The defeat of the 12th Army has brought the countdown to the defeat of the Russian army in the whole of Ukraine.

The flanks of the Russian 11th and 15th armies have been completely exposed to the artillery fire of the German-Ukrainian army, a situation that almost all Russian officers do not want to see.

General Volynkatsky, who had suffered the humiliation of defeat, did not choose to surrender or flee, but bravely returned to the presence of Grand Duke Gregory of Bertoska.

He is willing to take any form of responsibility for this failure.

The defeat of the 12th Army made the illusionistic Gregory distort his whole face because of his anger, and the appearance of Volyn Katsky just allowed him to vent all his anger on the Russian general.

"I am willing to take all the responsibility for this......" Volyn Katsky did not have much fear in front of the Grand Duke: "but now our situation has reached a very critical moment......"

"That's not something you should think about!" Gregory angrily interrupted him: "If the enemy comes to me, what I can do is to die with the enemy, not surrender like you!" ”

"I have not surrendered, Your Excellency the Grand Duke!" Warren Katsky calmly replied.

Gregory was immediately enraged, he hated anyone against him, and his voice was raised: "No, you have surrendered, although you yourself have not surrendered, but your men have shamelessly surrendered. You have to be responsible for it all! Deserter, you are a shameful deserter! If we have to accept the bitter consequences of failure for this. I swear, I will personally send you to a court-martial, and hang you in front of me with my own hands! ”

Grand Duke Belstoka seems to have fallen into a state of madness. He shifted all the blame to General Volyn Katsky, for which even his cronies, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Army, Marshal Donasky, were somewhat disapprove.

As a military man, he was well aware that General Volyn Katsky had done everything he could......

If any general goes up, he will suffer nothing more than this result. But how could he persuade the Grand Duke?

The Grand Duke must find a scapegoat for this defeat.

General Volyn Katsky still stood there straight, not afraid of big tools in the slightest...... No, maybe he was afraid before. But now he has nothing left to lose. His men died, surrendered, and the entire 12th Army was almost finished, and he felt responsible. It is also necessary to try to get some fair treatment for those subordinates:

"Your Excellency, the failure is indeed unbearable, but the reasons for the failure are manifold. The equipment and fighting qualities of the German army far surpassed ours, I must admit. Compared to the Germans, we are not at all on the same level......"

Gregory was quite satisfied with these words. At least in the face of domestic public opinion after the defeat, he can shift all the blame to the enemy's overpower.

But Warren Catsky's following words seriously angered Gregory at once:

"Your Excellency, in addition to objective reasons, I think that there are serious problems with our command...... For example, when the rebels attack, we should not just hide in the trenches and hold on......"

Gregory was furious again, for Warren Katsky had already objected to his decision to fight, and now he was bringing it up again. It's simply a slap in the face.

"Enough, shut up for me!" Gregory interrupted the other almost with a roar: "Are you accusing me?" What right does a failed general have to blame me? The position is what you lost. The 12th Army was also destroyed in your hands, and you, however, actually want to accuse a noble Grand Duke? Have you forgotten who you are? You're just a vulgar and rude guy! ”

Warren Katsky kept his mouth shut...... If the Grand Duke insults a soldier like this, then what hope is there for the country?

Grigory walked back and forth a few steps, and suddenly stopped: "You, Volyn Katsky, from now on you are deprived of all military ranks, go to the 11th Army, and I will give orders to General Dalklenv." You, will act as a machine gunner to atone for your sins! ”

On one side, Marshal Donasky's face throbbed a few times......

"Yes, I take your orders, Your Excellency the Grand Duke!" Volyn Katsky said calmly: "Whether as a general or an ordinary soldier, I will fight to the end for the honor of a soldier!" ”

With that, he saluted the Grand Duke and strode away from the disappointing place......

"Your Excellency, I have never doubted any of your decisions." Marshal Donasky said with a little difficulty: "But, for the defeat of Volyn Katsky, you can send him to a military tribunal, you can even shoot him, but it is a huge insult to anyone to have a general go and act as a machine gunner......"

"Mr. Marshal, this is my last decision!" Grigory said coldly: "He must pay for his mistakes, and no one is exempt." I'm not going to shoot him, because I'm going to show everyone what happens when I fail. Mr. Marshal, if we do not take such a move, all people in the future will think that defeat is nothing! ”

Marshal Donasky sighed in his heart, perhaps His Excellency the Grand Duke would soon regret his decision......

