Struggle in Russia

Knowing that the result will not be good, but the feeling of not being able to do anything is too bad. After Li Xiao traveled to Russia, he has experienced similar situations too many times, and now he is a little used to this feeling of powerlessness, and feels that he is used to it.

After a long time he said to Dmitry: "Let me talk to Kornilov, I hope they can persuade my that uncle!"

Dmitry knew that this was just obeying the destiny. Although Kornilov and Nasimov had won a beautiful battle, their status in Nicholas I's heart could not be compared with Paskovich at all.

Let's put it this way, comparing the two sides, one side is Mount Tai and the other side is a feather, do you think there is any point in comparison?

Dmitry sighed again, and said, "Let's speak to Count Rostovtsev together, and persuade the Count to convince His Majesty that his status and weight in His Majesty's heart should surpass that of Paskovich!"

It's okay not to mention Earl Rostovtsev. Li Xiao was obviously biting his teeth when he mentioned this earl. Obviously he had a lot of opinions on the earl.

This made Dmitry a little strange. He knew that the relationship between Li Xiao and Count Rostovtsev was a bit peculiar. They were allies, and they seemed to be a little closer, but if you say they are so good, they can wear a pair of pants. On many issues, the two have great differences.

For example, now, looking at Li Xiao's expression, it is obvious that he has a problem with Count Rostovtsev, why are they arguing again?

Li Xiao didn't realize that Dmitry was thinking so much in an instant. The reason why he was biting his teeth was very simple, that is, he knew the purpose of Count Rostovtsev too well.

The earl didn't want to win this war at all. He wished for Russia's disastrous defeat. It would be better to drain the last ambition of Nicholas I and the remaining power of the conservatives, so that he could lead the reformist Jedi to counterattack dominate the fate of Russia.

So for Count Rostovtsev, Paskovich's suggestion was just right for him, how could you expect him to stop it!

Li Xiao sighed and said, "My friend, I don't think you understand the earl's thoughts very well. I'm afraid he would like Paskovich to make a fuss!"

Dmitry was taken aback for a moment, and then he remembered Count Rostovtsev's ambition and the means to realize that ambition. From this point of view, he might not be willing to prevent Paskovich from dying, and he would even loudly echo and applaud!

Immediately, his face was a little embarrassing, because he basically agreed with Count Rostovtsev's opinion that Russia had reached the point where it could not be broken. If you continue to let the conservatives govern, it is actually slow suicide.

Once the distance from the great powers is completely distanced, the land of Russia may not be able to withstand several rounds of partition. So he felt the need to seize power and carry out reforms, agreeing that necessary failures were acceptable.

But after entering the working state in Wallachia, his military nature unknowingly gained the upper hand. Defending the country is his bounden duty. He always subconsciously wants to avoid risks and protect Russia's interests from loss.

As soon as Li Xiao reminded him, he immediately came to his senses. It is really useless to ask Count Rostovtsev about this matter. Will try to help Paskovic.

In other words, looking for Count Rostovtsev is tantamount to shooting himself in the foot, which is extremely stupid.

Immediately, Dmitry withered, and those who could help, whether it was Crown Prince Alexander or Count Rostovtsev, were either unwilling to help or would rather not help. This is so cheating!

"Let me write to you, Your Majesty." Seeing that the situation was deadlocked, Alexei stood up and smoothed things over with some self-mockery: "It's just that it's hard to say how effective it will be..."

Hearing this, Dmitry sighed again, shook his head as if to get rid of some resentment, and then said slowly: "Let's discuss how to deal with the worst situation if it happens!"

As soon as Li Xiao and Alexei heard it, they knew that Dmitry also believed that there was basically no way to stop Paskovich, so instead of continuing to struggle, they should think about how to deal with the aftermath.

"Once the landing troops are annihilated or surrounded, the pressure on the Wallachia defense line will increase exponentially. We may need to find ways to strengthen the defense depth and build more fortresses!"

Dmitry analyzed worriedly: "Otherwise, once the Danube defense line is breached, it may cause a chain reaction and we will all collapse!"

Alexei also sighed and said: "Yes, I have already started to do this, but the financial pressure is too great, and we have reached the limit of the manpower we can mobilize. The logistical burden is too great! "

It's really not that Alexei complained casually, but that the logistics pressure is really great. Do you think it's easy for half a million soldiers to eat horses? Let's put it this way, the daily food consumption in Wallachia is a terrible figure.

If you count other ammunition and medicines, it really costs money. Fortunately, Wallachia did not need to bear the money, otherwise Alexei would just find a crooked neck tree and hang himself.

Even if Wallachia only needs to undertake the transportation task, it is enough for his head. This is still the case with the railway. Without this railway, the traffic pressure will be even greater. It can almost be said that the Russian army will inevitably be hungry.

Dmitry also sighed and said: "Moldavia's problem is too great, most of the traffic pressure is on Izmail and Ukraine, if the traffic can be increased there, the pressure will be much less! "

Yes, most of the materials entering Wallachia are transported through Ukraine, and the Black Sea Fleet can also afford part of the sea route, but these materials must first be transported to Izmail. Loaded on the train or small ship were transported to Bucharest.

And the transport capacity that Moldavia can afford is too pitiful. Even if Grand Duke Constantine renovated the roads, the traffic situation there is still a mess.

In fact, not only is the road bad, but more importantly, there was a severe famine in Moldavia this winter, which led to chaos in the country, refugees and bandits everywhere. These people either blocked the road or took the opportunity to rob the logistics of the Russian army. convoy.

Let's put it this way, for every bushel of grain transported from Moldavia to Bucharest, three bushels have to be lost on the way, which is a huge loss.

Anyway, the Russian army's logistics department is now full of resentment towards Grand Duke Constantine, and will greet this little fat man whenever he has the opportunity.

"Don't even think about it!" Li Xiao immediately dispelled Dmitri's fantasy, "As far as I know, Moldavia will be even more chaotic..."