Siberia and Central Asia were already Russia's weak zone, and if it were not for the long-term hostility between China and Russia, they would not have deployed heavy troops in Siberia and Central Asia at all. However, during the war, with the crisis of the European theater, Russia had to transfer most of its troops to the European theater. This makes the Russian army's forces in Siberia and Central Asia even more empty. Under such circumstances, Russia naturally did not have many troops to block the imperial attack.

After the revolution in Russia, the whole country was in chaos. Effectively loyal to the tsarist or bourgeois government, as well as to the Bolshevik party in Soviet Russia. The two sides fought fiercely in various parts of Russia in order to compete for power and profit. In the face of a large-scale invasion by the Imperial Army, they simply could not resist. So much so that large swathes of territory fell into the hands of the Imperial Army.

"The soldiers are doing a good job. This time, the Russians will probably not be able to defend themselves against our attack. A weak Russia is undoubtedly conducive to the security of the empire. Wu Haoxuan said. If Russia remained strong, it would pose a great threat to the empire. A weakened Russia is undoubtedly far less of a threat to the empire.

"Your Majesty, should we directly cross the Ural River and the Ural Mountains and destroy Soviet Russia?" Marshal Cho Seok-bok, Minister of War, asked. In his opinion, the destruction of Russia in one fell swoop is undoubtedly a matter of success once and for all.

Wu Haoxuan shook his head speechlessly, if he could destroy Soviet Russia in one fell swoop and solve the problem once and for all, of course he would not quit. But is it that easy? The transportation conditions in Central Asia and Siberia were so bad that the advance of the Imperial Army to the banks of the Ob River to the central part of Central Asia in one fell swoop was already the limit. Further west, the supply of the Imperial Army could not be guaranteed. Once the supply line is too long. Undoubtedly vulnerable. If the supply lines are cut off in the middle of a war, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Therefore, Wu Haoxuan set the target for the Ob River and central Central Asia. Occupy these places first, and then digest them. After building railways and roads, they attacked westward and gradually encroached on Russia. In the end, Russia was eliminated in one fell swoop. Russia's vast territory gave them great strategic depth. If you want to solve Russia in one war, it is simply unrealistic. In the period of history that Wu Haoxuan is familiar with, the powerful German Empire used millions of troops to attack with a blitzkrieg, but it still failed to defeat Soviet Russia! In the end, he trapped himself in it. The sheer size of Russia's territory rendered Germany's blitzkrieg useless. Even in the early days of the war, Germany won a great victory. However, Soviet Russia relied on its vast territory. exchanging land for time finally dragged Russia to death.

Now China naturally has to learn that lesson. Step by step, step by step, every time you occupy a place, you will first digest and consolidate. This will not only strengthen your own strength, but also weaken the enemy's strength. It won't be long before the Empire will be able to achieve the final victory.

Marshal Zhao Xifu and others. Although they are all old people from the time of the creation of the empire, they are now in high positions. But. There is still a big gap in personal knowledge, and I am not qualified for my current position. Wu Haoxuan has already planned to let these old people make way for young people when the time is right.

"Because of logistical constraints, it is impossible for us to destroy Russia in the first war. The strength of the Imperial Army. A lot is built on the strength of our firepower. We swallow up millions of square kilometers of the Russians first, and then a few years later they swallow large swathes of their territory, and if we do it a few more times, Russia will be destroyed by us. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

Marshal Zhao Xifu nodded and said no more.

"Marshal Zhao. The destruction of Russia now, in fact, does not do much good to the empire. On the contrary, if Russia is left behind, it will be very beneficial to the empire. Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du said.

"Oh? Prime Minister, why do you say that? Marshal Zhao Xifu asked. In his opinion, Russia was the enemy of the empire, and it was natural that it would be best to destroy it.

"Marshal, Russia is not only an enemy of the Empire, but also an enemy of the entire Western world! In fact, the Western world is far more afraid of Soviet Russia than it is of the empire. Therefore, if Soviet Russia is left, they can be used to contain Russia. If we really do our best to destroy Soviet Russia, the Western world will be able to act fearlessly against the Empire. Yang Du said.

