Struggle in Russia

Indeed, the number of spies operating in Constanta is particularly high. Since the revolution broke out in Wallachia and expelled the Russian consul general, Britain, France and Austria all looked like **** sharks and immediately gathered around Wallachia.

Constanta, as the most important and excellent port in the Black Sea, is naturally a key target for spies. Because all the great powers were skeptical of Russia and Nicholas I, I was very worried that the emperor would start a full-scale war against Turkey again under the pretext of interfering with the Wallachia Revolution, so he could eat this big fat in one breath .

This fear is not new. Since 1840, Russia has been advocating pan-Slavism, calling on the Balkans Slavs to join forces to expel the Turks to build a happy new home.

Although Nicholas I said that he did not support it, and said that he had no such intention at all, Russia's ambitions for the Balkans were already known to everyone. Otherwise, why are the royal princes named Constantine?

From the beginning of the Emperor Catherine, the name Constantine became known to the Romanov family. Li Xiao's cheap man is called Constantine, and his cousin is also called Constantine. This Constantine actually refers to Constantinople.

Since the Turks captured it in 1453 and renamed it Istanbul, believers in the Lord have dreamed of one day regaining the Holy City. Especially for Orthodox Christians, Constantinople is extremely important.

Emperor Ekaterina had the ambition to win the great cause of Constantinople to establish the New Roman Empire, so this is why his grandson was named Constantine. Nicholas I also gave this name to his son. Do you think he is in memory of the second brother who has shamed the family?

Certainly not. Nicholas I, like his grandma, also had the dream of building a millennium empire, and also wanted to recapture Constantinople, so the name of his son Constantine was undoubtedly a spur and reminder.

After Nicholas I visited the United Kingdom in 1844, he discussed the issue of Turkey with Queen Victoria and then Prime Minister Lord Aberdeen. At that time, Nicholas I did not hide his ambitions for Turkey, and he did not call Victoria. The queen went to the table to eat Turkey.

Anyway, his visit was completely negative. It had no other benefit than to make the British more afraid of his ambitions. That is, since then, Britain has paid special attention to the Balkan issue, fearing that Russia would swallow the old Turkey and face the Mediterranean Sea without paying attention.

And this time, in order to crack down on Russia ’s influence in the Balkans, the Wallachia revolution actually has the shadow of British active activities. For example, Robert Cohun, British Consul General in Blarest, has been instigating the Romanian nationalist movement and inciting Romanians to resist Russian remote control.

Before and after the Bucharest uprising, the consul general used the convenience of a diplomat to transport Polish exiles and weapons to Bucharest in large quantities from abroad, and directly turned the British Consulate into a meeting place for the insurgents.

In order to defeat Russia's influence in Wallachia and Moldavia, the consul general also assured Ottoman Turkish envoy Sulayman Pasha that the temporary government of Wallachia established under British agitation would be a Continued loyalty to the Turkish government, the British government's purpose is to crack down on Russia's illegal expansion and maintain peace and stability in the Balkans.

Of course, this is pure nonsense. Because the purpose of the British is not only to attack Russia, but also to expand their influence in the Balkans. Because the British know very well that the Turks have been scared by Russia for a long time. Without the support of the powers, Turkey would always kneel and lick Russia for help.

It's clear how much Turkey can't trust the British, so never expect Turkey to stand up to Russia's expansion. The best and best way for Britain is naturally to build a new Romania that depends on Britain and hates Russia. This will not only prevent Russia from continuing to expand in the Balkans, but also ensure that Britain will expand its influence here.

"Pay special attention to the British. These British guys are more mean and vicious than others. On the surface, they are like gentlemen, but they are really hypocrites!"

Li Xiao sternly warned Vishniak and the officers and men who entered Constanta: "Don't take it lightly that they are believers of the Lord. They are our real enemies! They are 100 times more dangerous than the Turks and Romanians! "

Li Xiao could not do anything about it. In Russia, due to the influence of Nicholas I and the tsars of the past, the Orthodox Church is really deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The serfs, from the most noble officials to the humble serfs, are extremely religious. Everyone believes that Christianity is a family, and fighting the Turks is a holy war or something like that.

This also makes many grass-roots officers and soldiers naturally feel that the Turks are enemies when they set foot on Turkish territory. Other British, French, and Austrians are brothers and friends. This is really terrible.

"Where are we going next?" Vishniak asked.

Li Xiao, while watching the movement outside the hotel window, replied: "Vishka, you restrict everyone to stay in the hotel to rest, do not go to drink or go to crowded places, although this is opened by the Greeks ~ www.ltnovel.com ~ However, people's eyes are easily exposed, so stay in the room as much as possible and don't go out. I went out to contact General Kornilov's eyeliner. I must first understand the situation here before deciding what to do next. "

Kornilov gave him the contact information of several "old friends" before Li Xiao set out. These "old friends" are pro-Russian veterans who participated in the Greek War of Independence. After the independence of Greece due to the exclusion of the pro-British government, they could only continue to exile abroad. These years, they have been secretly active, waiting for the start of the ninth Russian-Turkish war to save more Orthodox brothers.

Vishniak was still a little worried: "Reliable?"

Li Xiao laughed: "To be totally reliable, it must be a ghost! But we know nothing about Constanta and Wallachia, we must rely on these ground snakes, just be careful!"

Vishniak was still very worried and said, "Then I'll go with you! You haven't even taken care of yourself ..."

Li Xiao waved his hand and refused: "No! You must stay here, the hotel must be headed by someone else, otherwise it is easy to cause accidents. And those land snakes do n’t know if they are unreliable. If you go alone, you will have one more exposure risk. Will come back here, the relevant situation will write to inform you secretly, anyway, be careful! "