Struggle in Russia

The distance from Bucharest to Budapest is not close, and you have to cross half of Eastern Europe, but there was no city named Budapest in 1848. This name appeared very late, and the more correct name should be called Pest. - Buda.

Let's put it this way, Pest is Pest, Buda is Buda, and there was a time when these were actually two cities. One is on the left bank of the Danube and the other is on the right bank of the Danube.

On the left bank is Buda, which is a city or fortress densely covered with castles, while on the right bank is Pest. Compared with Buda, which has a strong military atmosphere, Pest is like a truly civilized city.

And in 1848, or in the case of the Kingdom of Hungary, the capital of the country was Pest instead of Buda. So when you said you were going to Budapest, the Hungarians would probably be dumbfounded.

The Habsburg family has ruled Hungary for only one and a half centuries, so this country does not have much favor for this deformed family. Therefore, in this magnificent revolution, Hungary is considered the most staunch Habsburg family rebel.

It should be said that the Hungarians did a good job. They once expelled the power of the Habsburg family from the Hungarian border. Just sing against the Hungarian revolutionaries, and then the Serbs in the territory were also instigated by the Habsburg family and began not to cooperate with the Hungarian revolutionaries.

But even so, these Hungarians have made the Austrians suffer enough. If it were not for the strong interference of Tsarist Russia, the later Austro-Hungarian Empire might not have been born at all, and the rule of the Habsburg family in Central and Eastern Europe might have been decades earlier. year is ended.

When Li Xiao arrived in Perth, his impression of the city wasn't that good, but it wasn't that bad either. Because the architectural style of Europe since the Middle Ages is too classical, and the religious atmosphere is more than the humanistic atmosphere. It may be good to visit or travel as a castle, but it is still not sensitive to let him live in this kind of city.

Baroque and Gothic architecture can be seen everywhere in Pest. Compared with the demonstrations on the streets and the Hungarian people actively preparing for war, it is a strange combination. Anyway, Li Xiao doesn't like the architectural styles of big European cities in this era. Whether it's St. Petersburg, Bucharest, or Pest in front of him, he feels out of place, and there is always a sense of alienation in a foreign land.

"Andreka, you're in a bad mood! Why, are you depressed because you didn't find that Gergey Altur?"

David Lebouf was quite happy. For him who is used to the Islamic style of Istanbul, the Baroque and Gothic architecture of Pest made him feel like coming home, which is very cordial!

Li Xiao sighed. The reason for his lack of interest was indeed the reason for seeing Gergey Altur.

Because the general led the army and was on his way to Bratislava. According to the newspaper, Gergey Artur led the troops to support the Revolutionary Party in Vienna.

Bratislava and Vienna seem to be far away from each other in later generations, because one is the capital of Austria and the other is the capital of Slovakia, but in fact these two cities are really close, two to be exact The distance between cities is about 60 to 70 kilometers, which is not as far as the distance between Beijing and Tianjin.

With this reference, you can probably know how densely packed the countries in Eastern Europe are. Let’s put it this way, the distance from Vienna to Pest is about 215 kilometers.

If you think about it, at such a short distance, a battle can almost be said to happen overnight. If the marching speed is fast enough, playing blitz can really destroy the country in one day.

In the revolutionary tide of 1848, Bratislava stood on the side of Hungary. In fact, this city has a particularly close relationship with Hungary. During the long period of time when the Habsburg family ruled Hungary, Bratislava Dislava was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary until Pest replaced it in 1783.

Therefore, the official language in Bratislava is actually Hungarian, and it is only natural to give Hungary a platform in the tide of revolution. It's just that these things of course make the Austrians feel uncomfortable, because Bratislava is too close to Vienna, who can bear the enemy 60 kilometers away from the capital?

When Li Xiao was thinking about what to do next, David Lebouf suddenly asked, "Do you think the Hungarians can succeed?"

Li Xiao, who was a little distracted, was taken aback for a moment, and asked back: "What can be successful?"

David Lebouf replied as a matter of course: "Naturally, it is to kill Viana to repel the coalition forces of Wendisch Gretz and Jerachic!"

Li Xiao shook his head and smiled wryly. He could see that David Lebouf was just watching the fun. He definitely hoped that the Hungarians would be more powerful, and it would be better to make Austria feel ashamed. It's just that Li Xiao, who knows the history, is not optimistic about the efforts of the Hungarians.

Historically, the Hungarians also sent troops to support the Revolutionary Party in Vienna, but they were not successful. Not only did they not succeed, but they also consumed their vitality. After a wave of counterattacks by Wendisch Gretz and Jeracic, even Pest almost fell .

Therefore, Li Xiao thinks that it is foolish for the hastily armed Hungarian National Army and the serious Austrian regular army to confront each other head-to-head or to fight in the field.

From the previous battle between the Hungarian National Army and Jerachic near the Drava River, it can be seen that the Hungarian National Army is tough enough to deal with Jerachic’s troops, let alone Wendisch Gretz and Jerachi Odd coalition.

Moreover, there is also a problem with the commander chosen by the Hungarians. Gergey Altur is indeed a relatively capable general among the Hungarians, but this person's mentality is also problematic. He doesn't have the courage to go forward and fight to the end. Once he finds that the enemy is strong and we are weak or things can't be done, he will choose to give up and choose to be a hero by knowing the times.

This can also be seen from the subsequent defense of Pez. Facing the massive invasion of the combined forces of Wendisch Gretz and Jerachich, this guy chose to avoid the battle to preserve his strength. If it weren't for the bloody battle of the people of Pest, which gave the Austrians a head-on blow and forced them to retreat, it would be hard to say that this guy would have surrendered earlier.

Based on these reasons, Li Xiao is not optimistic about the Hungarians at all: "They are basically useless. Although Wendisch Gretz and Jelacic are not famous generals, they have an advantage in military strength, and their determination to regain Vienna is also abnormal. Be firm, the Hungarians can't get anything good!"