Franzbekov has the unique perseverance of the Germans. Now that he has decided to return to the Ming Dynasty, his heart is like water flowing eastward.
He and Xie Ming are both Germans. They don't feel much guilt in betraying Czarist Russia and defecting to the Ming Dynasty. However, most of their generals are Russians, so it is a bit difficult for them to betray their motherland!
It doesn't matter, those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish. This "son of a German woman" who has ruled Yakutsk for many years has a ruthless drive to do big things.
He first talked to the cavalry captain Bydimov. Bydimov came from a "Sechi" of the Zaporozhye Cossacks who had just surrendered to Tsarist Russia and still maintained a great deal of independence. Eleven years ago, Bydimov
The husband's hometown was still the territory of the Cossack Emirate. Later, due to the threat from the Poles, the Cossack Emirate signed a treaty with Tsarist Russia and agreed to join Tsarist Russia, but Tsarist Russia must recognize its autonomy.
Franzbekov thought that a Cossack who had not been a Tsarist Russian for a long time should not have much sense of belonging to Tsarist Russia and be willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty with him.
This is indeed the case. As a Zaporozhye Cossack, Bidimov did not believe in Orthodox Christianity at all, but insisted on his Catholic faith. This was protected by the treaty signed between the Cossack Emirate and Tsarist Russia. Fran
Tsbekov also believed in Catholicism when he was in Germany. After becoming a senior official in Tsarist Russia, he had to convert to Orthodox Christianity, but his understanding of doctrine was still Catholic. Because of this, the two had a good relationship.
In the eyes of Russians, they are all aliens.
The two also have a common hobby, they both like hunting. Before joining the army, Bidimov was a famous hunter in Sechi, while Franzbekov was a famous hunting maniac and sharpshooter.
"The Ming army has been besieging the city for a long time, and our army is running out of rations. Bidimov is leading the army. Do you have any ideas?" Franzbekov asked Bidimov with a sad look on his face.
He was very cunning and deliberately did not call Bigimov his military position in the Tsarist Russian army, but called his position among the Zaporozhye Cossacks: Commander of the Army.
At this time, the Zaporozhye Cossacks implemented a primitive democratic system. Hetman (the leader) was elected by the Rada (a mass assembly of all Cossacks) to record affairs (in charge of documents) and command the army (responsible for military affairs).
Drills and weapons and equipment), artillery command (commanding artillery), judges and other top leaders. The detachment Rada (mass assembly of Cossacks in various places) elects regional leaders with the same positions as above. These two levels of leadership constitute
The upper level of the Cossacks.
Before Bidimov joined the army, he was a detachment commander. Hearing the warlord call him his old job as a Cossack, he rolled his eyes and said with a wicked smile: "What can I do? I can only advance and retreat with the warlord!"
This was beautifully said, and seemed to express one's attitude, but it also seemed not to express one's attitude.
Franzbekov stroked the sable shawl on his shoulder, which was given to him by Bidimov, and suddenly made up his mind to show off his cards to him, "You and I have known each other for many years, and I won't hide it from you. I have accepted the Ming Dynasty.
Official position, ready to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. Are you willing to work with me?"
"To be honest?"
Bidimov was startled. He noticed that something was wrong with the warlord, but he didn't expect that he actually wanted to expose him. He couldn't help but think about it.
Seeing his hesitation, Franzbekov gradually showed a fierce look, and Xie Ming, who was waiting on the side, quietly held the handle of the knife.
After a long while, Bidimov chuckled and said, "I still say what I said, and I will advance and retreat together with you, the warlord."
Seeing that he agreed, all the clouds in the sky dispersed. Franzbekov smiled and discussed with him the plan of dedicating the city.
Among the other generals, Chief Ivanov is a Tsarist Russian aristocrat and need not be mentioned; infantry captain Vorybayev is from the Don Cossacks and has little hope of success.
There are many Cossack groups, but there are only two most important groups: Zaporozhye Cossacks and Don Cossacks. Zaporozhye Cossacks mainly live in Ukraine; Don Cossacks live in the Don River Basin, which split into the Volga Cossacks.
Kuban Cossacks and many other ethnic groups.
Unlike the Zaporozhye Cossacks who are Catholics, the Don Cossacks are all devout Orthodox Christians. Their parish is directly affiliated with the Moscow Patriarchate and very rejects pagans and heretics. Don Cossack warriors must kiss the icon before charging
, no matter how much he drank, he would not dare to step on the icon. The most magnificent building in the village is the Orthodox church. With such piety, he naturally fell in love with Russia, which also believes in Orthodox Christianity, so he has always been regarded as the loyal dog of the Czar.
Unsure of persuading the two to surrender, Franzbekov arranged a banquet for them.
Hearing that the governor invited them to dinner and discuss matters, Ivanov and Vorybayev did not raise any suspicion and strode into the governor's house.
As soon as I entered the house, I felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere. Franzbekov's guards were armed with live ammunition, and they stood guard every three steps and sentry every five steps. Even though it was during war, it was a bit too nervous.
"Overseer, you look like you are facing a formidable enemy. Could it be that a Ming army spy has sneaked in?" General Manager Ivanov and Franzbekov joked.
"You are right, there are indeed Ming army spies in the city."
"Who?" The two of them were suddenly startled.
"Me," Franzbekov pointed at his nose and smiled.
"Hahaha", Ivanov and Vorybayev laughed happily, "You are so funny!"
Franzbekov waited patiently for the two people's laughter to subside, and then said slowly: "I am not joking, but I have really surrendered to the Ming Dynasty. Yakutsk is about to run out of food, and it will definitely not be able to hold on.
Where to go, you two make a decision!"
After saying this, he clapped his hands, Xie Ming, and Bidimov led dozens of guards around him.
Ivanov and Vorybayev were so shocked that their faces turned pale, and they realized that they had become fish in the net.
"You bastard! His Majesty the Tsar has shown you so much kindness, how dare you betray him?", Ivanov shouted harshly.
"Quack, drag him down and kill him," Franzbekov said with a ferocious smile. He then asked Vorybayev: "What about you?"
Vorybayev did not speak, but suddenly took out a dagger and cut off his right ear. The blood dripped from his right ear, but he acted as if nothing had happened. "This ear heard your disloyal remarks, so it should be the end result."
Franzbekov was so shocked that he calmed down for a long time before angrily shouting: "Kill them all!"
After the pro-Tsarist Russian forces in the city were purged, surrender became a matter of course.
"Warlord, the agreed time is coming soon, let's open the door and surrender quickly," Xie Ming reported to Franzbekov.
"Don't worry, go chop some branches."
"Cut branches?" Xie Ming was stunned.
"Yes, cut some branches and tie them to your back. There is an idiom in the Ming Dynasty, which is called 'Bearing on a thorn to plead guilty.'" Franzbekov said confidently.
This chapter has been completed!