bookandnovel Chapter 123 Far East Strategy (Third Update, Please Subscribe!)
Chapter 123 Far East Strategy (Third Update, Please Subscribe!)
"Gentlemen, there is no doubt that the navy of the Eastern Empire is very powerful. At least, the current Pacific Fleet is no match for the Eastern Fleet. Not only the performance of the warships is like this, but the quality of the soldiers is still far behind. Therefore, if the Pacific Fleet Choose a decisive naval battle with the Orientals. Then, the entire Pacific Fleet may be wiped out
Therefore, our tactic is to temporarily avoid the main force of the Orientals, and wait until the main force of the Imperial Navy arrives before fighting a decisive battle with the Orientals. I believe that the Imperial Navy will be able to defeat the Orientals by then. The final victory must also belong to us!"
Mikhail said to a group of generals.
Although the generals of the Pacific Fleet felt a little aggrieved. But they also have to admit that the current strength of the Orientals is indeed not something that the Pacific Fleet can deal with.
Fortunately, the Pacific Fleet is just a fleet of the Imperial Navy. The main force of the Imperial Navy is in Europe. Once the main force of the imperial navy arrives, the Orientals will be dead.
The reason why Mikhail went to Gaul for a visit and leased the naval base "wasn't it to facilitate the main force of the Tsarist Russian Empire's navy to reach the Far East battlefield smoothly?
Mikhail didn't stay long at Lushun Military Port.
Before leaving, he specifically told Lieutenant General Alekseev.
"When a war breaks out in the future, it will take a long time for the Imperial Navy to travel thousands of miles to the Far East. Especially after the main fleet of the Imperial Navy has sailed for a long time, the battleships need to be maintained, and the soldiers also need to rest. During the battle. Before that, Lushun Fortress will inevitably fall into the siege of the Orientals. I hope that you can persevere. You must persevere until the reinforcements arrive!" Mikhail solemnly explained.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lieutenant General Alexeyev nodded.
"By the way, if possible, I hope you can personally defend Lushun Fortress!" Mikhail continued.
He clearly remembered that in another time and space, it was General Stessel who was in charge of defending Lushun Fortress, and he chose to surrender to the Orientals.
Of course, the main reason is that the reserve team has lost, and they no longer have the ability to hold on. For the sake of the lives of the remaining soldiers, he chose to surrender.
But Mikhail doesn't want the same thing to happen in this time and space.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I (Adej) will stick to it until the last moment!" Lieutenant General Alexeyev replied immediately.
Mikhail nodded and set off to return home.
On the way back to Moscow from the Far East, this time it was much faster.
Mikhail and Empress Elizabeth Mary no longer traveled along the way. In other words, I was tired from playing before, and everyone hopes to return to Moscow as soon as possible.
Along the way, the special train did not make any stops except for refilling water and burning coal. In this case, it only takes a few days to return to Moscow.
On the way, Mikhail talked about the layout of the empire in the Far East with Prime Minister Pobedonoschaev, Chief of General Staff Admiral Brusilov, and Navy Minister General Alexander.
"Your Majesty, in recent years, the empire's penetration of the Qing Empire has almost stagnated. During the time of Tsar Alexander III and Nicholas II, we planned to annex the northern part of the Qing Empire and establish a yellow Tsarist Russia. This will benefit further The expansion of the empire's territory and interests in the Far East." Pobie Donoschaif said.
Mikhail knew that this point of view had a huge market in the Tsarist Russian Empire.
However, he didn't want to do that from the bottom of his heart. Although, this is more in line with the interests of the Russian Empire.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, my point of view is exactly the opposite. Although the Qing Empire is now decayed and has fallen. However, don't forget that this country has the largest population in the world. Especially after the conflict with the Orientals After the war, the people of insight in this country have begun to wake up. Perhaps, before long, the decadent Qing Empire will be overthrown, and they will build a powerful country. The empire has decided that it wants to cooperate with such a country An enemy?" asked Mikhail.
Comparing Donos Chaf and others, he couldn't help frowning.
His Majesty the Tsar wants to overthrow the previously established expansion policy!
"I always believe that our foundation is in Europe. Although there are many powerful countries there, the pressure of the empire is very great. But, don't forget that Europe is the center of the world. If the empire can complete its expansion in Europe, the strength of the empire will be even greater Powerful. Not this barren Far East. Besides, although the Qing Empire is very poor and backward, once they wake up, they will soon become strong. We cannot offend future powerful countries for the sake of a little profit. In this case , will create a great enemy for the empire.
Next, after the empire defeated the Orientals and cut off the rise of the Orientals. The main energy of the empire will continue to focus on Europe. Strive to annex the Western Slavs and Yugoslavs, and realize the goal of establishing a great Slavic empire!"
Mikhail said.
"Your Majesty, will the empire completely give up on the Far East? Or, give up the penetration of the Qing Empire?" Pobie Donos Chaf was a little unwilling.
Mikhail shook his head: "From the information we have obtained, there are already many rebels in the Qing Empire. Especially the Han people, who account for the vast majority of the population, want to overthrow the rule of the Jurchens. We can Provide them with support, weapons and equipment, financial support, and even train armed personnel for them. Once they succeed, the relationship with us will be very close. This is also very important for the interests of the empire in the Far East. Even Because we can give up the special interests and spheres of influence of Midong State and the Northeast. In exchange for their recognition of other territories of the empire in the Far East, and the inclusion of the Koryo Peninsula into the empire’s sphere of influence.”
After careful consideration, Mikhail chose this plan.
Although, this made it difficult for the top officials of the Tsarist Russian Empire to accept it. However, Mikhail, as the tsar of the empire, especially the tsar who led the Russian Empire to become stronger and stronger, and completed the expansion in the Balkan Peninsula, has established great prestige. Under such circumstances, other high-level officials can no longer question him.
These high-level people can only think that what Mikhail said is correct. His current decision is for the benefit of the Tsarist Russian Empire.
Of course, decades later, people in the Russian Empire will witness Mikhail's wisdom. It's just that these high-level people are not young anymore, and it is estimated that they will not see that day.