Chapter 702: Go for broke

Chapter 703: Go for broke

Korezhnikoff didn't think Poland's surrender was a surprise.

Poland suffered heavy casualties on the front battlefield, and surrender was a matter of time, but he didn't expect the king to come and surrender in person.

This kind of thing is usually done by the commander of the Polish army on the opposite side, and the king only needs to sign it. After all, this is a shame that will be recorded in history.

Piatori looked a little flustered, and clasped his hands and said: "In fact, His Majesty's situation is not too good.

"You know, His Majesty and His Majesty the Tsar have... ahem, some friendship.

"Your Majesty has never wanted to be an enemy of the powerful Russia from the beginning, but those guys in the parliament forced the army to go to war with you in order to gain more power. This is definitely not what your Majesty wants."

Korezhnikoff snorted coldly: "Then your Majesty should start to solve the troubles in your parliament."

"That's what your Majesty plans to do." Piatori nodded and said, "Restrict the parliament, abolish the constitution, return the rights of the nobles, and everything will return to the way it was before. But all this requires the help of the great Russia."

Korezhnikoff couldn't help but narrow his eyes - if he could use the Polish king to deal with their parliament, he could provoke a civil war in Poland, and the Russian army would be much easier to conquer.

In fact, in history, Russia was able to defeat Poland within a month, largely relying on the Targowica Confederation to provoke a civil war in Poland and contain the power of the Polish government army.

He glanced at the Polish king's secretary: "So, what does your majesty want to do?"

"Surrender." Piatoli said without hesitation, "As long as your majesty surrenders to your country, Poland will soon stop resisting. Those guys in the parliament have no power to resist your army at all."

Korezhnikoff suddenly laughed: "Do you think I'm easy to fool? Don't think I don't know that you just want to delay my attack speed.

"Go back and tell Stanislaw II not to be clever. I will lead the army to Warsaw myself!"

Piatoli almost begged: "General, I swear, this is not a scam.

"Your Majesty will show you full sincerity, and then ask for forgiveness from His Majesty the Tsar in the most humble manner."

"Sincerity?" Korezhnikov said disdainfully, "Are you sent to talk big or send a cheap document to St. Petersburg?"

"No, there are still generals loyal to Your Majesty in the army. You will soon see the army that once offended you surrender to you. Of course, Your Majesty needs a little time, three days, and you will see the results in three days."

Korezhnikov was hesitating, and heard Piatori say again: "Of course, if you still don't believe in Your Majesty's sincerity, Your Majesty can only discuss this matter with General Morkov. Although Kiev is a little far from St. Petersburg."

Korezhnikov frowned.

Whoever the King of Poland surrenders to will definitely become the biggest hero in the Polish-Russian War.

Originally, Morkov's side was the main attacker. If he gets this credit again, he will almost be ignored in this war.

He remembered that the staff officer had mentioned in the morning that the army's artillery shell reserves were low, so it would be better to wait for three days and treat it as replenishing logistical supplies.

Three days would not have any impact on the war situation.

"Okay, I'll wait for three days." Korezhnikoff nodded, and then threatened, "But if you dare to fool me, I will make you pay a heavy price."

Three days later.

In a small village controlled by the Russian army, Stanislaw II got off the carriage, raised his hand to block the glaring sunlight, and silently said in his heart: 3 days. Warsaw still needs 37 days.

He saw the Russian general surrounded by guards from a distance, and immediately smiled humbly, saying in Russian: "I remember we met at the ball in the Winter Palace, respected General Korezhnikoff, you are still as graceful as ever."

Korezhnikoff nodded to him and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I also listened to your performance.

"So, what about your sincerity? Don't give me a document signed by only you. "

Stanislaw II waved to the carriage behind him: "General Bilak, please get off."

The door of the carriage at the back opened, and a square-faced blond middle-aged man got off first, followed by three officers.

Korezhnikoff's pupils shrank immediately.

The man in the front was Bilak, the commander-in-chief of the Polish Minsk garrison, and the ones behind were all his senior officers.

Bilak walked over, forced a smile, raised his hat and saluted: "It's an honor to meet you here, General Korezhnikoff.

"Your art of command makes us admire you. If it weren't for the guys in the parliament forcing us, we would never want to fight your army.

"And your majesty has given us a chance. I will order the Minsk army to surrender to you."

A Polish officer behind him continued: "Our army can even serve as a vanguard to help you capture Pinsk and all the way to Warsaw! "

Korezhnikoff was ecstatic.

The Polish king was serious! If the nearly 30,000 Polish troops in front of him surrendered, he could march straight to Pinsk.

This marching speed will greatly exceed that of Morkov!

He smiled immediately: "Very good. Then please send your soldiers to Borisov immediately, I will arrange for someone to accept the surrender there."

"With pleasure, General." Bilak bowed slightly, and then showed an embarrassment, "But, please forgive me, I still have a little problem to solve here. "

"Oh?"

"Before, my people killed many brave Russian soldiers, which was forced by the damn war. But they are very worried about being retaliated..."

"I can guarantee their safety."

Bilak nodded and said, "To tell the truth, they hope to get a pardon from His Majesty the Tsar."

"Yes, I tried to persuade them, but you know, let alone soldiers, even junior officers have not seen much of the world. In their minds, only the will of His Majesty the Tsar counts."

Korezhnikoff stroked the hilt of his sword and sneered, "Humph, it seems that you still want to deceive me."

"No, it's not like that." Bilak said anxiously, "Look, I brought full sincerity."

He gestured to the distance: "You just said that our army should surrender, and I have brought the disarmament part. It's next to the jungle two miles away. "

At this moment, a Russian cavalryman came and whispered to Korezhnikov.

The latter's brows relaxed immediately: "17 cars?"

"Yes, General."

Bilak said hurriedly: "It contains flintlock rifles, tents, and military uniforms. There are some more in the back, please check."

Stanislaw II came over at the right time and said very politely: "You see, General, this is my sincerity.

"After that, I will go to St. Petersburg in person to submit a letter of surrender to His Majesty the Tsar. After His Majesty grants the pardon, Bilak's army will all be under your command."