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"Ladies and gentlemen, it must have been clear to all of you that the logistics supply center in Zalari was destroyed by the Chinese cavalry. Moreover, the Chinese cavalry, numbering more than 100,000 people, crossed our line of defense and entered our rear. What the consequences of this will be, everyone should also understand. Our current war materials can only last for half a month. "Ivan. Marshal Paskovich summoned the commanders of the ten infantry corps of the Russian army to explain the crisis that is now facing everyone.

"Your Excellency, how can this be? After losing logistical supplies, how can we fight the Chinese? A bearded officer stood up and said. He was the commander of the 8th Infantry Corps of the Russian Army, Lieutenant General Lepnin.

"I have ordered the main forces of the 2nd Cossack Cavalry Corps and the 8th Cossack Cavalry Corps to return to the rear, annihilate the Chinese cavalry, and protect the logistical supply lines." Ivan. Marshal Paskovich said.

The commanders below all turned their heads to each other. Obviously, they did not think that the Cossack cavalry would be able to annihilate the Chinese cavalry, which numbered up to 100,000 men. Numerous previous battles have proven that the Cossack cavalry was actually no match for the Chinese cavalry. Especially when the forces are at an absolute disadvantage, the Cossack cavalry wants to exterminate the Chinese cavalry, which is absolutely impossible. It's not good. It will also be destroyed by the Chinese cavalry. This means that the logistics supply line of the Russian army will be cut off by the Chinese cavalry for a long time to come. They will soon run out of ammunition.

"Your Excellency, Marshal. I don't think that the 2nd Cossack Cavalry Corps and the 8th Cossack Cavalry will be able to hold our logistical supply lines, and in order to avoid falling into the point of running out of ammunition and food, I advise us to retreat immediately! Retreat to the Siberian Plain. In this way, we will be able to get logistical support. Another middle-aged general mentioned that he was the commander of the 10th Infantry Corps of the Russian Army, Lieutenant General Sheremedev.

"Yes, I'm not against retreating, it's for us at the moment. It should be the best way to do it. But if we retreat, we will lose large tracts of land to the Chinese. His Majesty the Tsar would never have agreed. What will the vast number of Russian people think of us, hundreds of thousands of troops have been frightened away by the Chinese, how should we explain to the people at home? "Ivan. Marshal Paskovich asked rhetorically.

Suddenly, the generals of the Russian army fell silent one by one. Russians are inherently greedy for land. Especially His Majesty the Tsar. Even more so. At the beginning, Muscovy developed to the point where it is today by relying on foreign wars again and again. If large tracts of land had been lost, Tsar Nicholas I would have sent them all to the gallows.

"Gentlemen, there is only one way before us now. That is the main force to crush the Chinese* army in front of you. Only by defeating them can we have hope. When the time comes, we will be able to hold positions on the western shore of Lake Baikal. There is also an explanation for His Majesty the Tsar. With a bit of luck, we were able to capture war materials from the Chinese* army. In the end, the war was won. It's not impossible. "Ivan. Marshal Paskovich said. In his opinion, this has become the last way out for the Russian army.

The generals of the Russian army also nodded one after another. While this may seem risky, it's the best of both worlds.

"Your Excellency, according to what we have received, the Chinese have built a strong defensive line on the west bank of the Kitoi River, and with their strong firepower, if we take the initiative to attack, I am afraid that we will suffer heavy losses." A Russian soldier said with some worry in the future, he is the commander of the 14th Army of the Russian Army, Lieutenant General Mikhail, among these generals of the Russian army, he is relatively old, and even his hair is already half white.

"Yes, the Chinese may be desperate for us to attack their defenses. However, we have no choice. We still have 500,000 troops, and I believe that no matter how strong the Chinese defense line is, we will eventually be able to successfully break through their defense. "Ivan. Marshal Paskovich said stubbornly. In his heart, a decision has been made, and other people's suggestions are naturally not listened to. Of course, for how to attack the line of defense of the Chinese * army, Ivan . Marshal Paskovich also had a plan.

Lieutenant General Mikhail's opposition had no effect, and the other generals also knew about Ivan. Marshal Paskovich is determined to do so.

"Next, I will make specific arrangements to you. This time the Chinese cavalry attacked Zarari and crossed the Angara River. The current Angara River has a small amount of water, which is convenient for erecting pontoon bridges. Therefore, we can also attack the Chinese in the same way. The 10th and 14th armies, erecting pontoon bridges overnight, crossed the Angara River, advanced east along the Angara River, launched an offensive from the north of Angarsk, and attacked the flank of the Chinese * army! "Ivan. Marshal Paskovich ordered.

