Wouldn't it be nice for Bulgaria to become the next Moldavia and Wallachia?
This is of course very good for Russia. Who doesn’t like to have more vassals and younger brothers? What’s more, according to Russia’s traditional operating model, vassals like Moldavia and Wallachia are very likely to merge in the end.
Enter Russia and become part of its territory.
Who doesn’t like to expand territory? Naturally, this is a great good thing!
It’s just that good things also depend on timing. If it’s normal timing, then it’s no problem. But is Russia like this now? It cannot be said that Russia’s current state is like flowers cooking oil under a bright fire. It seems very good and powerful, but
Secretly, it is already a state of emergency with many dangers lurking around it.
It is definitely not a good thing to annex Bulgaria at this time. It will only make those powers who are extremely impatient with Russia's expansion join forces to give Russia eye drops. What is most needed at this time is calmness and restraint, rather than continuing to cause trouble.
Obviously Nicholas I did not have such qualities, and most of the ministers he liked did not have such qualities. Of course, this is normal, because what kind of emperor has what kind of ministers, not to mention Nicholas
Ra I liked obedient and servile ministers the most. Such people would only think of flattery and would not persuade the emperor to be calm and restrained.
It's just that Leonid is not the above type of thing. His reason is very simple. He unilaterally looks down on Turkey, and unilaterally wants to make achievements. What's more, he is a devout believer, and he is very interested in jihad.
Fanatic, of course, won’t think so much.
But this gave Alexey a headache, because he felt that he had said it very clearly, but anyone with a little bit of brain would know not to add fuel to the fire at this time. But Leonid actually threw out such a
The problem, clearly, was that they did not support his strategy, which made him both annoyed and irritated.
Alexey has finally realized Li Xiao's pain. Speak to Leonid and reason with him. This guy has a lot of "irrational" things that seem to be normal. It doesn't matter whether you scold him or hit him.
It's just maddening.
Thinking of this, Alexey could only whine in his heart: "It's unlucky for me to meet someone like you!"
However, he still did not fall out, but continued to persuade him with good words: "Lionia, I have made it clear to you, whether you want to liberate the Bulgarian Orthodox brothers, or you just want to kill the heretics and expand the territory.
, there is no problem with any of this, 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, not even to aid or help the Bulgarians! This is all I ask,
Can you do it?"
Alexei felt that he had already said what he said, and his attitude was low enough. Even though Leonid was just a piece of granite, he should be warmed up. At least he should give his good friend some face, right?
Unfortunately, no!
Leonid immediately rejected his request: "I'm sorry, I can't accept your order! I am a Russian soldier and a citizen of Heavenly Father. Whether it is to protect my country or to eliminate evil pagans, I can't
I am indifferent to what is happening in Bulgaria! What’s more, His Majesty’s intention is very clear. The Bulgarian problem must be solved and Turkey must be put under pressure. I am carrying out His Majesty’s will!”
Alexey was stunned, because he really didn't expect that this good friend would be so stubborn. After a long time, he sighed and said with a wry smile: "Andre said before that you were stubborn and said that you don't tell the difference between good and bad. I'm still here
I defend you, but today it seems that Andre is absolutely right, you are indeed stubborn enough and you do not distinguish between good and evil!"
Alexei was a little angry when he said this, but there was still a trace of luck in his heart. He hoped to make a last-ditch effort to persuade Leonid and make this rigid friend change his mind.
But when he looked into Leonid's eyes after saying these words, he couldn't see any other emotion. There was still only stubbornness and persistence in Leonid's eyes.
If he still doesn't understand the other party's attitude at this point, then he is really a big fool. Alexey can't understand why this person is so stubborn and can't understand the current situation.
But Alexei still didn't understand the principle of medicine, medicine, immortality, and Buddha crossing the destiny. Some people would not look back until they hit the wall, and they would not shed tears until they saw the coffin. Even if he lied, he would not try to get Leonid to change his mind.
So what he said later was actually in vain!
I heard him say seriously again: "Your Majesty does intend to solve the Bulgarian problem, but you have to see if it can be solved! The attitude of Britain and France has been clearly against it, and even the Austrians have hesitated to express their opposition indirectly. Under such circumstances
If you insist on going your own way, you are taking risks! As a minister, shouldn't you try to persuade the king?"
He glanced at Leonid, who still had no expression on his face. He could only say: "You said that you are a soldier, and it is your duty to protect your family and country, but now it is clear that your Majesty is blindly taking risks, and a catastrophe has occurred.
It is about to happen in Russia. Instead of stopping it, are you going to add fuel to the flames? What kind of defense of our country is this?"
Leonid still didn't speak, and even his face was still so stern. It was obvious that he was still unmoved. This made Alexey feel an unknown anger rising in his heart. He could only hold his chest.
He suppressed his anger and persuaded again:
"Okay, even if you don't care about these, 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 must be ready for battle before starting the war, right?
?”
Then Alexey pointed at the Leonid soldiers angrily and roared: "Why don't you open your eyes and see if your troops are ready for battle? Your few troops have angered the Turks, and they will come and kill them."
Come on, can you stop me?"
As he spoke, Alexey's eyes widened and he shouted: "What are you doing with these few men and horses? Tell me, if the Turks come over, can you stop the enemy with your tens of thousands of men? Not only will you not be able to liberate them, then you will be unable to liberate them."
Bulgaria, on the other hand, wants to involve Wallachia. Is this worthy of our Wallachian brothers who have been supporting us?"
Alexei's roar showed that he was extremely angry, and what he said made sense. Even if Leonid wanted to liberate Bulgaria, it would definitely not be enough to rely on his more than 10,000 people. After all,
Although Turkey is useless, it has many men and horses. So what if Leonid can defeat ten by one? Turkey's mobilization ability is at least half a million. Can he stop such a huge force?