"The form of the battle is not optimistic." Gregory simply did not pay attention to the thoughts of his subordinates: "The Germans and those betrayers have already launched an attack on our flanks, do you have any good solution?" ”

Marshal Donasky perked his spirits: "On our flanks are the elite 11th and 15th armies, and their commanders are also brave and wise. I hope that I will be able to withstand the enemy here for more than a month, and the situation in Ukraine will change rapidly. Meantime. We should also order the immediate dispatch of additional reinforcements in the country to alleviate the current critical situation. Of course, the support of the Allies was also indispensable. Your Excellency the Grand Duke. I suggest that we call the Allied General Headquarters immediately and ask them to relaunch their offensive against Berlin......"

Gregory nodded slowly: "Very good, just do what you say." ”

Marshal Donasky let out a long sigh in his heart, in fact, retreating at this time was the clearest choice. But His Excellency the Grand Duke would never agree.

Yes, he needs to win, even if such a victory seems so far away.

Even, there is simply no way to achieve the so-called victory......

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And in the frontal battlefield at this moment. With the collapse of the Russian 12th Army, the initiative in the war situation has been firmly controlled by Wang Weiyi.

The Russians no longer have the means to organize an offensive, and now the only thing for the German-Ukrainian army to do is to do it. It's just how to get the win fully in your hands as soon as possible.

The German troops who arrived in Ukraine were welcomed by the Ukrainian locals, who took the initiative to send supplies and food to the German army, which also allowed the Germans to solve a big problem.

in Ukraine. There are pro-German factions. There are also pro-Russian factions. However, from the perspective of historical origins, it is still the pro-German faction that is more powerful. Especially after the return of Marshal Kolkorok to Ukraine.

The power of public opinion has been widely mobilized, and the throat of public opinion in the hands of Marshal Kolkorok has begun to constantly channel the grievances between Ukraine and Russia, and constantly inculcate the Ukrainians with the idea of how Russia used despicable means to seize Ukraine, and in the bloody repression carried out by Russia in Ukraine's many movements for national independence.

Of course. In this war of public opinion, Germany's help to Ukraine in the past has also been constantly mentioned......

And that's not all. Marshal Kolkorok also quickly took control of the representatives of the staunch pro-Russian faction. He would not allow any accidents to occur at a critical moment in the course of war.

Wang Weiyi was very satisfied with everything Marshal Kolkorok did: "War is not only about fighting, everything determines whether we can win or not. The Russophiles can't help us in any way other than to give us trouble. Marshal Kol Korok, I think you will be a very good politician, and not just a military man. ”

A smile appeared on Marshal Kolkorok's face: "I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do...... Tell the truth, Lord Baron, the pro-Russians are not honest even when they are being watched by us, some are trying to incite our soldiers to mutiny, others are preparing to flee the country. They're not really Ukrainians......"

"Then what are you going to do, Marshal?" Wang Weiyi asked calmly.

"I've been thinking about the question of why there are so many pro-Russian elements in Ukraine." Kolkorok said coldly: "Before and after the Second World War, both the Bolshevik government and the current government brutally suppressed the call for independence in Ukraine. They will not tolerate any dissenting voices, and any call for Ukraine's independence will be suppressed with the most brutal repression. In 1955, the Ukrainian independence movement was subjected to a horrific massacre. A large number of leaders were arrested and secretly executed without trial...... I think that as there is more and more opposition, there will be more and more traitors......"

Saying this, he glanced at the baron, "Since our enemies can suppress the cries of opposition, I think we can do the same." ”

Wang Weiyi smiled meaningfully: "How to deal with the country is your business, and the German side will not interfere." But whatever happens, Germany will always be your strongest support. ”

This is exactly the answer that Marshal Kolkorok wanted...... He must make all opposition disappear and lay a good foundation for the establishment of a future regime in Ukraine......

And now, the baron and the German government he led were clearly on his side......

It is very terrible for any country to carry out an internal purge, especially a general like Kolkorok, who was born in the former Soviet Union, knows the power of the purge even more......

He had been prepared for a long time. After the acquiescence of Baron Alexon, the terrible purge, which took place on the territory of Ukraine, finally began.

