Struggle in Russia

Not to mention that Count Uvarov regretted the appointment of Menshkov as the commander-in-chief of the Crimean Front, and an additional 50,000 people would be dispatched to Sevastopol in advance.

In addition to this appointment, Nicholas I appointed Kornilov as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Crimean Front and Nakhimov as Chief of General Staff of the Crimean Front.

The order given by Nicholas I to Menshkov was to hold on to Sevastopol to repel the provocation of the Anglo-French-Turkish coalition.

But everyone with discernment knows that sticking to Sevastopol is only the most basic requirement. Nicholas I's real intention is to repel the enemy, and it is best to completely destroy the British, French, and Turkish forces.

To tell the truth, this task is probably very difficult for Duke Mikhail or Vorontsov to go, let alone Menshkov, who is much worse than them. Let this old **** go into battle and tell the truth to be able to defend Sevastopol even if Menshkov received this edict, he would be overjoyed. He really made the old **** so happy that he could not wait to rush to Nicholas I immediately and hug him. It's good to be grateful for the thigh buckle. thousand thousand say

The old **** was really suffocated. Thinking about him, Menshkov did not say that he was a big man under one person and more than ten thousand people before the outbreak of the war, but he was also a powerful person.

But after he hit a cold nail in Istanbul and failed to complete the task of Nicholas I, the situation changed. Those radical war factions in the country felt that he was too incompetent, and even the mere Turks could not subdue him. He was simply incompetent!

The domestic pacifists believed that it was because he gave an ultimatum that the Turks had nowhere to go, which triggered the war and led Britain and France to join the war. He is the culprit!

Well, Menshkov was made into a person inside and out, and he was even more senior than the second senior. When the war broke out, he was going to roll up his sleeves and fight for himself on the battlefield.

What made him depressed was that Nicholas I, who had trusted him very much before the war, immediately excluded him, not letting him get involved in the battle at all, and not letting him return to St. Petersburg, just to make him unclear. Chudi remained in Wallachia to oversee the battle.

Anyway, Menshkov was as embarrassed as he wanted to be, and even he felt ashamed to go out to meet people. Has been hiding in the outskirts of Bucharest "recuperating".

Now this imperial decree has made him recover from his illness, and he was instantly revived with blood.

On the day he received the imperial decree, he went to pay homage to Duke Mikhail in a majestic manner, and he could feel his complacent appearance from three miles away. thousand thousand say

"Duke, Your Majesty ordered me to stick to Sevastopol and deal a heavy blow to the British, French, and Turkish forces. You are a battlefield general, more experienced than me, and you know the enemy's details. How do you think I should accomplish this task?"

Duke Mikhail didn't really like seeing Menshkov. There are two reasons. First of all, he belonged to a neutral liberal before, while Menshkov belonged to an ultra-conservative. Not to mention that everyone dislikes each other, at least the well water does not make the river water.

Secondly, Menshkov was suddenly appointed by Nicholas I as the commander-in-chief of the Crimean Front. To be honest, this was a bit of a cake in the mouth of Duke Mikhail.

Everyone knows that the Black Sea Fleet was also under the command of Duke Mikhail before, but now he has taken the command of the Black Sea Fleet and Crimea by engaging in Menshkov. It is equivalent to weakening the authority of Duke Michal.

Do you think Duke Mikhail can be happy?

Especially now that the old **** jumped in front of him in a hurry to show off, which was like a face-to-face slap. Duke Mikhail didn't turn his face on the spot, even if he had restraint.

What's more, Menshkov also pretended to say that he was experienced and asked him about it. What is this not a provocation?

Duke Mikhail was so tired and crooked that he wanted to slap the old **** to death, but he was also a human being, and he still had some self-discipline, he just smiled lightly: "Although I am the chief of the general staff, I have nothing to do with Sevas. I don't know much about Topol and the Black Sea Fleet. After all, I'm not a navy... and Kornilov and Nakhimov have done a good job before, so I don't need to interfere. If you have any experience, it is to fully trust Kornilov and Nakhimov, the young people today are really incredible!"

Menshkov changed his face, he never thought that Duke Mikhail would give him such an idea.

What does it mean to be young now?

Isn't this just mocking him for being stupid and old?

He also said that he should not interfere and let go of his actions. Isn't this Nima just letting him delegate power?

What Menshkov wanted on this trip was to prove himself, to fight a beautiful victory and let him delegate power to be a spectator. How could that be possible!

It's just that Menshkov didn't dare to turn his face. After all, Duke Mikhail is now at the top of his position, and he is simply humiliating himself.

So he could only spit in his heart, and then pretended to be humble and replied: "So it is, there are very few Shangguans who like to help young people like you, the Duke. If it is returned to St. Petersburg, it will definitely be a good talk!"

This is actually a sarcasm. Duke Mikhail could hear that the old **** was mocking him for not relying on his own skills but on the young people under his command. What is rumored to be a good talk is better a joke.

But Prince Mikhail didn't care either, he was actually kind, and his purpose was to tell Menshkov: "You better go to Sevastopol, take it easy, if you trust Kornilov and Nakhimov may also have a good outcome. If he goes his own way and acts recklessly, I am afraid it will not be guaranteed at the end of the season!"

It should be said that Duke Mikhail's judgment was very accurate, or that he saw through Menshkov's mind and knew that this old man would not be safe and would probably ruin Sevas.

^0^The situation in Topol.

In line with the concept of putting the overall situation first, he kindly reminded him a few words, hoping that Menshkov would take it easy, but it is difficult to persuade a ghost to die. It's just that he is worried and anxious about Nicholas I's decision, and he is very worried that Sevastopol will be implicated in the overall situation if there is a mistake.

On the same day, he wrote letters to Kornilov and Nakhimov, explaining his understanding and analysis of Menshkov, reminding the two to focus on the old eunuch, and to try to dissuade the old **** and not let him take risks. , otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

Probably the only good news for Duke Mikhail to Kornilov and Nakhimov is that the control of the sea in the Black Sea changed hands, leaving Menshkov unable to go by sea to Seystopol to take office, only to go It takes at least half a month to go around the long road by land, which can be regarded as buying them a little time...

Dear, this chapter is over, I wish you a happy reading! ^0^