The atmosphere in the imperial study was a bit solemn, because Nicholas I and Count Kleinmicher were both involved in the same thing. Of course, Nicholas I did not know that Count Kleinmicher was doing this.
What he wanted to do at that time was to find out who was behind the snitching. He also thought that the other party was also thinking about whether there was a better candidate for the commander of the Black Sea Fleet.
"Peter, how about letting Menshikov support the work of the Black Sea Fleet for a while?"
Count Kleinmicher was surprised again. Just now he thought that Nicholas I was hesitant. Who would have thought that he was really considering who to replace Berghe? Suddenly he shook his head in his heart.
Berghe mourned a moment of silence: [Poor guy, you have completely fallen out of favor this time!]
Count Kleinmicher knew the personality of Nicholas I too well. He did not have much patience with his courtiers. Once he decided to give up on someone, it was almost impossible for this dear friend to have a chance to make a comeback.
It is conceivable that once Belkh is replaced by Menshikov this time, what awaits Belkh will be a ruthless bench. The next commander of the Kronstadt Fortress is probably none other than him.
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However, Count Kleinmicher clearly opposed this plan: "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. Although Prince Menshikov is highly respected, he is not a serious fleet commander after all. He manages the daily affairs of the navy.
It is completely different from commanding a fleet to fight... To put it bluntly, his ability in this area is not as good as that of Belhe!"
It’s not that Count Kleinmicher wants to help Bergh, but as a soldier he knows very well what kind of ability Menshikov is. The old eunuch who directs land battles is quite a job, so let him command the empire.
The most important fleet, isn’t this a joke!
Of course he would oppose such a ridiculous proposal. In fact, Count Kleinmicher did not need to object. Nicholas I himself felt that it was inappropriate. He nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, this is because I was ill and sought medical treatment..."
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Count Kleinmicher's heart became increasingly heavy, because the more seriously ill Nicholas I became, the more anxious he became to seek medical treatment. He was eager to find out what happened that made Nicholas I so sick.
He was so sick that he went to the doctor without knowing the cause, which also made him feel uneasy!
After a moment of hesitation, Count Kleinmicher decided to ask directly: "Your Majesty, what happened? Why do you suddenly want to replace Berg?"
Nicholas I raised his eyes and looked at him, and then sighed: "I took Muraviov to inspect Moldavia, Wallachia and the Black Sea Fleet before, you know, right?"
Count Kleinmicher answered yes. He knew this for sure, because it was he who gave Nicholas I the idea of how to arrange Muraviov as a thorn. He told Nicholas I to arrange Muraviov.
It is a pity that my husband is idle. Either let him return to the Far East and continue to preside over the situation, or arrange an errand for him in the next military operation. It is not a problem to ignore him.
This time Muravyov was sent to inspect, and he quite agreed. In his opinion, this would not only help Muravyov understand the actual situation of possible future war zones, but also inspect Moldavia.
, the actual situation in Wallachia and the Black Sea Fleet.
After all, in the past, some laymen were there to talk about how well things were done there. It was time to send a real expert to take charge.
As for whether Muravyov is considered an expert? At least in the eyes of Count Kleinmicher, this veteran must be an expert. Look at his grasp of military and political affairs in the Far East, and he has done both jobs with great success.
If he were not an expert, then there would be no expert in Russia.
But what Nicholas I said just now surprised Count Kleinmicher again. Is the expert Muravyov's report the culprit that caused Belch's unstable status?
Even if Count Kleinmicher tried his best, he didn't think that Muravyov had conflicts or personal enmity with Belkh, nor did he think that the veteran would covet Belkh's position. What's going on?
Count Kleinmicher's mind was full of questions, and he was completely confused by the current situation. But now was not the time to be confused. When Nicholas I looked in his eyes, he quickly said: "Muraviyo
Did General Husband’s report say that the situation in the Black Sea Fleet was so serious? Did he recommend that Belkh be replaced?”
Nicholas I sighed again: "That's not true!"
Count Kleinmicher said to himself: [I don’t think so either. With your temper, if Muravyov really suggested this, you wouldn’t listen at all!]
Count Kleinmicher was indeed right. This was the temper of Nicholas I. If Muravyov really suggested replacing Belkh, he would definitely not listen. Instead, the old man just explained the Black Sea matter-of-factly.
Nicholas I would be tempted by the terrible current situation of the fleet. He was such a suspicious person.
Nicholas I said quietly: "But the problem of the Black Sea Fleet is serious! The defense is in name only. The huge Sevastopol doesn't even have a few heavy artillery. What kind of glory is this!"
Count Kleinmicher was stunned, because he didn't know that Sevastopol was in such a situation, and there were more and more question marks in his head - Could it be that all the people in Belcher had enriched themselves?
However, Count Kleinmicher did not dare to say this speculation, because if he said it, he would really offend people. And his usual style is to ignore matters that have nothing to do with him. When he can be a good gentleman, he will never
Don't stand out.
So he replied: "Should we urgently purchase a batch of heavy artillery and send it to the Black Sea Fleet?"
Nicholas I smiled bitterly and said: "The gap in Sevastopol's heavy artillery is not as big as usual, and the national treasury is tight now. Where can we have so much money? What's more, when can we purchase it at this time and send it to the Black Sea Fleet? It doesn't work at all.
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In fact, Count Kleinmicher also knew that this suggestion was inappropriate, but he could only say so first, otherwise if the news spread, he would really offend people. So he added: "Then let's start with other people in the country.
A batch of heavy artillery was dismantled in the fortress and sent over for emergency response."
This is a typical method of demolishing the east wall more than the west wall. In Count Kleinmicher's view, some fortress artillery in Russia can be requisitioned. Anyway, it is not seen that any enemy can hit the heart of Russia. Since
In this way, the artillery in the fortress can be used first to provide emergency support to the Black Sea Fleet, and then slowly replenish it!
It is said that this idea is a good one. All the problems can be solved by diverting a batch of artillery. There is no need to change the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, and Nicholas I will not have to continue to have headaches. But today this method has failed...