Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Soloviev also discovered that this apartment at 205 Montmartre Street in the second district of Paris could still accommodate many people, generally foreigners, including British people, who lived downstairs from him.

As for whether there were other tenants who wanted to rent here, what kind of people they were, and whether there would be a neighbor from another country, he didn't know.

However, Jeanne and Adele were together, and the two had a good relationship. They were about the same age and had similar experiences. They were really two poor girls.

The place Soloviev rented was relatively large, with a bedroom inside and a reception room outside. Both girls slept outside.

The reason why Jeanne also slept here was that this was originally rented by her father Joseph Le Suques. Before he was arrested and sent to the guillotine, he was a well-known local businessman.

Soloviev knew that the girl's father was a co-conspirator, Curio, who claimed that Le Suques was not guilty. Even in this case, the court's verdict was still the same.

A confused judge will lead to an unjust verdict. The stolen money transporter at that time contained military expenses for Napoleon's Italian Legion. The incident was extremely serious and the case was closed quickly according to the circumstances.

The First Consul received complaints, but he had no time to deal with this matter. He had too many things to do and really had to devote his energy to the military.

Moreover, this case almost made him unable to pay the military salaries. The Italian Legion had no cannons for a time, and the horses were eaten by the cavalry. This was the situation.

As for the unlucky gentleman, he became rich in the real estate business after the Great Revolution, but then his children became penniless again.

"Jeanne, this mat at the door of my room must be fixed. You and Adela can go play. Don't open this door before I come back."

"Yes, sir."

After Adela was washed, Solovyov felt like he had won the lottery. She was a very cute girl, and she was wearing a maid's clothes. She was also diligent and quick. Even her sprained ankle needed medicine, and she didn't dare to run.

"Also, if there are guests coming here, you should prepare the tea quickly and bring some Ceylon tea, okay?"

"Yes, sir."

Being his servant is actually a very easy job. Solovyov has never needed to be served. When he was in St. Petersburg, he often moved around by himself and did not need a follower. Generally, officers always have one by their side.

And "masters" who are not serving in the army are always called "sirs" in France. They are not in the army, and they may hire more maids.

The streets in the second district of Paris are okay. The smell on the streets has been effectively curbed, so you can feel the city when walking on the streets.

There are only some minor problems. The names of many streets were changed after the revolution. For example, in the first and second districts, Richelieu Street was changed to "Rue de la Loi" because the bishop was a clergyman, and it was connected to the Italian Theater Street.

He walked south along this street and could walk to the area of ​​the Tuileries Palace and the Louvre. It was still very convenient to move around.

But he had no intention of visiting any big shot, and it was not polite to ask passers-by on the street one by one.

He didn't know that the First Consul's wife Josephine was his non-blood aunt, which meant that Napoleon was his uncle.

This always needed to be asked at an appropriate time using his legal identity in Paris, rather than using his current alias and the disguised identity of a baron from Augsburg.

When he walked to the edge of the Seine, he could see Notre Dame de Paris by heading southeast. Many buildings that would be famous in the future did not exist at this time.

Cross the river from Notre Dame to the south bank of the Seine, and walk a little further to see the Pantheon, where Solovyov planned to go.

After all, old Count Stroganov's friends were lying there now.

It was just that when he was walking on the road, a strong man who didn't look at the road knocked him down.

"Ah, sorry, sir, I didn't mean to do that. And my glasses were knocked off, so I didn't see you clearly. Sorry."

"Sir, how come you speak French with a Moscow accent?"

Soloviev thought it was a coincidence that such a square-shaped strongman wore glasses and a brown coat, and walked a little funny.

"Have you been to Moscow?"

"Yes, I have been to Moscow, and I am very familiar with it. Let me introduce myself. I am von Stirlitz, and I came here from Augsburg. And you, sir?"

"You can call me Pierre, sir."

"Well, Pierre, it is always popular for Russians to address themselves like a Frenchman, or simply from the German principalities. Why are you here?"

Soloviev's pretending skills are still first-class. He did not wear the uniform of the Guards to parade on the streets of Paris today, and when he spoke foreign languages, like Louisa spoke Russian, there was no audible accent, so it was also convenient to pretend to be confused.

"As for me, I am studying here. You know, in France, well, you can learn a lot, especially in the academy here."

"But many colleges have closed down. When I arrived in Nancy, the local university was closed down. However, universities in Strasbourg and other places are still functioning normally."

Such a simple and honest man, the most beloved illegitimate son of Count Kirill Bezukhov, is not living well now. However, he still has enough money to spend in Paris. As long as he does not become addicted to gambling, he can still live comfortably even in a place with high consumption like Paris.

Speaking of letters, Pierre's father formally made a will. He retired from St. Petersburg as the Vice Prime Minister of the Empire and returned to Moscow. Because of his deteriorating health, he could not wait any longer, so he asked Alexander to make Pierre his legal heir and his legitimate son. However, the will and letters were kept secret.

"Well, we should go have a cup of coffee to celebrate. We met here today. Mr. Pierre, what's your last name?"

"My last name is Kirillovsky."

It can be understood that he did not use his father's last name when he went out, and as an illegitimate child, he could use the surname Bezukhov but not the title.

To be honest, the little Natalia at Louisa's door was also like this, but her stepmother and father loved her more, and her status was no different from that of an ordinary noble lady.

