Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

The Russian army finally returned to the country's border. Marshal Suvorov is now sitting in the carriage, looking very bad.

At this age, the old man really couldn't bear such trouble, not to mention that when he was ordered to live in seclusion, he felt that his body was getting worse and worse. Although the tsar finally put aside all the problems, aging is inevitable. Himself.

Especially this time when he went to Switzerland. When he was in Italy, Suvorov's body even recovered a little. When he arrived in Switzerland, he even used weird behaviors to stimulate Russian soldiers to fight bravely like he did in the past.

"Master, if you feel uncomfortable, I can make the inside of the carriage more comfortable for you."

"No need yet, Prosha, the eagle is about to go home. Only by letting the children see me at this time can I encourage them to go home."

What's more, Prince Bagration and General Miloradovich had come before to remind the elderly generalissimo to take a rest, but he politely declined.

These Russian soldiers sang cheerful songs and drove forward along the road. After the ice and snow melted, it was all muddy, so the marching speed was not that fast. It was better when they arrived in the Brest area.

"Generalissimo, the order came from Petersburg, asking you to hand over the army to General Rosenberg and return to Petersburg to receive the honor of the triumph."

"Our emperor wants to give me, a dying old man, this honor. Haha, this should belong to the brothers!"

In fact, Suvorov was worried that after Korsakov returned, evil people would complain first. There are too many such wolves in Russia. This worry is not unreasonable. Tsar Paul has always been moody, and there are some conspirators in the Russian army. The officers of the group always used his banner.

What happened on this trip is not surprising. This kind of drama of humiliating important officials in the court is a Russian tradition.

Prince Potemkin relied on retiring Marshal Rumyantsev and asking Kamensky to step aside, and finally got the command position during the Russo-Turkish War. Suvorov was not retained because of anything else. He was very As long as you can fight.

There Suvorov met Kutuzov, who had been the company commander of the Astrakhan regiment. He was the regiment commander at that time.

Later, two young men, Bagration and Miloradovich, were brought out, and they also discovered that Nikolai, the son of the archenemy Marshal Kamensky, was very talented. He was able to discover the next generation of legion commanders for Russia. However, There is a need to import too many talents of this type from abroad.

Then, while he was being demoted by Tsar Paul, he also discovered an interesting young man, but he knew that he was old and had no time to train a new generation of generals. He was very impressed by the bravery of Archduke Constantine, but there were some Too reckless.

Now he asked Mr. John Antin to read to him a story that Solovyov had left for the master in translation.

"Keep reading, there is something interesting. If the Khitan prime minister sends a Cossack cavalry to scurry out like a hare, it will definitely attack General Yuan's rear. Without the logistics base, this battle will be over."

"Aleksandr Vasilyevich, although Misha's book was not fully translated, he left me a summary of the story. He did burn down the grain depot in the Black Lair and captured General Chunyu who was sent there by General Yuan. ”

"Didn't this person serve in the command of the Eighth Guards Army in the Generalissimo's Mansion before? How could he be so incompetent?"

"Sir, you also said that there are always a group of crows cawing in front of the emperor in the capital."

"That's it, that's it. I've done everything I can do now. Those Austrians betrayed us, and when I get back to Petersburg, I have to present the entire story to the emperor. There are still many things to do. Do it, let’s do this first.”

After the army entered the Russian border, the generalissimo's health became even worse.

After leaving the army, most of the Russian army will be stationed in the Minsk area. Only the troops originally belonging to the Guards will continue to move north. However, there are more infantry among them, so they fall behind.

Marshal Suvorov originally went with only his entourage, but Prince Bagration was worried about his teacher's health, so he left the army and followed only his adjutant.

Miloradovich also accompanied him, but he was going to Petersburg with a mission, and he had to make arrangements at the inns along the way, so he was not in this small team.

After reaching Novgorod, the old marshal's body finally couldn't bear it anymore and he collapsed completely. His manor was relatively remote, so he did not go back. It was just that the noble leader of Novgorod and the local governor got a special carriage for the old marshal and sent him to Petersburg.

After Tsar Paul heard the news that the Generalissimo was ill, he also personally rode to No. 23 Kryukov Canal, which is the official residence of the Generalissimo's friend Marfa Fomina, a figure with the most outstanding military exploits in Russia. He didn't even have his own mansion in Petersburg.

The mansion in Moscow was eventually sold due to financial difficulties. You must know that his debts were very high, and because he opposed military reforms, Tsar Paul got angry with him at that time and directly settled the financial problems of the generalissimo. .

All this is gone now anyway, and because of the advice of Grand Duke Constantine, the Tsar did not initiate an investigation into Suvorov. After all, a small mistake like a general serving as an officer on duty has nothing to do with the news that the generalissimo himself fell ill. News is nothing.

Paul was quite emotional. When he saw the Generalissimo, the old man was already haggard. Although his energy was still there, it made people feel that it would be difficult for him to survive this test.

"Your Majesty, I am very grateful that you can come here in person. It's just that I have become like this."

"Alexander Vasilyevich, you'd better lie down. I've read the doctor's report. You were already very ill when you walked to the Kobrin Manor."

"Yes, it is impossible for me to go to the monastery to seek a peaceful life. Your Majesty, what I can do for you is to drive all the French foxes out of their holes, but there is such a cunning black fox. .”

"That's true, Dr. Weckard, you have to do your best to treat the Generalissimo. The honor of triumph is still necessary."

"No, Your Majesty, the triumphal ceremony should be left to the young people."

Paul also shook his head. Since he came in person and saw this old man who looked like a skeleton when he was healthy, and even more so when he fell ill, he felt uncomfortable.