"Yes, Your Excellency Marshal!" Both Lieutenant General Sheremedev and Lieutenant General Mikhail received the order.

"The 8th Army attacked along the East Sayan Ridge, attacked the upper reaches of the Kitoi River, and after crossing the river, attacked the flank of the Chinese* army from the south." Ivan. Marshal Paskovich continued to order.

"Yes, Your Excellency Marshal!" Lieutenant General Lepnin nodded.

"The remaining main forces, attacking directly to the east, strive to break through the Chinese defensive line west of the Kitoi River head-on. Although the Chinese have strong firepower, they are too arrogant. As long as we can break through their defenses, then those Chinese will be driven down the river by us like ducks. When the time comes, their corpses will be covered with the Kitoi River. We will make the Kitoi River a cemetery for the Chinese. Victory will surely belong to the great Russian Empire! "Ivan. Marshal Paskovich said loudly.

"Victory belongs to the Russian Empire!" Other Russian generals also shouted. For a time, the Russian army was full of morale.

On the morning of June 22, the Russian army began to accelerate its eastward advance. And the actions of the Russian army are completely under the control of the Empire's * army. Although the Russian cavalry intensified its attack on the Imperial Reconnaissance Cavalry, it was still unable to stop the Imperial Cavalry's reconnaissance.

Immediately after the destruction of Zalari by the Imperial cavalry, a telegram was sent to the command. After receiving the telegram, Major General Liu Zhongming had a smile on his face. He knew that the empire was already victorious in this battle.

Early the next morning, Major General Liu Zhongming summoned the 12 commanders of the Imperial Army to inform them of the good news.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have good news for everyone, last night, the 1st and 2nd armies of the Imperial Cavalry joined forces to eliminate the logistics and supply center of the Russian army in Zalari, destroying a large amount of food and ammunition for the Russian army. Now, the main cavalry forces of the 4 armies of the Imperial Cavalry have entered the rear of the Russian army. The supply lines of the Russian army will be cut off. The entire hinterland of the Russian army will be turned upside down. Major General Liu Zhongming said with a smile.

"Haha, that's great! In this case, the battle will be easy to fight. Major General Zhang Wei, commander of the 1st Infantry Corps, said first.

"General Liu, then next, the Russian army can only retreat, or take the initiative to attack us. No matter how the Russian army chooses, it will be very beneficial to us! Major General Doolittle, commander of the 2nd Army, said.

"In my opinion! Eighty percent of the Russians will choose to retreat. After all, if they drag on any longer, they will run out of ammunition and food. When the time comes, it will be much easier for us to defeat them. Major General Zhao Mingfu, commander of the 5th Army, said.

"Who knows? Maybe the Russians will get their heads caught in the door, and then they will take the initiative to attack our defenses. In that case, we will have to prepare for a big war! Major General Li Zhiyong, commander of the 8th Army, said.

At this time, a staff officer walked into the conference room, saluted Major General Liu Zhongming, and said: "Report to the general, the scouts have sent back the latest news, and the Russian army is marching eastward in a big way. It is expected to be near the Kitoi River tomorrow afternoon! ”

"What? The Russians are really crazy, are they going to take the initiative to attack our heavily defended defensive line? ”

"Haha, the Russians are looking for death! This time there is a battle to be fought! ”

There is no doubt that the choice of the Russians was unexpected by the imperial generals. They all believe that in such a situation, the best strategy for the Russian army is to retreat immediately, in this way, although it will inevitably be pursued by the imperial army, it can effectively avoid falling into the point of running out of ammunition and food, and at the same time, it can also further lengthen the logistics supply line of the imperial army.

"It seems that the Russians are really caught in the head, or rather, they think they can defeat us with half a million troops. That's why they dared to go on the offensive. However, no matter what, if the Russians call, then we will have to fight. Major General Liu Zhongming said. 500,000 Russian troops rushed in with great momentum, which made the Imperial Army have to be prepared to deal with it. Relying on strong fortifications, with 12 corps and more than 400,000 troops to meet 500,000 Russian troops, the Imperial Army was not at a disadvantage.

So the generals all stared at Major General Liu Zhongming, waiting for his arrangement.

"The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th armies, crossing the Kitoy River, entered the defensive line and prepared to defend against the Russian offensive. The 5th and 8th armies, crossing the Angara from Angarsk, defended our right flank, and the 14th and 17th armies, defended the left flank. The remaining 4 corps, as reserves. In this battle, we must win the final victory and eat the 500,000 Russian troops in one fell swoop! Major General Liu Zhongming said categorically. (To be continued......)