Skobelev has been away from the capital St. Petersburg for several years. This time, he secretly returned, on the one hand, to introduce the current situation on the front line to Alexander III. The top priority is the specific reason for the loss of three divisions last year. On the other hand, he also asked the rear to provide more aid, otherwise the front line would probably fall into a terrible vicious cycle.

Of course, it was not easy for him to come back. Although it was already spring in the Northeast and other places, Russia, located in the north, was still in a severe cold. More than two weeks of rapid horse racing was also a hellish journey for Skobelev, who was already used to his military career. However, as the commander-in-chief of the Far Eastern War Zone, he had to return to St. Petersburg. If the Northeast launches a large-scale attack at this time, there will be no supreme commander on the front line, so his return has become the highest secret.

When Skobelev walked into the throne hall, Mi Liujin was stunned. They were comrades-in-arms a few years ago and participated in the Russian-Turkish War together. Later, after the war, Skobelev was directly transferred to the Far East to fight the war with the Northeast Autonomous Region. Although it took several years to go there, Skobelev had no sharp spirit at the time and looked very old.

The imperial hall is magnificent and is not inferior to the royal palaces of other European countries. This is the most sacred center of rights in Tsarist Russia. Under the luxury of artistic atmosphere, the majesty and coldness brought by endless rights.

Although Alexander III had a smile on his face when he saw Skobelev, there was a hint of gloom in his eyes. Obviously, the Tsar was not satisfied with the general's record in front of him.

Another person who entered with Skobelev was wearing a military uniform, burly, in his fifties, with a round face, and two thick beards under his hooked nose. However, his hair was obviously not as thick as his beard, grayish-colored hair, and Mediterranean hairstyle.

This person is named Mikhail Ivanovic Dragomilov, and is currently the dean of the General Staff College of the Russian Empire. Before he was forty, he either taught at the General Staff College or held a civil service. In 1869, he became the chief of staff of the Kiev Military Region. Four years later, he served as the commander of the 14th Infantry Division. During the 10th Russian-Turkish War, he successfully commanded the division to cross the Danube near Jimnicha and achieved brilliant results in the defense of Sipuka. Now he serves as the dean of the Staff College, which fully demonstrates the Tsar's trust in this person. There have been rumors that he will take over as commander-in-chief of the Kiev Military Region in two or three years.

Speaking of which, Dragorov and the current Army Minister Miliujin are both founders of the military thought of the Tsarist Russian Army, but the theories advocated by both sides are very different. Through the PHD War, the PHD War and the Franco-Prussian War, the German Army has become the world-recognized first army. Even with the strength of the Northeast Insurance Team, if the average quality of the warriors is obviously not comparable to the German Army. However, Wang Yi also believes that if the main division in the Northeast is compared with Germany, the strength of the two sides should be equal.

Because of the status of the world's number one army, the German army naturally became the main research object of countries around the world, and thus there was a debate between Dragomilov and Miliujin on the future development direction of the Tsarist Russian Army.

Dragomilov believed that the reason why the Prussian army was strong because of the strong will, brave and fearlessness, and the ordnance was relatively unimportant. Miliujin believed that the strength of the Prussian army originated from the research and bold application of new military weapons. Because the former had a strong idealist tendency, it was not recognized by the military community in later generations. The latter was relatively more valued.

However, for Tsarist Russia, due to its backward technological level and low productivity, the entire country is still a feudal serfdom, with a vast land of poor people and a bitter and cold place. Therefore, for the Tsar, who lives a luxurious life all day long, he tends to be the former in his heart. With such a huge country with a population of more than one hundred million, so for the Tsar, the least valuable thing in the empire is people, and it is not a problem to be able to die with people. In addition, the territory is vast and the strategic depth is vast, so it is not easy to conquer Tsarist Russia. However, the Tsar always likes to face Europe and learn from Europe, and naturally understands that it is impossible to realize his dream of conquering Europe by relying solely on Dragomilov's theory.

It is somewhat similar to the idea of ​​God blessing the United States. The Russian nation thinks it is unique and unique. In Dostoevsky's novel "The Devil", through the mouth of the nationalist Shatov, he said: "A truly great nation will never bother to play a secondary role among human beings, or even to play a top-ranked role, but must play a unique role. If a nation loses this belief, it will no longer be a nation... The only nation that reflects God's will is the Russian nation."

It is this understanding that all the Tsars regarded themselves as the Third Rome and were willing to fall behind Europe, obviously they could not accept it. So Dragomilov could only be the dean of the Staff Academy, while Miliujin, who focused on the development and renewal of weapons and equipment, was the Minister of the Army. Of course, the Tsars were both using them, but they were only considering different aspects.

"See Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief of the Far East War Zone, Mikhail Dmitrievich Skobelev, Says hello to you. May God bless my emperor until the end of the world."

Whether it is true or false, Alexander III immediately stood up from the throne, walked to Skobelev, who was kneeling on one knee with a smile, supported himself with his hands, and said, "General Skobelev, please get up, thank you for your hard work in the past few years."

"My emperor is generous and kind, and his subordinates are ashamed and dare not take responsibility. They cannot defend against the enemy outside the country. This is a dereliction of duty by his subordinates."

Mi Liujin laughed at this time and said, "Your Majesty, let us let General Skobelev talk about the frontline."

Because of the secret of Skobelev's return, a large-scale military meeting was obviously not suitable for convening. Only four people including Alexander III were left in the hall of the throne. If someone leaked the news, intelligence personnel in the Northeast could only send a telegram to Tsarist Russia in big trouble in the Far East.

"Has the specific reason been found for the loss last year?"

"This..." Skobelev hesitated for a moment, and then said: "The specific process of this matter has been determined. The Northeast Insurance Team used some means to drive our three divisions eastward, and later entered the encirclement they arranged in advance. Although I sent troops to rescue them, the main force of the Northeast Insurance Team was attacking the entire line at that time, and we were under great pressure."

"Is some means?" Alexander III suddenly asked.

Skobelev opened the bag he brought, took out a few pieces of paper from it, and placed it in front of the few people present.
Chapter completed!