Struggle in Russia

As the dejected Boris was also taken away by the military police, the turmoil was completely eliminated. But both Li Xiao and Vishniak have a general understanding of General Kornilov's military style.

This guy has clear rewards and punishments, but he inevitably turns his elbows inwards a little bit, and he still takes good care of his own people. It is reasonable for Boris to be locked up for five days, and it is reasonable for Vadim to be locked up for a week. But the officers and soldiers of the other 748 regiments who participated in the fight at the same time were gently let go, while Vadim's men were thrown into the confinement room together.

Obviously, the board on Vadim's side is heavier. Kornilov still takes good care of his own people.

"These Cossacks are such a headache. They like to drink, like to fight, and they won't change after repeated admonition..."

Kornilov rubbed his temples, shook his head, vomited, and then warned: "Gentlemen, be careful, they hold grudges very much, be careful!"

Li Xiao and Vishniak were stunned for a moment. They thought Kornilov was elbowing in to take care of his own people just now, but what he said seemed to be deliberately tricking them, right?

Knowing that these Cossacks are holding grudges, they deliberately sidelined each other. Doesn't this make the beams of both sides bigger and bigger? You are deliberately letting the 748th regiment attract hatred, so that the Cossacks only stare at the 748th regiment, right?

That's right, that's what Kornilov meant. The Cossacks have been a headache for him for a long time. It doesn't matter whether these rebellious light cavalry can't do it, or they can't be too tight, after all, their combat effectiveness is still very strong.

Considering the dire situation in Wallachia and Moldavia, Nicholas I is likely to order an intervention. At that time, the Black Sea Fleet will inevitably participate in the operation, and these Cossacks are undoubtedly an important force. Going to the battlefield full of dissatisfaction and resentment?

At that time, this group of people would have a lot of fun if they didn't obey the command. Kornilov really didn't want to be a laughing stock, okay?

But if these guys can't be allowed to let themselves go, then the whole of Odessa will have no peace. With their hard work, the preparations for all troops in the port area will be affected.

Since the 748th regiment jumped out to incite hatred, they should simply use it. Anyway, Kornilov didn't have any hopes for the 748th regiment, so let them have a good time with the Cossacks.

In short, Kornilov's idea is to sacrifice your happiness to us all.

Li Xiao and Vishniak quickly figured out Kornilov's purpose. To tell the truth, it was very speechless and painful, but they couldn't resist. Who made Boris, a bastard, drink too much?

"Stop drinking for a week!" Vishniak said viciously.

"No!" Li Xiao was also very angry, "At least half a month!"

Boris in the confinement room didn't know how tragic he was going to be. Of course, even if he knew, he couldn't resist, because Li Xiao and Vishniak could eat him to death.

"Do you think what Major General Kornilov just said is true?"

Looking at the disturbed and worried Vishniak, Li Xiao also sighed in his heart. He had thought that it would be easier to leave the right and wrong place of St. Petersburg and avoid Nicholas I's family.

Who would have thought that Kornilov would tell them that Odessa or the Black Sea Fleet is not a paradise. Will.

The fifty-year-old vice admiral had served as Menshikov's adjutant for a long time. After Menshikov became the Minister of the Navy, the lieutenant colonel, who had never commanded a regiment in his life, turned into a rear admiral.

Initially, Mikheevich served in the Admiralty as Assistant to the Lord Chancellor of the Navy, the same post that Grand Duke Konstantin now holds. After Grand Duke Constantine came to power a year ago, Menshikov stuffed him into the Black Sea Fleet, promoted him to vice admiral and served as deputy commander of the fleet.

Obviously, this is Menshikov's hardcore lackey. It was almost only Menshkov who followed the lead and carried out all the orders of the old eunuch without any compromise. Since arriving in Sevastopol, he has been constantly disrupting the situation and hindering the modernization process of the Black Sea Fleet.

"Viscount Mark Mikheevich is a complete idiot," Kornilov said. "He has no sense at all, and he knows nothing about naval affairs. His only role is to be Menshikov's mouthpiece. .The Commander wanted to order new steamships from the UK before, but he got in the way."

"The good news is that the commander said in the letter that His Majesty has been persuaded, and we have won more financial support for us, so that Mark Mikjevic will stop dictating naval affairs."

"But the bad news is that in exchange, the commander had to agree to hand over the fleet's naval infantry to his command... In other words, gentlemen, our immediate boss is that idiot!"

Well, this news is really painful. Li Xiao wondered why Lazarev was not in such a good mood before, so the root cause was here. Nicholas I handed over the command and management of the fleet to Lazarev, and the command and management of the naval infantry to Mark Mikheevich.

This way of doing things is in line with the temper of the tsar, always trying to create checks and balances among his courtiers. Since Lazarev said that Mark doesn’t understand the navy, then the navy will be handed over to you. Similarly, Lazarev is not very good at land warfare, and Mark is from the army, so the naval infantry will be handed over to him. . You all take care of a stall and make the best use of it, and everyone is happy!

This is not a happy event. Because according to Kornilov's description, Mark Mikheevich knew nothing about naval warfare or land warfare. This man has never commanded troops at all, and has always been a waiter for senior generals. He is a good hand for bragging and flattering the chief's stinky feet, but managing troops and commanding wars is pure stick!

Kornilov said again: "Your Excellency, you'd better be mentally prepared, Mark Mikheevich will definitely make trouble. That guy is very despicable, and he can use any kind of dirty tricks. Be careful!"

Li Xiao immediately thanked the other party solemnly, not only because of his reminder, but also because the rear admiral said that he would take care of him and the 748 regiment as much as possible, and try to help shelter him from the wind and rain.

"It's great to have a backing!"

After leaving the squadron headquarters, Vishniak couldn't help sighing. I think back when they were in Sherlotov Town, they were really upset every day. If it wasn't for luck and the enemy's infighting, the game would have been over long ago.

There are people covering it, and I really have a lot of bottom line. At least Kornilov gave the green light with all his strength in terms of logistics, so there is no need to worry about no military pay, no housing, no rations...