Struggle in Russia

"Major Tolstoy and Colonel Alexander Vasilyevich got into a fight?"

Dmitry was surprised when he learned the news from the adjutant, because as far as he knew, the two people had no conflict. In fact, they probably didn't know each other very well. Why did they start fighting?

To be honest, this gave him a headache, because he already had enough troubles, and he really had no interest in wiping the butt of a group of careless subordinates.

But he was also a little strange, because he had heard Li Xiao talk about Tolstoy. According to someone, he was a great young man with an unlimited future. There was no reason for him to conflict with Alexander Vasilyevich!

He asked: "What's the reason?"

The adjutant replied cautiously: "It seems that it was because of two serfs. Colonel Alexander Vasilyevich was punishing them, and Tolstoy stepped in to stop them, and then the two clashed..."

Dmitri glanced at the adjutant meaningfully. He was not stupid but he could still hear the adjutant's bias. Obviously this person is defending Alexander Vasilyevich, but he wants to say that this is meaningless.

Not only did Dmitri know Alexander Vasilyevich very well, at least his observation over this period of time also revealed his shortcomings.

This is a typical Russian aristocratic officer. He comes from a good family and is rich. He usually has higher eyesight than ordinary people and does not show any pretense at all. However, my own quality is just that. When fighting, I can only follow the script, and my courage is just that. When the wind is going smoothly, I can still do some trivial work. Once I encounter trouble, especially when I encounter a strong enemy, in addition to To be helpless is to be reckless and impulsive.

In short, there are a lot of problems. If Dmitry had a choice, he would really not want to bring such a person to Ukraine.

He sighed inwardly and asked: "Why did Alexander Vasilyevich punish those two serfs? As far as I know, didn't he take the initiative to apply to go out for reconnaissance?"

Dmitri actually knew exactly what the so-called reconnaissance was for. It was just that these people escaped from the military camp and went out to have fun. Considering that he had very high requirements and strict discipline for the officers this time, he turned a blind eye to these people looking for excuses to go out and have fun.

It's just that I got into a fight with someone when I went out to have fun. This is a different nature and must be dealt with seriously!

The adjutant replied: "Yes, Colonel Alexander Vasilyevich organized a reconnaissance operation, but it was disrupted by the two serfs halfway, so he was very angry and thought it was necessary to punish them severely."

Dmitri glanced at the adjutant again and asked rudely: "How was it stirred up? And where was it stirred up?"

The adjutant was obviously taken aback. He didn't expect Dmitri to ask so carefully. When he came to report, he thought that Dmitri would at most ask the reason and handle the matter as usual.

The so-called convention is that subordinates obey and respect the authority of superiors, which means that the responsibility lies with Tolstoy.

But Dmitri asked such detailed questions that his method of confusing the matter failed.

He organized some words and answered carefully: "It seems that the two serfs deliberately blocked the way of Colonel Alexander Vasilyevich and deliberately hindered their reconnaissance operations. As for the location, it seems to be near the village of Luka... "

Dmitri frowned. He was dissatisfied because he had given the adjutant enough hints to implicitly remind him not to try to make a name for himself. The one you hit is obviously treating him as an idiot. He has repeatedly avoided the important and ignored the easy. It seems that he must be warned.

"Konstantin Nikolayevich, please tell me, did Alexander Vasilyevich go out alone to reconnoitre the enemy's situation?"

The adjutant shook his head.

Dmitri added: "Since he has many people out, tell me how two serfs can stop so many of them? Even if they are really members of the rebel bandits, they won't be so stupid, right?"

The adjutant huffed and was about to explain, but Dmitri said rudely: "Then tell me, is Major Tolstoy an accomplice of the rebels?"

The adjutant shook his head again. Although he was partial to Alexander Vasilyevich, he did not dare to criticize Tolstoy with nonsense. After all, his family background was still very prominent.

"Yes, he obviously doesn't. In this case, it is obviously impossible for the two serfs to deliberately block the way, and they are unlikely to be rebels. Then I want to know how two mere serfs blocked Alexander Vasilyevich's way. ? Could it be that he can’t even deal with two serfs?”

The adjutant wanted to explain, but found that no matter how he explained, he seemed to be so powerless.

Dmitri reprimanded unhappily: "You'd better tell me exactly what happened. Of course, it's okay if you don't tell me, because the truth is not difficult to figure out at all. I just want the next one." Order that everything will come out, do you want me to do this?”

The adjutant swallowed hard. If he didn't understand such a red warning, then he really didn't need to mess around. Continuing to cover up Alexander Vasilyevich might ruin his job. It was not difficult to choose where to go.

As the adjutant explained what happened without confusing right and wrong, Dmitri's expression became very serious.

Of course he knew the attitude of traditional nobles towards serfs, and it was their consensus not to treat serfs as human beings.

But no matter how crazy you are, you should know that this is Ukraine and what is the trigger for this rebellion. But the idiot Alexander Vasilyevich still acts recklessly without any scruples. It can only be said that this man is hopeless!

Dmitri issued the order without hesitation: "Tell the gendarmes to arrest Colonel Alexander Vasilyevich immediately!"

The adjutant was stunned and stared at Dmitri, not believing his ears. He probably knew that Dmitri might punish Alexander Vasilyevich, but he didn't expect that the punishment would be so quick and severe!

In his opinion, aren’t they just two serfs? Wasn't it just a beating? No one was killed, so why arrest Alexander Vasilyevich?

"Why don't you go and convey the order?" Dmitri looked at him coldly and asked.

The adjutant swallowed and asked in disbelief: "Are you sure you need to arrest him? In my opinion, this is not a big deal. Is it a little admonishment..."

The adjutant was ruthlessly interrupted by Dmitri: "This is not a trivial matter! In this incident, I can only see the brutal willfulness and lawlessness of Colonel Alexander Vasilyevich. If all officers were like him What will it become!”