Struggle in Russia

Duke Mikhail was in a good mood, because his pressure in the past two months was not special. Not to mention that the offensive of the Turkish and British and French forces was not violent, but the enemy's offensive was weak most of the time.

Maybe the first three days were very stressful, but after getting through it, the enemy's offensive immediately slumped by more than half. In the end, he could even organize a counterattack calmly to take away a wave of the enemy.

So he is very satisfied with Vishniak's work, and even has a much better attitude towards Alexei and Li Xiao.

"Your method is very effective. I think it can continue to be carried forward. Can you expand the scale and send more people there?"

Li Xiao laughed on the spot. The more people behind the enemy, the better. After all, Bulgaria has a limited land area and cannot accommodate so many people. Moreover, the number of people is too large, and the logistical pressure is also great. After all, even the guerrillas have to eat and wear clothes, not to mention the need for weapons and ammunition. These are not things that you can transport if you want.

Moreover, Li Xiao thought that the regular army of Duke Mikhail was not suitable for this at all. They were not suitable for fighting behind enemy lines at all. The dogmas they had learned before would bind them tightly and make them unable to do anything well.

Instead of letting these regulars grudgingly do things they absolutely can't do, it's better to hand them over to more suitable people - like the Bulgarians.

"I think it is possible to continue to arm the Bulgarians. From the example of the Earl of Province, it can be seen that as long as there is enough pressure, their combat effectiveness can still be expected."

"And they are familiar with the terrain, and the relationship in all aspects is smooth. It is easier to obtain the enemy's movements. The most important thing is that the cost of arming them is low, and there is no need to deploy our combat forces on the front line."

Duke Mikhail fell into contemplation. He is also a veteran who has experienced battles. He can tell that these opinions made by Li Xiao are reasonable with just a little thought.

However, he also had concerns: "Is it reliable to arm the Bulgarians? Gentlemen, I don't doubt their hatred with Turkey, but you have seen their attitude after the outbreak of the war, which is very negative!"

Duke Mikhail frowned and continued: "I doubt that once they have acquired enough weapons and equipment, will they have dissent?"

The problem is real, because no one can vouch for Bulgaria. What's more, Bulgaria still has a criminal record, you look at their performance after the outbreak of the war, not to mention hot eyes, at least they have no intentions.

"I can't rule out the possibility," Li Xiao replied calmly, "but compared with the benefits of arming them, this issue has little impact on us for the time being!"

Duke Mikhail was stunned, looked at Li Xiao and asked, "How could it have little impact? Don't you look..."

Li Xiao interjected: "I know what you are worried about, but think about it, even if the Bulgarians are uncontrolled after accepting our arms, can they still turn their guns on us? In any case, Turkey is their biggest enemy, no Before defeating Turkey, unless they are stupid, it is impossible to openly jump back!"

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Duke Mikhail was stunned again. It is true to say so, but in the future, when the Turks are defeated, what should the Bulgarians do when their tails are too big?

Li Xiao snorted coldly and said bluntly: "My Lord, don't you think it's too...too early to think about this? Let's not talk about the final result of this war, even if we want to defeat Turkey, we all need Long effort! And during this period we have more difficulties than the enemy, and the first thing we need to consider is not the impact of arming our allies in the future. Rather than arming them, we may not be able to win!"

Duke Mikhail suddenly woke up, he really wanted to go wrong, it is hard to say whether Russia can win the victory or not, how can there be that **** idle thinking about whether the future of Bulgaria will be unreliable.

It is the best policy to honestly tie Bulgaria to the chariot first, and then try to defeat the enemy.

As for those bad things in the future, let's talk about the future. When the ship reaches the bridge, don't think too far!

"What you said makes sense." Duke Mikhail admitted very simply, "We can't take care of that much for the time being. The most important thing is how to overcome the current difficulties."

With a sigh, he continued: "But you still need to try to control them, even if they don't jump back to Turkey, but Britain and France can't help it!"

Li Xiao also agrees with this point. Compared with Turkey, Britain and France are indeed more vigilant. These two are experts in conspiracy and tricks, and they are best at using all kinds of despicable means to achieve their goals. This includes buying the Bulgarians.

If the Bulgarians can really make a big trouble for them, in order to achieve the purpose of weakening Russia, these two companies will definitely lure them to their advantage, and use means including helping Bulgaria to self-govern or become independent. ~Unfortunately, there are not many other things in Bulgaria, and now the most are the wallists. Even the likes of Lazette and the Earl of Providence were wobbly deep inside. As long as Britain and France give enough benefits, they will hug their thighs and call Dad in minutes.

Li Xiao didn't want to work hard for a long time and the fruit would be picked in minutes. After all, Greece's lessons were there before. In order to block Russia in the Black Sea, the British were willing to do anything.

And if you want not to be cut off, then you must strengthen the control of the Bulgarian pro-Russian faction, not to mention that everyone sends their families to St. Petersburg as hostages like the Earl of Providence, at least they must ensure that they will not fall casually. Britain and France.

That night, Li Xiao gave Vishniak new instructions. He ordered Vishniak to try his best to instigate pro-Russian factions including Count of Province and Lazette to attack the British and French coalition forces. The coalition tore its face, for example, slaughter a little more soldiers of the British and French troops.

All in all, it is all about trying to make them stand on the opposite side of Britain and France. Of course, it is not enough to just do this. It also requires Li Xiao to help from the other side.

There is an old saying that a slap doesn't make a sound, no matter if you have to make the Bulgarians slap the mouths of Britain and France, you have to find a way to make Britain and France hate the Bulgarians.

This requires the help of journalists, and Li Xiao is best at using these Western European journalists who are talking nonsense with their eyes open. Anyway, as long as the money is in place, they dare to say anything nonsense. Moreover, smearing Russia and its allies is now politically correct. Li Xiao believes that they will take the bait as long as they do a little trick...