Struggle in Russia

How about how dangerous the officialdom is. Even though Li Xiao hid in the Black Sea Fleet, he couldn't escape the clutches of Grand Duke Constantine. This little fat man is like his father in holding grudges, and his eyes are smaller than a pinhole.

Although Kornilov sympathized with this, he was really helpless, because it was an order personally issued by the Secretary of the Navy and the assistant to the Secretary of the Navy. He was just a mere major general and had no ability to revoke it. At most, he could only provide some instructions to reduce the difficulty of the task. It's convenient.

"Colonel Petukhov, Captain Pogolovsky, your mission is very difficult and dangerous, and a slight mistake will bring immeasurable risks. So in order to better complete the mission, you can put forward any request , I will do my best to help you.”

As he spoke, Kornilov cast a vicious glance at Trofimov, Spanjanov, and Platonov who were gloating, and suddenly warned:

"This is the highest priority task directly assigned by the Secretary of the Navy and the assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, and Odessa must fully cooperate. If anyone is told to delay or interfere with the progress of the mission, I will personally turn it over to the military court. I don't care if he is No matter what rank or position it has, it must be severely punished!"

This warning was indeed necessary, because the three above had been instructed to find ways to trouble Li Xiao and Petukhov, and it was best to let them die without a burial.

But after Kornilov warned, these guys didn't dare to find fault openly, because Kornilov is not easy to mess with, and he is notoriously harsh when his temper explodes. It may be difficult to kill them, but It is easy to let them retire with no future.

Immediately, these few people restrained a lot, at least the kind of small thoughts of looking for faults openly and aboveboard were extinguished, but there must still be some finding faults secretly, after all, the higher-ups also gave strict orders to not implement them!

Kornilov also knew that his statement could at best have a superficial effect, at most it would make these bastards scruples, it could only treat the symptoms but not the root cause, and he had to do more meticulous work to reduce the danger.

As he said that, he gave orders to the three of them: "You have already understood the relevant situation. Time is running out, so you should return to your posts and make preparations. I will personally check your preparations in a few days. If you let me If you find that someone is not taking it seriously or the work is not in place, then use military law to deal with it!"

The three of them were stunned immediately, because Kornilov's intention was very clear, that is to drive them away. But, why was only their third brother driven out? Why didn't Li Xiao and the others drive away together?

Besides, the meeting is not over yet, right? How did the 748 regiment and the Cossacks carry out their tasks in detail? Why just drive them away? They don't know the specific situation, how can they secretly play tricks!

"General,

You haven't explained the tasks of the 748th Regiment and the Caucasus Cossack Brigade? ’ reminded Trofimov brazenly.

Kornilov glared at him directly, and asked bluntly: "Colonel, does that have anything to do with you? How Colonel Petukhov and Captain Pogolovsky's troops perform their missions is a military secret. It has nothing to do with you, so don't ask around. Otherwise, if something goes wrong and the wind leaks, will you bear the responsibility or I will bear it?"

Trofimov immediately shut up, he didn't dare to ask any more questions, and walked away in disgrace with the other two guys. And this undoubtedly made Kornilov despise them even more:

"I didn't see them being so smart in war, and I didn't see them so smart in leading soldiers. All their smarts were used against their own people. It's shameful!"

Li Xiao also felt that these guys were shameful, but among Russian military officers, especially middle and senior officers, there were not too many such shameful people. They are all trash who are good at pleasing their superiors, being good at punishing their subordinates, but clumsy at leading troops to fight.

After venting his sighs, Kornilov personally closed the door of the conference room, and asked the guards to strictly prohibit anyone else from approaching, then he said to Li Xiao and the others with a serious expression:

"Gentlemen, I don't need to say anything more. You should also know how serious the situation is. The purpose of the superior is clearly revealed, and the task you are about to perform is also full of dangers."

"According to their requirements, you need to go deep into Moldavia and Wallachia to collect detailed information on the enemy's troop deployment, city and fortress defense projects, and road facilities in various places!"

At first, Vishniak didn't feel how difficult this task was. In his opinion, a small-scale disguised reconnaissance and a walk on the Moldavian border would complete the mission.

But when Kornilov clarified the specific requirements of the task, his complexion turned pale. Feeling that their task is not only to scout the situation on the border, but to let them go deep into the enemy's rear for scouting. Isn't this an international joke!

How stupid do the Romanians have to be to watch them cross the border into their heartland for casual reconnaissance? Nima, especially Wallachia also wants to scout, so it has to cross the entire Moldavia, okay, how can this be possible!

Kornilov smiled bitterly: "Captain Pogolovsky, I know the mission requirements are unreasonable and absurd. But let me tell you clearly, this is the request of the superiors, and there is no room for negotiation!"

Pogolovsky cursed: "We are not the spies of the third part. How could we have the ability to spy on the situation in Wallachia? Why didn't they simply ask us to capture Bucharest? Maybe they thought that the Romanian soldiers were Made of straw!"

Kornilov understood Vishniak's anger very well, and he also felt that it was too absurd, but what was even more absurd was that the admiral of the Ministry of the Navy was just so absurd and unreasonable.

He sighed: "I know that this task is very unreasonable, so I have protested and reacted to my superiors. Although this task cannot be eliminated, it has helped you win the most tolerant conditions that can be won."

Petukhov immediately asked: "What conditions?"

Kornilov replied: "The specifics of the mission are kept absolutely confidential. The funds for the mission are absolutely sufficient. The time limit for the mission is also relaxed to the greatest extent. In short, you will give whatever support you ask for, as long as you can do it on July 1. Just finish the mission today!"

Petukhov and Vishniak immediately relaxed a lot. This way, the difficulty has indeed been reduced a lot. The conditions are indeed very attractive, especially the mission funds are absolutely sufficient, which is very attractive!

It's just that Li Xiao was not as optimistic as they were, and asked the question straight to the point...