Jan Constantine immediately realized the seriousness of the problem, because the total number of National Guards around Bucharest was only about 100,000. He controlled about 30% of them, and George Stribe and Barbu Cataljo also controlled about 30%.
The remaining 20% belongs to Yang Jika, and then there are some junior people.
In addition to these armed National Guards, the militiamen under the command of various forces are probably more than 100,000, and at most no more than 150,000. Moreover, these militias are poorly equipped and have not received formal inspection training, and their combat effectiveness is very average. All forces
These militiamen are basically used as cannon fodder and security patrols.
But now Kuza and his family have nearly 100,000 militiamen, and judging from the trend, a steady stream of citizens are defecting to him. No matter how poorly equipped these militiamen are, how can they be underestimated when their numbers are there?
Although Jan Constantine had no confidence in the Provisional Government and the Revolutionary Committee, he had been prepared to run away early. But this did not mean that he was willing to give up his power.
Power is an addictive thing. Once you have it, you never want to lose it. What's more, Jan Constantine has no plans to withdraw from the stage of history early. He always feels that he still has a chance to return to Wallachia to control power.
Naturally, they are even less willing to hand over power.
"Did that bastard Constantinescu instigate it? I have long said that this bastard is unreliable and a white-eyed wolf!" Constantine Rossetti was also shocked and angrily turned to Constantinescu.
Swearing loudly.
It's just that, in the opinion of Jan Constantine, Rossetti didn't hit the point of his scolding at all, because he knew Constantinescu, this man is indeed not a good bird, he is full of bad things, and it is not enough to act like a white-eyed wolf.
It's surprising. But Constantinescu's biggest shortcoming is that he doesn't have the courage and courage to break the boat. There are some things he can see but can't do at all.
For a method like Cuza's to support his troops and respect himself, Constantinescu could only think about it and sincerely did not dare to do it. This guy was afraid that doing so would offend him and George Stribe and lead to revenge.
, and this guy is reluctant to part with so much money. If he has the spare money, he would rather enjoy it than raise a group of militiamen who live for free.
The fundamental reason why Rossetti immediately jumped out to attack Constantinescu was that he had disliked him for a long time. Ever since the two factions began to cooperate, Rossetti felt that Constantinescu was a threat and tried every means possible.
Suppression and targeting are just because you are worried that your position will not be guaranteed. How can you miss the opportunity to apply eye drops today?
Jan Constantine understood this very clearly, but he didn't say it because it was unnecessary. Moreover, compared to Constantinescu, Rossetti was his own person, so it was natural to take care of his younger brother's emotions.
What's more, Rossetti's point of attack is not serious. Cuza is indeed Constantinescu's man. It's okay to use this excuse to beat Constantinescu or probe his tone.
good.
"My friend, what's going on with the Alexandru Cuza you recommended? The desperate efforts these days have made everyone angry!"
Jan Constantine certainly could not say that it was wrong for Kuza to develop militia, so he changed his explanation and accused the other party of recruiting men, making it seem as if Kuza was violating heavenly laws by forcibly recruiting citizens to join the army.
When Constantinescu was first called over by Jan Constantine, he was a little strange and a little nervous. He didn't know why the other party was looking for him, but he knew that nothing good would happen, because now Wallachia is not
There are no good things, let alone good things. Constantine may not share them with him.
Constantinescu felt that the reason why Jan Constantine came to him was probably because of the food problem. Because in recent times, it seems that the interim government is gone, and the big guys from all walks of life are busy making money, because if they don’t make money anymore
There's really no chance.
Constantinescu was no exception. Together with Nicolas Ionescu, they targeted local granaries. By forging documents and coercion and inducement, they secretly sold several warehouses and made a lot of money.
.
This matter was not done very covertly, because everyone knew it tacitly, but because he and Ionescu were relatively powerful, they naturally had an ugly meeting, which offended a group of jealous people. This group
It is entirely possible for someone to file a complaint.
Originally, Constantinescu had already planned in his mind how he would evade the accusation once Jan Constantine launched an attack, but he did not expect that Jan Constantine did not ask about the granary at all, but instead
He was questioned about Kuza, which caught him off guard.
To be honest, Constantinescu is also very resentful towards Cuza and feels that he has raised a white-eyed wolf. If Cuza is willing to listen to him now, he must at least be on the same level as Jan Constantine in Bucharest.
of giants.
At that time, they were making waves and blaming Fang Qiu. A few local granaries were nothing. Just look at the efforts of the Bretianu brothers, Jan Gica, George Stribe, and Barbu Cataljo in the grain-for-weapons program.
How full you are! That’s so enviable!
If Kuza is willing to listen to his command, he must be one of them. But this bastard Kuza is so ungrateful!
Anyway, Constantinescu had a strong opinion of Cuza and wished that Cuza would be unlucky.
It's just that this guy is also a thousand-year-old fox. Although he hopes that Kuza will be unlucky, his inner calculation is to see if he can use this opportunity to beat Kuza and indirectly improve his political status.
He has already heard that Jan Constantine is very dissatisfied with Kuza's "illegal" development. He can see that this guy already thinks Kuza is a threat. What does this mean? It means that Kuza is already very powerful.
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And a Cuza who can threaten Jan Constantine can be used by Constantinescu, so why not...
As soon as his eyes rolled, Constantinescu was aware of the plan. Facing Jan Constantine's questioning, he acted very calmly and calmly, as if Cuza was really listening to his instructions.
He replied slowly: "My friend, I think your words are too biased... How can Kuza be a leader? He is faithfully implementing the decision of the Revolutionary Committee and strengthening the militia. This is also to protect our great country.
My motherland! I think this should not only not be criticized, but should be praised!"