Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 285 052 Moscow, Moscow, this ground is in the ground

"Misha, your idea is very good, so I also hired engineers to carry out a comprehensive transformation of the coal mine."

Count Bobulinsky is now really middle-aged, and the handsomeness of his youth has long gone with the passage of time. Now he wears a top hat and this kind of clothing.

Well, he really wants to find some people to fill his coal mine with rubles.

As for the great auks or penguins, it is no longer important, and in the Petersburg Zoo, it is obvious that the artificial breeding of the great auks is very successful. They build nests and lay eggs on the artificially built platform next to the aquarium, and the number of this population is also considerable.

And if you can't catch fish outside, the breeder will prepare it after you come back. According to the judgment of zoologists, they also roughly know what tastes these animals like.

That is, Petersburg is in the deepest part of the entire Baltic Sea. Finding cod and sardines requires some other methods.

Moreover, if there are too many of them, it is inevitable that there will be some troubles. Some of them will have to be released in the future to increase the number of wild populations.

Otherwise, even this kind of seabirds that taste so delicious should be released.

Those sailors are terrible enough. They will eat everything, including the sea cows. They were just encountered by Russian sailors when the population was at a low point.

Let’s not worry about the seabirds first. It will take several days to go from St. Petersburg to Moscow, and we can’t go there on horseback.

It’s much better to squeeze in a carriage with the count than squeeze in with his servants and luggage, and this road is so long.

"You haven't been back to Moscow for a while, right?"

"Seven years, indeed, since I was recommended by General Grushetsky's official residence."

"If you don't have a place to live in Moscow, you can come to my house."

"Thank you, I should have friends on Arbat Street, and it's not difficult to rent an apartment, not to mention a short-term stay."

"Ah, you must have thought of something."

"I even think, Alexei Grigorievich, you should also live in Moscow, instead of living in the countryside all the time."

"No, life in the countryside is more suitable for me."

And Bobulinsky's temporary residence in Moscow is in the Khovansky Manor, also on Arbat Street.

However, he would not know that his youngest son, who was born not long ago, would be the future owner of this mansion.

As for Solovyov not living with the count's family, it was because he had some things to do and really needed to act alone.

And the enthusiastic count always took good care of his guests, and letting him know too much was actually not good for him.

After all, he is the uncle of the current Tsar, and he is not involved in political issues and those struggles. He is a rich and idle person.

According to the plan, Solovyov still needs to visit the home of Prince Menshikov, his grandfather's former benefactor. He just doesn't know who is the housekeeper of the Menshikov family now. In his memory, it was his old uncle who was in charge there in the past.

After all, his old father is the younger one among his brothers of the same generation. He is the son of his grandfather in his old age. He was able to get a manor and more than a hundred serfs because of the favoritism of his brothers.

In itself, their family property at that time was not as much as when they were in power. As for his age and generation, I am afraid that some people of the same age as him will call him uncle when they see him.

However, most of them are not in Moscow.

And the owner of the place where he lives is a sixth-class civil servant, but his family is very rich. He built such a mansion at No. 53 Arbat Street.

For Solovyov, this place is famous because Pushkin and Goncharova got married in this apartment, but at that time it was rebuilt after 1816, and they rented the second floor.

The reason why it is a familiar landmark is that Pushkin's memorial is in this building.

Although he only lived here for a short period of time, the lease period was one month, and the rent was 240 rubles, but it was settled in silver rubles.

When Pushkin lived here, he settled with paper money, and the redemption level was different, and prices and appropriate inflation had to be taken into account.

Speaking of which, Solovyov was very familiar with Pushkin's mother-in-law, the confused kitten at Louisa's door, and often asked Louisa to cover her with a blanket and take care of her.

As for Davydov, there were more intersections, and they met a few days ago. Even to say, many honorary members and older members of the literary society he participated in were familiar with him.

There is even a Fyodor Tolstoy, the elder brother who almost killed Pushkin, who was once his subordinate and served as his deputy in duels.

In this way, I am afraid that I will become the best poet in the future-the elder brother! The characters in that series will come no matter what happens.

Although there are some differences, he also likes this kind of blue-looking building. As for the interior decoration, it is not quite the same as the places he has visited.

The style of Moscow is probably like this. The bedroom is also okay, and the floor is being installed outside.

In short, the atmosphere feels a bit strange.

But he usually only rests here and visits some important people, such as Prince Sergei Menshikov.

Obviously, the prince prefers to live abroad, just like his grandfather always transferred his property abroad, and even his children often live in Saxony and Berlin.

He rarely visited the estate in Moscow, but recently, as the situation in Europe was not peaceful, he also set off from Dresden to return to Moscow.

Solovyov did not see him in Dresden because he was traveling in the Netherlands at the time, and only his eldest son Alexander was receiving education at the University of Dresden.

They are often abroad, which is a very authentic life of Russian nouveau riche. The old nobles also like foreign countries, but many of them still live in the country to show their hospitality.

Now it is unknown whether the estate in southwest Moscow is being taken care of or where they live.

Considering this issue, Solovyov decided to visit his cousin Nikolai, who is living in Moscow recently instead of in Ryazan.

After all, the nobles either spend the winter in Moscow, or some people choose to spend the summer in the nearby countryside.

When he saw Nikolai, he was also surprised by such a big family.

"It's not surprising, Misha, I retired at the rank of second lieutenant, and you are only 23 years old, and you have become a regiment commander. You are the most promising one in our family now. If my sons join the army, I don't know how much they can do."

"But you have so many children, Nikolai."

