In late June, the German Empire completed preparations for war just as the French sent a government delegation to the Chinese Empire in secret. On this day, in the Berlin Imperial Palace, Chancellor Bismarck said to the Kaiser: "Your Majesty the Emperor, the 1st Panzer Division has reached the front, and the 1st and 2nd Heavy Artillery Divisions have also secretly arrived at the front. The 1st Imperial Corps, the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 7th Army Regiments, is being deployed to the front, with a total strength of 220,000 troops. The Kaiser asked: "When will negotiations with Austria-Hungary and Russia begin?" ”

"According to the strategic plan of the High Command, a note to the ambassadors of Austria-Hungary and Russia is scheduled for June 25, and then an ultimatum will be issued urging the Austro-Hungarian and Russian troops to withdraw from Poland and restore the traditional territory of Poland. It is estimated that Russia and Austria-Hungary, relying on the powerful cavalry forces in Poland, will never agree to our request. At present, Russia is heavily deployed in the east, and it is impossible to move westward, especially the spread of war weariness in Russia, which we can ignore. ”

"The desire for independence of the peoples in the territory of Austria-Hungary was strong, and it was not a matter of concern that it was just a loose shelf. As soon as we defeat the mighty Polish cavalry, the edifice of Austria-Hungary will collapse with a bang. We are a well-known division that nominally helped Poland restore its traditional territory, and we will certainly be able to gain support. "You may ask, why do you have to negotiate with Austria-Hungary and Russia in order to attack Poland? In this regard, it is necessary to introduce the history of Poland, and the prism of history can be glimpsed into its subtleties.

Poland is located in the northeastern part of Central Europe, and its geographical location is excellent. Poland is bordered by the Baltic Sea to the north, Germany to the west, Austria-Hungary to the south, and Tsarist Russia to the east. Poland is low in the north and high in the south, and concave in the middle. The whole territory belongs to the temperate broad-leaved forest climate with an oceanic climate to a continental climate. Poland has a very different Eastern European style, the unique natural environment is beautiful, and the most beautiful time in Poland is from May to September every year. The sun is shining brightly and the climate is warm and pleasant, and September has been described as the beginning of a golden autumn in Poland.

Poland's geographical location, combined with its surrounding powers, led to years of wars and strife throughout its history, and over the centuries Poland has changed its territory and become the object of wanton ravaging by foreign powers. The Poles are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Europe and belong to the Western Slavic line. Ancient times. In the Vistula and Oder valleys lived a group of Lech people, who were the ancestors of the Polish people. According to historical research, at the end of the 9th century and the beginning of the 10th century. Early feudal organizations emerged, and a unified feudal state was established between 960 and 990 AD.

After all, the Poles are trying to survive under the strong, and the strong are a group of people. The sad Poles were wantonly divided three times by the strong. In the second half of the 18th century, the germ of capitalism appeared in Polish relations of production. The small and medium-sized aristocracy and the emerging bourgeoisie launched a patriotic reform movement. But by the armed intervention of the Russian Empress Catherine II. In May 1772, Tsarist Russia, Prussia, and Austria met in Petersburg, and on August 5, the first treaty of the partition of Poland was signed. Accordingly, Poland lost 35 percent of its territory, 33 percent of its population, and Poland became a protectorate of the three countries.

The Polish people were unyielding and, under the influence of the French Revolution, brought the reform movement to a climax. May 3, 1791. Poland's four-year parliament adopted the May 3 Constitution, abolishing the right of free veto. This is the earliest constitution in Europe. Catherine II was furious and again sent troops to intervene. On January 23, 1793, Russia and Prussia signed an agreement in Petersburg to partition Poland again, and after the second partition, Poland had only 200,000 square kilometers of land and a population of only 4 million. Fran became a puppet of Tsarist Russia and completely lost his autonomy.

In 1794 a major uprising broke out in Poland, which was suppressed by Tsarist Russia. In 1795, Tsarist Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland again. The partition was very thorough, with Tsarist Russia dividing up 62 percent of Poland, Prussia 20 percent, and Austria 18 percent. The Republic of Poland no longer exists, because it should be said that Poland at the beginning of the 20th century did not have any traces on the map at all.

With the rapid rise of the Chinese Empire, Tsarist Russia suffered repeated defeats in conquests, and its national strength rapidly declined. In this regard, in order to prevent the ambitions of the German Empire, Tsarist Russia contacted Austria-Hungary to form cavalry units mainly Poles in the Polish areas of the two countries. The Poles were good at fighting on horseback, and their cavalry was a formidable force in Europe, and even the brave and warlike Xasako cavalry were afraid of three points. Although the Polish cavalry was strong, it was not enough to resist the surrounding powers.