"It's better to call you Pierre. If you call a Russian by his last name, it's as troublesome as calling a Polish person, such as Stanislavsky. Do you agree or not?"

While drinking coffee, Pierre felt that he had something in common with the baron.

"You are so sincere, but what are you going to do here?"

"I still need to find a place to rent a house. The rent at Butte aux Quails is due, and the rent in Paris is always so expensive."

"If possible, don't think that I am a new friend you just met for the first time, and it's not suitable. You can live in Montmartre Street. I rented an apartment at 205 Montmartre Street. There are vacancies there, and the rent is relatively cheap."

"Thank you, but"

Soloviev knew that Pierre was a loyal man, even too honest, and would always be fooled by people with ulterior motives, such as his "friends" and possible future wives.

Especially Dolokhov, who was an old acquaintance of his, but because Solovyov was a smart man outside the circle, Dolokhov would not bother him.

And Pierre, what will happen in the future? This is like the coffee they are tasting. Before the taste buds take effect, the taste is not clear.

Besides, Count Bezukhov himself was a prominent figure in Moscow. He was very familiar with the elders that Solovyov knew, especially Dolgorukov from Prince Krimsky's branch. He was helping a friend.

"If you need help, you can go to Montmartre Street. It was just on the south bank of the Seine in the past, but now it is on the north. It is even more convenient to go to some places. It is also close to the Russian Embassy. If you want to do something, it may be useful, such as any news from Moscow or St. Petersburg."

"Ah, thank you, my friend, I appreciate your invitation. But that's it."

If you don't believe it, you can go to Montmartre Street with me.

Adela took off her shoes and socks according to Solovyov's instructions, and was soaking a towel in hot water to apply heat to her sprained ankle.

When the host went out, he said that he would be back in the evening. He never expected that he would be back when the British were having afternoon tea.

"Mr. Baron, you are back."

"Adela, you still need to recover. It is not good for a child to walk with a limp. Relax. This is my friend Pierre, a Russian strongman, but he is a gentle man, so you don't need to be afraid of him."

"Hello, Adela."

"Hello, Mr. Pierre."

"It is good to get to know each other. Mr. Pierre is here to look at the apartment. If possible, Adela, if you recover from your injury, you should help Mr. Pierre clean the room."

"Yes, sir, the wages you give me are for me to do double the work."

The child is very smart, but because of her injured foot, she cannot be expected to work now.

The landlord is also satisfied with the new tenant moving in.

Pierre's luggage is not much. He seems to have come to Paris not long after the two sides announced peace, and he is familiar with the streets.

"Pierre, have you ever been to the Expo?"

"I've been there, there are a lot of people, but they are all... How should I put it, when they come to Paris, they always come to buy luxury goods. They come from all over the world, especially the British from London, they buy a lot."

"There are Russians, aren't there?"

"Yes, there are some people, they order a lot of things from France, and there are a lot of buyers. There seem to be British here, they all come from London."

"That's it, I just think it's interesting. But I won't spend money here, coming to Paris is also a wonderful trip. In a few days, I may go to Montargis, there is a friend there, a friend who is in contact with my father."

"If you go near Paris, you can also enjoy the life here. Being around Paris is sometimes more interesting than being in the city. Some time ago, I went to have a picnic in the forest with some friends. The environment was very good. "

Speaking of which, Pierre is indeed a sincere person. He says what he says without any scheming. It's no wonder that when Andre was dating him, he also thought that he was the only living person in the circle.

But there are some things that need to be explained, that is, in Paris and Petersburg, many people are selfish and pursue fame and wealth, and there is no difference.

Pierre moved next door to Solovyov, but he did not know that this man "from Augsburg" was actually the active military attache of the Russian Embassy in Paris, a lieutenant colonel of the Guards.

Only by going to the embassy, ​​where Solovyov appeared in the uniform of the regiment, could the confusion be cleared.

Of course, Solovyov knew him not because of the "plot" or because most of Count Bezukhov's property belonged to him, but because he was a real person who could be easily deceived.

When is the best time to give him a hand? How about taking the first step and waiting until he returns to Moscow so that he and Natasha can get on the line.

However, based on Natasha's age, she was younger than Yulia and definitely younger than the two little maids in front of her. This was more or less an attempt to provoke the gendarmerie.

An opportunity is still needed. Solovyov was thinking that if he could return to Petersburg or Moscow, he would probably have to wait until before the war broke out and expatriates from various countries began to return home through various routes.

Anyway, when he comes out this time, he has prepared some checks and bonds that can be cashed, which is enough for a long time, not to mention that he can save money on military pay.

As for his true identity, Pierre must have had the opportunity to know it. For example, when he visited Madame Lebrun, he happened to meet Vasily Vasilyevich's family.

"Well, let's do this first. If you have anything, you can go find me next door. Although we only met today, we are very compatible. I think you are a very trustworthy person."

Although Solovyov was a bit cunning when he spoke, he was still willing to sincerely make friends with such a sincere person.

Now the leading actor and important supporting actors are all present, and among the girls, only Lisa appears. She and Andre are not engaged yet, but progress is going very quickly.

In the end, you still have to have some contact with them outside of the plot, and Solovyov doesn't believe in a fixed script, but he can gain insight into human nature.