Chapter 1478: The Reaction of Tsarist Russia

The news that Poland City had fallen soon reached Tsarist Russia.

At this moment, the Upper House of Tsarist Russia was in an uproar!

"How was Boerniefu defeated!"

"We trusted him so much, yet he failed us; he was actually defeated by the United Army of the Longyan and the Ottoman!"

"What do you mean by that? If you have the ability, why don't you lead your own men and go to the battlefield to see for yourself!"

"Naleishi, there is no need to make excuses. Boerniefu was the person you recommended; you should be held responsible for this matter!"

"Dolgorukov, are you trying to declare war on me!"

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The entire Upper House was arguing incessantly over this matter.

Elizabeth I had long been unable to suppress the emotional fluctuations in her heart as she stood to the side.

She coldly swept her gaze over everyone in the Upper House; apart from Osilev and two other councilors who belonged to her faction, everyone else was arguing incessantly.

"Enough!"

Elizabeth I's sharp cry rang throughout the entire Upper House.

The other councilors immediately fell silent, and both Dolgorukov and Naleishi calmed down as well.

They gradually grew calm, looking at Elizabeth I, not daring to act too presumptuously.

This young Empress of Tsarist Russia had not been on the throne for long, but she had already fully displayed the demeanor a young empress should have.

Since she ascended to the throne, the methods she had shown were enough to win the respect of these Senators.

Elizabeth I looked at everyone in the chamber, her cold voice rising: "Victory and defeat are the norm in war. As the most elite people in Tsarist Russia, you are actually blaming each other over such a small matter?"

"Does it have any meaning for us?"

The people in the chamber were suddenly silent, not knowing what to say.

Elizabeth I sighed.

She looked at the battle report in her hand; Boerniefu had held Poland City for a full five days, and although there had been aid from other cities during these five days, it was not much.

It accurately recorded the beginning and end of this war.

From the moment Poland City was attacked by the Longyan-Ottoman Allied Forces, the city walls were breached, and the ten thousand elite troops Boerniefu had ambushed outside the city were slaughtered without the slightest reaction.

Although Boerniefu rose up to resist on the first day and held off the attack.

The losses were huge, and for the next five days, Boerniefu defended strictly.

He did not allow the Longyan-Ottoman Allied Forces to make any progress.

It was not until the fifth day that the Ottoman Empire, having obtained giant cannons from somewhere, destroyed the Outer City of Poland with just one shot.

After the Outer City was breached, Boerniefu activated the ambushes he had left in the Inner City and resisted stubbornly.

But in the end, the Inner City was destroyed by the inconspicuous siege cannons of the Longyan.

The Russian Army was routed, and this was the entirety of what happened in the war for Poland City.

After reading this military report, Elizabeth I's mood could not be calmed for a long time.

She had never expected that the Ottoman Empire would actually possess such things as giant cannons, weapons capable of destroying city walls with a single strike.

And the Longyan siege cannons were also very terrifying, although not as horrific as the giant cannons of the Ottoman Empire.

However, the Longyan siege cannons had caused astonishing destruction.

Tsarist Russia had once viewed the Ottoman and the Longyan as opponents of the same level.

Even after Tsarist Russia was trapped by the Longyan, the Russian Army never admitted that they were inferior to the Longyan army in any aspect.

As for why they lost the war, that was because the Regent Menshikov was an out-and-out bastard; otherwise, they would not have lost the war!

But now it seemed that those they once viewed as equal opponents had already surpassed them.

Although the performance of the Cossack Cavalry was still brilliant, the Industrial Revolution had allowed their industry to develop, allowing their Weaponry and Equipment to develop.

And these developments were things that Tsarist Russia did not possess.

Having been sealed off on the continent by the Longyan for these years, Tsarist Russia had almost severed its connection with the outside world.

Although their country was also experiencing the Industrial Revolution, it was only in the initial stage and had not completely finished the Industrial Revolution.

Elizabeth I pressed her fair forehead and pondered for a long time; this war was both an opportunity and a crisis.

Tsarist Russia must open a bridge of communication with the outside world and must also establish scientific research; they could not lag behind the Longyan in the Industrial Revolution!

"The failure of this war is also a clearer realization for our Tsarist Russia."..

"We have missed too much of the world, and now we must catch up," Elizabeth I said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, a trace of gloom flashed across the faces of the councilors.

The once powerful Tsarist Russia had become weak after being blockaded by the Longyan.

Now, with all kinds of novel inventions emerging in the world, they even felt as if they could not keep up with the times.

"I propose a motion to restart the Scientific Research Department; the main reason for the failure of this war is that the country's military equipment is not as good as the enemy's."

"Let us vote."

"I agree."

"I agree……"

Not a single one of the councilors opposed this proposal.

However, the failure of this war was not only due to technological issues, but also some other problems.

As for what kind of judgment should be made regarding Boerniefu.

Now that the Longyan had occupied Poland City and opened the passage, if they continued to advance, Prussia could form a battle line with the Longyan in Poland.

This would make their main opponent, Prussia, powerful once again.

"Near Prussia, there is still the Austrian Army, as well as the Polish government-in-exile."

"The Longyan want to unite with Prussia to form a battle line; as it stands now, that is not realistic," a Councilor analyzed.

Others glanced at this Councilor, and one immediately said, "I do not think so, even though Prussia is blocked by the Austrian Army."

"But as far as I know, Frederick II has won battle after battle against the Austrian Army, even though Austria's military strength is far greater than Prussia's."

"However, the combat effectiveness of the Austrians is too weak, which is the main reason why Prussia has not yet been destroyed."

"I feel that we cannot let our guard down now; I believe we should divert a force to ambush Prussia instead of continuing to block the Longyan-Austrian Allied Army."

This matter was discussed for a long time without any conclusion, and Elizabeth I frowned slightly as she looked at Councilor Naleishi.

"Councilor Naleishi, do you have any good suggestions?"

Councilor Naleishi thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I believe the current situation is already very unfavorable for us to continue sniping at the Longyan-Austrian Allied Army."

"They have already breached Poland City; if we could take advantage of the fact that they have not yet repaired the walls of Poland City and seize it back, the situation would return to how it was before."

"However, I think the possibility is slim, as we lost all the important passes leading to western Poland after we lost Poland City."

"Now, we can only cooperate with the Austrians to besiege Prussia."

"If we eliminate Prussia before the Longyan Army occupies the ports of Poland, then we will have some turning point in this war."