This is why Li Xiao insists that this matter is not that bad for Kornilov and Nassimov.
He even thought that this might be a good thing in some aspects. He said: "If you think about it, most of these officers have the rank of captain or captain. They are basically the managers of the grassroots companies, and a small number may serve as deputy commanders."
For the positions of battalion commander or battalion staff, they are considered to be high-level officials among the grassroots, right?"
Kornilov and Nasimov nodded together, and Li Xiao continued: "So their personal status and habits can easily affect the entire company. Maybe one person will lead a whole group of people to bad. Now these bad role models are gone."
, you can correct the company's habits without any effort, is this a good thing, right?"
Without waiting for Kornilov and Nassimov to speak, Li Xiao added: "In addition, with their departure, a large number of grassroots company leader positions have been vacated, which will be of great benefit to those younger and energetic people who are willing to make progress."
This is a great opportunity for young officers..."
"Think about it, if these veteran officers continue to stay in the army, because they cannot be promoted, they will also suppress the promotion of these young officers, thus affecting their mental outlook. Now that they are gone, wouldn't it just be possible for these young and energetic officers to be promoted?
Did the officer take a shot of cardiotonic before he became lifeless?"
Kornilov and Nasimov looked at each other. Obviously this makes sense. As Li Xiao said, this group of company leaders who cannot be promoted to school-level officers does affect morale, and there are no skilled ones.
They will not easily choose to retire, so they can only stay in the army for many years.
But their suffering will make young people very depressed, and will also suppress the promotion of young officers. This will form a vicious circle, which will naturally make the army lifeless.
And Archduke Constantine got rid of such a group of people, not to mention that the problem was solved immediately. At least the promotion problem in the past five years or so was released. Young and energetic officers can be promoted to the position of company commander or deputy battalion commander in advance.
On the one hand, it will be easier for them to be promoted in the future, and their temperament is completely different from those of the old fritters, so they will not be held back.
If you think about it this way, Grand Duke Konstantin is not causing trouble, he is simply doing good things! He has solved most of the problems at the grassroots level of the Black Sea Fleet. Next, Kornilov and Nassimov only need to promote those young people step by step.
It would be great if talented people could replace those old fritters.
To put it bluntly, this has helped the Black Sea Fleet complete the replacement in advance, and has only a positive impact on combat effectiveness.
However, Kornilov still had another concern. He whispered: "But if he is so manipulative, if he uses this public opinion to cause trouble in the future..."
Li Xiao waved his hands and laughed: "There is no public opinion to coerce. If you think about it, if these people want to go to Kostya, they must first retire from active service, otherwise they will not be able to leave at all. And once they retire, they will follow
The Black Sea Fleet is gone, do you think they can come back?"
"But, young officer..."
Li Xiao continued to smile and said: "As for the young officers, you need to select them carefully. You won't be able to quarrel with you when you promote young talents, right?"
Kornilov and Nasimov also laughed. One patted his forehead and the other pinched his forehead, looking a little embarrassed. Indeed, if even the officers they promoted did not share their hearts, then they were just fooling around.
!
In short, they are a bit unfounded. It is a good thing for them that Grand Duke Constantine is making such a fuss. Not only do they not need to oppose it, but they even need to vigorously advocate it.
After hearing this, Kornilov and Nassimov smiled bitterly and said: "It's better to forget about vigorously promoting it. It would be terrible if even young officers become interested, and it will be difficult for us to explain to His Majesty!"
According to the ideas of these two brothers, if the Black Sea Fleet suddenly retires hundreds of officers, even if they are low-level officers, it will have to be explained to the Navy Ministry. After all, according to the ideas of Menshikov and Nicholas I,
I believe that only older officers are reliable enough. How can this be a good thing when so many experienced and reliable officers are gone at once?
Anyway, Kornilov and Nasimov felt that they had to explain themselves to Nicholas I, otherwise they were likely to be reprimanded and taught a lesson by that majesty.
However, Li Xiao sneered at this: "What a simple thing! Just blame the whole matter on Grand Duke Constantine, and you just write a report to the Navy Department, saying that the reason why these officers retired was instigated by Grand Duke Constantine.
And in order to support the commander’s work, you can only reluctantly agree!”
Kornilov and Nasimov's eyes widened, because Li Xiao continued: "If you do as I say, not only will you not be reprimanded, but your Majesty will also reward you, and Menshikov will also
I won’t pick on you!”
The two brothers thought about it and realized that this possibility is still very high, but it's a bit unethical to use the name of Grand Duke Constantine to prevaricate responsibility, right? Ordinarily, it is interesting enough for this Grand Duke to help solve the officer's problem, but now
Not only are they ungrateful, but they also arrange things like this, which is really a bit weird!
Li Xiao replied nonchalantly: "The question is, are these all facts? Did Kostya inform you when he made this incident? Did he ask for your opinions? Did he care about your feelings? Since he didn't,
What are you doing so honestly?"
Kornilov and Nassimov felt that it was right to say this. Although the outcome of what Grand Duke Constantine did was good, from his original intention, he was probably holding back to cause trouble. So.
Why should you thank him? Do you want to thank him for doing good things with bad intentions?
It’s not like Kornilov and Nasimov are being treated lightly. There’s no reason why they still want to take advantage of others when Grand Duke Constantine is holding back and comes to slap them in the face. Isn’t that stupid?
As soon as they thought about this, the two people's hearts immediately became enlightened. They felt that Grand Duke Constantine brought the blame on himself and was completely unworthy of sympathy.
Li Xiao also smiled and said: "That's right, don't be polite to Kostya, otherwise, that damn fat guy will just get more and more angry! Oh, by the way, if His Majesty asks about this matter, you will
Answer: This is because you have overcome difficulties to support Grand Duke Constantine. Only when Moldavia is stable can the empire be stable... Don't forget to say such beautiful words. Maybe your Majesty will compensate you for this time.
'Loss' ugh!"
Well, Kornilov and Nasimov could only look at each other and smile bitterly, who made someone become more and more immoral!