Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Solovyov returned to Petersburg. He now lives in his old house at No. 4 Washi Lane, separated from his family, but not far away.

After all, after exiting the front door of the house, turn right onto the Moika Canal causeway, follow the road on the right for a while, and then take the ferry or cross the bridge to reach home.

This distance is not far, but for some personal reasons, he will stay at No. 4, Washi Lane.

It is more convenient to get to the publishing house from here, and you can move more freely. Except for the residences of two big nobles at the entrance of Xixi Lane, you always feel like you are being watched by someone.

This also gave him the idea of ​​buying a new mansion, but it was not that urgent.

"Adela, take this letter and this package to No. 17 Nevsky Prospekt and give it to Count Stroganov, Pavel Stroganov, the young and handsome one. "

"What if the person who opens the door is his servant?"

"Don't worry, the servants in the Count's family can all speak some French, and you also speak Russian very well. You should have the courage."

With Adela's cleverness, she should have no problem.

But there is also a little trouble, that is, Solovyov didn't realize that this little girl was looking at him strangely recently.

He is usually very good at observing people's actions, but when it comes to people around him, his "vigilance" is not that high.

As for what is going to happen, it is probably that he, like General Miloradovich, can easily become a friend of women. He is good-looking and capable, so he naturally attracts a lot of attention.

It's just that Miloradovich is older, more or less an "old prince charming", and he joined the Queen's reserve army at that time. However, he spoke poor German and went to Königsberg to further his studies. By the way, he also took Kant's courses. .This is a strange path.

As for Solovyov, it feels somewhat mysterious. After all, he was sent to Paris as soon as he gained some fame, and even crossed the Atlantic to start an official adventure in Santo Domingo and New Spain.

This time when he returns to Petersburg, he will inevitably become the topic of discussion in the salon, especially since he has many friends in the social circle.

Adela went to No. 17 Nevsky Prospekt with letters and parcels, while Solovyov himself was going to Bagration's official residence at No. 25 Italian Street.

The couple recently separated, and the "little devil" fell seriously ill and was literally recommended by the doctor to go to Austria for recuperation.

It's just that these quack doctors always prescribe hot spring treatment plans to people without considering the actual situation.

"Kadishi's illness is not serious, but the doctor insisted on doing this, and he didn't know why."

Bagration looked serious, but the children stayed at home. When he faced the children, he was majestic and loving.

He gives the impression that he should be a stern father, but Georgia is rich in daughter slaves. Facing the little angels in his family, no matter how tough they are, their hearts will melt.

"Is this doctor familiar with you? Peter Ivanovich, or maybe he knew Katish before."

"It doesn't matter, but she is also willing to go to Vienna, which is more lively than Petersburg."

In this couple, the man is his senior brother and de facto mentor, and the woman is also friends with him, which makes it difficult for him to intervene. It is not appropriate to favor either side.

"It's just that she lives in Vienna, and I imagine there will be trouble there too."

Nothing else but Metternich, whom Solovyov's friend Neserrodie admired very much, and who was also an expert in love affairs.

Speaking of the foreign ministers of this era, many of them were good at seducing other people's wives. Even Mr. Talleyrand, who had two L's but one leg that was not very convenient, was an expert at seducing other people's wives.

As for Metternich, this one is even more dangerous, especially for Bagration.

He is a hunter in love, and his taste is very high. It is difficult for his prey to escape.

"Your worries are justified. Compared with her sister, Katishi is simpler, so it is inevitable that she will encounter this kind of trouble."

But Solovyov didn't find it strange what Bagration said later.

After all, it doesn't matter that the emperor wears a crown inlaid with emeralds. Even now, he is as "blind" and unaware of the affairs of his queen and himself.

Even if such a thing really happened, Alexander might still have the demeanor of King Zhuang of Chu.

The prince knew that his daughter-in-law was easily deceived. If she was with him, the relationship between the two of them was still very good, and they would not be disturbed by the people around her.

But when it comes to Vienna, Bagration is different from some generals. He is a popular figure in front of the two czars and has always been reused. He is not like ordinary generals and nobles who can take leave to travel abroad with his wife.

But his attitude really made Solovyov confused about what to do. After all, he was a senior brother. If it were someone else, he might not care so much.

"Mishka, thank you for your concern, but I think even if this kind of thing really happens, Katishi will only be impressed by me. After all, when she burst into tears and hid in your arms, you told her She 'investigated', didn't she?"

Well, this may have a miraculous effect. She may feel that those who are experienced in seducing people in love are still far behind in actual combat, especially those who are diplomats. Most of them are not as good as soldiers in this regard.

Bagration's physical fitness is quite good. Even if he is allowed to march with the soldiers, his physical strength when walking is far superior to that of some elite soldiers.

Solovyov thought about it and realized that he had not worried about it in vain. The bond between the two of them would be difficult to separate even if an Austrian came in.

But when the time comes, Prince Bagration still needs to be stronger.

"Mishka, don't just talk about me, you are not young anymore."

"I'm only 23 years old, it's still early."

After hearing this, Bagration still wanted to laugh.

The fact that this boy had a lover in Italy was kept secret from everyone around him at the time, and even now only a few people in Petersburg know about it.

But the real situation may be even more outrageous than Bagration imagined.

"Then don't mention this issue. You don't need to worry about me. You are not a friend we are all familiar with."

Then, Bagration brought up the important point and asked the servants to take his daughters to the children's room to play.

"I think war is inevitable."

"You mean the war with France?"

"The Emperor seems to be very determined, and there are already some rumors in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You know Her Royal Highness the Queen's brother-in-law."

Bagration couldn't help but laugh when he thought of this. Czartoryski coveted the queen, but failed to win it. That was a secret that Paul and Alexander made public. In the end, they failed to win the girl and became someone else's. brother-in-law.