The cavalry force, numbering about 100,000 men, was predominantly Polish and was under the command and dispatch of Tsarist Russia. On 30 June, at the Prime Minister's Office in Berlin, the German Government sent a special note to the ambassadors of Russia and Austria-Hungary, but the ambassadors of Britain, the United States, and France did not inform them at all. Bismarck bluntly said to the envoys of the two countries: "Gentlemen, the situation in the world is changing, and for the good of Europe, we must unite as one. In response to the interest of the peoples of Europe in the great unification of Europe, the German Empire decided to help Poland restore its original territory, and asked the ministers of the two countries to be sure to convey it to their respective governments. ”

Bismarck glanced majestically and continued: "The German government demands that all the Polish territories annexed by the two countries be surrendered and the traditional border line restored. Give you three days, and if you don't reply within three days, the two countries will be responsible for all the consequences. "It's a naked declaration of war, and it's a high-sounding one. The Russian minister's face turned blue with anger: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, this is simply bandit logic, don't forget that we have a contract." The Austro-Hungarian minister said: "If we do not agree, will it be difficult for your country to send troops?" ”

Bismarck said: "This is the will of the German nation, and I need your reply, remember that there are only three days." Pesmarck finished and walked away. The Russian envoys and Austria-Hungary were stunned, and after discussions, the envoys of the two countries reported to their own countries on the one hand, and contacted the ministers of the United States, Britain, France, and other countries on the other, but they did not expect that the ministers of the United States, Britain, and France avoided seeing them. Soon the Emperor of Tsarist Russia issued a proclamation resolutely disagreeing with Germany's claims, and then Austria-Hungary also announced its refusal, and a great war was inevitable.

Tsarist Russia urgently requisitioned 50,000 Kosako cavalry into the Eastern Front, and Austria-Hungary also urgently requisitioned 50,000 troops into the Northern Front. Most of the heavy forces of the Russian army were concentrated on the eastern front, and the only troops that could be mobilized on the eastern front were cavalry, so Russia sent 30,000 cavalry in Kazakhstan to rush to the western front. Although Russia is generally aware of Germany's military expansion, it is analyzed that Germany can only launch a partial offensive in its current state and is not to be feared.

But where did the Russians think that a powerful armored force appeared in Germany. In the German High Command in Berlin, a huge military map stands out, on which the arrows of attack and the location of the divisions are clearly marked. German Field Marshal von Rolls-Royce said: "Your Excellency, the tank division under the command of Mancheny has a total of 250 tank fighting vehicles and 500 motor vehicles of various kinds, and the department has formed a motorized detachment with a number of 500 people. ”

Von Rolls-Royce confidently continued: "Your Excellency, the enemy does not know that we have armored troops, and we can completely surprise and attack them unprepared, as long as we defeat the Polish cavalry, the battle will be over." The offensive plan was for the armored forces to advance in three directions, with the infantry following up. In addition, the 1st Heavy Artillery Division was involved in the attack of armored forces. In order to prevent Austria-Hungary from moving north, the 1st and 3rd Army Corps, the 2nd Heavy Artillery Division of the Army served as the southern defense. ”

Bismarck was satisfied: "His Majesty the Emperor has issued a war order, and the imperial army will become famous in one battle. Russia and Austria have rejected our request, so there will be no problem with the timing of the attack! "Your Excellency Prime Minister, there is no problem. The attack was officially launched on 10 July. Von Rolls-Royce continued: "The headquarters of the 1st Corps of the Reich has entered Warsaw (the 3rd partition of Poland, Warsaw became a German domination, so it is a close building for Germany to establish a puppet regime in Poland). I have already telegraphed General Mancini and entered into battle preparations. ”

A beautiful official residence, Princess Deling stood in front of the door and looked out. Her abdomen was visibly bulging and she was 6 months pregnant. Soon, a new military jeep pulled up in front of it. I saw Duke Beken, commander of the 1st Brigade and 1st Regiment of the Armored Division, jump out of the car. After completing his studies at the Armored School, Duke Beckon was promoted to Colonel of the 1st Armored Regiment due to his special status. The troops had already been deployed, and he was late to follow the logistics troops to the front.

"My dear! I'm leaving, don't worry about me, give birth to the baby smoothly, and wait for the news of our victory. Princess Deling threw herself into Duke Beckon's arms and choked up, "You have to take care, you must come back alive!" "Rest assured, my dear, the Iron Dragon of the Empire will be invincible, the enemy will flee from the wind, and I will return triumphantly." Beckon finished kissing Princess Deling, and then boarded the jeep and roared away.

Princess Deling watched the jeep go away, and tears flowed out again. She knew that bullets on the battlefield did not have eyes, and she would lose her husband at any time. "Baby, pray for your father! Bless him on his safe return! Princess Deling patted her stomach with her hand and closed her eyes. (To be continued......)

PS: The Germans' plot against Poland is actually a challenge to Tsarist Russia, which is the result that the protagonist wants to see the most.