Knowing that the result will not be good, but the feeling of being unable to do anything is really terrible. After Li Xiao traveled to Russia, he has experienced similar situations too many times. By now, he has become accustomed to this feeling of powerlessness and feels that
I'm used to it.
After a long time, he said to Dmitri: "Let me talk to Kornilov. I hope they can persuade my uncle!"
Dmitri knew that this was just a matter of following fate. Although Kornilov and Nassimov won a beautiful victory, their status in the heart of Nicholas I could not be compared with that of Paskovich.
Let's put it this way, comparing the two sides, one is Mount Tai and the other is a feather. Do you think there is any meaning in comparison?
Dmitri sighed again and said: "Let's advise Count Rostovtsev together and persuade the count to convince His Majesty that his status and weight in Your Majesty's heart should exceed that of Paskovich!"
It's okay not to mention Count Rostovtsev. Li Xiao was obviously gnashing his teeth when he mentioned this count. Obviously he had a lot of opinions about the count.
This made Dmitri a little strange. He knew that the relationship between Li Xiao and Count Rostovtsev was a bit strange. They were allies, which seemed a little closer, but if you want to say that they were good enough to wear a pair of trousers, in
The two men differed greatly on many issues.
For example, now, looking at Li Xiao's expression, he clearly has a problem with Count Rostovtsev. Why did the two of them quarrel?
Li Xiao didn't realize that Dmitri was thinking so much in an instant. The reason why he was a little bit gnashing his teeth was very simple, that is, he was too clear about Count Rostovtsev's purpose.
The count did not want to win this war at all. He wished that Russia would suffer a disastrous defeat. It would be best if the last ambition of Nicholas I and the remaining strength of the conservatives were exhausted, so that he could lead the reformists to counterattack.
dominate Russia's destiny.
So for Count Rostovtsev, Paskovich's suggestion is just right to his taste, how can you expect him to stop it!
Li Xiao sighed and said: "My friend, I think you may not quite understand the count's thoughts. I'm afraid he just wants Paskovich to mess with him!"
Dmitri was stunned, and then he remembered Count Rostovtsev's ambition and the means to realize that ambition. From this point of view, he may not be willing to prevent Paskovich from committing suicide, and may even be willing to do so.
Cheers and applause!
Suddenly there was some sarcasm on his face, because he actually basically agreed with Count Rostovtsev's opinion that Russia had reached the point where it could neither be destroyed nor established. If the conservatives were to continue to be in power, it would actually be a slow suicide.
Once it completely distances itself from the great powers, Russia as a country may not be able to withstand several rounds of carving up. Therefore, he feels that it is necessary to seize power and carry out reforms, and agrees that necessary failures are acceptable.
But when Wallachia entered work mode, his military nature unknowingly took over. Defending his country was his bounden duty. He always subconsciously wanted to avoid risks and protect Russia's interests from losses.
Li Xiao reminded him that he immediately realized that it was useless to contact Count Rostovtsev about this matter. They would not pay attention to them at all. Even after finding out that they might cause trouble for Paskovich, they still
Will try to help Paskovich.
In other words, looking for Count Rostovtsev is like shooting yourself in the foot. It is really stupid.
Dmitri suddenly became weak. The people who could help him, whether it was Crown Prince Alexander or Count Rostovtsev, were either unwilling to help or would rather help. This is really cheating!
"Let me write to Your Majesty to talk about it," Alexey saw that the situation was deadlocked, stood up and smoothed things over with some self-deprecation: "It's just hard to say how effective it will be..."
After hearing this, Dmitri sighed again, shook his head as if to get rid of some resentment, and then said slowly: "Let's discuss how to deal with the worst case scenario!"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiao and Alexey knew that Dmitri also believed that there was basically no way to stop Paskovich. Instead of continuing to struggle, they should think about how to deal with the aftermath.
"Once the landing troops are annihilated or surrounded, the pressure on the Navlachia defense line will increase exponentially, and we may need to find ways to strengthen the depth of defense and build more forts!"
Dmitri analyzed worriedly: "Otherwise, once the Danube defense line is breached, it may cause a chain reaction and we will collapse completely!"
Alexey also sighed and said: "Yes, I have already started to do this, but the financial pressure is too great, and the manpower we can mobilize has reached the limit. The logistical burden is too great!
"
It’s not that Alexei just complained, but the pressure on logistics is really great. Do you think it’s easy for half a million soldiers to eat horse chews? Let’s put it this way, the food consumed in Wallachia every day is a terrible number.
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If you include other ammunition, medicines are really a waste of money. Fortunately, Wallachia does not need to bear these costs, otherwise Alexei would just find a crooked neck tree and hang himself.
Even if Wallachia only needs to undertake transportation tasks, it will be enough to make his head big. This is still the case with the railway. Without this railway, the traffic pressure will be even greater. It can almost be said that the Russian army will definitely starve.
Dmitri also sighed and said: "Moldavia's problems are too big. Most of the traffic pressure is on Izmail and Ukraine. If the traffic can be increased there, the pressure will be much less!
"
Yes, most of the supplies entering Wallachia are now transported through Ukraine. In addition, the Black Sea Fleet's sea route can also bear part of it, but these supplies must first be transported to Izmail.
Put them on trains or small ships and transport them to Bucharest.
The transportation capacity that Moldavia can afford is really pitiful. Even if Archduke Constantine renovated the roads, the traffic situation there is still a mess.
In fact, it is not only the poor roads, but more importantly, a severe famine occurred in Moldavia this winter, which led to domestic chaos, refugees and bandits. These people either blocked the roads or took the opportunity to rob the Russian army's logistics.
convoy.
Let's put it this way, for every bushel of grain transported from Moldavia to Bucharest, three bushels were lost on the road, which was a huge loss.
Anyway, the Russian army's logistics department is now full of resentment towards Grand Duke Constantine, and will greet this little fat man whenever there is an opportunity.
"Don't even think about it!" Li Xiao immediately gave up Dmitri's fantasy, "As far as I know, Moldavia will be even more chaotic in the future..."