Zurich's eastern outskirts.
Russian Army Major General Rosenberg reported loudly to Suvorov, his face beaming with delight. "Marshal, we repelled the French. The vanguard has already entered Zurich.
"Clearly, the Austrians greatly exaggerated the French Army's combat strength. Their volleys were fairly decent, but the moment Zakrevsky launched a bayonet charge, they immediately collapsed."
Suvorov showed little expression as he spurred his horse toward the city. "Have the soldiers gather as much in the way of supplies as possible."
Rosenberg hurried after him. "I thought this news would make you happy."
Suvorov turned and glanced at him. "Do you think the French were truly defeated?"
"Yes, I took part in the command throughout..."
"That was merely what they wanted you to believe," said the Russian Army Commander-in-Chief. "We must reach the vicinity of Glarus before we can rescue those seventy thousand Prussians.
"The French likely only wanted to hasten our march. I dare say they are waiting for us somewhere along the way."
Several hours later, when Suvorov entered Zurich, an officer immediately reported that the city had almost no food, alcohol, or even firewood left.
"As expected." Suvorov nodded, then asked, "What about those Swiss Parliamentarians?"
"They have mostly fled, Marshal."
"Then help them establish a new Parliament," Suvorov said. "We must make proper use of this capital."
Because the battle against the French Army defending Zurich had been relatively easy, the main Russian Army force continued southwest early the next morning.
Meanwhile, the members of the newly "elected" Swiss Federation Federal Parliament were being sworn into office beneath the watchful eyes of Russian Soldiers.
The first resolution passed after the new Federal Parliament was established was to declare that Switzerland would join the Anti-French Alliance and demand that every State Parliament provide the Allied Forces with its full