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"What? Major General Alekev was killed? Lieutenant General Igdinev was taken aback, and the words that he wanted to continue to insult could not be said in his throat. After all, it is against his style of life to speak disrespectfully to a general who has already died in battle. Even if Major General Alekyev launched an attack on Shengjing without authorization, there was such a result. However, he was always a serviceman of the Russian Empire, a brave Cossack cavalryman.

"Yes, General. According to the report of Colonel Mikhail, Major General Alekev died on the way to charge the Chinese cavalry. He was hit by a Chinese bullet and fell off his horse. The junior officer said.

"Bastard! Those damned yellow-skinned monkeys, who dared to slaughter the valiant Cossack cavalry, they simply deserved to die! Lieutenant General Igdineev said hatefully. Before entering China, he never thought that the Cossack cavalry would have such a day. That's a whole cavalry division, more than 6,000 Cossack cavalry! In the end, only a few dozen people returned. Such losses can be said to be the greatest losses of Russia in recent years.

"Get Colonel Mikhail, I'm going to ask him something personally!" After Lieutenant General Igdinaev calmed down, he commanded. The fiasco of the 15th Cavalry Division made him a little incredulous. The cavalry comes and goes like the wind, and the mobility is high, so even if you can't defeat the enemy, you can still escape. How could the 15th Cavalry Division suffer such heavy losses? Could it be that Alecev guy was really kicked in the head by a donkey. Let the cavalry of the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division go to the siege? In this case, Alekev's death would not be a pity.

"Yes, General!" The junior officer hurriedly retreated. Now Lieutenant General Igdinaev is furious. One more minute in front of him is one more minute of danger. He didn't want to be a punching bag for Igdinaev's winning prize and suffer from unwarranted consequences.

Soon, Colonel Mikhail, with gauze wrapped around his arm, came to Lieutenant General Igdinaev. He was very wolf-like, one hand had been hung up with a bandage, and his military uniform was full of holes. There were also burnt marks, and there was no appearance of a high-ranking officer of the Russian Empire at all, and it looked like a beggar. See the words of Colonel Mikhail. Lieutenant General Igdinaev knew that the 15th Cavalry Division had gone through a bitter battle. This made Lieutenant General Igdinev even more curious about what happened to the 15th Cavalry Division.

"Hello, General!" Colonel Mikhail saluted Lieutenant General Igdinaev with another uninjured hand. He was a little nervous, and this time the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division was almost completely wiped out. Only he and a few dozen cavalrymen remained. Moreover. He was the only remaining senior officer. If Lieutenant General Igdinaev was dissatisfied with the 15th Cavalry Division, then he would have taken the main responsibility, much to the horror of Colonel Mikhail.

"Colonel, what kind of blow did the 15th Cavalry Division suffer, and how did it become like this? Are those yellow-skinned monkeys so scary? Lieutenant General Igdineev asked, much to his surprise, when the Cossack cavalry was so vulnerable in combat.

"General, the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division has done its best. But. Those yellow-skinned monkeys are too despicable, they are not qualified cavalry at all. Colonel Mikhail said to Igdinaev almost in a crying voice. Subsequently. Lieutenant General Igdinaev told in detail about the crushing defeat of the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division. Including the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division, which attacked the positions of the 14th Brigade of the Imperial Chinese Army, was hit by intensive fire, and more than half of the division suffered casualties. There was also the final battle with the cavalry of the Imperial Chinese Army, who used their rifles to destroy the main force of the remaining units of the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division, and then fought them to finally destroy the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division.

Lieutenant General Igdinaev's mouth was so wide open that he could almost put his fist inside. He never imagined that it would be such a reason. Now it seems that it is not that the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division does not fight hard, but that the army of the Chinese Empire is too shameless! How can they use rifles in a cavalry duel? This is very unchivalrous.

"Colonel, are the firepower of those yellow-skinned monkeys really as strong as you say?" Lieutenant General Igdinaev was somewhat skeptical. After all, in the eyes of the Russians, China is a country that is even more backward than Russia. Even the Russian Army was not equipped with such intensive firepower, how could the Chinese Empire have so much advanced equipment? It's not scientific at all! Could it be that all the international rumors about the Chinese Empire are true? Although, many countries in the West have already regarded the Chinese Empire as a first-class power in the world. However, Russia scoffs at this. They simply do not believe that the ancient and decaying China will develop into a world-class power in a short period of time. Their impression of China is probably still stuck in the back of their heads, dragging the pig's tail behind their heads, holding knives and guns and fighting them in Yaksa.

