Chapter 94 Life-Saving Straw

It was already midnight, and the moonlight gently sprinkled on the city of Warsaw, soothing the trauma suffered by the other party during the day.

The atmosphere in the city was the opposite of the moonlight. In the area where the nobles lived, many families were already packing up and preparing to leave. They could go to Vienna, Berlin, Munich, and London.

It might be a bit exaggerated to say that European nobles are one family, but it is also true that each noble family has a wide range of relatives.

These families who are packing up do not want to participate in this war. The last partition of Poland has caused them to suffer heavy losses in property. The Austrians, Prussians, and the most greedy Russians have almost looted every piece of land they have been to.

The territories belonging to the nobles in the lost territory are even more irreparable. Although they live in Warsaw and most of their properties are here, they are not victims.

But those nobles who were favored by the Russian generals and had their land taken away by force reminded them that this passiveness of being at the mercy of others is difficult for the nobles to accept.

It was not Warsaw last time, but what about the next time? What about the next time?

Who can guarantee that the other party will not be more interested in Poland's land? No one wants to leave their homeland, the home where they have lived for hundreds of years.

But they have no way. Poland has no hero. Can they count on the king?

He is just the lover of the Russian empress!

His throne was not legitimate, his reforms failed repeatedly, his people were invaded, his land was occupied, but what did he do about it?

He could not do anything. Like a rubber stamp, he signed a treaty that was unfavorable to Poland.

If they still had Jan Sobieski, if the Polish Winged Hussars were still there, if they were still as strong as before, they would not choose to leave.

They would stand on the border of the country and crush the invading enemy into powder.

But they had lost everything long ago. The Wawel Cathedral, where the "Lion of Lichstein" (the title given to Jan Sobieski by the Ottoman Empire, see the notes for details) was buried in the past, was now at the border between Austria and Poland. Not taking Krakow was the last face left by the other party to Poland.

But even so, the majesty of the previous king has been tarnished, and the glory of the previous king has been blasphemed, but what can the Poles do?

They can't do anything, they just look around timidly, hoping that the other side will not notice them.

Poland, which could fight the Ottoman Empire a century ago, has become a thing of the past.

The flying white eagle did not die in the battle with the crescent moon, but its wings were broken by the children of God. The Peace Knight Cross resisted the Ottoman scimitar, but was shattered by the attack of the same cross.

While a group of small families were thinking about their future.

August Kazimierzski has come to the Summer Palace, which is Stanislaw II's favorite palace, with a classic Baroque style, and is also the venue for tonight's meeting.

The reason for attending this meeting is that Kosciuszko's ability has given him hope again.

But this is not enough. Poland's army is too small to support a battle. He came here to discuss the expansion of the army.

Walking into the VIP room, August Kazimierzski was a little absent-minded. It was not his first time here, but he still couldn't help but stand in awe.

The high ceiling was covered with gorgeous murals and reliefs, exuding a sense of luxury and solemnity.

The murals depicted a long history and heroic deeds. August Kazimierzski knew who it was. Compared with him, the current king was just a softie.

But the Poles drove him away themselves. The new king personally exiled the Sobieski family with the support of the Sejm (Parliament), less than a year after his death.

August Kazimierzski looked around.

The walls of the VIP room were inlaid with marble with gorgeous friezes, and the delicate patterns and gold embellishments shone brightly.

The murals, sculptures and decorations were carefully selected, showing the highest level of art and craftsmanship.

In the center is a series of gorgeous tile inlays, cleverly forming gorgeous geometric patterns, overflowing with the essence of Baroque art.

Moonlight poured in from the wide windows, illuminating everything in the room, and the fascinating decorations shimmered in the light.

Above the central gallery hung some of the most valuable paintings, which created scenes of history and legend with exquisite skills and rich colors.

The furniture and decorations in the VIP room were full of elegance and uniqueness, from the delicate carvings of the court chairs to the porcelain inlaid with gems.

August Kazimierzski smiled disdainfully. The real king did not need gorgeous clothes. He just sat there without anger.

August Kazimierzski sat softly in the chair, waiting for Kościuszko to arrive.

About half an hour later, Kamil Czapotoryski, Enson Machovski, Kościuszko and King Stanislaw II all arrived here.

This meeting, which was almost the top military and political leaders in Poland at present, was officially held.

Kościuszko was the first speaker.

"Everyone, you all know what the current situation of our motherland is like.

The last partition not only took away one-third of our territory and population, but also left us with no place to serve as a buffer when facing the enemy.

In this case, what we have to do is to rely on domestic support and rely on the time difference to force the enemy back.

For the Russian army, I plan to set up two lines of defense to delay their march.

The Gargoyle and the Nistra River are the first line of defense, and the Vistula River, the Neman River and the Masurian Lake will be the second line of defense.

Catherine's army is too large to be defeated quickly, so we can't choose her as our first target.

The Prussian army has declined too much compared to Frederick's time, but they don't have much threat except Austria, and the French are far away from them, which means that Frederick William II can deploy more troops to fight us.

In my opinion, the only one who can be attacked first is Austria. Their army is not too strong, and their strategic position is too bad. There are Russians in the east, Ottomans in the south, and Prussians in the north.

The most important point is that their Netherlands is next to France. You have seen the end of Louis XVI, and you have also seen Roland's provocation and Robespierre's boldness.

I know that you all don't like me because I support the French revolution, but it doesn't matter. At least at this moment, we have the same goal - to save our motherland.

And the most critical link lies in the French you hate. If France needs to choose a monarchy to go to war, who will be attacked first?

I believe they will be interested in the Lowlands.

In this case, once we defeat the Austrian army, Leopold II will not be able to send troops to us again. He needs to guard the Netherlands.

God can guarantee what I say. This is our last chance. "

Sobieski is the last Polish lord. Sobieski is famous overseas through a series of military activities, the most famous of which is the Battle of Vienna. It is recommended to match the song "Winged Hussars》Use this annotation.

In 1683, the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire besieged Vienna with an army of 150,000. At the critical moment, Sobieski responded to the call of Pope Innocent XI and immediately led 27,000 reinforcements. In 15 days, he marched 220 miles and arrived near Vienna with reinforcements from Germany and Eastern Europe. He quietly climbed the Kahlenberg Heights west of Vienna and formed a coalition of more than 70,000 people, with Sobieski as the commander-in-chief.

In the early morning of September 12, Sobieski deployed the coalition forces into an arc-shaped line and launched an attack on the Turkish army. He personally led the Polish army to form the right Wing. The fierce battle between the coalition forces and the Turkish army lasted until 4 pm, and gradually gained the upper hand.

At 6 o'clock, Sobieski assembled nearly 20,000 cavalry (including 3,000 Polish winged cavalry) and launched a decisive attack, breaking up the Turkish army's formation. At this time, the Vienna defenders rushed out and got involved in the melee.

The battle ended with the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, with 4,500 casualties in the coalition forces, 15,000 casualties and 5,000 prisoners of war for the Ottomans. This battle completely ended the Ottoman Empire's invasion of Western Europe.

During his reign, he tried to establish a hereditary monarchy and change Poland into a centralized state. He was also the last Polish king to work on this.