Struggle in Russia

How else can we say that Grand Duke Constantine is smart? Look at his reaction speed, Viscount Prozolov just mentioned the matter of the Volunteer Army, and he knew to notify his father immediately. This is a coup.

First of all, he has not been in Moldavia for several months. Nicholas I must have an opinion, but he has not beaten him for some reason. It can be imagined that after the conclusion of the Kiev case, Nicholas I will definitely not continue to remain indifferent, and he has to mention the little fat man out of emotion and reason.

At this time, he was the first to report the plan and implementation strategy of the Volunteer Army, which meant to tell Nicholas I: Dad, I don’t care about Moldavia. I still do something these days. Get ready, find a suitable entry point and start working immediately!

With this plan as a foundation, Nicholas I's dissatisfaction will naturally dissipate, and then he will repair the road, and the image of a capable and promising son will be established!

Secondly, there is another advantage in informing Nicholas I of the preparations for the establishment of the Volunteer Army in advance.

This is first of all to test Nicholas I's true attitude towards the Moldavian nobles. With the IQ of Nicholas I, how could it be impossible to see the true purpose of setting up the Volunteer Army. If he felt that doing so was too sensitive and inappropriate for the time being, he would naturally remind Grand Duke Constantine. Then he has to take it easy.

In addition, Grand Duke Constantine handed over the plan with such enthusiasm, which also means asking for money. It costs money to set up a volunteer army, right? But old father, you also know what Moldavia is like. I have to build roads and build an army here, and the funds are only in short supply. How about you support me a little!

With Nicholas I's love for Grand Duke Constantine, as long as this little fat man is sincere in doing things, and doing things that are beneficial to him, Nicholas I will more or less feel sorry for him.

In this way, the time when Grand Duke Constantine wrote the letter not only resolved the potential dissatisfaction of the old father, but also brought in urgently needed funds, which is simply a typical example of a white wolf with empty hands.

So this person is really incomparable. You see, when Alexei and Li Xiao went to Wallachia to fight the world, they had to pay their own money to be prostitutes if they wanted anything. dick temperament.

But when Constance is the Grand Duke, he can open his mouth and have everything. Is this fair?

It must be unfair, but it's a pity that there is really no way to reason. Whoever makes this world has never been justified all over the world.

Closer to home, after finishing the letter from the empty-handed white wolf, Grand Duke Constantine told Viscount Prozolov: "Viscount, thanks to your help in this case,

Although the result is not particularly ideal, but also to avoid the worst situation. It is said that you have contributed the most to me and I should let you rest for a while..."

"But you can also see that we are short on time, and Moldavia still has a lot of things to deal with. So I hope you will rush to Chisinau as soon as possible to catch up the relevant work, preferably when I return to Moldavia Prepare accordingly!"

Viscount Prozolov frowned, because he didn't plan to return to Moldavia immediately after hearing what Grand Duke Constantine meant. Did he just ignore what he said before?

After hesitating for a moment, Viscount Prozolov asked, "Then when do you plan to return to Chisinau, Your Highness?"

In fact, Viscount Prozolov wants to directly ask you what you plan to do first if you don’t return to Moldavia. But after thinking about it, he felt that asking such a question was a bit too aggressive. After all, he is the boss, so it's better to be more tactful.

Grand Duke Constantine chuckled and said, "I plan to go to Sevastopol first, deal with the affairs of the Black Sea Fleet, and then return to Moldavia by sea."

Viscount Prozolov looked at Grand Duke Konstantin. There were 10,000 embarrassments in his stomach. He had said so much about his feelings before, but he didn't listen to them. What's the matter!

However, Viscount Prozolov did not continue to persuade him, because he knew that persuasion was useless, and Grand Duke Constantine would not listen at all. If this person insists on hitting the south wall, you will not be able to pull him back. Anyway, Viscount Prozolov is not interested in continuing to pull. He has fulfilled his duties as an aide, and it is your own business not to listen.

"Okay, Your Highness." Viscount Prozolov nodded very naturally, and replied, "I will leave for Chisinau tomorrow to make preparations. I wish you a smooth journey!"

Grand Duke Constantine was very satisfied with Viscount Prozolov's attitude, and he could naturally see that the other party was not satisfied with his decision, but he did not continue to persuade him, which showed that this person still knew how to advance and retreat.

After thinking for a while, he told the butler: "Let the people below pay attention. When you arrive in Chisinau, all actions are subject to the arrangements of Viscount Prozolov. His orders are equal to my orders... If I find someone Don't blame me for being ruthless if you hear the wind in your ears!"

Grand Duke Constantine knew very well that Viscount Prozolov's qualifications and background might not be able to suppress his arrogant subordinates. After all, these people are either the princes of the Duke's family or the descendants of the nobles. They are all people with eyes on the top of their heads. How can they wholeheartedly and honestly obey the orders of a viscount of unknown origin.

Grand Duke Constantine also knew that he had better put aside the matter of the Black Sea Fleet and give priority to solving the problem of Moldavia. But on the one hand, he really couldn't swallow the bad breath, and on the other hand, the little guy he left in the Black Sea Fleet also brought him the latest news—the meeting between Menshikov and the Grand Vizier of Turkey did not go well. , The differences between the two sides are too great, and there is no way to reach an agreement!

In view of the toughness of the Turks, Menshikov believes that it is not enough to exert diplomatic pressure alone. It is best for the military to cooperate with him to exert pressure so that Turkey can submit.

How to exert military pressure?

According to Menshikov, the risk of continuing to engage in acting in Wallachia and Bulgaria is too high, and it is easy to misfire and cause major incidents. After all, he still hopes to solve Turkey and get Bulgaria without bloodshed, instead of really detonating the powder kegs to start a war.

Menshikov felt that the risk of continuing to exert pressure on land was a bit high, and it would be more cost-effective to let the Black Sea Fleet come forward to show off its muscles off the coast of Turkey.

So, the Black Sea Fleet must stand up and take responsibility. As the Minister of the Navy, Menshikov directly issued an order to the Black Sea Fleet, demanding that the Black Sea Fleet must intimidate Turkey in the near future, whether it is through military exercises or other methods...