It can only be said that Grand Duke Constantine's appearance was too ugly. He wanted to slap Li Xiao to death so much that he didn't want to give Li Xiao any chance. He just wanted Li Xiao to face the doubts of many opponents alone.
It's hard to sing alone, so no helper is prepared to let him in.
But the problem is that the idea is good, but completely unrealistic. Because the question itself is nonsense and has no compulsion at all. Think about asking a company commander of the naval infantry why he admires steamships and propellers. Isn’t it like questioning sports?
Why teachers recommend that Chinese language teaching should start with word recognition is nonsense.
He is not a professional to begin with, and he has not caused any harm. Does it make sense for you to question or challenge?
Even if this was spread, it would be a joke. And even if Li Xiao refused to accept the questioning, he would be justified, because the questioning made no sense at all.
To be honest, if the Navy held a seminar to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of steamships and sailing ships, it would be more appropriate to invite Li Xiao to participate in the debate.
The question is, would Grand Duke Constantine dare to have such a debate? But if he did, would he dare to invite Li Xiao?
He must not dare! Because his own innovation supports steamships. If the party supporting steamships loses in the debate, how can he step down? Will he really give up steamships?
It is absolutely impossible to invite Li Xiao. If he loses, Grand Duke Constantine's innovation will be questioned. If Li Xiao wins, Grand Duke Constantine will be even worse. If this reaches the ears of Nicholas I,
The old man must have thought that he and Li Xiao were wearing the same pants, so why not beat him to death!
Therefore, after much thought, Grand Duke Constantine could only make such a nondescript question and could only point the finger at Li Xiao.
But the problem is that in this way, the inquiry has no legal effect at all. It is natural for Li Xiao to refuse to respond to the inquiry.
What's more, Grand Duke Constantine is also planning to make a speech and plan to preset the battlefield without giving Li Xiao any help. This gives Li Xiao even more reason to refuse. If you want to dominate the family, I don't have to play with it!
I won’t play anymore, let’s see how you perform!
Immediately, Grand Duke Constantine became paralyzed. Just refuse Leonid's request. He will turn away and leave you alone. When you turn around, you can publicize the Admiralty's predetermined position and prepare for group fights. That kind of reputation is really not good.
, but agree, Grand Duke Constantine is afraid that Leonid will interfere with his arrangements.
After thinking about it, Grand Duke Constantine was undecided, but Leonid and Li Xiao didn't give him any time to hesitate, and were ready to walk away on the spot - think about it yourself!
In desperation, Grand Duke Constantine could only grit his teeth and give in: "Then let Lieutenant Colonel Leonid participate in the questioning!"
At the end, Grand Duke Constantine added angrily: "This is a wide-open policy. No more people are allowed to be added casually!"
When Grand Duke Constantine thought about it, even if he added Leonid, there were only two people on the other side, and he had arranged for the opposition's authoritative experts and a bunch of flag-waving minions. After all, he still had the absolute upper hand. It should be
Can win.
However, the guard replied pitifully: "Your Excellency, Lieutenant Colonel Leonid is not the only one who is here, there are others who also want to participate..."
Grand Duke Constantine suddenly became angry and shouted: "Not allowed at all. Who do they think they are? This is the Admiralty, not their own garden. Is this a place where you can come wherever you want!!"
The guard asked weakly: "Then we will all be driven away?"
Grand Duke Constantine was about to say: "Yes, just drive them all away!" But he immediately noticed the squirming expressions of the guards, realized that something was wrong, and immediately changed his mind and asked: "Who else wants to participate?"
The guard hesitated and replied: "Admiral Lazarev also... also wants to participate in the questioning..."
"Admiral Lazarev?"
Grand Duke Constantine suddenly took a breath of cold air, because this Admiral Lazarev was very remarkable. He was a famous figure in the Russian Navy and should never be taken lightly.
Grand Duke Konstantin swallowed hard and asked: "Is it General Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev?"
"Yes, His Excellency the Grand Duke, it is the General." The guard almost burst into tears.
In fact, it’s no wonder that the guard was crying, because this Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev is indeed quite extraordinary. He was born in a noble family in Vladimir Province, and obtained the qualification to study in the UK at an early age.
Trained in the Royal Navy. Later he sailed around the world twice and went on an expedition to Antarctica.
Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev is not only famous for his scientific research, but also for his outstanding achievements in battlefield command. In the naval battle of Navarino, which helped Greece become independent, he served as the squadron chief of staff and commander-in-chief.
Lazarev, captain of the Azov, sank five enemy ships in one fell swoop, including the Turkish Navy flagship.
In recognition of the military exploits of Lazarev and the Azov, the Azov became the first ship in the Russian Navy to receive the George tail flag and the long tail flag. Nicholas I also specially ordered that the Black Sea Fleet must always maintain a
A ship called "Memorial Azov".
In 1833, in order to force Turkey to submit, Lazarev led a squadron on an expedition to the Bosporus and forced the Turks to sign the Vinkar-Iskelesi Treaty.
After that, Lazarev began to serve in the Black Sea Fleet and served as the commander of the Black Sea Fleet. He became the commander of the two main fleets of the Russian Navy and was a real frontier official.
Moreover, Lazarev is not only awesome for himself, he also has an older brother who is also an admiral. Among his disciples is Vladimir Alexeevich Cole.
Nilov, Pavel Stepanovich, Nakhimov, Istomin and Butakov are all strong men.
So let alone Grand Duke Constantine, even Nicholas I treated the old man with great courtesy. What’s more important is that the old man is not an antique like Menshikov. Because he studied in England, Lazarev’s
He has a broad scientific vision and is quite sensitive to the development of science and technology.
During the years when Menshikov controlled the Navy, the Black Sea Fleet under the command of Lazarev went in the opposite direction. It established a new naval school to train new technical personnel in the navy and vigorously promoted steam ships. The old man himself
I have great appreciation for steam ships, especially iron-hulled steam ships, and believe that that is the direction of future development.
Let’s put it this way, if Menshikov and his gang represent the most stubborn and conservative force in the Russian Navy, then Lazarev represents the most advanced and enlightened advanced force. Previously, he was the main supporter of Grand Duke Constantine’s reforms.
Among them was Lazarev.
So why is Lazarev interested in Li Xiao? As the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, why did he suddenly come to St. Petersburg? We have to start from the beginning...