Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 889
Of course, there is another possibility for Tsarist Russia to build a fort on the other side of the shoal.That is, Tsarist Russia can use the least amount of troops to defend their rear, and then the army will detour upstream and attack across the river.

However, the fortress cannot be repaired in a short time, which is why the Tsarist Russian army did not adopt this method from the beginning.And if you want to wait for Tsarist Russia to finish this and then attack by detour, the Ming army also has no reason to be afraid of the Tsarist Russian army. If you want to cross the river to fight, then come and fight.

And in such a long time, not only will the weather get colder and colder, but who knows what will happen?As an old saying goes, tomorrow or accident, who will come first, and who can know?

In fact, according to Hong Chengchou's many years of experience as an official, he believed that since Poland and Tsarist Russia were deadly enemies and were still fighting before, if Poland knew the emptiness in Tsarist Russia, it would have no reason to let go of the opportunity to take advantage of the fire.

Therefore, in summary, the Ming army could afford to delay the battle in Mingwei Fort, but Tsarist Russia could not!

Hong Chengchou was right, but he didn't understand the situation in Europe, so some situations were still underestimated.

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At this time, in Stockholm, Sweden, the newly succeeded King Carl Gustav was presiding over a meeting.The topic of the meeting was war and the recovery of the uncontrolled king's lands.He tried his best to convince the parliamentarians that it was necessary and beneficial for Poland to use troops.

The reason why he wanted to fight as soon as he succeeded to the throne is inseparable from his experience.

Carl Gustaf, also known as Charles X, was brought up at court with his cousin, Queen Christine, and thus received an excellent education.He also studied the art of war with the famous Swedish general Lennart Thorstensom, and learned a lot of diplomatic skills during his tenure as the plenipotentiary ambassador of the Nuremberg Conference.

For him, he feels that he has the ability to make great achievements.As a result, the vigorous 30-year war in Europe ended, leaving his heroes useless.

Another, and very important, reason is that his throne was given to him by his cousin, Queen Christina, despite all the arguments.Therefore, he wanted to prove to those who opposed his ascension to the throne that his cousin's choice was right!

Based on such various reasons, when he received the news that Poland was beaten very badly by Tsarist Russia, he was tempted.Therefore, after receiving news of Tsarist Russia's retreat, he also wanted to fight Poland.

Of course, the two countries have always been at war.One is because the king of Poland wants to be the king of Sweden, and the king of Sweden also wants to be the king of Poland again, which is caused by royal disputes; the second is that in the 30 Years War, Sweden and Poland also stood on the opposite side.

However, what Karl X never expected was that just as he was about to persuade those congressmen, his subordinates reported that the King of Poland and Grand Duke John II Kazimierz of Lithuania had sent envoys to ask for an interview.

Karl X couldn't help but wonder about this.Could it be that the Poles knew that they were going to send troops to attack them, so they sent envoys over?If the Poles really knew that they were going to lead an attack and were prepared, the war would lose its suddenness, which would virtually increase the difficulty of winning the war.

Of course, Karl X was not afraid of not winning.With Sweden's current military strength, it is sure to win if it fights Tsarist Russia, not to mention Poland.He was just worried that if he lost too much in attacking Poland, he would be attacked by nobles who opposed him.

Now, no matter what, since Poland has sent an envoy, we can only see each other first.

To his surprise once again, the Polish envoy turned out to be Alexander Goszeski, a senior official in Smolensk Province.You know, under pressure, Shanda was besieged by the Tsar himself for several months.Although the Tsarist Russian army has already retreated, Smolensk Province must be in a mess. He is busy enough, so how come he has time to come to Sweden?

Based on this idea, whether it is Karl X or other members of parliament, they are very curious about Alexander's purpose.

Seeing that he had attracted everyone's attention without opening his mouth, Alexander said immediately: "I came to Sweden to send a big gift to His Royal Highness the King to congratulate His Royal Highness on his enthronement."

"Oh, what a big gift?" Karl X was so happy to hear that, he even came to congratulate his opponent, and said that he would give a big gift, which was much better than those of the nobles under him.

But at the same time, he was even more curious, what kind of gift would it be?Could it be that the Smolensk province should be attached to Sweden?

But, shouldn't it be?Because the relationship between Alexander and the Polish king was extraordinary.Before the King of Poland came to the throne, he was imprisoned by Bishop Richelieu, and it was Alexander who rescued him.

