Struggle in Russia

It can only be said that Li Xiao made a mistake of subjectivism. Historically, Russia did send troops to Moldavia and Wallachia in July. But as soon as the army moves food and grass, it must first prepare for war. Otherwise, hundreds of thousands of mouths will drink the northwest wind!

Especially considering the poor geographical environment and traffic conditions in Moldavia and Wallachia, there was a muddy land in March. When the polar bears and chickens were fighting here in the early years, they had enough of the mud. It can be said that the key reason why polar bears failed to reach the city of Constantinople was that the traffic and logistics could not keep up.

Polar bears have suffered several times from a fall into a pit, and even if Nicholas I was worried about the high contagiousness of the revolutionary disease, he had to allow time for the military to prepare.

So it is inevitable to do it in July. Don't you have to prepare and warm up in these few months. In fact, Kornilov called a meeting, that is, to warm up and prepare for the briefing.

"Colonel Trofimov and Colonel Spandenov, you must strengthen your material reserves. You must stockpile enough food and medicine before July, and overhaul your weapons and ammunition one by one. As the vanguard of the navy, once the order is issued, You will be the first to enter Moldavia!"

"Lieutenant Colonel Platonov, your task is to strengthen security, especially to strengthen the identification of spies and enemy agents. Our military preparations need to be highly confidential, and Britain and France must not be aware of it before we do it!"

Finally Kornilov turned to Li Xiao, Vishniak, and Petukhov, and said slowly: "As for you, gentlemen. On the one hand, you must actively prepare for the battle. In addition, according to Mark. According to the order of Lieutenant General Mikheevich, your troops must deploy elite forces to enter Moldavia and Wallachia in advance, and do a good job in pre-war reconnaissance!"

When he said these words, Kornilov's tone was very heavy, and his face was not very good-looking. It was obvious that he didn't like to entrust this task to Li Xiao and the others.

The reason is very simple, this task is a bit tricky! And it's not particularly necessary.

Why do you say that? The tricky thing is that anti-Russian sentiment is very strong in both Wallachia and Moldavia, not to mention the Russians, even the former pro-Russian faction.

According to the intelligence sent back by the secret agents of the third part, the two duchies are hunting down and expelling Russian citizens, and even people who look like polar bears are also expelled.

It can be said that the Russians are really street rats over there, and the situation is very difficult. In this case, ordering the 748 regiment and the Cossacks to go deep into the enemy's territory to conduct reconnaissance activities is not so difficult.

Not only is it difficult, but the benefits are almost better than nothing. Why do you say that? Because Russia is actually clear about the situation in Wallachia and Moldavia. In the past half a century, the Russian army has fought against the Turks around this area, and they know everything they need to know about military map geography and customs.

Especially after the Eighth Russo-Turkish War, the two principalities won the power of self-government, almost only in name as vassals of Turkey. Over the past decade or so, Russia has fostered the pro-Russian Leading the Way Party, and through on-the-spot investigations by diplomats from the consulate, even the underpants of the two countries are clear.

Although, after the revolution broke out in Wallachia and Moldavia, the pro-Russian faction suffered heavy losses and the relevant intelligence capabilities were greatly reduced, but the military potential and mobilization capabilities of these two countries are just like that. How much has it changed?

It’s not that Kornilov is proud and complacent and underestimates the enemy, but he simply feels that the invasion of Moldavia and Wallachia is more like an armed parade. As soon as the Russian army arrives, the enemy will either flee or be captured. . There are probably only a handful of really tough battles, so don't worry about it.

In this case, it is really inexplicable to send the 748 regiment and the Cossacks to conduct investigations.

How much profit can be gained, even if it is really necessary to conduct pre-war reconnaissance, a month in advance is enough. What's the point of waiting for the information of the three or four months of reconnaissance in advance until July?

In Kornilov's view, this is obviously to let the 748th regiment and the Cossacks go to die, it is simply deliberate!

Even Kornilov didn't have to think twice to know who was behind this disgusting plan. I'm afraid it's the revenge of the chief eunuch who suffered a big loss before, otherwise his confidant Mark Mikheevich will personally give orders to two unremarkable troops?

Hehe, Kornilov actually wronged Menshikov this time. The old eunuch really didn't make the idea this time, because the old eunuch was really too busy to talk to Li Xiao at all.

The old eunuch was busy fighting with Grand Duke Constantine, busy step by step to turn Grand Duke Constantine's innovation plan into a butt wipe. The two sides fought repeatedly in the Ministry of the Navy, which was really exciting. Anyway, the rich and powerful in St. Petersburg are busy eating melons and watching theatre, which is really a joy.

It was the old eunuch's opponent, Grand Duke Constantine, who really came up with this disgusting idea. He's been having a hard time lately. As soon as Menshikov came back, he almost completely negated the innovation plan given to him. If Lazarev hadn't helped to speak good words in front of Nicholas I, he would have retained the construction of two steamships, one each for the Baltic Fleet and the Black Sea Fleet. The eunuch really can cut down a single one without leaving any.

At that time, Grand Duke Constantine might have lost even his underwear. Even so, his life is also very difficult. He can only reluctantly pay the deposit for the machinery and equipment he just ordered, and the foreign technicians he just hired can only be dismissed. Even here, his factories are still struggling. After a year and a half, there is no improvement.

Under such circumstances, Grand Duke Constantine knew that he had to prove himself and make his father happy. Only when his father was happy could his life be easier.

So how to please daddy and make daddy happy?

That's the only way to deal with Li Xiao. As long as Li Xiao is taught a lesson, it is better to let this guy die, then Nicholas I will definitely be very happy. Therefore, Grand Duke Constantine instructed the Ministry of the Navy to issue an order to the Black Sea Fleet to send the 748 regiment to death.

Then, Menshikov naturally saw Grand Duke Constantine's small movements. Under the reminder of the old Adlerberg, he immediately realized the true intention of Grand Duke Constantine. Naturally, the old eunuch could not let the little fat man Do what you want.

Then he immediately instructed Lieutenant General Mark Mikheevich to personally order to repeat Grand Duke Constantine's order, and packaged everything as his initiative, directly stealing the limelight from Grand Duke Constantine.

Of course, the old eunuch didn't forget to bring his private goods, so he added a touch to the order, including Colonel Petukhov, whom he hated so much, on the death list...