How else can I say that Grand Duke Constantine is smart? Look at his reaction speed. Viscount Prozolov just mentioned the volunteer army and he knew to inform him immediately. This is a clever trick.
First of all, he has not been in Moldavia for several months. Nicholas I must have objections, but he has not beaten him for some reasons. It can be imagined that after the case in Kiev is settled, Nicholas I will definitely not
If you continue to be indifferent, you need to give the little fat man some advice both emotionally and rationally.
At this time, he was the first to report the plans and implementation strategies of the Volunteer Army. In fact, he meant to tell Nicholas I: Dad, I am not ignoring Moldavia. I have done something these days. I am actively working on it.
Be prepared and start working as soon as you find a suitable entry point!
With this plan as the foundation, Nicholas I's dissatisfaction will naturally dissipate. After that, he will repair the road properly, and the image of a capable and promising son will be established!
Secondly, informing Nicholas I in advance about the preparations to establish a volunteer army had other benefits.
This was first to test Nicholas I's true attitude towards the Moldavia aristocracy. With Nicholas I's IQ, how could he not see the true purpose of establishing the Volunteer Army? If he felt that this was too sensitive and inappropriate for the time being, then
Naturally, Grand Duke Constantine will be reminded. Then he will have to take his time.
In addition, Grand Duke Constantine handed over the plan so enthusiastically, which meant that he was asking for money. It costs money to set up a volunteer army, right? But old father, you also know what Moldavia is like, and I have to build roads here.
We need to build an army again, but we are short of funds. How about you give me some support?
Based on Nicholas I's love for Grand Duke Constantine, as long as this little fat man does things sincerely and sincerely does things that are beneficial to him, Nicholas I will be more or less interested.
In this way, the letter written by Grand Duke Constantine not only resolved the latent dissatisfaction of the old father, but also brought in urgently needed funds. It is a typical example of a wasted wolf with nothing.
So this person is really incomparable. Look at when Alexei and Li Xiao came to Wallachia to conquer the world, they had to pay for their own money to become prostitutes, and they were all in trouble.
The diaosi temperament.
But when the Grand Duke Constantine opened his mouth and got everything, is this fair?
It's definitely unfair, but it's a pity that there's really no way to reason about it. Who knows that this world has never been justified.
Back to business, after finishing the empty-handed letter, Grand Duke Constantine told Viscount Prozolov: "Viscount, thanks to your help in this case, although the result is not particularly ideal, but
It also avoided the worst situation. Ordinarily, since you have taken the greatest credit, I should let you rest for a while..."
"But you have also seen that we are pressed for time, and there are still a lot of things that we need to deal with in Moldavia. So I hope that you will rush to Chisinau as soon as possible to get the relevant work done, preferably after I return to Moldavia.
Make the appropriate preparations beforehand!”
Viscount Prozolov frowned, because he was not prepared to return to Moldavia immediately after hearing what Grand Duke Constantine wanted. Could it be that all the things he had said before had turned a deaf ear to him?
After hesitating for a moment, Viscount Prozolov asked: "Then when do you plan to return to Chisinau, Your Highness?"
In fact, Viscount Prozolov wanted to ask you directly what you were going to do first before returning to Moldavia. However, after thinking about it, he felt that it was a bit too forward to ask. After all, he is the boss, so it is better to be tactful.
Grand Duke Constantine chuckled and said: "I plan to go to Sevastopol first to take care of the affairs of the Black Sea Fleet, and then return to Moldavia by sea."
Viscount Prozolov looked at Grand Duke Constantine, with a lot of emotions in his stomach. He had said so much about his feelings before and didn't even listen to them at all. What's the matter!
However, Viscount Prozolov did not continue to persuade him, because he knew that it would be useless. Grand Duke Constantine would not listen at all. If this man insists on hitting the wall, you will not be able to pull him back. Anyway, Viscount Prozolov
He is not interested in continuing. He has fulfilled his duties as a staff member. If you don't listen, it is your own business.
"Okay, Your Highness." Viscount Prozolov nodded very naturally and replied: "I will leave for Chisinau tomorrow to make preparations. I wish you a safe journey!"
Grand Duke Constantine was very satisfied with Viscount Prozolov's attitude. Naturally, he could see that the other party was actually not satisfied with his decision, but he did not continue to persuade him, which showed that this man still knew how to advance and retreat.
After thinking about it, he ordered the butler: "Let the people below pay attention. When arriving in Chisinau, all actions will be subject to the arrangements of Viscount Prozolov. His orders are equivalent to my orders... If I find someone
If you turn a deaf ear, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
Grand Duke Constantine knew very well that Viscount Prozolov's qualifications and background might not be able to suppress his group of arrogant subordinates. After all, these people are either the princes of the prince's family or the descendants of nobles. They are all eyes.
How could a man with a head on top of his head be willing to obey the orders of a viscount of unknown origin wholeheartedly?
Grand Duke Constantine also knew that it was actually best for him to put aside the affairs of the Black Sea Fleet and give priority to solving the problem of Moldavia. But on the one hand, he really couldn't swallow the bad breath, and on the other hand, the little man he left behind in the Black Sea Fleet
The minions also brought him the latest news - the meeting between Menshikov and the Turkish Grand Vizier did not go well. The differences between the two sides were too great and they could not reach an agreement at all!
Since the Turks are so stubborn, Menshikov believes that it is not enough to exert diplomatic pressure. It is best for the military to cooperate with him in applying pressure together, so that Turkey can submit.
How to exert military pressure?
According to Menshikov's intention, the risk of continuing to engage in drama in Wallachia and Bulgaria is too high, and it is easy for the gun to go off and cause a big incident. After all, he still hopes to solve Turkey and get Bulgaria without bloodshed, rather than really detonating it.
A powder keg started a war.
Menshikov felt that the risk of continuing to exert pressure on land was a bit high, and it would be more cost-effective to let the Black Sea Fleet show off its muscles in a show of force off the coast of Turkey.
Therefore, the Black Sea Fleet must stand up and take responsibility. As Navy Minister Menshikov directly issued an order to the Black Sea Fleet, requiring the Black Sea Fleet to intimidate Turkey in the near future, whether through military exercises or other methods...