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Chapter 908 Prelude to collapse

"General Korninov, today will be your last chance. You have two choices, bury a decadent government and establish a new one, or bury this decadent dynasty with it. What is left to us

Time is running out. The German High Seas Fleet has arrived off the coast of Tallinn. To the south, the German Army starting from Riga is fighting with Kolchak's troops.

Hand, from the west, under the attack of the German navy and army, it is only a matter of time before Tallinn falls. It is only a matter of time before the crown of the Nomanov dynasty falls. For the sake of our country, and for ourselves and our families, we should be in the German

Do something before coming in and make those nobles the scapegoats! Let’s build a new country." Prince Lvov said.

"And then circle around the German command knife? At the same time, send a large amount of compensation and land to gain the understanding of the Germans? This is treason!" Korninov stared at the person in front of him like a ferocious lion, as if

It looks like he will be torn into pieces at any time.

"Russia has been teased and used by the British for nearly a hundred years. They used us to resist Napoleon, but then worked with Napoleon's nephew to block our expansion on the Black Sea coast. We want to get a real ice-free port in the Far East, and the British

People, together with China, wiped out our entire navy, and also caused us to lose a large area of ​​territory. Finally, they gave us a push of pounds and issued a command to the great Russian nation.

Order, let us use our own blood to encircle the interests of the British Empire! We are independently resisting the armies of Germany, Austria and Turkey on the Eastern Front, but they are doing nothing on the Western Front! They treat us as expendables. One can bring down Germany.

consumables! But this time we are very unlucky, the Germans are not Napoleon, and we did not defeat the enemy. But we have consumed too much power!" Prince Lvov said calmly.

"Russia's most glorious time was in the mid-19th century. We were the military police of Europe. The great Russia did not act based on anyone's face. And during the subsequent Alliance of Three Emperors, Russia received practical security guarantees. The three great

The unity of the country cannot be shaken by any force! If this treaty can continue, at least we will not lose Vladivostok in the Far East. Until now, Russia has already

Nikolai's wrong decision has resulted in the loss of too many opportunities and benefits, and our task is to change this situation. Of course, certain losses must be endured. But at least it is better than continuing to fight. If it really comes to that

At the moment of collapse, I am afraid that Germany and China will divide Russia from the east to the west. We will have nothing left in the end." Prince Lvov said, looking at the uncertain Korninov.

"That is to say, if we surrender to Germany now, will we have anything left?" Korninov's eyes were full of ridicule. "Although it is cruel, it is indeed a reality. We cannot defeat the Germans and Austrians joining forces. Even if we are mobilized

The country's military strength is not good either. The army is tired of war. In the later stage,

Supplies are running out. The ridiculous Denikin still wants to rely on China's meager supplies to resist a country. It's so ridiculous! China wants to weaken Russia and Germany at the same time through this war. And then gain from the collapse of Russia

Benefits!" Kornikov kept muttering to himself.

"What do the Germans want? What will we lose? What will we gain?" A few minutes later, Kornikov asked after venting his anger. Tsarist Russia was already on the verge of collapse, and he could see the situation clearly and was naturally unwilling to give any promises.

The Manov dynasty was buried with him, but some things should be explained first.

"The Baltic Sea will be based on the actual control line between the two sides. Russian Poland and Ukraine will be divided or independent. There will also be Ardahan, Dals, and Batumi regions. Finland will also be independent. Then there will be some compensation and supplies. Now

We are still discussing it in detail," Prince Lvov said.

"How generous!" The anger and ridicule in Kornikov's words were clearly revealed. "Then what can we gain?"

"Our support and national security guarantee. Our remaining land will not be captured by anyone, including China in the east! Compared with Germany, which has to deal with the Allies, I have always believed that China has been dormant for more than ten years.

That's even more terrifying!" Prince Lvov said seriously.

"All the elites of the Tsar have been deployed to the front line, and the remaining miscellaneous fish have no fighting power. As long as we can control Petrograd in a short time. After opening the arsenal, we can also arm a large number of troops. The Germans will help us.

Completely eliminate those lackeys of the Nomanov dynasty. But before that, we still have to do something." Seeing that the other party had almost accepted his opinion, Prince Lvov began to discuss the specific steps of the action with the other party.

"Protect the two Izmail-class battleships that are being outfitted in the shipyard. There are also related accessories and facilities. And the shipwrights. We must make sure that the entire shipyard can still operate after the incident. By the way, there are still

Enough guards must be left to prevent them from being destroyed by some hostile elements." Prince Lvov specifically emphasized.