Everyone nodded again and again, the empire was in the war, but it reaped huge benefits. Just doing the arms trade has made a lot of profits. These undoubtedly make the Western world very blushing. Without the threat of the Germans and the Allies, Britain and France will certainly make a comeback and become hostile to China again. Although, with the current strength of the empire, there is no fear at all. But this is undoubtedly very detrimental to the development of the empire. If Soviet Russia exists, in order to deal with Soviet Russia, the Western world will certainly not offend China too much. This is undoubtedly to use Russia to strive for more development opportunities for China. When China becomes truly powerful, it will naturally not care about the Western world at all.

"That's right, Soviet Russia is a scourge. Their revolutionary theories are undoubtedly very attractive to the oppressed workers of the Western capitalist world. However, the people of the empire, I guess no one will believe their fallacies, right? It is precisely because of this that the Western world is very afraid of Soviet Russia, and they will definitely not give up if they do not destroy Soviet Russia. They will not offend the empire until Soviet Russia is settled. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Majesty, the minister is worried that this will cause trouble for raising tigers." Marshal Shi Tianhan, Chief of the General Staff, said.

"Oh? Why? Wu Haoxuan asked. Everyone else also looked at Marshal Shi Tianhan.

"Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, although the quality of the Soviet Russian army is very poor, it is very brave in battle, and it has changed the style of the Russian * army in the past that is greedy for life and afraid of death, and is not afraid of death on the battlefield. If their weapons and equipment were a little better and their combat qualities were a little higher, the minister dared to assert that the Soviet Russian army would inevitably become a first-class strong army in the world. At that time, if we want to destroy Soviet Russia, I am afraid that we will have to exert greater effort and pay more casualties. Marshal Shi Tianhan said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, the army led by the Bolshevik Party, coupled with the political commissar system, made the combat effectiveness of the Soviet Russian Red Army improve a lot, in order to avoid being punished for losing the battle, those people were even more fearless of death when they were fighting. Such an army is the most terrifying.

Such worries are not unnecessary. However, the combat power of the Soviet Russian army is improving, and the combat power of the Imperial Army is also constantly improving. At that time, the gap between us and the Soviet and Russian armies will not only not be narrowed, but will be further widened. As long as the Russian army does not want to die, it is better not to provoke us. Otherwise, it will only make his mother die without a place to be buried. Wu Haoxuan said firmly.

On the European theater, the British had already begun to use tanks. It's just that the tanks codenamed 'water tanks' of the British are too rubbish for the tanks equipped by the Imperial Army. For the sake of secrecy, the Imperial Army did not use sending armored units to the European theater. In addition to the aircraft equipped by the Imperial Air Force, the performance is also far above that of the European Air Force. The fighting quality of the Imperial Army was also far above that of the Soviet Russian army. The Soviet Russian army is not afraid of death when it fights, but how can the Imperial Army be afraid of death? In contrast, if Soviet Russia wants to seek revenge on the empire, isn't it no different from looking for death?

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Shi Tianhan nodded and said no more. He also believed that no matter how much the Soviet Russian army developed, it would be absolutely impossible to defeat the Imperial Army.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in order to prevent us from really raising tigers, we must weaken the strength of Soviet Russia as much as possible. Although, subject to logistical supply lines, we will not really advance the front to the Ural Mountains and the Urals. But we can prop up puppet regimes under our control in these places, whether they are loyal to the Tsar or local minorities, as long as they are willing to be driven by the Empire. In this way, not only can we have more cannon fodder troops, but also can make there be an extra buffer between us and Soviet Russia. Wu Haoxuan said.

The center of gravity of the empire has always been in the direction of East Asia and the Pacific, and it is the most important thing to compete with the United States for future world hegemony. Once the empire and Soviet Russia went to war, the empire's large army needed to be transferred from the hinterland of the empire to Central Asia and Siberia, and a large amount of war materials needed to be transported, which required a lot of time. If you have enough cushioning, that's the best.

"Your Majesty." The ministers replied one after another. Wu Haoxuan had already made a decision, and they just needed to improve it according to this decision.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed that the Russian government has secretly sent an envoy to the Reich. The minister estimated that the Russian government wanted to start secret talks with the empire. So, what should we ask of the Russian government? Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi asked.

"Our bottom line is that Soviet Russia must not cross the Ural Mountains and the Ural River. The territory east of the Ural River and the Ural Mountains had to be handed over to the control of the Empire. Russia was not allowed to interfere with either the direct occupation of the empire or the establishment of vassal states. In addition, if possible, bring the Caucasus under the control of the empire. Wu Haoxuan put forward the conditions without thinking about it. (To be continued.) )

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