Struggle in Russia

Ermolov sincerely has nothing to do with Mikhail Gorchakov. He feels that he is shameless enough, but when he meets this junior who is even more shameless than him, one head is bigger than two , You can only raise your hands and surrender.

Of course, a very important reason why Ermolov surrendered so easily and happily was that he also wanted a decent title. After all, although he now holds the title of general of artillery, he has no authority.

Not only did Ermolov have no soldiers, but more importantly, he didn't even have a channel for serious speech. If it weren't for a group of old colleagues, old friends and old subordinates who still bought face, otherwise, the true heart would be completely on the verge Turned into a passerby.

This is naturally what Nicholas I wanted to see. He just wanted Ermolov to disappear from people's eyes completely, so that he would be forgotten forever.

So when Mikhail Gorchakov said that he would be given the title of consultant, the old rascal immediately softened his feet and mouth, because this title of consultant means that he can make his voice fair and square!

And this is tantamount to scratching Ermolov's itch, otherwise you really think that the old hooligan's thick and black learning is for nothing?

This dinner is not to say that the guest of honor had a good time, at least it was very harmonious. Ermolov can accept Mikhail Gorchakov's little appeal, isn't it just to tease him again? What about Lazarev, it's worth the title of consultant!

[Who told you not to give Laozi a consultant title on your own initiative? You deserve it! 】

This was probably the truest thought in Ermolov's heart. It's just that, probably because of the troubled times, something went wrong at the end of his meal with Mikhail Gorchakov.

"Duke, General Mark Mikheevich, please see me!"

Mikhail Gorchakov, who was full of anger at a certain idiot, naturally waved his hands and said: "No! Tell him that I am entertaining old General Ermolov, and I have no time to grind my teeth with him for the time being!"

What he said was so domineering. Anyway, Ermolov was a little upset when he heard it. He secretly wondered if he was being too polite to someone. Otherwise, why would this guy go too far, even sending a kid like Mark We have to use his first name.

Before Ermolov could speak, Mikhail Mikheevich took the initiative to explain: "Old General, you don't know how ignorant this idiot is, the troops he leads are a complete piece of shit That's all, and I emptied all the warehouses... and now you want to see me shamelessly, what the hell!"

Ermolov was also taken aback, although he had seen the bad atmosphere in the Russian army before,

But it's really unheard of for someone to be so weird. Even if you want to make money, you have to have a degree, right? Even the battle that Nicholas I is so concerned about, you dare to fight, Nima, what else are you afraid to do.

"That old eunuch's upper beam is not upright and his lower beam is crooked!" Ermolov sighed, and then asked, "Don't you wonder why he suddenly asked for an audience at such a late hour?"

Mikhail Gorchakov replied disdainfully: "It's not the first time he asked for a meeting late at night. He was always ready to give money and things before, and this time is no exception!"

Ermolov nodded and didn't say much, because after all, he was just a consultant who hadn't taken office yet, and he was not suitable to comment on these things, just deal with the salmon on the plate honestly.

It's just that Mark's difficulty was unexpected, and the adjutant came back soon, and he said with a bitter face: "Duke, General Mark is not sure to leave, and he said that he has an extremely urgent matter to inform you!"

Mikhail Gorchakov frowned, obviously he was a little upset, he had never seen such a ignorant person, it has been several times, and he said he would not see you, if you know yourself You should just leave or resign voluntarily, why bother to be as annoying as a fly!

Mikhail Gorchakov was a little hesitant: [Should I have a showdown with this guy? 】

Ermolov wiped his mouth and said, "Shall I avoid it for a while and let you talk alone?"

If it was the past or someone else, Mikhail Gorchakov would have really agreed to Yermolov's suggestion, but Mark Mikheevich really broke through his bottom line and made him This person couldn't bear it, so he thought for a while and said decisively:

"No, there's nothing you can't say, you're fine here!"

"General Mark, please come in!"

It didn't take a moment for Mark Mikheevich to rush in with a look of anxiety on his face. He came in such a hurry that he was a little out of breath.

"General, you have to uphold justice for me!"

As soon as he saw Mikhail Gorchakov, Mark Mikheevich started yelling without even saying hello to Ermolov. This made Mikhail's impression of him even worse. A traditional aristocrat like him pays attention to etiquette the most. How could he be so ignorant of the rules!

"Pay attention to your demeanor!" Prince Mikhail couldn't help admonishing him, "You look like a soldier or a noble!"

It's just that this is of no use to Mark Mikheevich, because this man still yelled sobbingly: "General, I can't help it! It's really Vladimir Alexievich Kornilov has gone too far, and Mikhail Petrovich Lazarev has repeatedly indulged his disciples. This is to frame our brothers and drive us to our death!"

Prince Mikhail was confused and didn't know what Mark was talking about, so he stomped his feet and scolded: "What are you talking about? Tell me clearly from the beginning!"

It turned out that on Izmail's side, after a period of interrogation, evidence had been collected, and Balyakov and Kornilov decisively attacked and directly arrested Mikhail Mikheevich.

And this news must not be hidden, so Mark naturally knew about it. And he certainly can’t sit still, no, but he knows that it’s useless to cry and complain to Lazarev. On the one hand, he immediately writes a letter to Menshikov for help, and on the other hand, he rushes to find Mikhail Kelvin. Gorchakov demanded justice.

To be honest, this choice is a bit weird, because Mark doesn't seem like an idiot. He knows that Duke Mikhail doesn't want to see him, and he is unlikely to help him to uphold justice, so why did he come?

The reasons are very complicated. The first reason is that Mark is not very popular in the Black Sea Fleet. Except for his lackeys, no senior generals are willing to help him. The second reason is that he is confident that Duke Mikhail will not sit idly by. reason……