Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 91 041 No reason to stay in a doomed alliance

The statements of some Austrians in this salon actually gave the Russians a reason to leave.

From the implementation of the plan, the actions of the Austrians were so stupid that they wasted a great opportunity for their own ridiculous interests, the opportunity to completely defeat France. The price paid would be even greater.

By November, the climate will not be so suitable for fighting. For so many years of large-scale wars, even in Western Europe, there are not many times to fight in winter. From the ancient Greek city-states and the Roman Republic, winter camps were set up in Gaul and Germany. This season is not suitable for truce.

"If we continue like this, it will only give the French a chance to catch their breath. The troops in Genoa are insufficient, and at the same time Switzerland and southern Germany. Your Highness, what do you think?"

"Soloviev, it's useless for you to discuss this. It depends on the attitude of the emperor in Petersburg. If he decides to withdraw from the war, or we stay and continue to fight, we have to wait for the imperial edict. Before that, everyone needs to rest. This trip to Italy and Switzerland has consumed a lot of our energy."

"It's more than just consumption. If it weren't for your suggestion, those Cossacks would have quit long ago!"

The idea of ​​letting the Cossacks use their horses to carry supplies and burning the Cossacks' spears to keep warm were all thought up by Grand Duke Constantine himself. If it were someone else, it would have caused a big uproar. After all, when the Cossacks went on an expedition, except for ammunition and supplies, which were sometimes provided by the government, the rest were all provided by themselves.

"If we didn't do that, we would all be trapped to death in the Alps by that old soldier, and it would be impossible to hold such a reception in Prague."

The Grand Duke was happy today, probably because he knew he was a father, and he spoke more relaxedly.

"This kind of life is really boring, it's better to go back to the barracks!"

"But if we go back, the emperor should summarize the lessons learned from this expedition. If someone reports it when he is recalled and wants to shirk his responsibility."

The news of Korsakov's defeat returned to St. Petersburg faster than the speed at which Suvorov's army escaped safely. Now there is only the edict of Tsar Paul who is dissatisfied with him and recalls him for accountability. The edict to promote Italian Prince Suvorov to the Grand Marshal and to summon Grand Duke Constantine to return to St. Petersburg has not arrived yet.

This actually made Solovyov feel uneasy, so he told it in front of Grand Duke Constantine.

Then, as for Korsakov himself, whether it is France, Austria or Russia, the three parties have the same feeling about him.

"But you are just a jester around the emperor! You, the 'jester', were promoted for your ability. Korsakov almost ruined the Russian army. If this kind of person is allowed to go to St. Petersburg, he will definitely shirk responsibility. And I saw everything that happened in Italy and Switzerland, I don't think he can deny it."

It is also necessary to prepare in advance for this straightforward Grand Duke.

"Your Highness, you also have to consider what some people will say. And the incident that happened before we set out cannot be prevented in advance."

"What are you going to say? A lot of things happened when we set out."

"The report to senior officers, unfortunately, I was next to Alexander Vasilyevich at the time, and I saw the relevant report of the Smolensk conspiracy group. One of them was once the adjutant of His Excellency the Marshal."

"The problem is still very tricky. If the emperor listens to those rumors at this time, I am afraid it will be very disadvantageous to us."

Although Grand Duke Constantine is straightforward, he can still realize the interests after reminding him.

"No, if we receive an order, we must return to St. Petersburg immediately. You should come back with me, we can't do anything in Bohemia!"

Suvorov himself didn't care much about this. At this point, the coalition action in the Netherlands failed, and the advantage in northern Italy was great. Melas might not be able to achieve such a great result as Suvorov, but he could still maintain a huge advantage and let the remaining French Italian Corps be trapped in the Ligurian coastal area where Genoa is located.

As for southern Germany and Switzerland, they would not be beaten to the gate of Vienna by the French. There is such a big Bavaria in the middle, but Switzerland has been against the Habsburg since ancient times, and this dynasty also prospered in this region, which is a hellish joke.

When Paul's edict arrived in Prague on November 8, the Russian army cheered. This was the first marshal promoted because of military merit. At this time, Tsar Paul and Marshal Suvorov had a good relationship, and it seemed that all doubts did not exist.

At the same time, there were also orders that were not unexpected.

Russia withdrew from the anti-French alliance, and the Russian troops in the Habsburg territory began to withdraw and return to the country in winter. However, the army had to return to the winter camp near the border and return to St. Petersburg in the spring of the following year.

At the same time, Grand Duke Constantine was also recalled to St. Petersburg, and his entourage naturally had to return at the same time.

Solovyov was going to return with Grand Duke Constantine. Before leaving, he came to Suvorov's headquarters in Kvorets Castle.

When he arrived, it was already afternoon, and now it can be seen that the Grand Marshal himself looked very tired.

"Misha, you are here. I know you want to go to Petersburg. Of course you should go back. You can't learn anything by staying with me, a little old man, here. I have already taught you everything I could teach you in the past. You.”

Having said this, he also took out a letter.

"When you return to Petersburg, give this letter to Suvorochka. My daughter, I have something to tell her. At my age, I am already at the age where I may be called away by God at any time. , it’s time to look for a place with abundant water and grass. You, my child, are not like others. , I shed a few tears when I said goodbye, but I know that you are full of emotions, so don’t suppress yourself too much. If you have the opportunity to lead an army in the future, you will still be emotionless if you cannot show your emotions. People can’t be high-ranking generals.”

