"Russians and British? These guys are really restless, and they always want to get us in trouble. If I had known, we should have beaten them a little harder in the last war! Marshal Niu Meng said. Although he stepped down as chief of the General Staff, his temper was still so hot.

"Forget it! Anyone with a discerning eye can see where the empire is expanding. The Russians have always held a grudge against the empire the last time they were hit hard, and it is understandable that they are making trouble for the empire this time. As for the British, haven't they also been curbing the development of the empire for several years? As a result, the empire was not only not contained, but became even stronger! Long Yufei said with a smile.

In Central Asia, Russia and Britain were originally fighting for it. Originally, the Russians had the upper hand in Central Asia. After all, the Russians had a strong land force and could carry out a direct invasion of Central Asia. And the British can't, their navy is the best in the world, but the warships of the navy can't always go to the shore, right? In landlocked Central Asia, it is normal for the British to be unable to compete with Russia. However, with the crushing defeat of Russia in the war with the Empire, Russian power had to withdraw from this region. The Central Asian region, for the time being, is in a power vacuum. The three khanates of Central Asia were too weak to compete with the Chinese Empire. It is quite understandable that both Russia and Great Britain supported the khanates of Central Asia for the sake of their respective interests.

This is especially true in the UK. If the empire had taken control of Central Asia, it would have been able to pose a threat to the British Indian colonies from both east and west. This would be a serious threat to British rule in India. For this reason, the British will certainly find ways to create obstacles to China's expansion. It is hoped that this will delay China's expansion and gain enough time to prepare for war.

"Your Majesty, we can't just do that! It doesn't matter if it's an old man or an Englishman. None of them are good. Marshal Niu Meng said.

"That's it! They only dare to secretly support the three Central Asian countries. If they dared to send troops to help the three Central Asian countries, then the empire would not have spared them lightly. A murderous intent flashed in Long Yufei's eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Niu Meng had no choice but to say no more. Long Yufei has already made a decision, and he can't question it.

"General Liu, go on! Even with the support of the British and Russians, I believe. We can also achieve the goal of the lì! Long Yufei said confidently. The more than 300,000 troops of the 2nd Army deployed in the northwest are not vegetarians, and such a huge military force is enough to sweep the entire Central Asian region. As long as Britain and Russia do not send troops directly. The empire was able to destroy the three khanates of Central Asia and control the Central Asian region.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming nodded, and then continued to elaborate on the operational plan of the General Staff.

"The ruling center of the Kokand Khanate was located in the Fergan Basin. It is an intermountain basin of the Tien Shan and Gisar-Alai Mountains. If the Imperial army wants to attack the Fergan Basin. It can only be attacked from the north along the remnants of the Heavenly Mountains to the west, and then from the western part of the Fergan Basin into the basin. As long as the army of the empire was able to capture the Fergan Basin, then the Kokand Khanate was finished. Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming said.

"It's not close to detour from Ili to Khujand and then attack the Fergan Basin! You have to go through some desert areas in between. How to ensure logistical supplies? Long Yufei asked. The main constraint on the imperial army's attack on Central Asia was the problem of logistics and supply. Otherwise. The 2nd Army of the Imperial Army did not need to prepare for two years, and it was directly dispatched at the beginning. You can destroy the three Central Asian countries.

"Your Majesty, it is precisely because of the difficulty of supply. Therefore, the General Staff planned to use cavalry mainly in this operation. The 3rd Cavalry Corps and the 4th Cavalry Corps, plus 8 frontier cavalry brigades, had a total strength of almost 120,000. With the equipment of the imperial cavalry, it was enough to sweep through the countries of Central Asia. Even with the support of Britain and Russia, they would not be able to withstand the advance of the Empire! Lieutenant Liu Zhongming will continue.

Long Yufei nodded, Central Asia is indeed suitable for cavalry combat. If the 3rd Cavalry Corps and the 3rd Cavalry Corps and 8 frontier cavalry brigades were dispatched, the armies of the three Central Asian countries could indeed be defeated lightly.

"Khujand was a dangerous place, and it was also a heavily defended area of the Kokand Khanate. If you don't have strong fire support, you can't rely on cavalry alone, right? Marshal Niu Meng questioned.

"Your Excellency, the Kokand Khanate has indeed built a fortress at Khujand. A number of cannons were also obtained from the British. However, for the great army of the Empire, this is nothing at all. The artillery of the Imperial cavalry was enough to conquer there. As long as Khujand is captured, the next thing is the plains. The cavalry of the Empire can gallop at will. Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming said.

