Struggle in Russia

Wouldn't it be nice to make Bulgaria the next Moldavia and Wallachia?

This is of course very good for Russia, who doesn't like more vassals and younger brothers? What's more, according to Russia's traditional operation mode, vassals like Moldavia and Wallachia are likely to be merged into Russia and become part of the territory in the end.

Who doesn't like to expand the territory! Naturally, this is a great thing!

It's just that good things depend on the time. If it's a normal time, then it's no problem, but is Russia like this now? It is impossible to say that the current state of Russia is that the flowers are blooming and the fire is cooking oil. It seems to be very good and powerful, but secretly it is already a dangerous state of emergency.

Annexing Bulgaria at this time is definitely not a good thing. It will only make those powers who are already extremely impatient with Russia's expansion join forces to give Russia eye drops. What is most needed at this time is calmness and restraint, not continuing to make trouble.

Obviously Nicholas I did not have such qualities, and most of the courtiers he liked did not have such qualities. Of course, this is quite normal, because every kind of emperor has such kind of courtiers, not to mention Nicholas I's favorite servant-type courtiers who are submissive. restraint.

It's just that Leonid is not the kind of guy above. His reason is very simple. He unilaterally looks down on Turkey and unilaterally wants to make contributions. What's more, he is still a devout believer. Fanaticism, naturally don't think so much.

It's just that this gave Alexei a headache, because he felt that he had made his words very clear, but anyone with a little brain would know that at this time, he couldn't add fuel to the fire. But Leonid actually raised such a question, making it clear that he did not support his strategy, which made him both annoyed and irritable.

Alexei has felt Li Xiao’s pain, talk to Leonid and make sense, this guy has a bunch of seemingly normal “wrong reasons”, whether you are scolding him or beating him, It's just maddening.

Thinking of this, Alexei could only whine in his heart: "I am so unlucky to meet a young man like you!"

However, he still did not turn his face, but continued to persuade: "Lonya, I have already made it clear to you, whether you want to liberate the Bulgarian Orthodox brothers, or just want to kill heretics and expand the territory , there is no problem with these, but don’t do it at this point in time. I demand that the tension on the border must be controlled, and no more active provocations are allowed, even if it is to aid or help the Bulgarians! This is all my request, Can you do it?"

Alexei felt that he had already said what he had said,

The attitude is low enough, even if Leonid is a granite rock, he should be warmed up, at least give him a little face as a good friend, right?

Unfortunately, no!

Leonid rejected his request immediately: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I'm a soldier of Russia, and I'm also a child of my heavenly father. I am indifferent to what happened in Bulgaria! What's more, His Majesty's intention is very clear, the Bulgarian issue must be resolved, and Turkey must be put under pressure. I am implementing His Majesty's will!"

Alexei was stunned, because he really didn't expect this good friend to be so hard-headed. After a long time, he sighed and said with a wry smile: "Andrei said before that you insisted that you can't tell the difference. I'm still here." Defending you, but today it seems that what Andre said is absolutely right, you are indeed stubborn enough, and you really can't tell good from bad!"

Alexei was a little angry when he said this, but there was still a little luck in his heart. He hoped to make a final effort to persuade Leonid to change his rigid friend.

But when he looked into Leonid's eyes after speaking, he couldn't see any other emotion. Leonid still only had stubbornness and persistence in his eyes.

If he still doesn't understand the attitude of the other party up to this point, then he is really a big fool, and Alexei can't figure it out: why is this person so stubborn, why can't he understand the current situation.

But Alexei still didn't understand the reason why the medicine cures the undead and Buddha crosses fateful people. Some people don't look back until they bump into the south wall, and don't shed tears when they see the coffin. So what he said later is actually useless!

I only heard him say earnestly: "Your Majesty does intend to solve the Bulgarian issue, but you have to see if you can solve it! The attitudes of Britain and France have clearly opposed it, and even the Austrians have hesitated and indirectly expressed their opposition. Under such circumstances If you insist on going your own way, you are taking risks! As a courtier, shouldn't you persuade the king?"

He glanced at Leonid, who was still expressionless, so he could only say again: "You said you are a soldier, and it is your duty to defend your home and country, but now you clearly see that His Majesty is blindly taking risks, a catastrophe It’s about to come to Russia, don’t you just not stop it, but also contribute to it? What kind of defense is this?”

Leonid still didn't speak, and even his face was still so stern, obviously he was still unmoved, which made Alexei's heart rise with unknown anger, he could only press his chest Suppressing his anger, he persuaded again:

"Alright, even if you don't care about these things, then you should always weigh the pros and cons! Even if you want to liberate the Bulgarian brothers, you have to see if you can do it with the strength at hand! At least you have to prepare for battle before going to war. ?”

Then Alexei pointed at Leonid's soldiers angrily, and roared: "Why don't you open your eyes to see if your troops are ready for battle? Just your few troops angered the Turks, and they killed them!" Can you stop it?"

As he said that, Alexi stared wide-eyed and shouted: "What are you doing with your troops? Tell me, if the Turks come over, can you hold back the enemy with ten thousand people? Not only will you not be able to liberate them Bulgaria, on the contrary, wants to take Wallachia into it, do you feel sorry for the Wallachia brothers who have been supporting us?"

Alexei's roar shows that he is already surprisingly angry, and what he said is very reasonable. Even if Leonid wants to liberate Bulgaria, his 10,000 people alone will definitely not be enough. After all Although Turkey is useless, but they have a lot of people, so what if Leonid can outnumber ten? Turkey's mobilization ability is at least 500,000. Can he stop such a huge force?