In fact, Li Xiao still has some words that he has not said. Because this Major General Vladimir Alexeyevich Kornilov is not just smart and capable.
To be honest, this man will be one of the few bright spots in the Russian army in the future Crimean War. Unfortunately, heroes do not live long. In the subsequent siege of Sevastopol, this man unfortunately died in battle.
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To be honest, Lazarev was really a bit bitter. The two proud disciples he brought out, whether they were Kornilov or the more famous Nassimov, both died in this inexplicable war.
What made Lazarev even more tearful was that the war also directly destroyed the Black Sea Fleet that he had been running for many years. Since then, Russia has no fleet in the Black Sea, and no defenses are even allowed to exist along the Black Sea coast.
, it is simply a great shame and humiliation.
What's even more pity is that all of Lazarev's previous work and efforts were wiped out. It was a huge blow to the modernization of the Russian Navy.
Li Xiao suddenly remembered this and sighed, it is really not easy to join the Russian navy. Take the Black Sea Fleet as an example, it has been hit hard n times:
During the Crimean War, the main force in the Russo-Japanese War was mobilized and destroyed in the Tsushima Strait. It was finally easy to slowly rebuild before the war. The October Revolution came and imperialism came again, allowing the Black Sea Fleet to return again.
Return to zero once.
Finally, under the leadership of Comrade Steel, we got back on track. The outbreak of World War II once again nearly destroyed the fleet. Just after the end of World War II, we were about to embark on a large-scale construction. Khrushchev wanted missiles instead of warships, and even the navy marshal was demoted and sent out.
, the newly built large ship was brutally dismembered on the slipway again.
Brezhnev had waited so long for it. After more than ten years of good life, he woke up in the morning and even the Soviet Union was gone. Another tragic loss to zero, and then a long period of sinking. Looking at the Black Sea Fleet
The history of China is truly a history of bitter tears!
However, Li Xiao still hopes that he can bring something different to this troubled fleet. After all, the Crimean War is very close. If you don't prepare early, the only way out is to destroy the fleet!
"Let's go see Major General Kornilov first. Boris, you stay here to rectify the team and let the boys get some air and rest, but be sure to pay attention to discipline and don't herd the sheep!"
After explaining Boris, Li Xiao and Vishnyak left in a hurry. Because even though the Black Sea coast was much warmer, it was winter after all, and no matter how warm it was, people could freeze to death. The campsite and the surrounding area must be settled as soon as possible.
The problem of eating.
The Odessa Squadron Headquarters is not far from the pier, just a few turns away. The place is not big, it is a compact European-style three-story building, and there are a lot of soldiers coming and going. Li Xiao and Vishnia
Ke waited at the reception desk for more than an hour before meeting the legendary Major General Kornilov, the hero of the defense of Sevastopol.
At first glance, this major general appeared to be smart and capable, without the obesity that was characteristic of Russian aristocrats and high-ranking officers. His face was sharp and angular, with a pair of sword-shaped eyebrows and a hooked nose that looked murderous.
The military uniform on his body is even more meticulous. He wears a double-cornered hat with gold pins, a black, white and orange cap badge and a drooping feather hat. The dark blue double-breasted jacket has no wrinkles and a hanging collar.
He wears the Order of the White Eagle, and on his shoulders are large golden epaulettes with lace and tassels, decorated with two silver stars.
This attire was too solemn and formal, as if Major General Kornilov was not at work but attending a dance or cocktail party.
However, neither Li Xiao nor Vishnyak said anything. Maybe this is their living habits. After all, under the training of Nicholas I, the uniform master, Russian generals are accustomed to dressing themselves up in a flashy way, which is better than wearing a full screen.
All peacocks are gorgeous.
"General!"
Vishniak and Li Xiao immediately stood at attention and saluted. Only then did Major General Kornilov raise his head.
He asked calmly: "Are you from the 748th Regiment?"
"Yes, General. We are the advance battalion of the 748th Regiment. I am the battalion commander, Captain Vishnyak Bogorovsky, and this is Captain Andrei Konstantinovich Romanov.
We are ordered to report to you."
Kornilov's attention immediately focused on Li Xiao. After all, it is rare for a royal noble named Romanov to only hold the rank of captain. Generally speaking, it is reasonable to at least be a colonel or lieutenant colonel.
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"Are you His Excellency Grand Duke Andrei Konstantinovich?"
Li Xiao replied respectfully: "Yes, General, I am exactly the same. I salute you!"
Kornilov showed a strange expression, but he did not say much, but said calmly: "Welcome to you, Your Excellency the Grand Duke, and also to Captain Bogolovsky."
This kind of welcome was too bland and lacked sincerity. It sounded more like a perfunctory etiquette. However, Li Xiao and Vishniak didn't care. After all, they were not familiar with each other, and it was normal for them to be polite.
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"Gentlemen," Major General Kornilov is indeed an action man. After a few simple greetings, he went straight to the point: "To be honest, I really didn't expect that the Navy Department would send you here. Well... let's put it this way, 748th Regiment
The reputation is not good!"
Li Xiao and Vishniak suddenly felt helpless. Good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles away. Even the Black Sea Fleet knew about the bad reputation of the 748th regiment. This was so embarrassing.
But the more embarrassing thing is yet to come, because Major General Kornilov continued: "As the director of the naval infantry and transport escort squadron, we do lack manpower here, but what I need more are elite soldiers, not **
And gangsters..."
He paused slightly and apologized: "Please forgive my directness, but I must be responsible for my boys. We are shouldering front-line combat tasks and there is no room for sloppiness."
"So gentlemen, I must remind you to strictly control your subordinates and never cause trouble. Otherwise, I will be very angry. And I hope you know that the consequences of my anger are very serious, and you will never want to see it.
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To be honest, both Li Xiao and Vishnyak were a little dissatisfied, because although the 748th Regiment had a bad reputation, they had just arrived and had not done anything yet. Is it necessary to despise them so directly?
Listen to their words and watch their actions. Even if you want to beat them, you have to watch them before you say anything, right?
However, they also know that it is useless to say anything at this time. The best explanation is to let one's own actions speak for themselves. They believe that Major General Kornilov will soon know that he is very wrong!