Struggle in Russia

In fact, Li Xiao didn't say anything. Because this Major General Vladimir Alekseyevich Kornilov is not just simple and capable.

To be honest, this is one of the few bright spots in the Russian army in the future Crimean war. Unfortunately, the hero did not live long. In the subsequent siege of Sevastopol, the unfortunate died. .

To be honest, Lazarev was really a little bitter, and the two proud disciples brought by him, whether they were Kornilov or the more famous Nasimov, died in this inexplicable war.

What made Lazarev tearful is that the war also directly destroyed the Black Sea Fleet he had operated for many years. Since then, Russia has no more fleets on the Black Sea, and even defenses on the Black Sea coast are not allowed, which is a shame.

It is even more unfortunate that all of Lazarev's previous work and efforts have been reset to zero. The modernization of the Russian Navy was a huge blow.

Li Xiao suddenly thought of this, and was quite lamented that it was not easy to mix naval forces in Russia. In the case of the Black Sea Fleet, it has been hit N times back and forth:

Once in the Crimean War, the main force in the Japanese-Russian War was reassigned and destroyed in the Tsushima Strait. It's easy to slowly rebuild before World War I. The October Revolution sounded a blast of imperialism and brought the Black Sea Fleet to zero again.

It was easy to get back on track under the leadership of Comrade Steel, and the outbreak of World War II once again made the fleet almost finish the ball. Immediately after the end of World War II, Khrushchev wanted missiles instead of warships, and even Marshal of the Navy assigned his demotion, and the newly built ship was dismembered again on the platform.

I waited a long time to wait for Brezhnev, and it was easy for me to live for ten years, but I woke up early and even the Soviet Union was gone. It was another tragic return to zero, and then a long period of decline. Throughout the history of the Black Sea Fleet, it is truly a history of tears!

However, Li Xiao still hopes that he can bring something different to this disaster-stricken fleet. After all, the Crimean war is very close. If you do not prepare early, you will only have a dead end!

"Let's meet Major General Kornilov first. Boris, you stay and straighten up the team, let the boys breathe and rest, but be careful of discipline, don't let the sheep go!"

After explaining Boris, Li Xiao and Vishniak left in a hurry. Because even though the coast of the Black Sea is quite warm, after all, it is a big winter, and it can freeze to death if it is warm. The problem of camping and eating must be resolved as soon as possible.

The Odessa Squadron Headquarters is not far from the pier, and it takes a few turns to arrive. The place is not large. The compact European-style three-story building has a large number of soldiers coming and going. Li Xiao and Vishniak waited for more than an hour at the reception to meet the legendary Sevastopol. Major General Kornilov, the hero of the Bol defense.

At the first glance, the major general seemed savvy and capable, without the obesity peculiar to Russian nobles and senior military officers. His face was sharp and angular, and a pair of sword eyebrows and hawk noses looked aggressive.

The military uniform on his body was meticulous. He wore a double triangle hat, and the hat was adorned with gold pins, black and white tricolor badges, and drooping feather hats. The dark blue double-breasted top has no folds, a white eagle medal hangs on the neckline, and large silver shoulder straps with lace and fringe on the shoulders are adorned with two silver stars.

This dress is too solemn and formal, as if this Major General Kornilov is not in the office but going to a ball or a cocktail party.

But neither Li Xiao nor Vishniak said anything. Maybe this is the lifestyle of others. After all, under the uniform control drill of Nicholas I, the Russian generals were used to dressing themselves up, more beautiful than the peacocks who opened the screen.

"General!"

Vishniak and Li Xiao immediately saluted. Then Major General Kornilov looked up.

He asked, painlessly, "You are from the 748 regiment?"

"Yes, General. We are the advance battalion of the 748 regiment. I am Captain Vishniak Pogolovsky, commander of the battalion. This is Captain Andrei Konstantinovich Romanov. We are instructed to report to you. "

Kornilov's attention was immediately focused on Li Xiao's side. After all, the royal nobility with the last name Romanov was rarely seen as a captain, and generally it was reasonable to have at least a colonel or lieutenant colonel. .

"Are you Grand Duke Andrei Konstantinovich?"

Li Xiao replied respectfully: "Yes, General, it is the next. Salute you!"

Kornilov showed a strange expression, but he didn't say much, but said calmly: "Welcome to your Grand Duke, and also to Captain Pogolovsky."

This welcome is too bland and lacks sincerity, it sounds more like a perfunctory manner. However, Li Xiao and Vishniak didn't care. After all, everyone was not familiar, and the etiquette nature was normal so far.

"Gentlemen," Major General Kornilov is indeed an activist. After a brief greeting, I went straight to the topic: "In my heart, I didn't expect the Navy Department to send you. Well ... let's say it, 748 regiment Reputation is not good! "

Li Xiao and Vishniak were a bit helpless, good things didn't go out and bad things spread thousands of miles, and the 748 regiment's notoriety knew even the Black Sea Fleet, which was too embarrassing ~ www.ltnovel.com ~ but more embarrassing It is still behind, as Major General Kornilov continues: "As the director of the navy infantry and the **** sub-fleet, we really lack manpower here, but I need more elite warriors than confusing ..."

He gave a slight apology and apologized: "Please forgive me for being direct, but I must be responsible to my lads. We are responsible for front-line combat tasks and cannot afford to be sloppy."

"So gentlemen, I must remind you that you must strictly control your subordinates, and do not mess with them. Otherwise, I will be angry. And I hope you know that the consequences of my anger are very serious, and you will never want to see it. ! "

To be honest, Li Xiao and Vishniak are a little bit dissatisfied, because although the reputation of the 748 regiment is very bad, after all, they have just arrived and haven't done anything yet. Is it necessary to despise it so directly?

Listen to their words and their actions, even if you want to beat them, you have to look at them and say something?

However, they also know that it is useless to say anything at this time, and the best explanation is to speak with their own actions. They believe that soon Major General Kornilov will know that he was wrong!