchak.

"Those damned aristocrats and bureaucrats, by this time. They are all still drunk and dreaming of death, fighting for power and profit, don't they know that once the Soviet Russian Red Army comes, they will all be finished? Kolchak cursed secretly.

Actually, it's no wonder the aristocrats. Because of the successive defeats, they have lost confidence. Anyway, it's a dead end in the end, so it's better to enjoy it before you die.

"Your Excellency, someone wants to see you." Kolchak's adjutant reported to him.

Kolchak frowned, but nodded anyway, he hated being interrupted while he was thinking about something.

Soon, a young yellow boy appeared in Kolchak's office.

"Your Excellency, good morning." Greeted warmly. In fact, it's not the first time they've met. This person was none other than Colonel Liu Wenfan, the representative of the Reich* Military Intelligence in Chelyabinsk, who was in charge of contacts with the Russian Provisional Government, mainly with Kolchak.

"Your Excellency Colonel, please be seated." Kolchak nodded.

"Your Excellency Colonel, don't you Chinese have a saying called getting straight to the point? So, let's get to the point. "Kolchak was a bit aggressive. He did not have the slightest good impression of China, which had invaded a large amount of Russian territory. Even, he believes that it was the defeat of Russia by the Chinese Empire that caused Russia to continue to decline, and finally evolved into what it is now.

"Your Excellency, I don't know what your Excellency is thinking about?" Colonel Liu Wenfan asked.

"Your Excellency, I still have to tell you. My allegiance is to Russia, not to the little girl who is under your control and is not yet an adult. Kolchak shook his head.

Colonel Liu Wenfan nodded, seemingly disimpressed by Kolchak's answer.

"Well, then, Your Excellency, I'm afraid I have bad news to tell you. The Russian government has issued an ultimatum to our country, demanding that we hand you over to the Russian Red Army within half a month, otherwise they will attack themselves. Colonel Liu Wenfan said.

"What?" Kolchak was stunned. He knew very well that the Russian Provisional Government had been able to survive until now only because of the patronage of the Chinese Empire. It was the tiger skin of the Chinese Empire that frightened Soviet Russia and made it difficult for them to enter Western Siberia. Otherwise, Kolchak and the Russian Provisional Government would have been eliminated long ago.

"Will you allow the Russian Red Army to enter Western Siberia? In that case, you talk about the loss of Western Siberia, or even more land. Kolchak said. He did not believe that the Chinese Empire would be subjugated by the ultimatum of Soviet Russia.

"Of course, but because Your Excellency is unwilling to cooperate with us. So, we have no choice but to sit on the sidelines. If the Russian Red Army is unwilling to retreat after destroying you, then we can only attack and drive them away. Do you think that the Russian Red Army will be able to withstand our attack? Colonel Liu Wenfan said with a smile.

Kolchak was a little speechless, and if the Chinese Empire really made such a choice, it would be a disaster for him and the Russian Provisional Government. Once the Russian Red Army defeats them, then they will probably have no choice but to die.

"Are you going to watch us being killed by the Russian Red Army? Once the Russian Red Army occupies Western Siberia, you will probably pay an even greater price if you want to defeat them. Kolchak snapped.

"For the empire, the empire can afford to pay this price." Colonel Liu Wenfan's attitude is still the same.

Kolchak was silent, he knew that it was the Chinese Empire that was persecuting him. If he does not accept the terms of the Chinese Empire, then the Chinese Empire will really sit back and watch them be wiped out.

"Please give me a moment, I need to think about it." Kolchak said.

Colonel Liu Wenfan nodded: "Three days, you have three days to think about it." After three days, we will make a choice. ”

Kolchak nodded, not saying anything more.

After Liu Wenfan left, Kolchak immediately summoned other high-ranking officials and representatives of the nobility of the provisional government to explain the matter. The news that the Chinese Empire was going to abandon them frightened most people. At the same time, there are those who believe that the conditions of the Chinese Empire should not be agreed. After all, if they surrendered to Princess Anastasia, they probably wouldn't be able to retain their power.

For most people, though, it's all about saving your life. Therefore, on the very second day, Kolchak informed Colonel Liu Wenfan that they were willing to pledge allegiance to Princess Anastasia and accept the terms of the Chinese Empire.

When the news reached Yanjing, the capital of the empire, Wu Haoxuan immediately instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that it was time to prepare for the establishment of the Russian Empire.

Immediately, Wu Haoxuan came to the manor on the outskirts of Beijing and told Princess Anastasia the news.

"Your Royal Highness, Kolchak has decided to pledge allegiance to you. Tomorrow, you will be able to leave for Chelyabinsk. The Russian Empire will be restored there, and you talk about becoming the female tsar of the Russian Empire. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor, for your help." Princess Anastasia wept with joy. She had been waiting for this day for a long time. Become the Tsaress of the Russian Empire and rebuild Russia, she will lead the army to defeat the evil Soviet Russia and save the people. And hang all the Bolsheviks to avenge the death of their parents and siblings.

"That's what I promised you." Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Majesty, please stay here and rest tonight. I hope that the future heirs of the Russian tsar will be our children. Princess Anastasia said. When she said this, her face was flushed.

This time, Wu Haoxuan did not refuse. He wasn't a saint in the first place, a beautiful woman recommended a pillow, where did he keep it? Moreover, if his son became the future Tsar, it would undoubtedly make each a barrier to the western part of the empire. (To be continued.) )

PS: The eighth update is coming, do book friends still have monthly passes?