As the dejected Boris was taken away by the military police, the storm was finally resolved. But both Li Xiao and Vishnyak had a general understanding of General Kornilov's military management style.
This man has a clear sense of reward and punishment, but his elbows are inevitably turned in, and he still takes good care of his own people. Boris's five-day detention is reasonable, and Vadim's one-week detention can be justified. But the other 748 who participated in the fight at the same time
The officers and soldiers of the regiment were gently let go, but Vadim's men were thrown into the solitary room together.
Obviously, Vadim's side suffered a heavier blow. Kornilov still took good care of his own people.
"These Cossacks are so troublesome, they like to drink, they like to fight, and they refuse to change despite repeated admonitions..."
Kornilov rubbed his temples, shook his head and vomited, and then warned: "Gentlemen, you must pay attention, they are very vindictive, so be careful!"
Li Xiao and Vishniak were immediately shocked. They thought just now that Kornilov turned his elbows in to take care of his own people, but it seemed that he was deliberately trying to trick them, right?
You know clearly that these Cossacks hold grudges, but you deliberately create conflicts. Doesn't this make the gap between the two sides bigger and bigger? Are you deliberately letting the 748th Regiment attract hatred and letting the Cossacks only focus on the 748th Regiment?
It's true, that's what Kornilov meant. The Cossacks have been giving him a headache for a long time. It doesn't matter whether these rebellious light cavalry are good or too tight, after all, their combat effectiveness is still very strong.
Considering the dire situation in Wallachia and Moldavia, Nicholas I is likely to order an intervention. The Black Sea Fleet will inevitably participate in the operation, and these Cossacks are undoubtedly an important force. They cannot be allowed to take them with them.
Are you going to the battlefield full of dissatisfaction and resentment?
At that time, it was a big deal for this group of people to disobey orders and just have fun. Kornilov really didn’t want to be the butt of the joke, okay?
But we cannot allow these guys to let themselves go, then the whole of Odessa will not be peaceful. With their energy, the war preparations of all the troops in the port area will be affected.
Since the 748th Regiment jumped out to attract hatred on its own, let's just take advantage of it. Kornilov didn't have any hope for the 748th Regiment anyway, so he just let them have fun with the Cossacks.
In short, Kornilov's idea is to sacrifice your happiness for everyone.
Li Xiao and Vishnyak quickly figured out Kornilov's purpose and told what was in their heart. It was speechless and painful, but they couldn't resist. Who made Boris, a bastard, want to drink?
"Give him a week's ban on alcohol!" Vishnyak said viciously.
"No!" Li Xiao was also very angry, "At least half a month!"
Boris in the solitary room did not know how tragic he would be next. Of course, even if he knew, he would not be able to resist, because Li Xiao and Vishnyak could eat him to death.
"Do you think what Major General Kornilov just said is true?"
Looking at Vishnyak, who was a little upset and worried, Li Xiao sighed in his heart. He thought it would be easier to leave the place of trouble and trouble in St. Petersburg and avoid Nicholas I's family.
Who would have thought that Kornilov would tell them that Odessa or the Black Sea Fleet is not a paradise. There are many overt and secret fights here, and the first one to bear the brunt is Lieutenant Commander Mark Mikheyevich, the deputy commander of the fleet.
Will.
This fifty-year-old naval lieutenant colonel once served as Menshikov's adjutant for a long time. After Menshikov became the navy minister, this army lieutenant colonel who had never commanded a regiment in his life suddenly became a rear admiral.
Initially, Mikheyevich served as Assistant to the Minister of the Navy in the Navy Ministry, which is the position that Grand Duke Konstantin currently holds. After Grand Duke Konstantin came to power a year ago, Menshikov stuffed this person into the Black Sea Fleet.
, was promoted to Vice Admiral and served as Deputy Commander of the Fleet.
Obviously, this is Menshikov's die-hard lackey. He almost follows Menshikov's lead and carries out all the old eunuch's orders without any compromise. He has been constantly disrupting the situation since arriving in Sevastopol and has been disrupting the modernization of the Black Sea Fleet.
The process keeps getting held back.
"Viscount Mark Mikheyevich is a complete idiot," Kornilov said. "He has no sense at all, and he knows nothing about naval affairs. His only function is to be Menshikov's mouthpiece.
.The commander wanted to order a new steamship from Britain before, but he was the one who messed it up."
"The good news is that the commander said in the letter that he has convinced His Majesty to get more financial support for us, so that Mark Mikheyevich should stop dictating naval affairs."
"But the bad news is that in exchange, the commander had to agree to hand over the fleet's naval infantry to his command... In other words, gentlemen, our immediate boss is that fool!"
Well, this news is really painful. Li Xiao used to wonder why Lazarev was not in such a good mood. It turns out that the root cause is here. Nicholas I gave all the command and management of the fleet to Lazarev.
Lev, and handed over the command and management of the naval infantry to Mark Mikheyevich.
This approach is in line with the temper of the tsar, who always tried to create checks and balances among his ministers. Since Lazarev said that Mark did not understand the navy, then the navy will be left to you. In the same way, Lazarev will do the same to the navy.
He's not very good at fighting, and Mark is from the army, so leave the naval infantry to him. You each take charge of your own business and do your best, and everyone is happy!
This is not a happy thing. Because according to Kornilov's description, Mark Mikheyevich knows nothing about naval warfare or land warfare. This man has never commanded an army at all.
I have always worked as a waiter for senior generals. I brag and praise the commander's bad feet, but I am a good man, but managing the troops and commanding the war is just a stick!
Kornilov added: "Your Majesty the Grand Duke, you'd better be mentally prepared. Mark Mikheyevich will definitely make trouble. That guy is very despicable and can use any dirty tricks.
Be careful!"
Li Xiao immediately and solemnly thanked the other party, not only for his reminder, but also because the rear admiral said that he would take care of him and the 748th Regiment as much as possible, and try to protect him from the wind and rain.
"It's great to have a backer!"
After leaving the squadron headquarters, Vishniak couldn't help but sigh. He remembered that when they were in the town of Serlotov, they were really struggling every day. If it weren't for their good luck and the internal strife with the enemy,
, finished playing long ago.
There are people covering it, and I really have a lot of confidence. At least Kornilov has given the green light to all the trivial logistical matters. There is no need to worry about no military pay, no housing, no food rations...