There is no way, this guy is quite arrogant, Alexander is so capable of killing him, he has to consider the interests of Poland first when he becomes the foreign minister, and he tolerates his attempts to sleep with his wife, and he continues to reuse him and dominate the relationship with the United Kingdom. Diplomatic negotiations.

That can no longer be inferred using common sense. As for Solovyov, who acted secretly, there has been no sign of being discovered so far.

"You mean the Polish prince, right?"

"He is the one who has been leading the recent negotiations with the British."

Even here, in addition to the determination of the Tsar himself, there was also the will of the Queen Mother.

Queen Mother Maria intervened in government affairs mainly in diplomatic situations. She always considered the interests of her natal family of Württemberg.

Hence the Treaty of Alliance between Austria and Russia in November 1804, and the diplomatic agreement between Britain and Russia currently being negotiated.

"I think it is not a wise choice to keep a distance from the British and get involved in the affairs of the German states. Even Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother is from Württemberg, Her Royal Highness the Queen is from Baden, and several of their Highnesses have chosen to get married. The German princes’ involvement in the chaos in Europe always reminds me of the Thirty Years War.”

Seeing him like this, Bagration also thought that his teacher Suvorov favored this junior disciple because he had an extremely quick brain and was willing to study hard on his own. He was like a human encyclopedia and could quickly think of many examples from the past. .

"The Thirty Years' War?"

"Yes, we really shouldn't intervene in the battlefield so early. It will be more valuable to wait until the countries that oppose France are exhausted. What's more, this is what Bishop Richelieu did in the first place. "

The only flaw in this idea is that we don't know how strong Napoleon's energy is.

However, if it does not pay attention to France's affairs, the United Kingdom will also offer higher prices and manipulate the Anglo-Russian trade.

A typical example of this kind of botched operation was when Churchill was Lord of the Admiralty and seized an Ottoman warship.

But asking the British to offer a higher price is indeed more in Russia's interests.

It's just that no one can persuade the tsar himself to make great achievements. All tsars in the past have this problem to some extent.

"But in the situation we are facing now, it is obvious that there is no such imperial prime minister or regent who can increase the value of our bargaining chip. And I don't understand diplomacy. You should be prepared and ready to return to Petersburg at any time!"

Before he set off, Bagration mentioned to him that after the Guards Chasseur Battalion was officially expanded into the Guards Chasseur Regiment, he would serve as the regiment's general, but there was never a suitable regiment leader.

"You still want me to come back, but I have just made some achievements in the Selenga Regiment, and the report has been submitted to the Minister of War by the Governor."

"It is a common practice for a regiment commander to be transferred to another regiment due to some matters in a short period of time. You'd better come back. Good officers are needed everywhere, not to mention that the Selenge regiment really needs to transfer troops. Only as a left-behind force. You actually want to see Bonaparte on the battlefield, and I still understand you."

Well, this person is still his uncle!

Moreover, this condition cannot be refused. The equipment and tactics of the Guards Chasseur Regiment were all designed by him.

If you come back late and don't get along well with the army, it will be meaningless.

"I can come back, but I have to make arrangements for the Selenge Group."

Bagration was very satisfied with Solovyov's attitude. Everything must be done from beginning to end, even if it is abandoned halfway, arrangements must be made.

"You'd better not go back, and don't find a Frenchman to be the leader of the Guards Chasseur Regiment."

"well?"

"The little Count Saint Prix will arrange for him to come to my place."

"Adjutant to the Duke of Angoulême?"

"Yes, a courageous officer, but he has not experienced any serious battles."

Soloviev was an officer that Bagration knew well, and if he proposed this to Alexander, he should be satisfied.

If they really wanted to go to war, it would be more suitable for officers who had experienced the Italian and Swiss expeditions and fought all the battles.

At the same time, it was somewhat ridiculous to let a French exiled nobleman be the commander of the Guards when fighting the French.

Moreover, this count had not done much work since he came to Russia, but his rank was promoted very quickly.

In addition to Solovyov's promotion from second lieutenant to first lieutenant being related to his qualifications, he still had a merit book to check and prove every time he was promoted to a lieutenant, and he did not rely on his noble title. His family's baron title was still made official by Alexander.

Moreover, whether it was the soldiers of the Guards or the soldiers of the general army, they did not like their master very much, who was actually a foreigner.

This was his special advantage, and as the head of the regiment, Bagration still had the right to recommend. If he returned to Petersburg to take up the post, no one would have any objection.

"Okay."

"That's right, but we don't have much time. When you come back, you still have to train the troops and put other things aside."

In this case, artistic activities still have to be put aside.

When training the troops, the problems that Solovyov has to consider have been planned in the barracks of the Smolensk Selenge Regiment.

It's just that I don't know whether Grand Duke Constantine will improve the training methods of the Guards according to his ideas.

At the same time, some personal issues. He didn't want to think too much. After returning to St. Petersburg, he would definitely be closer to Louisa, but with his cautious character and the current tight time, he would not be like those boring adventurers.

It's still necessary to do serious things well, and in addition, a timetable must be arranged.

According to the current treaty signed between Russia and Austria, as well as the diplomatic agreements between Britain and Russia, Britain and Austria, it will only leave him a window period of about eight months.

In the second half of 1805, the army will set out to the battlefield in Central Europe one after another.

That is to say, the selection of soldiers of the Guards is relatively strict, the basic quality is relatively high, and they are all short and strong elite warriors.

However, saying this, there is always a feeling of dwarf musketeers.

Although Solovyov doesn't like business (playing World of Warcraft), the sense of déjà vu is still very strong.

I have been adjusting my status during this period, and I will try to resume the double update tomorrow