Bulgarian Empire

Ferdinand was still ignorant of the impending internal struggle in Russia, which was one of the effects of his butterfly effect on the world.

Due to the rise of Bulgaria, the Russian Empire's external material transportation channels have not been cut off, and the Russian army's tolerance for domestic capitalists is not so high.

If there is no choice, that's all. Now that there are better choices, why should they let these capitalists exploit them?

This is not just a matter of money, it can be solved by bribery. Problems with weapons and equipment are directly related to the victory or defeat on the battlefield, and it is also related to everyone's life safety.

In this regard, the officers of the young and strong faction below must definitely not tolerate it. This time it was the Air Force that took the lead in attacking the capitalists. Isn't it because the Russian Air Force was established for a short time and it was a gathering place for young officers?

It was their push that forced the Air Force's top brass to make such a move. Since the Air Force dared to make such a move, can the Army and Navy not keep up?

Obviously, these high-level generals are not fools. Anyone who dares to stand up and speak for the capitalists now must be careful whether they will be blacked out on the battlefield.

Even if he took money, he must turn his face and deny people now, and tell his subordinates that he and everyone along the way are firmly opposed to these unscrupulous capitalists!

Perhaps Lieutenant General Nikolai Nikolaokas hadn't thought of so much when he approached the Tsar to complain, otherwise he wouldn't be so disturbed.

But Nicholas II was a sensible person, and he still had some political awareness. He knew that when the capitalists and the guns met, the result was already doomed, so he clearly expressed his support for the Air Force.

As the Tsar was able to control the Russian Empire, Nicholas II's military quality may not be enough, but his political struggle level is at least 90%. In this respect, he is much better than Ferdinand's scum.

"Is everything ready?" Nicholas II asked

The middle-aged man said confidently: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, everything is under control! They are all happy to accept the order and are organizing production!"

As an emperor, knowing that the military is about to break out with the capitalists, if he doesn't do something, is he still a qualified emperor?

Obviously, Nicholas II was going to cheat people, and he seemed to intend to follow Ferdinand's example and clean up the moths in the country. Unfortunately, he couldn't find a suitable person to take the blame, and he didn't dare to take the blame.

The most important thing is that without this executive ability, the influence of nobles and capitalists on Russia has already penetrated into every corner, which is not comparable to the nascent Bulgaria!

So we can only make small troubles and use the military's hands to kill a few political opponents, which is also a good choice for Nicholas II.

As long as those who are interested pay a little attention, they will find that the capitalists and nobles who usually dance the most are about to hold a congress or have expressed their democratic and republican ideas.

The Russian Empire has begun to simmer undercurrents. Just wait for the military to launch a collective attack, and these people will die without a place to bury them!

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In Poland, a funny battle that shocked the world is taking place at this time-Russian cavalry vs German armored vehicles!

The brave and fearless Cossack cavalry, after receiving the order of General Alexei Alexievich Brusilov, went to Poland to stop the German army.

Under normal circumstances, the Polish Great Plains are very suitable for cavalry to play. It's a pity that the current situation is not normal. The Germans have opened their minds and wrapped the car with steel plates for armored vehicles.

Lieutenant Colonel Mazak, commander of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the 8th Cavalry Division, was a very typical Cossack "warrior" who fought against all odds.

To put it simply, he is a full-fledged reckless man. In addition to cutting the enemy when he sees him, he has mastered all seven senses and six senses when he is in formation and commanding operations.

Mazak was leading the army to look for the enemy, when the sentinel suddenly came back and reported: "Regimental Commander, it seems that the enemy's transport team is ahead, there are about three or four hundred people, shall we go and fight him?"

Cossack cavalry have always lived by robbery,

If they had waited for the Tsarist government's military pay, they would have starved to death.

Now that they encountered the enemy's transport team, Lieutenant Colonel Mazak said without hesitation: "Then what's the point? Just lead the way and do a vote!"

Then he took the troops and boldly went to rob the German "transportation team".

It was supposed to be a joke in World War II: "Polish cavalry charged German tanks"! Now the Cossack cavalry took the lead, and they charged the German army, but it was a pity that armored vehicles that did appear suddenly greeted them.

Of course, don't expect these Cossack cavalrymen who just came out of the tribe to be able to distinguish the difference between transport vehicles and armored vehicles. Don't they think they are all iron bumps?

The result is self-evident, flesh and blood flew all over the battlefield for a while, but it was a pity that they were all Cossack cavalry. Facts have proved that flesh and blood are no match for the torrent of steel.

Of course, the joke was over quickly, and idiots were a minority after all. Except that the head of the soil turtle made a joke with his troops and lost his life, the Cossack cavalry behind all learned this bloody lesson.

However, Ferdinand believed that the Germans did not have enough armored vehicles, and the chances of them encountering them were too small, otherwise such jokes would continue to emerge.

After all, the ignorant are fearless. You can't expect an army where most of the soldiers have never even seen a car, to be able to figure out the difference between an armored vehicle and an ordinary transport vehicle!

This little episode passed quickly, and the Russian cavalry still delayed the marching speed of the German army, and that was all.

In the era of hot weapons, on the vast plains, it is not so easy for cavalry to deal with infantry. The most important thing is that if you can't rush up, it's okay to harass the German army, but if you confront the Germans head-on, you will be killed.