At least the two did not have any new conflicts in 1800, and Suvorov would have to rest here for a while.

At this time, Paul asked Mr. John Antin and his loyal old servant Proshka. He learned that the generalissimo was already feeling unwell when he was in Krakow. The accompanying military doctor diagnosed at the time that there was not much problem. It was after returning to Russia that I became seriously ill.

Among them, Paul also sent Weckard, a German who was not very fond of bloodletting among the imperial doctors. He was also an old acquaintance of the Generalissimo from the Queen's time.

"The Generalissimo's illness is still due to his age. Even I am not young now. At this time, I can only take care of myself. There is no good way. For example, some of the tribute supplements can be added to the diet. But the Generalissimo doesn’t have a very good appetite at his age.”

Even the royal doctor shook his head, and Paul knew what the problem was.

"But there is one thing. Your Majesty is our master. He has always wanted to read some novels serialized in newspapers. Mr. Antin read a lot to him."

"Ah, I'm watching too."

This servant still knew what the Generalissimo was worried about, besides the family, it was Solovyov's serial.

Tsar Paul will make arrangements for both children, Arkady will continue to serve in the palace, and Paul also asked the queen to make arrangements for them. In the future, one of the girls from a suitable family will be chosen as Arkady's bride.

He knew about his ability as a "marriage wizard". Suvorov was lying there and smiled when he heard it.

"As for the serialization thing, Solovyov!"

"arrive!"

"You won't be on duty at the Winter Palace for the time being. Recently, you will spend more time with the Generalissimo. The book you translated is very good. Alexander Vasilyevich likes it very much. We need to speed up the progress."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

When Solovyov took over such a job, he also believed that he had an obligation to accompany this "master". After all, he usually sent letters to Suvorov for advice, and he also learned a lot in the military. Compared with Sergei's father, who traveled through time and had blood ties but was not connected mentally, Suvorov served as his master for a shorter period of time, but the relationship was closer.

When Tsar Paul left, most of his entourage also left. Only Mr. Weckard and a group of royal doctors remained.

Solovyov and Bagration stayed by the bedside, while Arkady went to his sister's place, and they will come to visit together in a few days.

"My illness is really useless, but there is nothing I can do about it. People always have to see God."

"You will be fine, Alexander Vasilyevich. The businessman who came back from Kyakhta also brought precious Chinese medicinal materials. I asked about it, it is for supplement."

Solovyov found that it was difficult for him to switch to the topic of ginseng "tonifying vitality". Although there was content in English, it was impossible for him to bring in all the traditional medicine in this regard when speaking in Russian. Come in.

"In short, even people who are dying of life can survive for a while after eating it."

"That's also a good thing. I'd better leave this to those who need it. I'm an old fox who has lived for 70 years. There will always be other patients. Such precious medicinal materials may be of use to them."

Although Suvorov refused to take the medicine, Solovyov was not helpless.

When Uncle Proshka came over, he whispered a few words into the loyal old servant's ear.

"If this can save the master's life, even one more day must be used. I said that Master Misha, our young master, and Master Andre are not here, and I will not treat you as an outsider. I will follow the instructions As you said, I put the powder into the food I gave him. If it works, thank God!"

This servant has been with the Generalissimo for more than thirty years, and his loyalty is beyond question.

And Solovyov counts his vacation, he will basically be here throughout April, and he has to speed up the progress.

He looked at the manuscripts in his hand, and found that there were actually quite a few. The "Petersburg News" was a weekly, and the publication speed would not be too fast.

She still had to work quickly, and in April those aunts asked the queen to take intensive lessons. Ekaterina was asked to have her legs stretched by the actresses of the Royal Ballet for a month, but she could not bear it.

Maria was also assigned classes, so during this time, Solovyov could accompany the Marshal and help Mr. Wecard keep an eye on the doctors under him.

"I know this ginseng. It has this effect when taken orally, but the dosage should not be too large."

"It's all crushed, so there should be no problem."

"If you weren't on duty in the Guards, I really wanted you to be a doctor."

"I don't think I have that talent. If I were a surgeon, I wouldn't be as steady as I am holding a rifle. I don't have the patience to be a doctor. If I come to see the prescription, it might be of some use."

"Yeah, but the patient's mood is also very important. You can let in relatives and friends who must be seen. But don't visit some unnecessary people like this. Patients always need a quiet environment. Even playing music needs to be more soothing."

"To improve people's mood? When you are in a good mood, it is indeed conducive to treatment."

Dr. Wecard didn't elaborate, but Solovyov also knew that the problem with Marshal Suvorov's health was aging, which is something that the elderly always have to face.

In the city of Petersburg, people also knew that the Marshal had returned, but the triumphal ceremony had not been held.

Although many people know that the Tsar and the Marshal had quarreled over military reforms, Paul personally brought his entourage to visit the patient at 23 Kryukov Canal, and we know that their relationship is still very good.

In the first few days of April, there was news that the Marshal's health was better, and he was even able to see some old friends. With his disciples and loyal servants taking care of him, he might still be able to recover.

However, everyone knows that for the elderly, this kind of slowly weakening disease will not last too long even if they try to keep it alive.

Of course, Solovyov's writing was so fast that sparks were coming out of his pen that he translated many stories. After listening to it, Suvorov also made comments and his spirits were much better.

As for his daughter and son-in-law, who had once severed their relationship, they also came to 23 Kryukov Canal to visit the patient. The Marshal forgave his son-in-law for misappropriating his property and told them to live a good life.

It seemed that the disease was under control. Suvorov couldn't even stay and wanted to go to the yard to bask in the sun.