Struggle in Russia

Paskovich's violent offensive lasted for a whole week. During this week, the Chinese and Russian troops paid more than 10,000 casualties, but the results were mediocre. Only some strongholds and fortresses were pulled out, and it was still far from fully opening up the mountain pass. far away.

It has to be said that this is another mistake made by Paskovich. He blindly sought perfection and covered the thousand mountains of Balka like peppering noodles with 100,000 soldiers, preparing to advance in multiple ways and give the Hungarians Sort it out.

This directly led to the fact that the Russian army seemed aggressive, but there were not too many troops at each key point. Although Hungary had a small population, it relied on favorable terrain and strong fortresses to offset the Russian army's surging attack.

Although the Hungarians lost some positions and were forced to retreat step by step, there was no danger of the embankment collapsing.

If Paskovich hadn't been so greedy for everything, concentrating his forces to attack a few key passes might have a completely different effect. But who made this fellow a purebred Russian who is used to solving problems in the way of a fighting nation.

So the fighting in the north will continue to tangle until the Hungarians are exhausted or the blood of Russia is drained.

On the front line of Bratislava, Gergey Altur's forward troops reluctantly marched towards Vienna. In terms of morale, these guys are really confident. They firmly believe that they can liberate Vienna.

It's just that their commander didn't have such strong confidence. On the contrary, Gergey Altur's first priority was defense. When the forward troops set off, he ordered to build a strong defense force in Bratislava. The line of defense has no intention of moving forward at all.

This undoubtedly ran counter to Kossuth's order, but Kossuth didn't know all this. In Pest, he was busy arguing with the parliament and wrangling with the National Defense Committee, and he really didn't have the extra energy to pay attention to specific commands.

And he felt that since he had given the order, Gergey Altur would obediently carry it out, and he didn't expect someone to play tricks at all.

This was undoubtedly a huge mistake, because of Kossuth's negligence and Gergey Altur's obedience, they missed an opportunity. When the vanguard brigade of Mrs. Gergey Artur arrived on the outskirts of Vienna, it achieved unexpected results!

Not only caught Wendisch Gretz by surprise, but also gave great encouragement to the revolutionaries in Vienna, so that they saw hope in the once desperate, and began to burn themselves again, fighting bravely with the Austrian army, and once recovered a lot lost ground. starter

If Gergey Altur had fully carried out Kossuth's order and attacked Vienna with his main force instead of a small force, the effect would undoubtedly be better. It might be more difficult to rescue Vienna. Gretz was caught off guard, and it was entirely possible to wipe out part of his vitality.

But the opportunity was just missed. Wendisch Gretz immediately made adjustments, gradually repelled Gergey Altur's vanguard brigade, and strengthened the monitoring of the periphery. Impossible.

What's more interesting is that both Kossuth and Gergey Altur seem quite satisfied with the result. The former believed that Gergey Altur carried out his attempt very well, and verified that the Austrians were just paper tigers. Only the vanguard could have such success, so the follow-up main force will not win in one fell swoop when it comes to the decisive battle.

As for the latter, Gergey Altur believes that he has carried out Kossuth's instructions, and facts have proved that it is unrealistic and impossible to attack Vienna, so now it is urgent to return to the topic and defend well.

Based on different understandings, the two began to act according to their own ideas. Kossuth thought that Gergey Altur was carrying out his orders, and Gergey Altur thought that Kossuth would give up those unrealistic ideas.

Neither of the two took the initiative to communicate, and then they went about their own business. When they met again, they suddenly realized that this was not the case at all, and the fun would be great at that time.

On the other hand, Wendisch Gretz's life has become increasingly difficult. Although Gergey Altur's vanguard was repelled, it still dealt a heavy blow to his military reputation. Because he made all the relevant battle arrangements, if something went wrong, the board would naturally have to spank his ass.

Originally, he had suffered from the boss because of the abolition of the establishment, but this time he was hit with a slap in the face, and his brain was buzzing. If he hadn't been holding on, he might have resigned and apologized.

That night, Wendisch Gretz looked at the map of Vienna alone and drank continuously. The indescribable depression weighed heavily on his heart, making it difficult to breathe.

"General, the enemy has been expelled, and according to your order, the reconnaissance and monitoring of Vienna's surrounding areas have been strengthened, and similar mistakes will never be made again!"

Wendisch Gretz nodded sullenly, waved his hand and sent the adjutant away. To be honest, he didn't care much about what the adjutant said just now, because some mistakes are irreparable and irreparable. As long as you are wrong once, there is no second chance.

Obviously, that's what he is today. Originally, his reputation was in decline, but now he has made such a big mistake, what will the outside world say about him, and what will they think of him?

Wendisch Gretz shook his glass and murmured, "I guess you're mocking me again, haha, you're such an idiot!"

It is conceivable how disheartened and depressed Wendisch Gretz was at this time. If no one helped him, this once powerful dignitary would probably collapse like this.

But don't worry, the warm little padded jacket arranged by Prince Alexander Gorchakov will come soon, and with him, Wendisch Gretz will soon come out of the shadows and regain his vitality!

"My old friend, what time is it, why are you still drinking!"

Accompanied by a sharp and ear-piercing laugh like a night owl, a man with triangular eyes, hooked nose and thin cheeks walked into Wendisch Gretz's study. He seemed to be very familiar with Wendisch Gretz, and as soon as he entered the door, he snatched the wine glass and bottle from Wendisch Gretz's hand without any notice, and stood there condescendingly looking down at him, quite imposing!

"You... why are you here?"

Wendisch Gretz was taken aback for a moment, and then felt very embarrassed, as if he was a child who was found smoking secretly...

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