Thinking of this, he paid more attention to what Alexander was going to say next.

I heard Alexander say to him with a hint of excitement: "I follow the king's order to form an alliance with Poland and Sweden to carve up Tsarist Russia together. How about this gift?"

"..." Hearing this, everyone became speechless.

If the two countries formed an alliance to carve up Tsarist Russia, Tsarist Russia would have ceased to exist long ago.

I really don’t know where this Alexander’s brain went wrong to say such a thing.

After coming back to his senses, King Karl X couldn't help but sneer and said: "Could it be that you were beaten so badly by Tsarist Russia in Smolensk, so you want to let Gu take revenge on your behalf?"

He was really annoyed, to say it to his face, he was regarded as mentally handicapped!

Some of those congressmen were indignant, feeling that Alexander had insulted their IQ and looked down on their king; while some were just watching with a cold eye, just watching the excitement.

Faced with the question, Alexander did not panic. He still looked a little excited and said: "Your Highness has misunderstood. Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tsar Alexei leads the country's elite to the east, and Moscow is empty!"

"What?" Hearing this, Carl was caught off guard and almost dropped his jaw.

He didn't believe it. Tsarist Russia had always focused on the west, eyeing Poland and Sweden.Like a hungry wolf, watching from a distance, ready to come up and take a bite at any time.

Correspondingly, both Poland and Sweden wanted to kill this hungry wolf.Therefore, there were not few wars among the three countries.

However, after fighting for so many years, no one has been able to destroy anyone, just like this state.

Now, what kind of wind does the tsar have? He even ignored the two countries and led the elite of the whole country to the east.Why does this news sound so fake?
Therefore, those members of parliament, after Karl X's voice fell, questioned one after another, saying that after Alexander came, he didn't say a word of truth. Do they think that the Swedes are mentally retarded, or is his head blocked? Got caught between the cracks of the door and felt that others were as mentally handicapped as him?
For their reaction, some even said insulting words to him, Alexander didn't care.Because after he inquired about the situation, he didn't believe it at first.

Therefore, before the Swede finished venting, he interrupted loudly: "Then Alexei has to do this, because the Ming Empire in the Far East has already sent troops to the Volga River Basin."

This news, like a blockbuster, exploded in the chamber, leaving a group of Swedes, including Karl X, in a daze: What's going on?
This news was really a surprise to them.

After a while, Karl X came back to his senses, leaned forward, stared at Alexander and asked loudly: "What's going on? Why did the Ming Empire suddenly appear? Why did they attack?" Tsarist Russia?"

When the other people were asked by him, they all came back to their senses, and immediately pricked up their ears, wanting to hear the important news.

Alexander looked at them and replied seriously: "I don't know the specific situation. I just heard that Alexei attached great importance to it. After receiving the news, he hurriedly withdrew his troops from Smolensk, then planted suspicious troops, and led We rushed to the Volga River with the army."

Speaking of this, he paused and then said: "If I hadn't been so angry with the burning, killing and looting of the Tsarist Russian army under my rule, and hadn't gone deep into the territory of Tsarist Russia, I would have been deceived by Alexei. Today's Moscow, The force is empty like never before!"

"Oh, that's right." Alexander remembered something, and added: "Didn't Tsarist Russia always sell furs before? Then it suddenly decreased in a large amount, because the people they sent to the east to plunder furs were killed by the army of the Ming Empire." He was killed. Maybe the troops of the Ming Empire came here for revenge and to settle accounts with Tsarist Russia, so they are ready for a decisive battle."

Starting from the previous tsar, economic difficulties gave Tsarist Russia the motivation to plunder furs eastward.Because of Europeans' desire for fur, that's very famous.Furs from Siberia and other places made Tsarist Russia a huge profit.

However, on this plane, Emperor Chongzhen asked the eastern Mongolian tribes to atone for their sins and cut off Tsarist Russia's hand extending to Siberia. Their fur business was naturally greatly reduced.This can be felt by Sweden and Poland, which are neighboring countries of Tsarist Russia.

Hearing his words, Karl X rolled his eyes, and immediately said from another angle: "It seems that this is true. If Alexei doesn't lead the army to drive the Ming army back, then in the east of Moscow , it will become a hunting ground for the Ming army, which must be unbearable for him, so he has to stop the war against you and lead the army to march eastward instead."

In this way, it is all right.

As a result, this new major situation immediately became the focus of discussion among everyone in the chamber.

(End of this chapter)