Vyazma City.
In the operations room of the Russian Army Headquarters, a staff officer draws several lines on the map, pointing in the direction of Kaluga: "General, this is the latest battle report. The Polish Madaliniski Corps has not retreated westward; instead, they seem to be advancing towards Kaluga."
Barclay de Tolly frowned and said, "Are they going to commit suicide? General Vitgenstein will catch up with them soon."
Without supplies, even if Madaliniski occupied Kaluga, they would be annihilated due to a lack of ammunition.
Kutuzov said calmly, "Because they're running out of food. Kaluga is the nearest place to obtain grain."
He looked at the Order Officer: "Move the garrison from Obninsk to Kaluga. Order the Vitgenstein Corps to accelerate their pursuit."
"Yes, General!"
Kutuzov looked again in the direction of Smolensk on the map and asked, "Is there any news from Prince Bagration?"
