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Under Shengjing City, the Russian army surrounded Shengjing City, almost infiltrated. However, the Russian army no longer dared to attack easily. The previous defeat is still vivid in my mind. In the face of the powerful firepower of the Imperial Army, attacking Shengjing City seemed to be seeking death no matter how hard it was. Not only the Russian soldiers at the bottom were afraid, but even the Russian generals at the upper level believed that launching an attack now was simply to die. For a moment, the Russian commander, the Far East Governor Muravyov, had to order the siege and not to attack.

With the current strength of the Russian army, even if it had lost a lot before, the remaining troops were still more than 200,000. Among them, 80,000 Cossack cavalry lost almost nothing. If the powerful troops were left to the protection of Shengjing City's solid city defense, fighting in the field would not be a match for the Russian army at all. Therefore, what the Imperial Army's 14th Army and 17th Army could do was just to defend the city. If they wanted to fight back, at least with their current abilities, it would be impossible.

On November 16, Russian Minister to the Qing Dynasty, Ivan, came to the front line and personally brought the orders of Tsar Nicholas I.

"Governor General, His Majesty the Tsar is very dissatisfied with our army's failure under Shengjing City. His Majesty the Tsar hopes that you can capture Shengjing City within one week and kill all the Chinese troops inside. In addition, similar to the kind of acts of driving civilians to attack the city, His Majesty the Tsar is unwilling to happen again!" said Ivan, the Russian Minister to the Qing Dynasty.

Governor Muravyov's face turned pale and for the failure of the Russian army. Tsar Nicholas I not only severely rebuked him, but also issued an ultimatum. Governor Muravyov knew that if he could not take down Shengjing City within the specified time, his position as Governor of the Far East might belong to someone else. Although the position of Governor of the Far East was not too much in Russia. The cold and backward East Siberia could not arouse the interest of Russian nobles. However, this is a bridgehead for Russia's expansion to the east. For those Russians who are interested in higher positions, the Governor of the Far East is undoubtedly a good springboard. As long as he can gain benefits for the empire in the Far East, he can be promoted. Governor Muravyov defeated many competitors and successfully became Governor of the Far East.

"Mr. I understand. I will conquer Shengjing City as soon as possible!" said Governor Muravyov.

"Well, Governor, I'm relieved." Minister Ivan said. However, he was not optimistic about the Russian army. The Russian army smashed Shengjing City and lost more than 50,000 troops. This was a huge loss for the powerful Russian Empire. Moreover, as the weather became colder, it would be harder for the Russian army to conquer Shengjing City in an ice and snowy environment than climbing to the sky.

"Mr. Master, how is the battle situation inside the pass? Can the Qing Dynasty still withstand the attack of the Chinese Empire?" asked Governor Muravyov.

"Governor General, the decisive battle between the Central Plains has almost been decided. The Chinese Empire won many battlefields, and the Qing army suffered heavy losses. According to the news I received, the Qing army had lost at least 500,000 troops. The remaining troops were only 200,000 to 300,000. The Chinese Empire has already gained a decisive advantage. It is estimated that they will fight to Beijing soon!" Minister Ivan said with a wry smile. He was the Russian ambassador to the Qing Dynasty. Once the Qing Dynasty was destroyed, his position would be revoked. The Russian ambassador to China will be selected between him and the Minister to the Chinese Empire. However, compared to him, Putiyatin has a greater advantage. Although Putiyatin has been expelled now, he is more familiar with the Chinese Empire. Once the Chinese Empire unifies China, it is undoubtedly more appropriate to have Putiyatin as the ambassador to China.

"Damn it! I knew that those Qing people were unreliable. They believed the British and went to war against the Chinese Empire alone, which was impossible. They were no match for the Chinese Empire at all. Without our help, they would be defeated!" Governor Muravyov said angrily. If the Qing Dynasty had not intended to avoid Russia's intervention in the war within the pass, the Russian army might have entered the south of the Great Wall now. The result of the decisive battle in the Central Plains would not have been like this! In addition, the Chinese Empire won the Central Plains Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Decisive Deci

The victory of the war and the demise of the Qing Dynasty were confirmed. After the Chinese Empire unified China, Russia would become neighbors with a powerful and powerful country. This is not a good thing for Russia and the Governor's Office in the Far East. It is difficult to defeat a unified China with a strong industry as support. At least from the military strength of the Chinese Empire seen on the battlefield, it is not inferior to Russia at all, but is more powerful than Russia. In this way, Russia will have a hard time in the future.

