Chapter 337: Sino-Russian Peace Treaty (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
The Chinese Army intensified its offensive on Vladivostok, which tightened the defense line in Vladivostok. Fortresses or fortresses were constantly destroyed by the heavy artillery of the Chinese army, and the Russian troops stationed inside paid heavy casualties.
Although, the Chinese Army's reckless offensive has multiplied the weapons and ammunition it consumes. But overall, as long as you can take Vladivostok, everything is worth it. If the Chinese Army were unable to take Vladivostok, and instead left the Russians with such a stronghold in the Far East for a long time, the harm would undoubtedly be much greater. Once the Chinese army went to war with the Russians in the future, it had to deploy heavy troops in Vladivostok, thus wasting a lot of troops.
Moreover, this is also the best period for the Chinese Army to take Vladivostok. If you fail to succeed this time, you will have to pay a greater price if you want to conquer Vladivostok next time. After Lao Maozi escaped this catastrophe, he will definitely desperately strengthen the defense construction of Vladivostok. Therefore, taking these factors together, taking Vladivostok this time is the most beneficial for China.
The attacks of the Chinese army are becoming more and more intense, and the casualties inflicted on the Russian army are also increasing. This also greatly affected the morale of the Russian army. Many even believe that it is impossible for them to hold Vladivostok.
At this time, Victor began his activities, and he found several officers who were close to him. Although they are only middle-level officers of the Russian army, not high-ranking generals, they still have a lot of influence among the defenders of Vladivostok. Victor expounded his views to the officers, and they agreed.
As soldiers, they are undoubtedly more aware of the difficulties that Vladivostok is now facing. After the Chinese Army intensified its attack, it was impossible to hold Vladivostok. If it can surrender to the Chinese army, it will undoubtedly be the best.
These officers. The action also began quickly. They are connected to each other and affect more Russian officers and soldiers. In particular, the Russian officers and soldiers who were sticking to the front line unanimously agreed that this battle could not be fought again. It can be said that overnight, the position of the Russian troops stationed in Vladivostok has found a huge change. And all that. Governor Aleksayev and others, who were hiding in the underground command, are not clear.
On the morning of April 9, 4607 (09) of the Yellow Emperor Era, just as the Chinese Army was preparing to launch another fierce artillery bombardment of the Russian positions in Vladivostok, suddenly a group of Russian troops with white flags walked out of the positions and walked towards the positions of the Chinese Army.
Lieutenant General Ji Jinchun immediately ordered a moratorium on the shelling, preparing to see the situation first. He also thought that the Russian defenders in Vladivostok could not hold on and wanted to surrender. Later, after meeting with the surrendered Russian officers, it became clear that this was not an order from the Russian Far East Governor-General Aleksayev. Rather, it was the spontaneous behavior of Russian officers and soldiers on the front line.
However, even so, it is a great thing for the Chinese Army. As long as the Russian troops on the front line surrender, then the defense line in Vladivostok will be completely opened, and the Chinese army can drive straight into the city of Vladivostok. When the time comes, the occupation of Vladivostok will be even more handy.
After a short meeting. Lieutenant General Ji Jinchun agreed to the request to surrender to the Russian army and promised to protect their lives. Provide them with humanitarian assistance. And the Russian army also knows that in the current situation, they are not qualified to ask for more.
At about 9 o'clock in the morning of the same day, the Russian troops on the front line took the initiative to walk out of their positions, while the Chinese Army took over the defense line of the Russian army. Subsequently, the Chinese army crossed the Russian defense line and launched an offensive towards the city of Vladivostok. After losing the defense of the fortresses and fortresses of the front line. Vladivostok is already like a beautiful woman who has been stripped naked, presented in front of the Chinese Army without reservation. They just had to pounce on her and conquer her.
The Chinese Army unexpectedly did not launch a large-scale artillery bombardment of Vladivostok, which surprised Governor-General Aleksayev and Lieutenant General Shirokov, who were accustomed to the shelling of the Chinese Army.
"Why didn't the Chinese carry out shelling? Did they give up? How is this possible? Governor Aleksayev asked in surprise.
"Your Excellency the Governor, I think the Chinese ran out of shells in yesterday's shelling. That's why there was no shelling today. We can take advantage of this opportunity to repair the fortifications on the front line. Lieutenant General Shirokov said.
Governor Aleksayev nodded, agreeing with Governor Shirokov's analysis. In addition, he really couldn't think of any other reason why the Chinese Army did not continue to launch artillery bombardments.