"Yes, General, I'm not exaggerating at all. The firepower of those yellow-skinned monkeys is indeed very powerful. To charge their heavily defended positions with cavalry would be to seek death. Therefore, I propose that we abandon the attack on Shengjing. Because it is impossible for us to capture Shengjing, attacking the position of those yellow-skinned monkeys is completely self-defeating! Colonel Mikhail said.

Igdinev's face gradually turned a little unpleasant, and he thought that Colonel Mikhail was alarmist. The order he received from Governor Muravyov was to wipe out the tens of thousands of Chinese Imperial Army forces in Mukden, and if the wolf fled because of the slightest setback, how could he explain to Governor Muravyov? In addition, he believes that although the firepower of the Imperial Chinese Army is strong, it also has a degree. As long as more cavalry is invested, it will definitely be able to break through the defense line of the Chinese Imperial Army. One cavalry division is not good, then put two, or three. At present, the 4th Cossack Cavalry Corps still has 3 cavalry divisions with full strength, plus the troops directly under the corps, there are almost 20,000 people. Lieutenant General Igdinaev was convinced that what the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division could not do, the 4th Cossack Cavalry Corps would be able to do.

"Your Excellency, it seems that you have been frightened by those yellow-skinned monkeys. I'll admit, perhaps, as you said, those yellow-skinned monkeys are very powerful. However, we are heroic Cossack cavalry, we have never been afraid of the strength of the enemy, and only by defeating a strong enemy can we show our bravery. The 15th Cossack Cavalry Division suffered heavy losses, and as their direct commander, I cannot act as if nothing had happened. I will lead the main force of the 4th Cavalry Corps towards Shengjing, and if those yellow-skinned monkeys hide in the city, then forget it. If they dare to stay outside the city, then I will avenge the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division and wash away the shame of the 4th Cavalry Army with the blood of those yellow-skinned monkeys! Lieutenant General Igdinaev said firmly.

Colonel Mikhail was stunned, he did not expect such a result. Why did he already say that the army of the Chinese Empire was very strong, but Lieutenant General Igdinaev still had to launch an attack on Shengjing? Didn't he know that he was looking for death?

"General, I want you to think again. The firepower of the Imperial Chinese Army is too strong, and if we don't have heavy weapons, it will be difficult for us to compete with them by cavalry alone! Colonel Mikhail discouraged.

"Needless to say, Your Excellency Colonel, go down!" Lieutenant General Igdinaev said coldly.

Although he was a little unwilling, Colonel Mikhail could only salute and leave, knowing that Lieutenant General Igdinaev would not listen to his persuasion. The Cossack cavalry were stubborn people, and Lieutenant General Igdineev was the same, what he had already decided, it would be difficult for others to stop.

After the departure of Colonel Mikhail, Lieutenant General Igdinaev summoned the commanders of the remaining 3 cavalry divisions of the 4th Cossack Cavalry Corps, including Major General Vasily, commander of the 13th Cavalry Division, Major General Maxim, commander of the 14th Cavalry Division, and Major General Peter, commander of the 16th Cavalry Division.

"Generals, I think you already know what happened to the 15th Cavalry Division. They were actually wiped out by those yellow-skinned monkeys, although it was those yellow-skinned monkeys who used conspiracy and trickery, but I believe that in the face of absolute strength, those intrigues and tricks are useless! I have decided to attack Shengjing tomorrow, and if those yellow-skinned monkeys dare to stay outside the city, then we will destroy them and let them know that the Cossack cavalry is invincible! Lieutenant General Igdinaev said.

"General, if what happened to the 15th Cavalry Division is true, will our offensive be effective?" Major General Peter, commander of the 16th Cavalry Division, asked with some concern.

"No, I believe that those yellow-skinned monkeys are powerful, but they are not inaccessible. Big deal, we'll throw in two cavalry divisions. Also, we don't have to attack from the front of those yellow-skinned monkeys, we can attack in a roundabout way. Cavalry is much more mobile than infantry. If we use our tactics wisely, we will be able to win! "Lieutenant General Igdinev looks like he has a chance to win.

The other two major generals also nodded in agreement, and it was clear that they were also surprised that the Cossack cavalry was no match for the infantry of the Imperial Chinese Army. They prefer to believe that this was because Major General Alekyev was so stupid that he led to the crushing defeat of the 15th Cossack Cavalry Division, and not because of the difference in strength between the two sides. (To be continued......)