"Now that the General Staff is well prepared, let's do what you have planned. I hope that this time the Empire's attack on Central Asia will be victorious in one battle! Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" General Sun Hao, Chief of the General Staff, and Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming, Chief of Operations, both nodded. They knew what Long Yufei meant, and they didn't want this war to last too long. In addition, casualties must be controlled as much as possible.

"Your Majesty, after the destruction of the Kokand Khanate, the armies of the empire will continue to advance westward, destroying the Bukhara Khanate and the Khiva Khanate. The strength of these two khanates was weaker than that of the Kokand Khanate. The total strength of the two countries together is only more than 100,000. The great armies of the empire can also defeat them lightly. The only thing to worry about now, apart from logistical supplies, is the attitude of the neighboring countries. Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming said.

"The Russians and the British should not directly send troops to intervene. The Russians had just finished their war with the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Together with the losses in the hands of the Reich last time, Russia's military strength has fallen to the freezing point. As long as the empire does not attack Russia, they will not go to war with the empire for the sake of Central Asia.

As for the British, then they have even less such guts. Otherwise, our war with the British would have begun long ago. Before the English think they can eat us completely, they can cause us a little trouble at best. Unless, they don't want their India anymore. Long Yufei said. If the British dare to send troops to intervene in the war in Central Asia, this will undoubtedly further intensify the contradictions between China and Britain. When the time comes, it is very likely that this will become the fuse of the war, which will lead to the outbreak of war. The British did not dare to take this risk!

Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming nodded.

"Your Majesty, in addition to Russia and Great Britain, there is also the Kingdom of Persia." This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao.

"The Kingdom of Persia?" Long Yufei frowned. The current Kingdom of Persia is derived from the historical Persian Empire. The former Persian Empire was a powerful empire spanning Asia, Europe and Africa. However, with the weakening of the national power later, the territorial area became smaller and smaller. The present Kingdom of Persia was under the rule of the Qajar dynasty.

Agha, the leader of the Qajar tribe in northern Persia. Muhammad. The dynasty founded by the Khan. Aga. Muhammad Khan spent his early years as a hostage in the court of Karim Khan, the ruler of the Sander. In 1779 Karim Khan died, and Agha. Muhammad fled to the northern strongholds, and took advantage of the fact that the descendants of the Sand dynasty were fighting each other for the throne to expand his power. In 1794 he conquered Kerman and ruled the major provinces of Iran. In 1796, he was crowned King of Persia and established Tehran. Conquest of Khorasan in the same year.

In the early days of the Qajar dynasty, the Western powers intensified their struggle for Persia. Russia annexed Georgia in 1801; Britain fought three wars with Persia, led to the cession of land by Persia, the payment of reparations, and the recognition of Afghanistan's independence. After that, France, Austria, the United States and others successively forced Persia to conclude unequal treaties.

"Could it be that the Persians still dare to interfere with the imperial invasion of Central Asia? Although Central Asia was previously a vassal of the Persians, now the Persians have problems even protecting themselves, let alone interfering with the empire. Long Yufei couldn't believe it.

"Your Majesty, we have to send the Persians, with the support of Britain and Russia, to send troops to Central Asia." This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao.

"Well, if the Persians dare to do that, I authorize you to expand the scale of the war and make those fellows pay a heavy price for their greed!" Long Yufei said. Although the situation in Central and West Asia is somewhat complicated, the empire does not mind solving these problems by force if they threaten the interests of the empire.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Sun Hao nodded, with Long Yufei's authorization, then the problem would be much easier to solve.

"Your Majesty, the General Staff planned a march into Central Asia, to be carried out in a month's time. Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu, commander of the 2nd Group Army, will have full command of this operation! Admiral Sun Hao said.

"Okay, General Zhao, this battle will be handed over to you. I hope that you will be able to give me a complete and important, belonging to the empire of Central Asia! Long Yufei said in a deep voice.

"Please rest assured, the minister will definitely sweep away the enemies of Central Asia for His Majesty and control the whole of Central Asia in his hands!" Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu assured.

Long Yufei nodded, he believed that Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu and his army had this ability!

The day after the meeting, Lieutenant General Zhao Mingfu rushed back to Central Asia by train without stopping. He had already brought with him the order to send troops personally issued by Emperor Long Yufei. After he returned to the northwest, the 2nd Army of the Imperial Army, which had already been prepared, would officially begin to send troops to the three Central Asian countries. (To be continued......)

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