The things he teaches are always very strange, and he seems to teach students in accordance with their aptitude.

It may also be that after applying to Paul to go to the monastery, he received an order to go on an expedition. After the expedition, the old man sometimes felt where his end was, and when he spoke, he also had an indifferent attitude. His words are always unpredictable.

"Your Excellency, Generalissimo, I have learned a lot from you. This time I will accompany His Highness back to Petersburg. I will explain everything in Italy and Switzerland to the Emperor."

"Good boy, only if you are in front of the Emperor can you accurately help His Highness to make suggestions. I know what that Korsakov is going to do, and the Emperor will not be deceived by him. If he really wants to do something, it will be the Emperor's blizzard. A normal temper will lead to this. As long as you don't get hit by bullets, your life will be long and you don't need to do anything for me."

Then he sat there and looked out the window.

"It snows very early here. After returning to Petersburg, I want to find a monastery to clean up. Misha, prepare yourself and go back. Your promotion and new personnel appointments will be made by The emperor decides. Of course, based on your merits in Italy, not only have you received a medal from the emperor, but your military rank should also be that of a major. The 18-year-old major is too young and easy to get into trouble, regardless of the royal family and the children of the nobles. envy."

After saying this, Suvorov continued to look out the window. His complexion was already a little bad. Although he had not been sick recently, he could realize that his life was slowly coming to an end.

"Take care of yourself, Alexander Vasilyevich, and if a doctor comes, don't let him bleed you."

"Let's go, Misha, I know this. Being called by God is the fate of a devout believer. You are an atheist like my old friend in Tongshan, but you should also have your own beliefs. You can go. Thank you, thank you.”

Solovyov left the Generalissimo's headquarters and went to the side of Grand Duke Constantine. They would first reach Krakow, and then pass through a series of post stations in Austria to the Russian border, where they would transfer to sleighs. Hurry up and reach Petersburg before the worst weather comes, and you will have to return there for the winter.

Grand Duke Constantine had told the Grand Marshal the same thing before, and he was also shocked by the old man's indifference.

"Misha, it's really interesting. Your Majesty the Grand Marshal seems to be downplaying all this. I just can't understand it."

"Maybe in the history of our country, too many things like this have happened, and he has experienced it all."

"If you say that, it's really possible. Your nose is very sensitive. Come and smell this essential oil. How do you feel?"

"Your Highness, this smell is a bit strong, too strong."

"But this is a high-end product. I know Anna may not like me, but I have to give her some compensation. And this necklace, the ruby ​​necklace is for Anna, and the diamond necklace is for my sister-in-law."

"With all due respect, Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess, has always liked lighter attire. Although this diamond necklace is suitable for her, it is too luxurious for her personal preference."

"Hahaha, I know, you modeled for Elena in the palace, did you know that from her?"

"That's it, Your Highness, you have to consider that two of your Highnesses are getting married."

Konstantin is really rough, and he is too young now, and he understands women's hearts even more than Solovyov.

Solovyov also has his own problems. He is very good at etiquette, but he is not good at further matters. In the past few days between him and Sylvia from Milan, the other party was more proactive.

Before leaving Prague, he also wrote a letter to Sylvia stating that he was about to return to Petersburg.

When he said this, he reminded Constantine that compared to the daily "communication game" played by Alexander and his sisters, what he came for was always more affordable, from the prey brought back from hunting to various novel gadgets.

Now he also wants to prepare some gifts for Alexandra and Elena, but this will have to wait until he returns to Petersburg.

After this group of people set off, the courier who delivered the news from Prague soon arrived in Vienna and announced Russia's plan to withdraw from the alliance.

At the same time, something was happening in Paris. After a coup, the Directory's rule over the First French Republic came to an end, and now it became a triumvirate, consisting of citizens Sieyès, Dukes and General Citizen Napoleon Bonaparte was elected to power.

Napoleon now stepped onto the political stage, and then he would use some methods to become the first consul with power, and reverse the government system designed by Sieyès, and in fact turned it into a military government.

He wanted to use his own power to tear up the anti-French alliance at will, especially when Russia had withdrawn.

But what he had to do was to accumulate strength and invest it in the battlefields of the Rhine and Italy in the coming year to win the decisive battle.

But he did not realize that too much involvement in political activities would affect his judgment on the battlefield, and he did run very fast.

Of course, he also heard some strange things in Paris.

Some captured French soldiers talked about their experiences after returning. Some people mentioned that they had met a young Russian officer who always asked a question.

"Do you know a lady named Rose? Maybe that's her name. She is my stepmother's cousin."

Paulina told him about this strange thing in a salon.

It is well known that Paulina's sister-in-law Josephine usually does not attend the salon hosted by Paulina. The two have always had a little "contradiction".

"Paulina, if it is a Russian officer, or perhaps a royalist in exile, asking about the recent situation of his relatives, this is normal, don't care."

What he cares more about is how to transform France according to his ideas after obtaining the position of ruling. He must win on the battlefield, win in politics, and win everywhere. This seems to be his "mission".

This first ruling really doesn't know that someone's mission to find relatives is right at his doorstep.

After all, his wife Josephine really came from the West Indies. This experience is consistent with de Rivery's description. It's just that when those big-mouthed and uneducated old soldiers spread the news to Marseille and Toulon, there were also some problems. That is, the rumors had just entered France, and these news had been completely distorted.

After all, the full names of French people are too long. These people always can't remember many names, and it's a miracle to find the real person!