"Ah, you are not married yet, but if you get married, you will have many children."

Retired second lieutenant Baron Nikolai Solovyov will have three sons and five daughters, and they are not all born yet.

As for his son Veniamin, he will become a Decembrist in the future and participate in the uprising of the Chernigov Regiment as the chief staff captain of the Chernigov Regiment, while another son Vselov will become a general.

The two nephews look like tigers, but when they see their uncle, they are surprised that there is such a handsome uncle in the family.

He came in a military uniform and with medals, and he will not be mistaken at his age.

"Kolya, your sons all look good."

"I remember that you were often sick when you were a child, but you were also very stubborn. Maybe it was because of this strong character that you became what you are now."

"It may also take some luck, Kolya. And it is probably difficult for people in our family to get rid of the impression of 'profiteers'."

Speaking of this, it is indeed the most difficult sutra for the Solovyov family.

"Don't talk about this. Why did you rent a house on Arbat Street for a month?"

"I brought an attendant and a maid. Your place is not big. How can it be crowded?"

Nicholas also knew that his cousin had always been eccentric. He was like this when he was a child. When he went to Moscow to serve, he went to St. Petersburg. They rarely met, but the difference from when he was a child was not much.

"Yes, I am not like you. When I was in the Guards, I had a village awarded by the emperor."

"But there is only one place, and the current market is so small."

"Let's not talk about this for now. Uncle Sergei must have something to do when he wants you to come."

"Is Sergei Alexandrovich in his estate in Moscow recently?"

"You mean the prince? He is back, but he rarely sees guests. But Uncle Fyodor's grandson, our cousin Vasily, is there. If you go to see him, you will naturally see the prince himself."

"Well, you are in Moscow and Ryazan. More familiar, my father and I went to St. Petersburg, so naturally we are not that familiar. "

"But Uncle Sergei is really capable. I heard that he has three more brothers and sisters?"

"That's right, Anton is a very smart child."

"You were the one who delivered the baby. I think you should be a doctor."

"It's better to be in the army. Don't let me go to the hospital. I was injured in the leg during the Battle of Novi. After seeing the hospital, I don't want to go to that place again."

Nicholas knew his cousin's thoughts, so he didn't ask any more questions, but asked his wife Maria and the servants to prepare dinner.

"Even if you don't live with me, you have to stay for dinner. I think this friend from Italy is so burly that he must be an outstanding Italian strongman and should have a good appetite."

"Thank you, sir, but I think it's better."

"It doesn't matter. In our Solovyov family, although the food is very ordinary, everyone will like the atmosphere here."

Speaking of which, Belzoni also felt that the meals at his boss's house were still full, but the more precious dishes were rare.

Many Italians still have some basic requirements for food, but for Adela, this is good, after all, she often didn't have enough food when she was at her relatives' house.

Then, Nicola's family was surprised to see the completely opposite way of eating.

Although Belzoni is a big guy and usually eats voraciously, he still doesn't dare to act rashly at the boss's cousin's house, but tries his best to ensure that he is a gentle strongman when eating.

But Adela is different. She has enough borscht and bread. The way she eats doesn't look like her petite and cute appearance.

Solovyov didn't pay attention to it before, but Adela's eating is really eye-opening.

"How is it, Adela, are you satisfied?"

"Thank you very much, ma'am."

"This child speaks Russian really well, Misha, you must have taught her, right?"

"Sister-in-law Maria, I did teach her, otherwise why does it sound like our old family?"

At this point, the adults at the table laughed out loud, and the children also laughed along.

"When will you return to Ryazan?"

"I'll go back after I finish my business here."

"We'll go hunting in the fall, come with me."

Speaking of hunting, Solovyov remembered that if you want to hunt wolves, you might need a wolf's perspective.

As for where their home is, it's actually very clear, in Lanenburg, Ryazan.

This place used to be the site of a huge manor of Menshikov, which is why the Solovyov family settled in Ryazan instead of somewhere else.

At the same time, Ivan VI was once imprisoned here, and it is also the site of the station where Leo Tolstoy's life ended.

The huge manor belonging to the prince was finally nationalized, and the Solovyov family became a registered noble in the local area and entered the Velvet Roster.

"Just don't let me shoot, I've hunted enough prey."

"It doesn't matter, just come here to enjoy the food, the scenery in the countryside is still very beautiful."

"Yes, it's much better than Petersburg, and you can even meet many interesting people."

As for the schedule of visiting Prince Menshikov, it has to be put off. Prince Sergei's son will be a big trouble in the future. He has not returned from Dresden yet.

However, there will be a war, and the Russians seem to have to return to Russia. They can't all live leisurely in Europe.

Europe will always become a battlefield. As for the prince, if he becomes a close minister of Nicholas I in the future, it will also be a big trouble.

From some perspectives, the operation of the Crimean War has a lot to do with him, and it is also very reckless.

Although this war may not be fought in the future, it is also necessary to consider that some people are easy to get big points.

If he didn't fight blindly, Nicholas I and Alexander II wouldn't look for other places to make up for it in the future.

Of course, although Alexander is not confident about having a son now, Louisa is still very young, and they can continue to work hard.

If successful, perhaps the embarrassing problem can be avoided, but you can't count on this, you have to do more preparation.

As for returning to Ryazan, you have to take care of the manor carefully in the countryside. After all, their family's main industry is still in Ryazan.

The current leader of the Ryazan nobles is Count Ilya Rostov, which is indeed a coincidence.

The last family among the main characters is in the countryside of Ryazan.