Prince Mikhail reacted immediately. He was in a dilemma here, but how much better could Paskovich be?
Nicholas I only trusted veterans, which determined that neither Paskovich nor he had any choice but to obey the arrangements honestly. It can even be said that if Menshikov hadn't had worse intentions
Negotiation work, I am afraid that this time he is also on the commander-in-chief's candidate list.
Although the old eunuch was indeed not very good at fighting, who made him the confidant of Nicholas I?
Therefore, in order of trust of Nicholas I, the first candidates for commander-in-chief were Menshikov and Paskovich, and then him.
If he took the initiative to humble himself and strongly recommended Paskovich, then in all likelihood, that old Qiu Ba would be the commander-in-chief. But in recent years, that old Qiu Ba has been in poor health, and is simply unable to lead troops to fight, so he is the commander-in-chief.
It's more symbolic.
Duke Mikhail thought about it for a while and asked: "What if that old Qiu Ba is unwilling to be lonely and insists on pointing fingers?"
Duke Ordorf sneered: "Then you just go with the flow and let him do the work! You just have a good time!"
Prince Mikhail reacted immediately. Anyway, he just didn't want to take the blame. If Paskovich was willing to take the trouble, then let him go.
But based on his understanding of Paskovich, this old Qiu Ba probably also knows that Bulgaria is a trap, and he also knows that he will not be promoted or rewarded. Continuing to perform meritorious services will only cause trouble, and he is probably unable to avoid it.
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At least judging from his recent comments, although he sings praises for Nicholas I's strong pressure on Turkey, everyone knows that it is just flattery. And when it comes to military issues, he remains silent and never speaks casually.
It can be seen that this guy is also trying to avoid suspicion.
Thinking of this, Duke Mikhail couldn't help but feel a little sad. Who would have thought that the situation would turn out to be like this. A veteran general who had made great contributions to the country was reluctantly pushed onto the battlefield by Nicholas I. He could only
Choose to work but not exert effort.
Tell me what nonsense this is!
At this thought, Duke Mikhail couldn't help but worry about the possible outbreak of war. The war depends on the quality, morale and equipment of the personnel. But now the war has not started. The leading generals are not thinking about how to defeat the enemy, but how to work.
Make no effort to avoid suspicion.
That is to say, the opponent is Turkey. If it were any other opponent, Duke Mikhail would almost certainly lose.
It's just that although Turkey is very good, no matter how good it is, it's still a human head! Even if there are hundreds of thousands of pigs, you still have to be at that level to catch them, right?
Duke Mikhail is even more troubled when he thinks of those young and middle-aged officers who are already a little impatient to establish meritorious service. It is a good thing for young officers to want to establish meritorious service, but it is not a good thing for young officers to rush forward one by one like hungry people who are robbing food.
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Moreover, judging from the attitude of this group of people, they did not take the Turks seriously at all, and simply regarded them as a piece of cake, as if victory was within their reach.
Being arrogant before winning is also a taboo among military strategists. Anyway, Duke Mikhail felt worried about what happened this time. He always felt that this time it would not go so well!
"You said if it fails..."
Duke Mikhail did not dare to continue talking as soon as he started speaking. Next to him, Duke Ordorf also had a serious face, because Russia may look like a bouquet of flowers, but only they know that it is a burning fire. If it continues,
It doesn't matter if you succeed, but once you lose, all the troubles that were laid before will break out together. That scene...
Duke Ordorff could not imagine it. He immediately interrupted: "So you must be prepared. You cannot lose under any circumstances, even if it is a draw!"
Duke Mikhail sighed in his heart again. He knew that there was no such thing as a draw. Once Nicholas I broke the fragile balance of the Balkans, everything would be shattered. It would not end without a winner.
And this is also the key reason why he is so reluctant to lead troops. The pressure is too great. A battle that must be won is not so easy. Anyway, he does not think that he can win every battle, nor does he think that the Russian army is invincible.
Already.
"Be as prepared as possible!"
Duke Ordorf also sighed. Although he has been the head of the secret police in the third part these years, in fact he also led troops to fight, and his level is much higher than Menshikov and his like. It is just a performance opportunity.
Not as many as Paskovich and Prince Mikhail, so the reputation is not that high.
As a veteran in the army, he also knew how difficult this matter was, but he had no good solution. He could only remind Duke Mikhail to make preparations.
"By the way, you'd better be careful about Wallachia. If you inevitably have to lead troops this time, you can't deal with them with the same attitude as before! No need for me to remind you, you should know the importance of Wallachia.
sex!"
Duke Mikhail sighed again, feeling that some of the strategies of the previous two years were indeed a bit hasty and even superficial. He thought Wallachia was no longer the focus, but in order to distance themselves from Speransky and the reformists, they
That's why I deliberately left him out in the cold.
But who would have thought that Nicholas I would suddenly cause trouble like this in Bulgaria, and once again push Wallachia to the forefront. As the front line against Turkey, Wallachia's military value naturally does not need to be said.
Yes, as long as you are a soldier, you will know that Wallachia is extremely important.
If Wallachia cooperates well, it can save a lot of trouble. On the contrary, just a logistical problem can cause you to lose your hair every day.
"I know!" Prince Mikhail replied listlessly, and suddenly asked: "I heard they built a railway?"
Duke Ordorf corrected: "It's being repaired! I hope it can be repaired before the war!"
Duke Mikhail chuckled: "Those boys are really capable!"
Duke Ordorf looked at him strangely, as if he was hesitant to speak. Obviously, he was saying that since you thought he was capable, why did you have that attitude before?
Anyone else would definitely be embarrassed, but for a thick-skinned old fox like Duke Mikhail, this is nothing to worry about. He changed the topic without even blushing: "Okay, let's decide this way.
Yes, after a while I will find an opportunity to recommend Paskovich to His Majesty!"
"As for the matter in Wallachia, I will write to Leonid. With him mediating, those people should still be able to save some face!"
Duke Ordorf just laughed and said nothing. Anyway, these had nothing to do with him directly. He didn't care how Duke Mikhail solved the little troubles in Wallachia!