Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

After returning to Sofia, Soloviev thought of something that a Bosnian poet had said.

Anyway, he was very happy to see Demetrius come to Sofia again and bring him the news of the uprisings in Macedonia and Greece, but he probably couldn't be happy to see the mobilization of the Turks.

The Ottoman Empire has ruled these places for more than three hundred years in some areas, so naturally there are a group of loyal lackeys there.

In places like Serbia where the resistance is relatively strong, or in Bulgaria where it is easy to find a guide, there are many loyal lackeys, and even the Turkish Association Army still exists in Serbia.

When fighting with the Russian army in Vidin and Sofia, such opponents can be seen. What's more, the different beliefs in Bosnia have divided the Yugoslavs into several different ethnic groups. The situation in Serbia and Croatia is easy to say, but it is hard to say how much of Sarajevo is caused by the Ottoman Empire and Austria.

"Demetrius, did the Turks really mobilize a group of Serbs loyal to them to Thessaloniki?"

"Not only Serbs, but also Albanians, Kurds and Tatars. It's okay in Moria. If we can succeed, it is possible to stop the Turkish offensive in Corinth, but it's another matter in Thessaly and Macedonia."

"I know, this is why you came to me again this time. But we just fought another big battle. Although we eliminated a lot of enemies, our personnel and supplies need to be replenished. Moreover, during this period, we armed a group of Serbian soldiers, and the material support we can bring to you is still limited."

"It doesn't matter. You only need to cut off the two transportation lines of the Turks, which is the greatest support for us. Although we are the farthest from the Russian army among all the forces, there are few external forces that can interfere."

Speaking of this, Solovyov remembered that the Austrians not only squeezed out the brothers they had collected in Serbia, but also made the relationship with Greece very stiff.

Even if the Greeks were willing to trust the British, they would no longer trust the Austrians, but they did not make a feud like Serbia.

"But the sea transportation line was cut off, and you were also trapped in it."

From the Balkans to Greece, it was the same ghost terrain. It was hard to imagine how so many Gauls could hit the capital of Macedonia in one breath, and even sacrificed a Macedonian king, and even changed the historical direction of the Eastern Mediterranean world in the future.

Today's Greeks do not have a large number of ships in the past classical era, nor will they be able to produce ship kings in the future. It just happens that their maritime power is the weakest.

Therefore, it is difficult to help, although the Greeks have always been able to rebel and fight with the help of fellow villagers or friendly forces.

Solovyov was reading recently about this matter and read the works of Diodorus of Sicily. In addition, there is also the record of Herodotus's record of the Persian king coming to Asia Minor and fighting with the local Greek city-states. Just a few lackeys who have served the Persians can stir up a big wave and attract the Athenians.

The outbreak of the Greco-Persian War was also closely related to this incident. Some Greek traitors were later sent to Central Asia by the Persian king. Alexander encountered these people when he went on an expedition to Bactria.

Solovyov's trouble was that he came from the Black Sea, because the main force of the Black Sea Fleet, except for those detained by the British and those who went to France to repair ships because they did not pay, was still in Sevastopol. The deployment was to cover the Russian army's actions on both sides of the Black Sea and provide support from the sea when besieging several fortresses.

It is impossible to leave the strait. The Black Sea Fleet has always been in this embarrassing state because of the special geographical location of the strait. It is not like being on the Dover Strait. There is still a chance to sneak across if the guard is not tight.

For the French, the English Channel is too wide; for the Russians, the two straits of the Black Sea are too narrow, but this is the work of nature, and what you want is always not available.

As long as the ship passes through Constantinople, it is a live broadcast, which is indeed very uncomfortable.

Therefore, Solovyov had to complain that Alexander gave the Corfu Island, which he had in his hands, to Napoleon in the Treaty of Tilsit. This pit was too big.

Otherwise, the Black Sea Fleet would at least have a place to pass through in the Mediterranean.

Although this place is not auspicious, it is the hometown of Odysseus, and it is also the largest and longest city-state war in Greece, the fuse of the Second Peloponnesian War, and it will be indispensable in the next war.

Paul was the British who played tricks in Malta, and Alexander was too free to give it here.

But think about it, Russia also has no conditions to defend its overseas colonies, so if it is gone, it is gone.

But now, it is a weak spot, and it is difficult to support the Greeks in the hinterland.

It is no wonder that the Greeks later relied on the power of the British to restore their country, but they were still polite to Russia. After all, when these Slavs came out to help, they were like the painted faces in the opera, and they really worked hard.

If it were Serbia, it would have always had a good relationship with Russia, no matter which regime it was.

Tito is not included in this list. He has colluded with Chiang Kai-shek and has always been against the uncle.

"Demetrius, the line you drew looks very familiar to me."

"Familiar? Your Excellency, the last time you saw me, you said at the salon that you were mainly studying the French."

"It's just that this route always looks familiar. I stopped Skopje. Karageorge was in Užice and Visegrad, and the route from Bosnia to Greece was cut off. The Serbs have never been able to open up the road to Montenegro, and we have blocked their way."

To put it bluntly, although it does not change the home, it is a more traditional tactic of cutting traffic lines, a trick commonly used by the Prussians.

"This still doesn't take care of the coastal route, and you don't plan to come out from the mountain road in Sofia, although this road is the shortest."

"Look, Demetrius, the road from Sofia to Thessaloniki is steep. If someone stands in the fortress in the middle, it will be difficult for us to pass. Even if it is the Turks, we can't take it lightly when we fight them."