"Yes, the demise of the Qing Dynasty is inevitable. What's worse is that we will start a full-scale war with the Chinese Empire. At the same time, because of the confrontation between the Chinese Emperor and His Majesty the Tsar, there is no possibility of reconciliation between our two countries. It can be foreseen that a protracted war between our two countries will start in the future." Minister Ivan said. This is very unfavorable for Russia. Originally, Russia did not have much advantage in fighting in the Far East. Their army and supplies needed to span the entire Eurasian continent. In addition, Russia's industrial foundation is undoubtedly the weakest among the great powers, much weaker than the Chinese Empire. The current war is to fight industry. The weak Russia is probably no match for the Chinese Empire at all. Once Russia is defeated, it is easy to imagine what consequences it will be.

Governor Muravyov of the Far East obviously thought of this, so he was worried. This time, Tsar Nicholas I finally launched the strategy of expansion to the east. If he suffered a crushing defeat, it would have a profound impact on Russia's foreign expansion policy. Perhaps, Russia will return to the policy of expansion to the south. This is not a good thing for the Governor's Office of the Far East.

"Governor General, at present, the most important thing is to break through Shengjing City. Only after breaking through Shengjing City can we have more room for maneuver. Whether we choose to continue to unite with the Qing Dynasty or to negotiate with the Chinese Empire, we can take the initiative." Minister Ivan said.

"Well, Lord Minister, I know that from tomorrow, the attack on Shengjing City will be restored. No matter how much the price is paid, we will conquer Shengjing City!" said Governor Muravyov.

"Okay, Governor. I wonder if there is anything I can help with?" asked Minister Ivan.

"Mr., now we are seriously lacking in food and winter clothing. Winter has come and it will soon get colder and colder. We need a lot of winter supplies!" Governor Muravyov said. When they set out from Irkutsk, they did not prepare much supplies. They originally thought they could easily defeat the Chinese Empire Army and then enter the pass. In this way, the logistics supply could come to the Qing Dynasty. However, now they were dragged under Shengjing City. Their logistics supply line was also attacked by the Mongols on the grassland and was almost cut off. This was a totally major blow to the Russian army.

Minister Ivan frowned and said, "Governor General, the Qing Dynasty also lacks supplies for wintering. I'm afraid it's difficult to get from them!"

"Mr., no matter what method you use, you must get us winter supplies as much as possible. Otherwise, we will pay a heavy price!" said Governor Muravyov.

"Well, Governor, I will do my best!" said Minister Ivan.

Afterwards, Governor Muravyov once again summoned the Russian generals to discuss the battle against Shengjing City. When the generals heard that they were going to attack Shengjing City again, their faces changed drastically. The previous attack failure seemed to be right in front of them. They all believed in private that if there were not enough artillery and had an absolute advantage in artillery fire, it would be difficult for the Russian army to conquer Shengjing City. Even if they took their lives, it would be difficult to succeed. Attacking Shengjing City was no different from seeking death!

However, Governor Muravyov had no choice. Tsar Nicholas I had issued an ultimatum. He had no other way except to obey his order. Even if he suffered heavy losses, he had to conquer Shengjing City.

However, what Governor Muravyov did not expect was that after one night, they all changed. The powerful cold air swept across northern China overnight. The Mongolian grasslands and northeastern areas were the most severe areas. It snowed heavily for a night, and when he woke up the next morning, the heavy snow had already spread a thick layer on the ground. The temperature dropped by more than ten degrees, and it had fallen to about ten degrees. The Russian soldiers wearing thin clothes were frozen to death in their sleep. Even though the Russians were cold-resistant, almost all of these Russian soldiers were still wearing thin autumn clothes. They could not adapt to the cold winter.

Although the sudden severe cold this time forced the Imperial Army to temporarily stop its military operations against the Qing Dynasty, the army under Shengjing City also paid a heavy price. There were not enough winter clothes and food shortages, countless Russian troops were frozen to death. On the first day alone, more than 20,000 people were frozen to death, and tens of thousands of war horses were frozen to death. As the heavy snow continued, the temperature would continue to drop. It is conceivable that more Russians would be frozen to death! (To be continued, please search for astronomy, novels are better and faster!
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