The pro-Russian elements, who had been secretly watched, were quickly arrested. Among them is Takimir, a well-known Ukrainian social activist.

Everyone knows that Takimir is a pro-Russian social activist. After the outbreak of the great uprising in Ukraine, Takimir met with Marshal Kolkorok many times, believing that Ukraine should not be fought for independence in this way, but should start a dialogue with the Russian government and use negotiations to resolve disputes and avoid bloodshed among the Ukrainian people.

This man had quite a few supporters, after Takimir was placed under house arrest. About a hundred of his supporters spontaneously moved around Takimir's house to prevent him from being harmed.

And during this period, Takimir also expressed his views on the situation in Ukraine through various channels. And the vast majority of these views are statements that are unfavorable to the provisional government of Ukraine.

Marshal Kolkorok had long regarded this man as a thorn in the flesh.

Now, it's time to get rid of him...... And the victory on April 26 provided such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Kolkorok......

His popularity has reached a new peak in Ukraine, and his followers around him have become more and more......

After getting the tacit approval of Baron Alexon. Marshal Kol Kolcrok made his move on the night of the 26th......

Ukrainian military police and a large number of soldiers. Together with two tanks, they appeared near Takimir's residence. The loudspeakers kept urging Takimir's supporters to leave the place within an hour, otherwise they would be responsible for all the consequences.

"They're going to do it." Listening to the loudspeakers outside, Takimir said to his student Lovlkosky: "In an hour, maybe something terrible is about to happen." ”

"Then please get out of here at once." Lovelkoski, who had infinite admiration for the teacher, said anxiously: "Those soldiers will never be merciful. ”

Takimir shook his head: "I'm not leaving, now Ukraine needs some calm people." Charmi, you are my most proud student, and now I beg you to persuade those people to get out of here. I don't want them to be hurt. ”

"Chami" is the teacher's nickname for himself, and Lovlkoski stubbornly says: "If it is true, everything is inevitable." Then I would like to be with you. Of course, those of your supporters out there don't deserve the same suffering. ”

He walked out, but after more than ten minutes, he walked in disappointed, and none of his supporters wanted to leave.

They even firmly believe that those soldiers will never do anything to themselves.

What a childish idea......

When the allotted time came, the military police and the soldiers finally got started.

They began to disperse those supporters of Takimir, of course, by violent means.

And these supporters also began to fight with the military and police. If the military police were restrained, then those soldiers finally lost their patience.

A major was the first to shoot...... Then, his men also raised their weapons......

Listening to the constant sound of gunfire outside, Takimir let out a mournful wail. God, merciful God, such a terrible thing has happened.

No, there should not be such bloodshed!

The gunfire stopped for a short time, and the ground outside was already red with blood......

On the evening of that day, 45 Takimir supporters were killed, and the rest were arrested.

Then the door to Takimir's lodgings was kicked open with force.

"Warrenf. Takimir, you have been arrested for treason! The major who was the first to shoot said coldly.

"Murderer, you shameless murderer!" Lovlkosky shouted angrily: "You will be condemned, you speak of being a sinner for all Ukraine......"

Unfortunately, he could no longer say the following words...... The shot in the hand of the major rang out......

"Chami!" Takimir fell to his knees and hugged his student, but Lovlkoski stopped breathing forever......

"Murderer, murderer!" Laying down the student's body, Takimir stood up tremblingly, and he pointed at the major and said sadly: "How can you shoot? How can you shoot your own compatriots? ”

"I was ordered by the Supreme Military Control Council." There was no trace of emotion in the Major's voice: "Please come with us, Takimir, and go where you should be." ”

Takimir was taken away, and on the night of the 26th he was tried in secret by a temporary court established by the "Supreme Military Control Council of Ukraine", convicted of treason, and executed on the same night.

The most staunch Russophile among Ukrainians was killed, and this was only the beginning of the Great Purge in Ukraine.

Since then, pro-Russian elements have been arrested, tried, and executed, all of which, of course, have been held in private, just as the Russian government did on Ukrainian soil.

Fighting back with the Russians, Marshal Kolkorok was doing everything he could to secure his regime.

Ukraine will definitely be rebuilt according to the wishes of Germany and itself, and a completely new Ukraine will soon appear! (To be continued......)