"Russia now does not need a navy, and it will not be needed for a long time in the future. Why do we have to let these two gold-eating beasts be built? Is it to serve as a floating fort to defend St. Petersburg?" Kornikov

He asked with some confusion. These two battleships are really almost completed. It would be a pity to throw them away directly. But in extraordinary times, every ruble must be used in the right place. So Kornikov would rather let them be put away.

shipyard instead of continuing with completion.

"We can use it to exchange for more than 50,000 prisoners of war and a large amount of weapons and ammunition! The Germans have said that as long as these two battleships and the ammunition and supplies attached to them can be safely handed over to the Germans, then they can exchange some of the prisoners of war and weapons

Provided to us in advance, this deal is very cost-effective. The Germans will organize transport ships

The team arrived in St. Petersburg directly from the Gulf of Finland. Of course, we also need to bribe some Russian naval officers and soldiers to operate this warship. As far as I know, some officers and soldiers who were originally intended to be assigned to these two giant ships were not transferred to the Tallinn front line. They also

Find them in the shipyard and control them!" Prince Lvov said.

"What about Essen? If something happens to the shipyard, Essen will definitely get the news. If he abandons Tallinn and returns, my troops will not be able to block the attack of the 14-inch naval gun. He will bring the entire shipyard and all the naval guns within range.

Everything is completely destroyed. If there are marines who come with him, once they side with the emperor, our situation will be very dangerous." Kornikov expressed his worries.

"Essen? He won't live long. The German High Seas Fleet has completed the blockade of the Tallinn area from the sea. Even if Essen wants to break out now, it will be too late. They will be torn into pieces by the powerful High Seas Fleet. You know

, this time the Germans sent a total of 14 super-dreadnoughts! All the super-dreadnoughts are here, and Essen doesn’t even have a chance!" Prince Lvov said.

"I feel relieved. In addition, the German Army must ensure the containment of Kolchak's troops. His troops are still very powerful. How to deal with Nicholas II? This is a difficult problem." Cole

Nikov was convinced that since the safety of the sea could be guaranteed, the only ones he could fear in the end were Kolchak's troops.

"Don't worry, Kolchak's troops have not received assistance from China for a long time. Most of the supplies have been provided to Denikin. Now he is just a tiger without teeth. There is nothing to be afraid of. There are still people standing behind us.

There are those factory owners and bankers who will provide us with a lot of funds. We also have prisoners of war and weapons returned by the Germans. I really can't think of any other force that can prevent us from succeeding."

"Another thing is that we must find the government's gold. In order to pay for the purchase of weapons from China, Nicholas II almost emptied his treasury, but not all of the gold was handed over to China. New

The government needs this gold." Prince Lvov emphasized.

"Damn, even you don't know where this gold is, how can I, a soldier, know it?" Although he said this, the importance of this matter still forced him to pay attention. After all, during the war, the ruble

Just like waste paper, the only thing that has real purchasing power and can be recognized is real gold and silver. "I will look for it. I hope this gold is still in Russia."

While Prince Lvov and Kornikov were plotting the mutiny, in other parts of Russia, careerists with the same purpose were also buying up the army and expanding their wings. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Tsar's

The rule is on the verge of collapse under internal and external difficulties. Ordinary civilians are powerless to change this reality. They can only act as

Cannon fodder is used as a tool. And some people in the upper echelons and those who hold the army plan to use this opportunity to seek greater interests. Even if the power they have to rely on is Germany, the country that attacks them and ultimately pushes them to a dead end.

But they can still make all kinds of excuses for themselves! For example, to save the country or something.

At this time, the last batch of troops loyal to the Tsar were still resisting the German attack on the front line. The most powerful troops were being used to defend Tallinn. However, as the German navy and army defeated more and more attacks, the Russian defense line near Tallinn

The army is about to usher in its end. The last main fleet in the Tsarist Russia era was also forced to make a choice, that is: whether to rush out of the port and be killed, or squat in the port and be killed...

"What? The St. Petersburg Shipyard and the Naval Shipyard haven't been destroyed yet? The mine-laying operation in the port hasn't been completed yet? They are committing treason!" The angry Essen slammed the pipe in his hand on the table with great force.

Let this pipe be broken into two pieces and fight to the death

The purpose of holding on to Tallinn is to give the rear time to completely destroy these factories. But now, as the Germans gradually open up the Gulf of Finland and surround themselves tightly in Tallinn, the opponent's fleet is very likely to go directly eastward to St. Petersburg.

.It’s almost too late!
Chapter completed!
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