The name Alexey Petrovich is not counted in ten thousand or eight thousand people in Russia, but there is only one person whom Mikhail Gorchakov values so much, and that is Alexey Petrovich.
Yermolov.
This Yermolov is also a great person, and he is not an ordinary bull, he is extremely talented. This old man was particularly active during the Napoleonic era. He participated in all the wars in 1807 and 1812, and performed well.
In 1818, he was promoted to general of infantry, and in 1837, he was given the title of general of artillery.
Please note that, especially the title of artillery general at the back was quite difficult to obtain. Why? Because in 1827, Yermolov was greatly disgusted and offended Nicholas I and was forced to leave his job for ten years.
Later, I can get the title of artillery general. Tell me how awesome this is.
So how did Yermolov offend Nicholas I? This has to start from 1798. The French Revolution of that year profoundly influenced a large number of progressive officers in Russia with advanced ideas. And Yermolov was
The leader among them was that that year he was arrested and imprisoned in the Peter and Paul Fortress for participating in the "Freethinkers" political group.
Friends who are familiar with the Peter and Paul Fortress all know the status of this fortress prison in the Russian political arena. Only those political fans considered the most dangerous by the Tsar will be imprisoned there.
As expected, Yermolov was sentenced to life-long exile, but he was so awesome that he was recruited back to serve in the military just a few years later because of his awesomeness. Even during the war from 1805 to 1807
Excellent performance and demonstrated outstanding artillery skills.
It’s just that, outstanding is outstanding, but Yermolov’s political thought has always remained unchanged, advocating freedom and reform are his beliefs, so after the December Party Incident in 1825, this man protected many people who were
The Decembrists were exiled and then exposed by prosecutors.
If you think about what a bad temper Nicholas I was, if he could tolerate this, he would definitely have to deal with Yermolov, but his reputation and achievements were so great that not even Nicholas I could do anything about him.
, can only be dismissed and suppressed.
It's just that Yermolov has been supported by many progressive generals in the army because of this. His influence and reputation are quite high, and Lazarev naturally has to give him some face. And Mikhail Go.
Erchakov had a good relationship with Yermolov during the Caucasus and the war with Iran. Later, when the old man was dismissed, he took care of his subordinates and students. With this kind of incestuous relationship, he could naturally persuade the old man.
Helped.
But what Mikhail Gorchakov didn't expect was that he was still thinking of writing a letter to Yermolov, but the old man actually ran to Kherson himself.
Nominally, the old man came to the Black Sea for vacation and recuperation, but in fact, the old man was entrusted by Count Rostovtsev to come to the Black Sea Fleet to recruit students. Which student should he accept? Of course it is our Grand Duke Li Xiao.
As mentioned before, the old man belongs to the most hardcore and senior revolutionary party in Russia. He had been living in his hometown in Moscow because of his dismissal, but in fact, this old man has not stopped the revolution at all, and is still quietly paying attention to the revolution.
career development.
After France, Austria, Prussia and the Apennines all fell into revolutionary frenzy, the keen old man immediately realized that a new revolutionary climax was coming. Although Russia was still ruled by the iron fist of Nicholas I, who dared to say that Russia could not have a new revolution?
The opportunity for revolution.
The old man's heart suddenly became hot, and he rushed directly from his hometown in Moscow to St. Petersburg. On the one hand, he met with his old friends to inquire about information and to see what the revolutionary situation in Russia was like. On the other hand, he also tested Nicholas I.
Attitude.
After all, it was Nicholas I who dismissed him back then. Without the emperor's permission, his every move would be greatly restricted. Any rash action would bring disaster!
However, Yermolov went around St. Petersburg. Although he met a lot of revolutionary students and young generals with new ideas, it was obvious that he also found that the revolutionary atmosphere in Russia was not strong. The vast majority of Russians and the Second World War
There was no difference ten years ago. At best, I could be considered a little yearning for revolution, or a little bit longing for it, but my ability to act was still very lacking.
To put it simply, most people are still talking about the revolution and imagining it, and no one intends to take actual action. This result naturally makes the old man extremely disappointed, even discouraged. According to his ideas, look at the backward Austria.
All the Czechs have revolted, but we Russians are still confused. What is this?
The somewhat frustrated old man decided not to look at Nicholas I's attitude and go back to his hometown to continue waiting. Obviously, the revolution was too high-end for Russia. But at this moment, Count Rostovtsev suddenly found
he.
"Old General, you finally came to St. Petersburg, why bother leaving in a hurry?"
Yermolov's feelings for the uninvited Count Rostovtsev were complicated. Unlike the general Decembrist sympathizers who felt that Count Rostovtsev was a traitor, the old man felt very sorry for him.
There is something about what happened. You know there is a reason why someone did what they did.
But even so, the old man didn't have a good look towards Count Rostovtsev. He said sarcastically: "It turns out to be His Excellency the Count. You are here unexpectedly. Are you here to visit me on behalf of His Majesty?"
The old man was very dissatisfied with Count Rostovtsev's service to Nicholas I all these years, because the old man felt that Nicholas I was a stupid, stubborn and stubborn bastard who was hindering Russia's modernization.
Maximum resistance, so how can you serve such a bastard!
"Your Majesty is not interested in you. He thinks you are too old and do not pose any threat to him!" Count Rostovtsev replied with a smile.
These words made Yermolov furious. He now hates people calling him old. Even if he is really a bit old, he is still old-hearted and can still work for the Russian revolutionary cause!
"Then I really have to thank Your Majesty. Thanks to him and your great blessing, old man, although my hair and beard have turned white, my mind is still very clear. Unlike some people, who look young but have an old heart.
, my brain is as muddy as paste!”
Count Rostovtsev smiled. Naturally, he knew that the old man was deliberately challenging him, but he didn't care much. He had been aware of it since he chose this path, and such a small difficulty was nothing to worry about.