I'm the Dauphin in France

Chapter 703 A desperate move

Korezhnikoff did not find Poland's surrender surprising.

Poland suffered heavy casualties on the front battlefield, and surrender was a matter of time, but no one expected that the king would come in person to offer surrender.

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

Piatori looked a little flustered, clasped his hands and said, “In fact, His Majesty’s situation is not very good.

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

"Your Majesty has never wanted to be an enemy of the powerful Russia, but those guys in the parliament, in order to gain more power, forced the army to go to war with you. This is absolutely not your Majesty's intention."

Korezhnikoff snorted coldly: "Then your majesty, please start solving the troubles in your parliament."

"That's what your Majesty intends to do," Piatori nodded. "Restrict the parliament, abolish the constitution, return the rights of the nobility, and return everything 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 it would certainly be much easier for the Russian army to conquer it.

In fact, historically, Russia was able to defeat Poland within a month largely because it relied on the Targowica Confederation to instigate a civil war in Poland and tie down the power of the Polish government forces.

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

"Surrender." Piatori 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 try to be clever. I will personally lead the army to Warsaw!"

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

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

"Sincerity?" Korezhevnikov said disdainfully. "Are you being sent to make big promises or to deliver a cheap document to St. Petersburg?"

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

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

Korezhnikoff frowned.

Whoever the Polish king surrenders to will become the greatest hero in the Polish-Russian War.

Originally, Morkov was the main attacker. If he were to take the credit, he would almost be ignored in this war.

He remembered that his 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 to replenish logistical supplies.

Just three days, it won't have any impact on the war situation.

"Okay, I'll wait for three days." Korezhnikoff nodded and 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 stepped down from his carriage, raised his hands to shield his eyes from the glaring sun, and silently said in his heart: Three days have passed. Warsaw will need another 3 days.

He saw the Russian general surrounded by guards from afar, and immediately smiled humbly and said in Russian: "I remember we met at the ball in the Winter Palace. Respected General Korezhevsky, you are still as graceful as ever."

Korezhevsky nodded 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 following behind: "General Bilak, please get off."

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

Korezhevnikoff's pupils shrank immediately.

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

Bilak walked over, forced a smile, raised his hat and saluted, saying, "It's an honor to see you here, General Korezhevnikoff.

"Your command skills are admired by us. 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 and help you capture Pinsk and all the way to Warsaw!"

Korezhnikoff was overjoyed.

The Polish king was serious! If the nearly 3 Polish troops in front of him surrendered, he could march straight to Pinsk.

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This advancing speed will far exceed that guy Morkov!
He immediately smiled and said, "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, then showed an embarrassment, "But, please forgive me, I still have a small problem to solve here."

"Oh?"

"Before, my people killed many brave Russian soldiers. This was all forced by the damn war. But they are very worried about retaliation..."

"I can guarantee their safety."

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

"Yes, I tried to persuade them, but you know, let alone the soldiers, even the junior officers have rarely seen 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 you guys are just trying to trick me after all."

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

He gestured to the distance: "You just said that we should surrender our troops. I have brought the surrendered weapons. They are next to the jungle two miles away."

At this moment, a Russian cavalryman came up and whispered something to Korezhevsky.

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

"Yes, General."

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

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

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

(End of this chapter)