Struggle in Russia

Kuza's anger can't solve any problems, because the situation will deteriorate rapidly. When the Russian army comes to Bucharest, it will be a doomsday scene.

And this day will really not be too far away, because Duke Mikhail, who has concentrated his forces steadily and steadily, is almost pressing towards Bucharest in a crushing posture.

It is not only Kuza who is trying to practice the mantis arm, but also Kossuth who is far away in Hungary. Of course, his situation is different, and it has not reached the last moment. In fact, at this moment, he felt that his situation was pretty good. The series of victories against Croatia in the south made his reputation grow day by day, and the deal with Li Xiao allowed him to arm an army of 30,000 people.

With these troops, he believes that he will be able to enter Vienna and completely end the rule of the Habsburg family. At that time, a brand new Hungary will be born in his hands, and history will be recorded in great detail—he will Is the father of the new Hungary!

But Kossuth's self-confidence was immediately shattered, because the herald brought bad news-the northern border was attacked by the Russian army again, and some outposts and fortresses had been captured by the Russian army.

"Damn Russians! It's them doing bad things again!"

Kossuth has never liked Russia, and whenever he was about to flex his muscles, the Russians would come to make trouble. Last time he was planning to lead all the main force south, but Paskovich was on the border The frequent activities of the Russian army forced him to leave tens of thousands of people to monitor the movement of the Russian army, otherwise he would definitely be able to wipe out the rebellious Croats in the south. Where will this group of bastards have a chance to escape from the encirclement!

But today, just as he was about to send the newly formed 30,000 troops into the battle in Vienna, the Russians ran out again, which meant that he had to increase his troops to the northern border again no matter what.

"How many Russians are there?" Kossuth asked with suppressed anger.

"The initial estimate is around 80,000 people!"

This number startled Kossuth. This number is really astonishing. This year, 30,000 to 50,000 people fighting each other is considered a battle, and a hundred thousand people fighting each other is considered a big battle, and the one at the Battle of Waterloo The scale is even more ancient and modern, and it is almost considered impossible to replicate.

And the Russian guy has 80,000 people when he makes a move. Is this going to take him out of the pot?

Kossuth instinctively doubted the authenticity of the numbers. He felt that the Russians would not only suppress the rebellion in Wallachia and Moldavia, but also interfere in the Hungarian revolution. ?

In fact, Kossuth's suspicion has no scientific basis, because with Russia's national strength, it is completely capable to invest 500,000 to 600,000 people in a huge battle, and now it is only possible to intervene in Wallachia and Moldavia How many people invested?

To put it bluntly, Kossuth was unwilling to believe that the situation was so bad, and he still had a fluke mentality.

The problem is that Russia, especially Paskovich, who is already red-eyed, can let him get away with it. In fact, the invasion force is as high as 100,000, and 80,000 is really a small number!

"How about adding 10,000 troops to the Northern Army?"

Kossuth actually only wanted to give five thousand, because what he wanted to do most was to go to Vienna and solve the problem once and for all. He believed that as long as Vienna was captured, the core of the crime of the Habsburg family would be destroyed, and the Austrians would collapse immediately, and then they could enjoy the victory.

"not enough!"

Bem was the first to pour cold water on him. The Polish hero pointed out very bluntly: "There are less than 50,000 troops on the northern border, and it is very difficult to face the Russian army twice as large as itself. What's more, the Russians may increase their troops, at least 20,000 people should be given to them to be a little safer, preferably..."

Bem wanted to say that it would be better to give 30,000, but looking at Kossuth's face, he knew it was impossible, so he didn't say anything further.

Kossuth pondered for a moment, and asked with a touch of luck: "If I order the Northern Army to stick to the Russians, how long can I last?"

Bem was taken aback by the question,

He probably guessed what Kossuth wanted to do, but it was definitely dangerous, so he replied seriously: "No more than three months..."

Kossuth asked again with anticipation: "If we concentrate all our strength, can we win Vienna within three months?"

Bem sighed, he knew this was the result, Kossuth really wanted to take the risk, but he was really not optimistic about this strategy.

So he replied bluntly: "It's difficult, unless there is a miracle! You must consider that once the Northern Army is completely defeated or wiped out, then our heavy troops hanging outside will be surrounded by the city of Vienna and are likely to be completely wiped out." !"

Kossuth really wanted to silence Bem, because he wanted to hear Bem agree with his plan, or at least generally agree with it, so that the soldiers would have more morale. Got it?

But Bem said what he was least willing to hear, and painted the prospect so darkly. Isn't this destroying his prestige? For a moment, he felt that he had made a mistake in appointing Bem as the chief of staff. This straight-faced Polish had no idea what morale was available.

The same idea also came to Bem's mind. He also regretted taking over such a mess. If it wasn't for the independence of Poland, he wouldn't want to deal with the Hungarians! Especially Kossuth, who doesn't understand military at all!

At this time, Kossuth said: "We Hungarians have always been good at creating miracles. If we can defeat Austria once, we can defeat them a second time! I firmly believe that victory will belong to the great Hungary!"

Bem was a little speechless. If victory could be obtained by shouting slogans, then Poland would have won countless times. The reality is that it is difficult for the enemy to be strong and we are weak to stick to it, let alone take the initiative to attack? Isn't this sending you to death!

It's just that Bem knows that he is not the commander-in-chief, but only the chief of staff. He has no right to decide where to fight, and can only formulate combat plans based on the commander-in-chief's goals.

"That would also require at least 10,000 additional troops for the Northern Army! Let them hold fast to delay the Russian army as much as possible, while the main force of our army will use the fastest speed to press towards Vienna, trying to eliminate the main force of the Austrian army as soon as possible, and then go north Reinforce the Army of the North."

To be honest, Kossuth is still not satisfied. He still doesn't want to give the 10,000 reinforcements. He prefers to put all this precious power in Vienna instead of throwing it out to fight with the Russian army. In his opinion, the latter has nothing to do with it. meaningless.

But neither Bem nor the other generals agreed with such a risk, and in the end he had no choice but to reluctantly send over 10,000 reinforcements...