So General Alexei Alexievich Brusilov was destined to be disappointed. The Cossack cavalry was not as powerful as he imagined, at least they didn't have much room to play against the Germans.

That's all, anyway, it also delayed the German army's marching speed, buying time for him to dispatch troops.

But another bad news came. Alexey Alexievich Brusilov asked in disbelief: "What? The Northern Front asked us for help?"

In terms of military strength, the northern front has the largest number and the strongest firepower. Under normal circumstances, their total strength of more than two million troops is enough to deal with any emergency.

The staff officer explained: "Yes, General! General Alexei Andreyevich Polivanov personally sent a telegram for help, saying that the German army has launched a full-scale attack on them, and the defense line of the Northern Front has been closed." I can't stop it!"

Alexey Alexievich Brusilov couldn't help thinking of two words: "Fuck!"

The Western Front has had enough troubles, so where is the ability to rescue them? It's no wonder that Alexey Alexievich Brusilov was about to lose his temper. The main force of the German army was still on his side.

In fact, he wronged the Northern Army. It wasn't that their soldiers were not brave enough to fight, nor that their officers commanded indiscriminately. It was because of the lack of logistics and supplies, insufficient weapons and ammunition, insufficient food, and insufficient medicines... They were short of almost all strategic materials. !

No way, who told them to attack East Prussia? During the winter battle, both the Western Front and the Southwest Front entered the hinterland of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Western Front also occupied part of German Poland.

But the northern army was in a tough situation. They only pushed the front line forward for a dozen miles before being beaten back by the Germans. Even if they wanted to eat at the enemy, they had to fight in!

That's all, the most important thing is that they are at a disadvantage in the distribution of logistics supplies. The materials aided by the Allies first passed through the defense area of ​​the Southwest Front Army, then entered the defense area of ​​the Western Front Army, and finally reached their hands.

The result is self-evident, everyone is not a fool, the good things are picked up in front, and what is left to them is crooked!

It's not right, at least most of the high-quality rifles and artillery provided by Britain and France were given to them. Unfortunately, the weapons are out of ammunition now!

Therefore, among all the Russian troops on the Eastern Front, the Northern Front had the fewest weapons and ammunition, the lowest food reserves per capita, and the most scarce other strategic materials!

In this state, it is against the sky that they can display five points of their extraordinary combat power! Don't look at their soldiers all holding new-style rifles, but unfortunately they have no bullets and can only be used as fire sticks.

It is natural for them to be unable to withstand the counterattack of the Germans. After all, the soldiers have no bullets, so they can only run away or surrender except for fighting bayonets!

No matter which option you choose, the result is the same-the position can't be defended!

Alexey Alexievich Brusilov said with a livid face: "Tell them that our Western Front can't do anything, the Germans have torn through our defenses, we are closing the gap, we have no ability Help them!"

"Yes!" replied the staff officer who brought the telegram.

Now the Western Front is really helpless, not only them, but also the Southwest Front next door is having a hard time.

The limelight was not so good. As the Russian army with the most brilliant results in the winter offensive, it was also the army with the most casualties. A large number of veteran casualties were replaced by new recruits, and the combat effectiveness plummeted.

After catching up with the counterattack of the Allies, even if they only faced the main force of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they still suffered heavy casualties and had to start shrinking their defenses.

In this context, everyone is too busy to take care of themselves. What can we do to help our allies? In the end, the ball reached the Russian Supreme Command, and Nicholas II's good mood suddenly disappeared.

The current situation is already very bad. Even if he orders the entire army to retreat now, it will not be able to withdraw.

The German-Austrian coalition forces are right in front of them. If they dare to retreat, if they are not good enough to be defeated by the Germans, they will be wronged.

So now the line of defense must be guarded, even if the line of defense is shrinking, it must be done slowly, so that the enemy cannot find any flaws!

Nicholas II asked with a headache: "What plan does the staff have to change the current unfavorable situation?"

Now Nicholas II suddenly regretted being the supreme commander in person. He found that his military ability was really not enough, at least he was powerless to solve the current situation!

Chief of the General Staff Mikhail Vasilyevich Alekseev said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, the main problem on the front line is the lack of logistical supplies. Unless we can solve the logistical supplies on the frontline, we cannot change the current situation." The embarrassment of the situation!"

Nicholas II said dissatisfied: "Then we don't have to do anything now? Just wait quietly for the defeat on the front line?"

Mikhail Vasilievich Alekseev bit the bullet and said: "Of course not. Now, in addition to sending supplies to the front as much as possible, we must continue to mobilize in case of accidents!"

Obviously his answer did not satisfy Nicholas II, which undoubtedly told him: prepare for the aftermath, the front line has been defeated!

"Is there no other way?" Nicholas II turned his attention to the Minister of War, hoping that he would have a good way.

It is a pity that the answer of the Minister of War Vladimir Alexandrovich Sukhomlinov was bound to disappoint him.

"Your Majesty, there is no solution, but the long-distance water cannot quench the near-thirst, so let's mobilize the whole country immediately!"

Obviously, the Minister of War's attitude is even more pessimistic. He believes that the Russian army on the front line can't last long, and the war with ammunition and food is simply impossible to continue!

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