If Gurko knew Count Kleinmicher's true thoughts, he probably wouldn't be so disappointed at this time. When he walked into Nicholas I's study with Count Kleinmicher, his heart was aflame.
There was a ball of flames, and I felt that today was my chance to make a splash and stand out.
But in the next few minutes, the fire in his heart was extinguished. Because not only Nicholas I in the study did not look at him seriously, but Count Kleinmicher next to him also did not speak for him at all.
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In short, Gurko was a porter who foolishly moved a bunch of files into Nicholas I's study and then was foolishly kicked out. The poor kid was completely disappointed.
It can only be said that he still doesn’t understand old people like Count Kleinmicher. The more old people are, the less courageous they are and the more cautious they are in doing things. People like Count Kleinmicher can’t even take three steps at a time.
It's a light thing. You have to look at a person's words and deeds and turn them upside down. Only after he has repeatedly confirmed that he is reliable and has no problem will he dare to recommend him.
Don't be too disappointed if you don't want Gurko, because Count Kleinmicher has noticed him and is willing to investigate him, which means that he still has a chance. The future Field Marshal of the Russian Empire must be more patient now.
, his opportunity will always come.
Let’s not mention Gurko. Looking back at the situation at Nicholas I’s place, after looking through some files, he frowned and asked Count Kleinmicher: “Peter, what do you think of Bergh’s ability?”
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This question was a bit unexpected to Count Kleinmicher, because Nicholas I asked a very special question. A fleet commander like Belch should generally ask him whether he is competent or how well he has done. How did he do it?
Ask him what his abilities are?
Isn’t it a little late to examine his ability at this time? After all, this man is already the commander of the Black Sea Fleet. If you want to ask about his ability, you should ask him before appointing him as the commander!
In normal times, Count Kleinmicher would never talk too much about such a key candidate issue. One is that he does not want to offend anyone, and he is too lazy to get involved in such a big matter, so as not to cause problems in the future.
He takes the blame.
But this time he suddenly swallowed his words as he spoke, because he suddenly thought of Neridova's strange attitude just now. She happened to come up to him when he was going to adjust the files of the Black Sea Fleet. It was not such a coincidence!
Immediately Count Kleinmicher became more discerning and knew that the question asked by Nicholas I was probably very involved, so it was best not to answer it casually.
After thinking for a moment, he replied: "Compared with General Lazarev, of course he is far behind!"
This answer is more clever. Belch's ability is definitely not as good as Lazarev. This is generally recognized, so even if he said it, he would not offend anyone. Therefore, Count Kleinmicher avoided criticizing Belch directly.
Hey, but at the same time it seemed to say something. How to understand it depends on Nicholas I's mood.
Nicholas I pondered for a moment, and he seemed to understand the answer, because even he felt that Belkh was much worse than Lazarev. Even though Nicholas I was a little annoyed with him when Lazarev was around,
But he knew that handing over the Black Sea Fleet to Lazarev would be foolproof and he could be the hands-on boss. The veteran would take care of everything.
But Belkh was different. Nicholas I was not worried about Belkh doing anything, but he felt that this man did not know how to develop a fleet. Lazarev left a rich legacy, but Nicholas I
La I always felt that these inheritances did not become more when they were handed over to Beerhe's hands, but remained where they were.
Nicholas I did not like this situation. Although he hoped that Belch would adhere to conservative principles, he also hoped that Belch could take the Black Sea Fleet to a higher level while being conservative.
But after such a long time, it seems that the Black Sea Fleet has not changed much? Even this time, Muravyov and Ilya's reports mentioned many problems with the Black Sea Fleet, such as the defense facilities in a mess.
Nicholas I valued formality the most. In his opinion, the poor defense facilities of the Black Sea Fleet only showed that Belch had no intentions, and he hated courtiers who did not have the intention the most.
It's just that although Nicholas I was interested, he was a little hesitant. After all, the relationship with Turkey is extremely tense now. Even he himself doesn't know whether extreme pressure will definitely be effective. In fact, he has made two kinds of psychological preparations.
If you can't scare them, then just use force. And once there is a war with Turkey, the Black Sea Fleet will definitely be critical. It is a bit inappropriate to change the generals at this time!
And he must also consider another question, which is who to replace?
To be honest, Nicholas I really didn’t know much about the navy, so there were not many close naval admirals who could gain his trust. Menshikov, the navy minister, was a half-hearted monk. It is conceivable that he really didn’t know how to send troops at this time.
Who is more suitable to replace Bilkh?
So after listening to Count Kleinmicher's answer, Nicholas I sighed quietly and said: "This is really a big problem. Belch thought it was suitable before, but now it seems a bit forced, but
Who can replace him?"
Count Kleinmicher appeared calm and calm on the surface, but in fact he was in a state of turmoil in his heart. Although he seemed to have tricked Berg just now, in fact the force was negligible, and he did not expect Nikolai at all.
I really wanted to replace Berg.
Because in his opinion, this was Nicholas I's whim, just an impulse. There were too many such states, but most of the time Nicholas I would deny himself again, and this whim would never be implemented.
But this time the whim was a bit fierce! Nicholas I would not be so hesitant or entangled in the past, which shows that he was really dissatisfied with Belcher's work.
Now Count Kleinmicher is very strange, because he has never heard of anyone coveting the position of commander of the Black Sea Fleet recently, nor has he heard of anyone who Berhe has offended, so why is this small report so quiet?
Did the ground hit Nicholas I in his heart?
Who is so good at it?
Count Kleinmicher has no intention of standing tall. If he knows who is behind the scenes, he will definitely be more vigilant against the man behind the scenes, just in case that guy doesn't like him or covets him again.
Where is his position?
Count Kleinmicher was thinking about Xiao Jiujiu in his mind, and had some idea of telling the story from the inside of Nicholas I to see who was so insidious...