After careful consideration, Shuvanov decided to do both things at the same time. He went to Sevastopol in person to deliver the message, and later let Mrs. Petrovna take charge of Zhenia's side.
Some people may find it strange that Shuvanov could send a trustworthy person to Sevastopol to deliver the message, but he would continue to stay in Kiev to preside over the situation. Why would he go there in person?
The reason is simple. Shuvanov is particularly cautious. Although it is not yet completely certain that Titov's disappearance is caused by hostile factions, he always believes that his disappearance is extremely abnormal. Even if there is no evidence, he must treat it as a real enemy.
Hands on treatment.
And this letter must be particularly important, otherwise Count Uvarov would not let Titov go there in person. Therefore, considering the overall situation, he must be personally responsible for this key matter before he can rest assured.
And as mentioned earlier, Shuvanov had a vague sense of urgency in his heart. He felt that if he didn't hurry up to deliver the letter, important events might be delayed. Although he didn't know where this sense of urgency came from, he believed in his intuition.
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"Sir, which route should we take to Sevastopol?"
Facing the housekeeper's inquiry, Shuvanov once again fell into deep thought. There were only two routes from Kiev to Sevastopol. Either go straight to Sevastopol overland, or go from Odessa or Nepal.
Go to Gulayev by boat. Before, Titov chose the latter route. This route is slightly closer than the former, and it is more comfortable when you go to Odessa or Nikolaev to go to sea without having to ride a horse.
After thinking for a moment, Shuvanov ordered: "Arrange the troops and go to Odessa!"
This decision made the housekeeper a little strange, because according to general thinking, since Titov had an accident in Odessa, it at least means that it is not particularly safe to go to Odessa. For safety reasons, it is better to take the land route. Why should he take the old road to send him off?
Where are the dishes?
Shuvanov smiled and said: "It is precisely because of this that I have to go to Odessa to go to sea. If there is a conspiracy, they will never think that I will choose to continue to Odessa. This is called a surprise!"
The butler suddenly understood, praised Shuvanov's skill repeatedly, and then hurriedly gathered people to prepare for the escort.
Because time was tight, Shuvanov simply didn't even need a carriage for this trip. He rode directly on horseback. With more than 20 guards, he hurried out of Kiev and headed south to Bai Tserkoviy.
There was nothing to say on this journey, so there is no need to waste more words. One day and one night, Shuvanov led his guards to Bai Tserkovi. Here he ordered the guards to rest for a while, and then he set off alone.
Of course, it was not accurate to set off alone. Instead, he set off immediately after meeting another group of guards who had been prepared in the city.
"Sir, should we go to Odessa or Kherson?"
Shuvanov replied without looking back: "Khelson!"
Well, this guy is really not that cunning. He was nominally going to Odessa to take a boat, but in the blink of an eye he took another group of people and went straight to Kherson. Kherson is a very critical place.
The throat where Ukraine enters the Crimean Peninsula passes through Kherson and further south is the Isthmus of Pyrikop. As long as it passes through this opening, it enters the Crimean Peninsula.
In other words, Shuvanov feinted, but actually chose to go overland in the end. This guy was no ordinary chicken thief, and it was impossible to guess what he said and what he actually thought.
Not only did he suddenly change the path, he also left a warrant, ordering another subordinate who was similar to him to take the previous escort to continue to Odessa, making it appear that he was continuing to Odessa. This was
Once upon a time, the plank road was built openly and secretly to Chencang, and it was a trick of making things up and down.
Three more days later, he led his troops to Kherson after a long and dusty journey. It was not until he entered Kherson that he breathed a sigh of relief. Because he was also worried along the way and was always on guard against being intercepted, but the good news was that
, this bad situation did not happen, the road was smooth and safe.
However, Shuvanov was only slightly relieved, because he had only completed two-thirds of the way to Kherson safely, and there was still one-third of the distance to go, and in his opinion, this section should be the longest of the entire journey.
It's been a dangerous journey.
Why do you say that? Because Shuvanov knows very well that the Crimean Peninsula is already the territory of the Black Sea Fleet, and the Black Sea Fleet has unprecedented influence on the coast including Odessa and Nikolaev.
, to put it bluntly, all the officials here, big and small, are closely related to the Black Sea Fleet.
Is there a problem with having a relationship with the Black Sea Fleet? Isn’t the commander of the Black Sea Fleet Belkh? Then why is Shuvanov so nervous?
The reason is very simple. As the head of the Third Department of Ukraine, Shuvanov knows the situation of the Black Sea Fleet very well. Although Belkh is the commander, not many people at the top and bottom actually obey him. Cornillo
In fact, Lazarev and Nasimov had greater influence. Almost all the people left behind by Lazarev listened to these two men. Belkh's control was actually limited.
Maybe Belkh, the headquarters in Sevastopol, can really control everything. Outside of there, Belkh's influence is very small. And Shuvanov knew very well that Lazarev was a reformist.
Naturally, his students also tended to be reformists. In view of the relationship between reformists and conservatives, he felt that if there were really enemies that caused Titov to disappear, then the reformists in the Black Sea Fleet would be highly suspected. Naturally, he approached his sphere of influence.
The more careful he should be.
Fortunately, Berghe still had some connections in Kherson. The local mayor was one of his people. Shuvanov also knew this well, so after arriving in Kherson, he immediately sent someone to contact the mayor and inquire.
Relevant circumstances.
Why did he just ask about the relevant situation instead of going directly to the door for help? This is because Shuvanov is cautious. He knows that the mayor is actually very conspicuous in Kherson, and he will easily be targeted if he comes to contact him rashly. Just in case.
, it’s better not to come to the door.
"Count, I haven't heard anything unusual! Everything is normal in Savastopol. Your Excellency, the Commander, is busy fighting with the special envoy!"
Shuvanov frowned. The absence of any abnormality was the biggest abnormality in his opinion. Since Uvarov was busy writing letters, it meant that the situation this time was very serious and that the struggle between the two sides was fierce. So what?
Maybe there is harmony?
However, he did not explain the truth to the mayor, but asked: "Fighting with the special envoy? What is going on? Tell me in detail..."