Struggle in Russia

Didn't Mikhail Gorchakov know about Li Xiao sneaking into Bucharest? Certainly not, with Leonid around he couldn't have known about it, so why did he mention it on purpose?

The reason is very simple, just being human.

Li Xiao's contribution this time is too great, he almost single-handedly figured out all the secrets of Wallachia. In terms of rewards for meritorious deeds, it is not an exaggeration to be promoted to the third level.

However, it is a pity that it is impossible for Li Xiao to be promoted to three levels in a row, no matter how much he contributes, because Nicholas I hates him.

No matter how much contribution Li Xiao made, he would definitely be dismissed hastily in the end. Even if Mikhail Gorchakov is in charge of this area now, he has a very close relationship with Li Xiao, but he can't just promote Li Xiao casually. Unless he wanted to make himself unhappy and make Nicholas I hate him to death.

But Mikhail Gorchakov can't just say nothing, after all, someone has a close relationship with him, so the correct way is, it's not allowed to give meritorious service aboveboard, but verbal praise in private is presumptuous.

Anyway, the private verbal praise was all his mouth, and he would not mention a word in the official report. No matter how hard he praised Nicholas I, he would not hear it, and even if he heard it, he would not care if he did not take actual actions.

Anyway, Mikhail Gorchakov has calculated clearly, what can be done and what must not be done, he knows it!

After verbally praising Li Xiao, Mikhail Gorchakov turned back to Kornilov and asked, "Vladimir Alexievich's combat preparations How's it going? Any questions?"

This is actually what Mikhail Gorchakov really cares about. He knows very well that no matter how vulnerable Wallachia and Moldavia are, they should not be careless. In such things as war, it is normal for a ship to capsize in the gutter, so his consistent purpose is to fight mosquitoes with cannons and kill chickens with a dragon knife.

Mikhail Gorchakov pays special attention to the status of the units under his command, especially the combat readiness. If any unit makes him dissatisfied, he doesn't mind letting the commander wear small shoes or even go out.

Anyway, whoever does meritorious service in front of him now, he will let him go!

"General, according to General Kornilov's reaction, Major General Mikhail Mikheevich's defense zone is not in good condition, and the preparations for the battle are not going very well."

"Mark's younger brother?" Mikhail Gorchakov snorted and asked, "What's the specific situation? Is it because the troops have a bad mental outlook, or are they insufficiently prepared for battle?"

The adjutant was stunned,

I don't know how to answer, how did he tell Mikhail Gorchakov that Mikhail Mikheevich's troops are in a mess, both mentally and materially.

Seeing the adjutant's stunned look, Mikhail Gorchakov himself understood that he could understand some things without saying them, and it would even be embarrassing if he said them too clearly.

"Okay, I see, you can pay more attention to Izmail's situation for me, um, if it's really unbearable, then remind me!"

Mikhail Gorchakov felt that this was enough, and believed that the adjutant who had received his "hint" would know how to beat Mikhail Mikheevich. He felt that after the other party was beaten, not to mention repentance, at least he would not continue to rot, and he would improve to some extent.

It's just that Mikhail Gorchakov didn't expect that Mikhail Mikheevich was completely hopeless, let alone Kornilov when he just took office Just sent a big gift bag!

"Mark, why did you come in person, we are old friends, there is no need to do that!"

Outside Sevastopol, when Mark Mikheevich appeared in front of Mikhail Gorchakov, our prince's mood suddenly became less rosy.

Anyway, this guy is the deputy commander of the Black Sea Fleet and the chief of staff of the Wallachia and Moldavian fronts. Belonging to the top generals after Mikhail Gorchakov and Lazarev.

A top general like this usually has to be a little reserved, and can't be a licking dog around like a skinless pug. If you do this, you can only say that this person has no integrity and is particularly demanding of others.

No matter which one it is, Mikhail Gorchakov doesn't like it. He thinks someone is too shameful. Especially when he asked about the situation of the Black Sea Fleet, especially the situation of the naval infantry under the Black Sea Fleet, and someone responded slowly and irrelevantly, this dislike became even stronger.

"Mark, where's Mikhail Petrovich?" Mikhail Gorchakov was a little too lazy to deal with this fool, so he deliberately asked Lazarev.

"Ask the commander!" Mark Mikheevich was not conscious at all. He thought it was his greeting that made Mikhail Gorchakov have opinions and opinions on Lazarev. Joyfully complained, "The commander is a busy man. I heard that you are here. I went out to inspect the fleet early in the morning..."

Mark Mikheevich probably meant that Lazarev deliberately avoided seeing Mikhail Gorchakov in order not to show face. But how could Gorchakov be fooled by such a low-level trick? He is well aware of Lazarev's style. When approaching, instead of checking the situation of the troops, they came to flatter them, which would be called hell.

Immediately, Mikhail Gorchakov felt even worse about this guy, guessing that the reason why this guy ran over so enthusiastically was probably to win him over to deal with Lazarev.

【idiot! 】

This is Mikhail Gorchakov's evaluation of this guy. How could he deal with Lazarev, not to mention that Lazarev's personality and command level make him admire. Just mentioning the old man's connections, is that something that can be easily offended?

I'm afraid that only an idiot like Mark Mikjevic who doesn't understand the situation would have such a big dream.

"Oh I got it."

However, Mikhail Gorchakov did not confront Mark in person, he was just perfunctory.

It's a pity that the latter didn't have any insight at all, thinking that Mikhail Gorchakov was unhappy with Lazarev, and immediately made a more active report:

"If you want me to say the commander, he can't tell the priority. With the general in command, the pacification of Wallachia and Moldavia must be easy. We just follow your baton..."