Didn't Mikhail Gorchakov know about Li Xiao's lurking into Bucharest? Absolutely not. With Leonid here, it was impossible for him not to know, so why did he deliberately mention it again?
The reason is very simple, it's just a favor.
Li Xiao's contribution this time was so great. He almost figured out all the secrets of Wallachia single-handedly. In terms of reward, even being promoted to the third level would not be an exaggeration.
However, it is a pity that Li Xiao cannot be promoted to three levels in a row, no matter how great his contribution is, because Nicholas I hates him.
No matter how great Li Xiao's contribution is, he will definitely be dismissed hastily in the end. Even if Mikhail Gorchakov is now in charge of this area, he has a very close relationship with Li Xiao, but Li Xiao cannot be promoted casually.
.Unless he wants to make himself unhappy and make Nicholas I hate him to death.
But Mikhail Gorchakov couldn't remain silent. After all, someone had a close relationship with him, so the correct approach was not to express his merits openly, but to give verbal praise in private without restraint.
Anyway, all the private verbal praises came from his mouth, and not a single word was mentioned in the official report. No matter how harsh his praise was, Nicholas I would not hear it, and even if he heard it but did not see his actual actions, he would not care.
Anyway, Mikhail Gorchakov knows very clearly what can be done and what must not be done, they know it!
After verbally praising Li Xiao, Mikhail Gorchakov turned back to Kornilov and asked: "Vladimir Alexeevich's war preparations
How's it going? Any questions?"
This is actually the issue that Mikhail Gorchakov is really concerned about. He knows very well that no matter how vulnerable Wallachia and Moldavia are, they cannot be careless. Such things as war will capsize in the gutter.
This is perfectly normal, so his consistent aim is to kill mosquitoes with a cannon and kill chickens with a dragon-slaying knife.
Mikhail Gorchakov paid special attention to the status of the units under his command, especially the combat readiness. If any unit dissatisfied him, he would not mind asking the commander to wear shoes or even be kicked out.
Anyway, whoever performs meritorious service in front of him now will be told to get out!
"General, according to General Kornilov's reaction, Major General Mikhail Mikhailovich's defense area is in poor condition, and preparations for war are not going very well."
"Mark's younger brother?" Mikhail Gorchakov snorted and asked, "What is the specific situation? Is it because the mental outlook of the troops is not good, or is it lack of preparation for combat?"
The adjutant was stunned and didn't know how to answer. How could he tell Mikhail Gorchakov that Mikhail Mikhailovich's troops were in a mess, both mentally and materially?
Looking at the adjutant's stunned look, Mikhail Gorchakov himself understood that he could understand some things without saying them out loud, and even saying them too clearly would be embarrassing.
"Okay, I understand. Please pay more attention to Izmail's situation for me. Well, if it's really unbearable, then remind me!"
Mikhail Gorchakov felt that it was enough to say this. He believed that the adjutant who got his "hint" would know how to beat Mikhail Mikhailovich. He felt that after the other party was beaten,
, not to mention repenting, at least it will not continue to suck, and there will be some improvement.
But what Mikhail Gorchakov didn't expect was that Mikhail Mikhailovich was completely hopeless, let alone Kornilov when he just took office.
Just sent a big gift package!
"Marc, why are you here in person? We are all old friends, there is no need for this!"
Outside the city of Sevastopol, when Mark Mikheyevich appeared in front of Mikhail Gorchakov, our Duke's mood suddenly became not so good.
After all, this guy is the deputy commander of the Black Sea Fleet and the chief of staff of the Wallachia and Moldavia fronts. He is the highest general after Mikhail Gorchakov and Lazarev.
.
A top general like this generally has to be a little reserved and cannot act like a shameless pug. If he does this, it can only be said that this person has no moral integrity and is very demanding.
No matter which one it is, Mikhail Gorchakov doesn't like it. He thinks that this person is really embarrassing. Especially when he asks about the situation of the Black Sea Fleet, especially the situation of the naval infantry under the Black Sea Fleet.
, this dislike becomes even more intense when someone responds slowly and answers questions incorrectly.
"Mark, where is Mikhail Petrovich?" Mikhail Gorchakov was really too lazy to deal with this idiot, so he deliberately asked Lazarev.
"Ask the commander!" Mark Mikheyevich didn't have any consciousness at all. He thought it was his warm welcome that made Mikhail Gorchakov have opinions and views on Lazarev.
He happily complained to Diao Zhuang: "Commander is a busy man. I heard you were coming and went out to inspect the fleet early in the morning..."
What Mark Mikheyevich probably meant was that Lazarev deliberately avoided meeting Mikhail Gorchakov and deliberately did not give face to him. But how could Gorchakov be so unscrupulous?
He is very aware of Lazarev's style. This veteran who is several years older than him is famous for being dedicated to the public. When such a war is approaching, he does not check the situation of the troops but instead comes to flatter him.
That's called seeing a ghost.
Mikhail Gorchakov suddenly felt even worse about this guy. He guessed that the reason why this guy came over so enthusiastically was to win him over against Lazarev.
【idiot!】
This is Mikhail Gorchakov's evaluation of this guy. How could he possibly deal with Lazarev? Not to mention that Lazarev's personality and command level were something he admired. Just mention the old man's connections.
Is that something you can offend casually?
I'm afraid only an idiot like Mark Mikheyevich who doesn't understand the situation would have such a grand dream.
"Oh I got it."
However, Mikhail Gorchakov did not confront Mark in person, he just dealt with it casually.
It is a pity that the latter had no discernment at all and thought that Mikhail Gorchakov was unhappy with Lazarev, so he immediately reported more actively:
"Commander, he can't tell the difference between priorities. With General you in command, it will be easy to pacify Wallachia and Moldavia. We can just follow your baton..."