Struggle in Russia

The report of Kornilov and Nasimov was naturally immediately given to Paskovic and Duke Mikhail. It’s just that Paskovic is obviously not particularly concerned about the appearance of the Italian British and French Expeditionary Forces.

As a thoroughbred duck, Paskovic is a defender of complete Continentalism. He always believes that the navy is only an auxiliary to the army, similar to a walking stick. Therefore, he looked down on the navy in his heart, thinking that these saltwater ducks would not fight at all, and he did not believe that the navy could play a key role in the fateful war.

Naturally, he felt that the Anglo-French Expeditionary Force was nothing terrible. His impoverished brain capacity believed that the so-called Anglo-French Expeditionary Force that arrived in Turkey was just a small group of troops sent by Britain and France symbolically. It’s here to wave the flag and cheer to encourage the Turks.

He doesn’t think these small units can have any big effect, so naturally there is no need to pay special attention.

It can only be said that Paskovic was wrong. The fully industrialized Britain and the rapidly industrializing France have surpassed the backward Russia in terms of mobilization capacity and shipping capacity.

When the Black Sea Fleet was struggling to transport troops to Ineada like ants moving, the maritime capabilities of Britain and France allowed them to transport troops to Turkey in large quantities.

This determined that when Paskovic managed to transport a hundred thousand people to Ineada, which was “close at hand”, the Anglo-French expeditionary force, which was twice his size, was also transported to the battlefield at the same time. So he can’t expect any military advantage at all.

On the contrary, Britain, France and Turkey have the advantage over time, which means that his surprise attack plan has become a slow death plan!

Paskovic doesn’t know or care about this kind of danger, but Duke Mikhail is still quite sober, even Menshkov, who has just stepped down as special envoy, has certain knowledge.

“Your Excellency, have you seen the battle report of Kornilov and Nasimov? The Anglo-French expeditionary forces have arrived on the battlefield, and the situation has deteriorated further!”

Menshkov looked at Duke Mikhail. These days, he is actually mainly training. This trip to Turkey for negotiations has surprised him. Not only was it stressful, but more importantly, the order continued to use up the last drop of oil in his tank. After returning to Sevastopol, he suffered a serious illness and was sent to Simferopol for recuperation. It took more than a month to recover.

According to the original plan, he should have returned to St. Petersburg as soon as possible, but he was delayed by such an illness, but that’s okay. If he had just set off to return at that time, the bumps in the road would probably kill him.

After Nicholas I heard that Menshkov was ill, he was naturally very concerned. Although the old **** failed to complete his entrustment, he was not the main responsibility for the breakdown of the negotiation. In the eyes of Nicholas I, it was all caused by Britain and France. , If they hadn’t urged Turkey, could the native chicken be so iron?

Therefore, Menshkov does hard work even if he has no credit. Since he can’t come back for the time being, he should cultivate himself and help him stare at Duke Mikhail and Paskovic by the way.

Nicholas I once again appointed Menshkov as a plenipotentiary commissioner, responsible for supervising the battlefield situation, and reconciling contradictions and disputes between Duke Mikhail and Paskovic if necessary.

In fact, the main responsibility of the old **** is to reconcile conflicts. If he hadn’t helped to make the rounds for more than a month, Duke Mikhail and Paskovic would really be anxious.

“I understand your worries very well,” Menshkov smiled palely, and replied deliberately: “The arrival of the Anglo-French expeditionary forces on the battlefield is naturally bad news, but it does not mean that their main force has arrived on the battlefield. If Feodorovic moves faster, he should be able to catch them by surprise, right?”

Duke Mikhail curled his lips and said, “What’s the use then? What is the purpose of our landing? It is to capture Constantinople and disrupt the rear of Turkey. This is the main purpose. But once it is dragged by the British and French forces. Live, where do we start?”

Menshkov was silent, because he did not have much confidence in Paskovic. The British and French forces were not the mob of Turkey. As long as the number of British and French coalition forces was not particularly small, and enough Turkish cannon fodder could really hold Russia. Military.

In that case, let alone the capture of Constantinople, I am afraid that as long as Turkey can stabilize its position, the landing forces will be very dangerous.

Although Menshkov is not a famous general, the only advantage of his mediocre military ability is that he does not think highly of himself or deceive himself. He still knows the combat effectiveness of the Russian army, and it is impossible to quickly defeat the British and French expeditionary forces with the Turks as numerous as locusts.

In other words, it can now be concluded that the main purpose of Paskovic’s landing operation has been impossible to achieve, and that it will only consume materials and give lives in vain.

“You mean to terminate the operation? Bring the troops back?” Menshkov asked, staring directly at Duke Mikhail.

“It would be best if you could do this!” Duke Mikhail was also very direct, “but we all know that this is unlikely. Neither Ivan Feodorovich nor His Majesty will give up halfway and want to convince them. almost impossible!”

Duke Mikhail’s remarks surprised Menshkov~www.wuxiax.com~ He thought that the purpose of Duke Mikhail was to persuade him to persuade Paskovic or Nicholas I to let him The two gave up the landing operation and ended.

To be honest, if Duke Mikhail’s request was this, Menshkov would simply refuse it, because he knew it was impossible. Only as a confidant of Nicholas I do you know how much he expected for this war. How could it be possible for him to give up halfway?

As for Paskovic, he was also a stubborn donkey. How could he accept the result of returning without success for this landing operation?

In this situation, it is absolutely impossible to expect these two people to stop, even if Menshkov or even Count Uvarov, Count Rostovtsev, and Prince Alexander go together!

Originally, Menshkov was prepared to directly reject Duke Mikhail’s request, and even told him to do the Duke’s work in turn, telling him not to do things for him, not to waste his energy, it is better to concentrate on his work and think about how to break the deadlock.

But now Duke Mikhail has this consciousness himself, which saves him trouble and worry. Why don’t you say he was not surprised, why don’t you breathe a sigh of relief?

After thinking about it, Menshkov asked slowly: “Then what do you mean by coming to me?”