Chapter 2127: Distract simon
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Although a warning letter was issued, Marin was not at all worried that Lithuania would be able to react. Why? First, because of the inconvenience of transportation, it took a long time for the letter to reach the hands of Sigmund I. In addition, Marin deliberately said in the letter not in detail, and his speech was vague. For the sake of safety, Zygmunt I must send someone to Austria to investigate and verify in detail.
This time, a long time passed, and Glinsky had already returned to Moscow with the artillery. Moreover, even if King Zygmunt I confirmed the news that Glinski had bought the artillery, and passed the news to Vilnius, the Lithuanian aristocratic council, Big Sum, would start quarreling. The quarrel lasted for several months. This is the characteristic of a parliamentary country, and there are endless quarrels. It is difficult for them to make up their minds without waiting for the enemy to actually take action.
When they finished their quarrel, an authoritarian country like the Grand Duchy of Moscow had already assembled its forces to encircle Smolensk.
This is the important reason why in the tsar's time, it was clear that the Russian czar was poor in Russia, and its tactics were also backward, but it was an important reason to deter Europe—people were strong in execution and the tsar had orders, and the whole country mobilized. Although the mobilization efficiency is very slow, people have a unified mindset.
The reason why Tsarist Russia was so miserable in World War I was because the tactics were severely restrained by German machine guns. Tsarist Russia’s tactics were bayonet charges on gray animals, group charges intensively, and hand-to-hand combat against the enemy. The very meow German used a machine gun to shoot a metal storm, and charged intensively...
Therefore, Tsarist Russia suffered a terrible defeat against the Germans in World War I. However, facing Austria, they played a good record. Of course, facing the German machine gun array, it was not a Tsarist family. The French also rushed in front of the machine gun, losing a generation and causing the French to lose the courage to resist in World War II.
This is a problem at the tactical level, and the political level, which is the British and French system, has a big problem. The British parliament quarreled all day long, and even took action. The opposition parties, to demolish the ruling party all day long, are just holding you back, and they are still upright.
It's even worse in France. Changing the swelling is as diligent as changing the inner library, and even more frequently. Its internal friction is more serious than that of the United Kingdom. On the German side, whether it's Wei Er or Mustache, they can make decisions without restraint. So, maybe Germany can't compare economic strength with Britain and France, but when it comes to war, Britain and France are both younger brothers. Britain also relied on the barrier of the English Channel to bully the German land ducks, or they would have been shot out early.
Therefore, the more centralized the country, the stronger the war capability. For this reason, we can see that during the Cold War, the United States was more wealthy, and Western European countries were also richer. However, facing Soviet Russia, they were passive and afraid. There is no way, the bald commander of the Soviet Union can do it directly with an order, while in Europe and America, it takes a long time to quarrel for a long time before deciding what to do. It is even difficult for them to make up their minds until the critical moment.
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It is a coincidence that the current Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland are both very noisy and decentralized countries. Therefore, they are destined to be unable to face the centralized Moscow Grand Duchy alone. But even if they are united, the two countries will have their own ghosts, and they will always have the selfish idea of "dead friends do not die poor."
Therefore, not only will Lithuania quarrel and miss the opportunity, even their ally, Poland, may also quarrel for a long time about whether to send troops to support ally Lithuania. I am afraid that the only one who firmly supports Lithuania is King Zygmunt I, who is also the monarch of the two countries.
This is mainly because the Grand Duchy of Moscow and Poland are separated by Lithuania. Poles do not feel the direct threat of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, so they will not be so concerned.
If it were replaced by the Teutonic State, the common enemy of the two countries, the Poles would be very active. No way, the two countries have enmity with the Teutonic State, and their interests are highly unified. In the fight against the Grand Duchy of Moscow, Poland and Lithuania have different interests. Therefore, the Poles are destined not to make up their minds to fully support. Even, it is possible to gloat.
Until Lithuania is maimed by the Grand Duchy of Moscow, the Poles may only be determined to support Lithuania because of fear of harming themselves. But at that time, it was also a little late.