However, at this moment, the fierce gunfire suddenly rang out. Moreover, the sound of gunfire is very close, and it is clearly in the urban area. This made Governor Aleksayev and Lieutenant General Shirokov and others look at each other.
"This, what's going on? How can gunfire be heard in the city? Governor Aleksayev roared madly.
"Go find out the reason right away, what's going on!" Lieutenant General Shirokov also shouted.
Soon, the cause was identified, but the result was that Governor Aleksayev and Lieutenant General Shirokov and others seemed to have fallen into hell.
The officers and soldiers on the front line have surrendered to the Chinese Army, and they, the commanders, are still kept in the dark, which is simply a dereliction of duty! The most serious thing is that the defense line of the front line has been opened, which undoubtedly indicates that the Chinese army has entered Vladivostok. And it is undoubtedly impossible to resist the attack of the Chinese army only by relying on the Russian army, which has no fighting spirit in the city and may surrender at any time.
"Your Excellency the Governor, it's over, it's all over. We don't have a chance anymore, so let's give the order to surrender. Otherwise, we will pay an even more terrible price. Lieutenant General Shirokov said with a look of frustration.
Although Governor Aleksayev was very unwilling, he had no choice but to order surrender. He knew that if they resisted, the Chinese army would not hesitate to wipe them out. Although, all plans have been in vain because of this. However, if you can save your life, there is still a chance. Once the little life is lost, it is really over.
With Governor Aleksayev ordering the surrender, all the Russian troops in Vladivostok laid down their weapons, and almost no one put up a stubborn resistance. This order to surrender was a relief for those Russian troops, and they were all long-awaited by them.
At noon on the same day, Lieutenant General Ji Jinchun sent a good news to the General Staff Headquarters in Yanjing, reporting to Wu Haoxuan that Vladivostok had been taken.
After receiving the good news, Wu Haoxuan was very happy. With the capture of Vladivostok by the Chinese Army, the diplomatic negotiations at Jinmen can also come to an end. There is nothing left to quarrel between China and Russia.
In Tianjin, in the Russian concession, representatives of China and Russia are still negotiating. However, in the face of the issue of Vladivostok, both sides were unwilling to make concessions, which made the negotiations deadlocked.
"Your Excellency, if the Chinese Empire does not show sufficient sincerity, then I am afraid that this negotiation will end in failure. Earlier, the Russian Empire had shown its willingness to end the war and restore peace between the two countries, and had cedered large swaths of territory to you. Now, can't you give up a tiny Vladivostok? Ronsovic's face was furious.
"Your Excellency Ronsovic, to correct you, the territories you gave up belonged to us in the first place. In addition, it was not you who gave up on your own initiative, but we regained it at a huge cost. We have shown sufficient sincerity in this negotiation. The return of Irkutsk and the surrounding areas to Russia is the greatest sincerity we have demonstrated. Tang Shaoyi replied-for-tat.
Tang Shaoyi received an order to delay until the Chinese army captured Vladivostok. Therefore, he will not let up on this issue. When the Chinese army captures Vladivostok, then everything will be settled.
Naturally, Lang Suovic also knew this, so he became more and more aggressive. He knew that under the onslaught of the Chinese army, it was simply unknown how long Vladivostok would be able to hold out.
The British Minister to China, Sir Jurdian, and the French Minister to China, Pasteur, also supported Russia on this issue. After all, Russia is their ally, and it has threatened Russia before, and now giving Russia a sweet date is also conducive to consolidating their alliance.
Germany, on the other hand, fully supports China, and the Germans are desperate for the breakdown of negotiations. In this case, it is in their best interest.
As for the United States, although it has some reservations, it still cautiously expresses its support for the Chinese Empire. A strong China is not a good thing for the United States. Some high-ranking officials of the US government have already seen this.
The differences between the two sides have brought the negotiations to an impasse and are likely to break down.
At this time, a staff member of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs walked into the conference room and whispered a few words in Tang Shaoyi's ear. Tang Shaoyi's face suddenly became excited. And the heart of the Russian minister, Lang Sovici, couldn't help but sink.
"Gentlemen, I don't think we need to argue any more. Now, we don't have a disagreement. Because, the valiant Chinese Army had already taken Vladivostok an hour ago. Aleksayev, the Russian Governor-General of the Far East, surrendered. Tang Shaoyi smiled.
"It's over!" Minister Lang Sovici sat down in a dejected chair.
The next day, Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi and Russian Minister to China Lang Sovici signed their names at the Sino-Russian Peace Treaty. (To be continued......)
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