"What do you think?"

"If we take Skopje, the road will obviously be smoother, and we can also drive all the way to Thessaly, so we can reach Athens quickly. But... Athens How is it now? "

"Don't think of Athens as a Greek city-state in the classical era. It has been in decline. Even the reliefs of the Parthenon have been stolen."

"I know about this, but after Elgin returned to England, he was also condemned for a long time. He wanted to cash in on these reliefs, but he didn't succeed in the end."

The British in this era still had some morals and were considered decent gentlemen. Later, the kids were really worse than the previous generation. They were very messed up. Even golden retrievers could become prime ministers. Maybe someday cats could become permanent secretaries or prime ministers.

The British kept these reliefs, because the Ottoman Empire was really hard to describe, so they didn't return them.

After Greece was established, this became a lawsuit without a clear head.

Unlike in Russia, many of the stone tablets they dug out in Crimea were also local products. They were honestly lying in Russian museums and had to be studied by epigraphers.

That's right, European archaeology also has epigraphy, and with China, apart from the different texts on it, there are many similarities in the content.

However, it is not very appropriate for him to discuss the inscriptions at this time, and the focus is still on the deployment of the front line.

"In this case, you can consider taking the main road, but it's a long way to go."

"There is no way to block the mountains. This time I have to go to Skopje. If I can take it, the road behind will be much easier, and even Greece will be able to do whatever I want."

"Okay, we are all waiting for your action."

"It's just that in winter, it often rains in your place. The climate on the Mediterranean coast is not like that in the inland area or the Atlantic coast."

Soloviev thought about it, and his meteorological knowledge has not been left behind, so it is always useful.

He told Demetrius what he meant, and the other party also understood.

"In this case, we will have a secret meeting in a while, and the elders are waiting for my news."

"I am worried that there will be traitors among your people. After all, it is not uncommon for informers to appear in a meeting."

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Soloviev knew very well that the most similarities between Russia and the Ottoman Empire were that there were probably many spies. Even the Greeks had differences among themselves. The interests of the Phanario Greeks in Constantinople and the Greeks everywhere were inconsistent.

"But in terms of communication."

"If you know the situation in Skopje, do you know the post stations where the merchants on the mainland pass by?"

"I am very familiar with the road from Skopje to Larissa. It is more convenient for you to take the main road here instead of going directly from Sofia to Thessaloniki."

"That's good. When I was in Switzerland, I fought with the French at Guimen Bridge. It was not pleasant to be stuck in the mountains."

Soloviev's character is also stable. Although he has a serious speculative mentality in combat, he never hesitates when it is time to take action.

It's just that the Russian army also needs a guide for the route here. Many of the paths here have not been taken.

There are Greeks in the south to help, and there are Greeks on the Russian side. Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias is an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and his rank is not low.

Soloviev met him through Prince Alexander Saltykov, but because he was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a short time in the embassy, ​​he only knew him.

Although he is also the future foreign minister, Solovyov will not have conflicts with him. After all, it is not like Małopolska that actually competes with him in front of the queen.

Although he is the winner.

And what is interesting is that he is a Corcyra native, that is, the land that Russia gave to France is his hometown.

But he and his brother Augustine are not on the front line, and it is difficult for Solovyov to get any clues through them, after all, they have been in Russia for a long time.

Even if he comes, he will probably be on Kamensky's side. In terms of seniority, Kamensky is the commander-in-chief of this southern expedition. Although he commands a legion, he is actually only the deputy commander. Ionis, as a senior civil servant, will not be on his side.

If there is some reliance, it is probably the connections left by Prince Peter the Elder in Greece.

After all, his wife and old Prince Peter are from the same family, and Prince Mikhail is also his good friend. The Greeks still recognize him as a "circumstantial relative".

From Demetrius's two activities during this period, and the fact that many Greeks in the north came to petition, he could also know how much the Ottoman Sultan lacked virtue.

The first sentence of the Cossack's curse should be used to describe it.

The Russian army may be invading in other directions, but in the Balkans and the Caucasus, as long as it is a Christian settlement, it is probably considered a royal army.

And compared to other religious believers who are a little crazy and keen on preaching, there are still many pagans in Russia. Therefore, even if Colonel Ka wants to see a funeral in Moscow, he can still see it in a hurry.

Against this background, the Russian army also returned from Philippopolis. After a short rest, it embarked on the journey to Skopje.

According to the situation learned before the war, there were at least 20,000 defenders in Skopje. At this time, Karageorge really needed to divide the troops for action.

Soon, Duric and Peter Jokic came to the front line with four cavalry regiments and four infantry regiments.

Duric Soloviev had seen this Jokic, who had a beard and was tall and strong. He should have nothing to do with the fat Serbian who loved to drink Coke.

The Russian army finally reached 50,000 troops. This was after the Russian army itself had lost and reorganized. After the recovered wounded returned to the army, another 10,000 Serbs were added. This was considered a regular offensive battle.

After all, this time, the Turks must have been prepared, unlike the last time Soloviev took Vidin by surprise and was very unethical, and then won two major battles.

This time, because the Turkish army was beaten so badly before, there would probably be no reinforcements arriving in Skopje too early.

Even if some people came, they probably came from Bosnia.

In order to win this battle, Solovyov specially sent Karadzic back to Karageorge to explain the current movements of the Russian army.

The Serbs only need to paralyze the road from Sarajevo to Thessaloniki for a period of time to complete the mission.

A new stage of the offensive has begun. (End of this chapter)