Of course, this is exactly in line with Marin's expectations. With the help of the Poles, the Muscovites would not destroy Lithuania in one go, leaving enough time for Marin to prepare. Moreover, the Polish army can also attract the attention of the Moscow army and is a good target for sharing hatred.
In fact, Lithuania is also very hard. To the east is the strong pressure of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, to the west is the Teutonic State, and to the south is the pressure of Turkey and the Turkish brother Crimean Khanate. It can be said that it is surrounded by enemies on three sides. Ukraine is rich, but because the surrounding area is full of enemies, it cannot be well developed. Therefore, Lithuania later ceded Ukraine to Poland, which also meant to shed its burden.
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However, Marin suddenly thought of a question—if a war breaks out, what will Simon do?
Simon is now the Earl of Kiev, a prince of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Moreover, now there are two to three thousand soldiers in this servant. Had it not been for Marin's suppression, this guy might have increased his strength to tens of thousands.
However, Simon is not the "owner" of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Once a war breaks out, the noble parliamentarians of Big Sum in Lithuania will definitely take Simon as cannon fodder. Maybe it will be the vanguard to rescue Smolensk, and it will follow the army if it doesn't help.
However, Marin knew that the Grand Duchy of Moscow had artillery and the Turkish chain artillery tactics, which restrained the cavalry. Even if Simon had two or three thousand cavalry, there was not enough artillery.
If Simon died in Smolensk, he wouldn't have the heart not to say that the old Hoffman would cut himself. However, as a feudal lord of Lithuania, Simon was his duty to send troops to help fight. Moreover, according to the regulations, he himself should also go into battle...
"Fuck, this pit comes and goes, and it hits his brother?" Marlin suddenly got a headache...
Seeing that summer is approaching, spring plowing in the Grand Duchy of Moscow is almost done. When the war comes together, Simon will definitely not run away!
Moreover, with Simon's militant character, it is estimated that even if he persuades him not to go, I am afraid this guy will not listen, but will choose to rush to the front. Facing the chain of artillery, Simon has a high probability of being smashed in half by an iron ball...
Thinking of this, UU Reading www. uukanshu. com Marin was cold and sweaty. However, it couldn't stop Simon from going out. Otherwise, the title of Earl of Kiev would be considered for nothing. Once refused to go on the expedition, Lithuania's Big Sum will definitely take back Simon's title and fiefdom. The most important thing is that Simon also avoids the humiliation of the choice...
Marin had a headache, so he called a few confidants to discuss this issue. Everyone also felt tricky, and Kohler and Sauer, who had high hopes from Marin, did not think of a way. Kahn, who was eating duck legs while having a meeting, said nonchalantly:
"What's the problem? Isn't Simon that likes fighting? Send him to North America to fight the Indians! Master, in the name of attacking the'evil orcs', call Simon to help. As for Lithuania, stay behind. Part of the army, line up with a general. When there is a war in Moscow, let this general take it to the exhibition. Even if it’s all done, you won’t feel bad about it!"
"Furthermore, Simon will not be condemned for avoiding the war. There is nothing wrong with Big Sum, Lithuania. After all, Simon has gone to sea, who can blame him for avoiding the war? Right now, the war has not broken out yet. , It's a good time!"
"Hey, can you come up with such a good strategy as a reckless man? It's really impressive! I'll add some chicken legs to you later!" Marin laughed happily.
Simon present are all familiar with them, they are brainless militants. There is no war in Eastern Europe right now, and this guy is boring to death. Before, he often took the cavalry to kill the horse bandits on the Ukrainian prairie. But the horse bandits are not stupid. They have been smashed by him several times, and they are far away from Kiev. So, now his idleness hurts.
After the letter of Marin's invitation to fight was delivered to Kiev, Simon jumped up with joy, and quickly returned to the North Sea with his wife, Anna of Lamarck. With him, there are 100 cuirassiers he trusts most...
