Indeed, there are a lot of spies operating here in Constanta. Ever since the revolution broke out in Wallachia and drove away the Russian Consul General, Britain, France and Austria all gathered around Wallachia like sharks asking for the smell of blood.
As the most important and excellent port on the Black Sea, Constanta was naturally a key target for spies. Because all the powers were full of suspicion of Russia and Nicholas I, and were worried that the emperor would interfere in the Wallachian revolution.
An excuse to launch another all-out war against Turkey so that we can eat up this big piece of fat in one go.
This kind of worry is not new. Since 1840, Russia has been advocating Pan-Slavism, calling on the Slavs in the Balkans to unite to expel the Turks and build a happy new homeland.
Although Nicholas I expressed his disapproval of this thing and said that he had no such intention at all, Russia's ambitions in the Balkans have actually been known to everyone. Otherwise, why would all the princes in the royal family be named Kang?
Standing?
Since Catherine the Great, the name Constantine has been associated with the Romanov family. Li Xiao’s cheap father is named Constantine, and his cousin is also named Constantine. This Constantine actually refers to
of Constantinople.
Ever since the Turks captured the city in 1453 and renamed it Istanbul, believers in the Lord have dreamed of recapturing this holy city one day. Especially for Orthodox Christians, Constantinople is of extremely important significance.
Catherine the Great had great ambitions to seize Constantinople and establish the new Roman Empire, so she named her grandson Constantine. And Nicholas I also named his son this name. Do you think he
Is it to commemorate the second brother who brought shame to the family?
Definitely not. Like his grandmother, Nicholas I also had the dream of establishing a thousand-year empire and wanted to recapture Constantinople, so naming his son Constantine was undoubtedly a spur and reminder.
Later, in 1844, Nicholas I visited the United Kingdom and discussed the Turkish issue with Queen Victoria and the then Prime Minister Lord Aberdeen. At that time, Nicholas I made no secret of his ambitions for Turkey, and he almost didn’t call Victoria explicitly.
The queen went to the table to share the turkey.
Anyway, his visit had a completely negative effect. Apart from making the British more afraid of his ambitions, it had no other benefits. From that time on, the British paid special attention to the Balkans issue, for fear of accidentally paying attention to Russia.
It swallowed up the decaying Turkey and faced the Mediterranean Sea.
But this time, in order to combat Russian influence in the Balkans, the revolution in Wallachia actually had the shadow of active British activities. For example, the British Consul General in Brarest, Robert Cohun, has been inciting Romanian nationalism.
movement to encourage Romanians to resist Russian remote control.
Before and after the uprising broke out in Bucharest, the consul general took advantage of his status as a diplomat to transport Polish exiles and weapons to Bucharest in large quantities from abroad, and directly turned the British Consulate General into a gathering place for the insurrectionists.
In order to achieve the purpose of combating Russian forces in Wallachia and Moldavia, the Consul General Cohun also assured the Ottoman Turkish envoy Suleiman Pasha that the provisional government of Wallachia established under British instigation would be a
The British government continues to be loyal to the Turkish government, and its purpose is to combat Russia's illegal expansion and maintain peace and stability in the Balkans.
Of course, this is pure nonsense. Because the purpose of the British is not only to attack Russia, but also to expand their influence in the Balkans. Because the British know very well that the Turks have long been afraid of being beaten by Russia. Without the support of the great powers,
Support, Turkey will always kneel down and lick Russia and beg for mercy.
The British know very well how unreliable Turkey is, so never expect Turkey to be able to withstand Russian expansion. The best and most beneficial way to Britain is naturally to establish a new Romania that is dependent on Britain and hates Russia. This can both
Preventing Russia from continuing to expand in the Balkans and ensuring that Britain expands its influence there are two birds with one stone!
"Be especially careful with the British. Each of these British guys is more despicable and vicious than the last. On the surface, they look like gentlemen, but in fact they are real hypocrites!"
Li Xiao sternly warned Vishnyak and the officers and soldiers who entered Constanta together: "Don't take them lightly just because you think they are believers in the Lord. They are our real enemies! They are a hundred times more dangerous than the Turks and Romanians!"
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Li Xiao had no choice but to do so. In Russia, due to the influence of Nicholas I and the previous tsars, the Orthodox Church was really deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. From the dignitaries to the humble serfs, they were extremely devout in their faith. They all believed that Christianity was the same family and attacked Turkey.
People are holy war and other nonsense.
This also makes many grassroots officers and soldiers naturally feel that the Turks are enemies when they set foot on Turkish territory, and the other British, French, and Austrians are brothers and friends. This is really life-threatening.
"Where shall we go next?" Vishnyak asked.
Li Xiao looked at the movement outside the hotel window and replied: "Wishka, please restrain everyone to stay in the hotel and rest, not to drink or to go to crowded places. Although this place is opened by Greeks, there are many people and it is difficult to see."
It’s easy to be exposed, so try to stay in the room and don’t go out. When I go out to contact General Kornilov’s informant, I must first understand the situation here before deciding on the next step.”
Kornilov gave Li Xiao the contact information of several "old friends" before he set off. These "old friends" were all pro-Russian veterans who had participated in the Greek War of Independence.
Due to the exclusion of the British government, they could only continue to live in exile abroad. They have been operating secretly over the years, waiting for the start of the ninth Russo-Turkish War to rescue more Orthodox brothers.
Vishniak was still a little worried: "Is it reliable?"
Li Xiao smiled and said: "To say that it is completely reliable is definitely nonsense! But we know nothing about Constanta and Wallachia, so we have to rely on these local snakes, so just be more careful!"
Vishniak was still very worried and said: "Then let me go with you! You don't even have a single person to take care of you..."
Li Xiao waved his hand and refused: "No! If you stay here, there must be someone in charge in the hotel, otherwise something will happen easily. And those local snakes don't know whether they are reliable. If one more person goes there, there will be more risks of exposure. I won't be there after I go to see them.
I will come back here, and I will write to you secretly about the relevant situation. In short, be careful!"