Pobedonostsev felt that it was the most clumsy thing for Nicholas I to send both Paskovich and Prince Mikhail to command this war at the same time.
In name, Paskovich is the coach, but he has no real command authority. Although Duke Mikhail has the command authority, he is restrained by Paskovich and cannot perform well.
The two of them seemed to be stumbling together at the same time. They were so uncoordinated that they actually put shackles on the Russian army.
Perhaps Nicholas I's arrangement was very safe for him and could ensure that the monarchy would not be threatened.
But this also sacrificed part of the Russian army's combat effectiveness, preventing Paskovich and Duke Mikhail from exerting their full capabilities.
Take the matter just now, for example, the compromise was completely different. It seemed that Constanta was saved, but it also ruined Duke Mikhail's overall plan. After all, deploying a defense line along the Danube River was much better than setting up a defense line along the flat plain of Constanta.
It is much more dangerous to monitor and deploy defense lines.
Doing this now would be equivalent to leaving hundreds of thousands of troops on an undefendable plain, which is detrimental to defense.
What's more, this area is full of mud and swamps, making transportation difficult, and supplies are in short supply. It's a bummer for the garrison.
Wouldn't it be nice to listen to Duke Mikhail and throw this muddy land to the Turks and give them a headache?
The result is so deceptive. Anyway, Pobedonostsev is becoming less and less optimistic about the cooperation between Prince Mikhail and Prince Paskovich.
Now that they are not completely passive, these two people are quarreling fiercely and do not agree on many issues. If the situation becomes more dangerous in the future, then these two people will have to fight against each other with real people.
As for whether the situation will continue to deteriorate, Pobedonostsev believes that it is certain. Now Turkey and Austria alone have made the Russian army passive. Once the British and French forces enter the battlefield, it will probably be a total despair.
Pobedonostsev felt that it was fortunate that Alexei had built a relatively solid defense system in Wallachia. Otherwise, the Russian army would not have been able to defend Wallachia with the current situation. As for Moldavia,
Ya, let alone that. He has already seen Grand Duke Constantine's urinary nature, so it would be better if he doesn't add any trouble to the situation.
"Dmitri, who do you think is right, the Commander-in-Chief or the Chief of General Staff?"
Dmitry Milyutin looked at Pobedonostsev, a little surprised why this guy suddenly became concerned about military issues. Or does it mean that this guy has bad ideas and wants to cause trouble?
Dmitri knew that Pobedonostsev and Baryatinsky had been plotting to kill Count Uvarov. They kept trying to make some small moves to stir up the nerves of Count Uvarov and his family.
Although he is happy to see the conservatives fighting among themselves, it also depends on the timing. Now this time is too inappropriate. The trouble in Turkey alone is enough for Russia. If these guys continue to fight among themselves,
What awaits Russia may be purgatory.
After thinking for a while, he decided to test it: "About what issue? Constanta?"
Pobedonostsev shook his head and said: "No, it's about the use of the Black Sea Fleet."
Black Sea Fleet?
Dmitri was a little surprised, because for the time being, it seemed that Russia's only highlight in this war was the Black Sea Fleet. Whether it was the brilliant victory in the Battle of Sinop or the mine-laying operations in the Bosporus, they all
People praise the festival.
It can be said that the Black Sea Fleet has done everything it can do, and it has done it very beautifully. But this also means that there is nothing the Black Sea Fleet can do next. In addition to helping transport supplies, it is to continue to repeat mine-laying operations.
, block the Bosporus for as long as possible.
"Didn't you hear?" Pobedonostsev said with a smile, "The commander-in-chief proposed that when the reinforcements arrive on the battlefield, he would launch an amphibious landing operation and try to attack the Edirne area and seize the Turkish army's
As for the back route, it would be even more ideal if it is possible to directly threaten Istanbul!"
Dmitri's cheeks twitched twice. This plan was really a bit whimsical and full of Paskovich's style. The commander-in-chief was the most impatient with defense and always wanted to attack. He probably felt that Bulgaria was facing such a difficult situation.
The Turkish troops on the front line are so powerful that it is almost impossible to defeat them head-on.
But the Turkish army's rear is not that strong. Now that the Black Sea Fleet has gained control of the sea, it can use a surprise force to penetrate directly into the weak hinterland of the Turkish army's rear. At that time, the Turkish army, whose back is cut off and attacked, will inevitably fall into chaos. As long as the Russian army captures
If you seize the opportunity, it is possible to defeat the enemy in one battle, and even capturing Istanbul is not a dream.
This idea seems like that, a bit unexpected. If it can be implemented, it can really change the battlefield situation.
But Dmitri knew that this idea could only be thought of. Although the Black Sea Fleet had gained control of the Black Sea, it did not have the ability to complete a large-scale amphibious landing operation. The Black Sea Fleet did not have enough ships, and wanted to achieve Pas
The effect Kovic wanted was to attack the Turkish rear with no less than 100,000 troops, send 100,000 troops across the sea, and ensure their subsequent combat operations. This was really too much!
What's more, 100,000 people may not be enough. After all, Turkey has mobilized the whole country and devoted almost all its resources to this war. And Istanbul is the capital of Turkey and a key fortified area. It is a bit unrealistic to expect 100,000 people to capture this city.
Tan.
Once the offensive operation does not go smoothly, as Turkish reinforcements from the Asian Peninsula continue to arrive in Istanbul, the 100,000 landing troops will be in danger of being surrounded.
And the Turks are not stupid. With the control of the Black Sea being taken by the Black Sea Fleet, they will definitely be prepared for sneak attacks by the Black Sea Fleet from the sea. Coastal defense must be particularly concerned. It is not ordinary to complete the landing operation.
Anyway, Dmitry did not dare to take such a risk. The most he could do was to let the Black Sea Fleet organize a small-scale landing harassment operation to attack the Turkish army's transportation lines and distract their attention.
Such a large-scale landing operation would pose too great a challenge to the Black Sea Fleet and the Russian army, and they should not act recklessly.
"A bit whimsical." Dmitri curled his lips and commented bluntly.
Pobedonostsev also laughed when he heard this: "General Kornilov said the same thing. Our commander even quarreled with him about this, saying that Kornilov was as timid as a rat.
The enemy is like a tiger, haha..."
Dmitri couldn't stop laughing. He knew Paskovich's temper very well. That guy might put this plan on Nicholas I's desk, and for the man who was not very good at military affairs and was eager to
For an emperor who was eager to defeat Turkey, maybe he might just agree!