Chapter 682 Galloping on the Vast Plains
Chapter 683 Galloping on the vast plains
If Drasovitz were still alive, he would definitely add in a very proud tone, "This is our most elite unit!"
He had been in Slavonia for "actual combat training" for two months and was already considered a veteran. The King's Third Division had participated in almost all battles against the rebellion and had extremely rich combat experience.
Yannick looked at the arrogant soldiers in the distance and said excitedly:
"With their participation in the defense, the Russians would never have been able to break into the town of Marice."
The second lieutenant on the side shook his head: "Looking at the direction they are marching, they probably are not here to help with defense."
"Then where are they going?"
Beside the formation of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Royal Polish Army, General Kosciuszko was riding a horse, looking at the endless plain ahead, and said to Prince Poniatowski beside him:
"With the current status of the soldiers, they can reach Kyiv in four days."
The prince nodded and glanced in the direction of Marice Town:
"I will stay here until the day after tomorrow.
"Our boys really shocked me. The city that was originally used to lure the Russian army was supposed to be the city of Mozyr. I didn't expect that they actually made the Russians suffer at the first line of defense.
"Now, one town of Marice is enough to make the Russians desperate."
Kosciuszko sighed solemnly:
"But the casualties are also very high. In more than ten days of defensive battles, more than 5,000 people on Mozyri's side have died."
"Yes." Prince Poniatowski nodded, recalling the situation during the combat meeting at the French Royal Ordnance Factory that day. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is right. If all the troops are put into defense, it will eventually be defeated." fail."
When he spoke, he had already omitted the word "France" in front of "Crown Prince", making it clear that he meant his own people.
Kosciuszko puffed up his chest: "I feel more and more that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's plan is the only one that can possibly save Poland."
The prince glanced at him and said: "I still think it's better for me to go. After all, even if I am captured, Catherine II will probably let me go."
Kosciuszko did not laugh at the idea of being captured before the war started, because he knew very well that there were only two outcomes for him: death in battle or capture.
But, he must go.
"We've already talked about this and it would be more appropriate for me to go."
The prince said nothing more.
In order to delay Russia's preparations for war, His Majesty the King went to please the Czarina alone. Now his reputation in the country is not very good. He has become the only person who can take charge of the overall situation.
Also, Kosciuszko is indeed better at commanding this kind of battle that requires adaptability than he is.
The two of them walked far away from the town of Marice, and then the prince turned his horse's head and returned. Before leaving, he carefully crossed himself on his chest and said to Kosciuszko:
"May God bless you."
The latter also made a prayer gesture: "May God bless Poland."
"Come back alive."
"Yeah. You should be more careful."
Prince Poniatowski turned and left without looking back. He was afraid that the soldiers would see his red eyes.
Kosciuszko's troops walked for another day, and by the next morning, the army was close to the border of Mozyr.
Walking into a wilderness, Kosciuszko looked into the distance, suddenly stopped, urged his horse onto the mounds beside the road, and waved to the Polish soldiers in front of him:
"Do you know what's ahead?"
Everyone stopped to watch. After a while, a captain said:
"General, if we walk forward for about half a day, we will enter Russia..."
"Russia?" Kosciuszko smiled and said loudly, "When I was a child, it was still Polish land!"
The soldiers fell silent for a moment.
Kosciuszko continued: "You may not know where we are going this time. I can tell you now that I will take you back to your homeland.
"We are going to attack Kyiv!"
The soldiers suddenly looked at each other. Mozyr's defensive battle was so difficult, but the general wanted to launch a counterattack against Russia, ah, no, against the Polish homeland!
Kosciuszko pointed to the town of Marice: "Tomorrow, Prince Poniatowski will pretend that he cannot hold on and lure the Russian army to launch a fierce attack on the town of Marice.
"And we will take advantage of the Russians' attention to attack the Russian supply line in Kiev! We want the invaders to know that the Poles also have bayonets and cannons, and we will not let them bully them!"
This was Joseph's battle plan for Poland.
The Eastern European plains are easy to attack and difficult to defend. If Poland only defends blindly, it will surely fall into a war of attrition with the Russian army.
With Poland's national strength, it simply cannot afford to waste it.
Therefore, he suggested that the Polish army also use the width of the Great Plains to launch an offensive against the Russians.
Russia must have habitually focused on how to capture Poland before, just like it did during the "One Melon", and would not pay attention to the layout of defenses at all.
And when the Polish army suddenly appeared on Russian territory and galloped wantonly on the plains of Eastern Europe, they would immediately be at a loss.
Of course, attacking Kiev is only the first step of the entire plan - it is too close to the main force of the Russian army and there are many garrisoned troops, so it is not suitable for a general offensive, but it is enough to contain the Molkov Army.
Afterwards, Kosciuszko will lead his army to "dance" on the vast plains according to the script given to him by Joseph.
The soldiers suddenly burst into wild cheers:
"Counterattack! Jihad!"
"Let those bastards know how powerful we are!"
"Take back Kiev!"
They were the most elite troops in Poland, but they could only watch the recruits fighting the enemy, while they were left behind by the commander. They had been holding back their anger for a long time and had nowhere to vent.
They originally thought they would be sent to defend Warsaw, but they didn't expect to beat the Russians on their own territory!
They were ecstatic.
Kosciuszko waited for the soldiers to calm down, and then waved his hand and said:
"Our mission this time will be very dangerous, and there is almost no possibility of returning alive. But we will win true freedom and dignity for our motherland! The invaders will have to go back home because of our heroic fight!
"Are you willing to face death with me?"
All the soldiers around immediately roared in unison:
"Yes!!! "
……
Outside the town of Maretse.
The Russian commander-in-chief, Morkov, stood on a barn, holding a telescope and watching a group of Russian stragglers attack the town center. When there was only one street left to the clock tower, a large group of Poles suddenly appeared on the roofs of the surrounding houses and blocked the intersection with intensive firepower.
He suddenly felt a surge of anxiety in his chest.
This small town is like a wounded soldier who is barely breathing, but he refuses to close his eyes.
"Damn it," he raised his hand and signaled to the staff, "Let the Kiev Grenadiers attack. The clock tower must be captured before noon!"
"Yes, General!"
The staff was about to leave when he saw a ranger galloping to the bottom of the barn, reining in his horse and shouting:
"General, our baggage camp was attacked by the Poles in the northern suburbs of Kiev!"
