Struggle in Russia - Vol 3 Chapter 757

Nicholas I’s words made Chernyshov’s face very ugly. This was the first time that his opinion was easily dismissed. And it was on the spot of the imperial meeting, so many people now began to secretly laugh at him, the Minister of War.

To be honest, this made him very shameless. Although he managed to punish some **** who were talking behind their backs, after today’s incident spread, it is estimated that those **** will be active again.

Chernyshov felt a great headache, and felt that if this situation continued to develop, he might not be able to work for long as the Minister of War, so he had to perform well and let the world see his true level as the Minister of War.

After thinking for a while, while others were still digesting Nicholas I’s speech, he preemptively suggested: “Your Majesty’s words are very true, since the enemy’s purpose is to attack our country’s lofty international reputation, then only the frontal counterattack will completely defeat it. , it can not only give a head-on blow but also deter Xiao Xiao.”

“I suggest ordering the Black Sea Fleet to attack the enemy resolutely and drive the enemy into the sea in one fell swoop!”

Well, this suggestion is quite to Nicholas I’s taste, but he didn’t agree immediately, because he remembered that the condition of the Black Sea Fleet was not particularly good, it seemed that he didn’t have that ability, right?

There are not a few people who have the same idea. In fact, most people think this is a bit whimsical, but Chernyshov’s conservative forces are the mainstream after all, and smart people like Count Uvarov disagree, but they will not. Say it clearly.

But Count Rostovtsev is different. He will never be polite to conservatives. Since Chernyshov ran out to seek abuse, he will not be merciful.

As soon as Chernyshov’s voice fell, he turned back: “Your suggestion is purely whimsical. According to General Kornilov’s report, the number of enemy troops that have landed is as high as 50,000, and the Black Sea Fleet will be able to fight or not. The total number of soldiers fighting is only 35,000. I won’t talk about the wounded soldiers who cannot fight at all. Even if all these 35,000 people can fight, do you think they can defeat the enemy?”

Uh, Chernyshov really didn’t think about it that much just now, he just wanted to be a blockbuster, who would have thought that he would step on the pit again.

He still has a headache here, but Count Rostovtsev’s combined punch is not finished yet!

“And please note that this information is at least ten days ago. Who can guarantee that the enemy will not continue to increase troops? It is conservatively estimated that the enemy can transport 50,000 troops at a time, and this time is enough for the enemy to send another 100,000 people ashore! ”

Speaking of his contempt, his tone of disdain became stronger and stronger: “Are you planning to let General Kornilov defeat the enemy’s 150,000 strong soldiers with 35,000 remaining soldiers?”

Chernyshov’s face was embarrassed, and the words of Count Rostovtsev seemed to make him feel ashamed!

Even Count Uvarov’s expression changed when he saw him, because his performance was too mentally retarded. You, the Minister of War, don’t understand the truth that normal people know. What does this mean? At least it means that you are incompetent, right!

Nicholas I didn’t immediately teach Chernyshov a lesson. After all, this guy expressed his heart, and he was willing to tolerate even the stupid courtiers who could understand him.

He is also a little worried about the possibility raised by Count Rostovtsev. The enemy is clearly planning to conquer Sevastopol, and it is impossible not to gather a large number of troops, and the Black Sea Fleet is really insufficient in strength, not to mention that there may be more than a dozen enemies. Wan Dajun, even the 50,000 people at the moment can’t handle it for Kornilov!

But Nicholas I couldn’t take this breath, and he was really unhappy as he watched the enemy raging at the door of his house.

After thinking for a long time, he asked, “Count, how is our current recruitment process going?”

Count Rostovtsev bowed and replied, “Your Majesty, there are not enough soldiers to be recruited now, and only about 100,000 soldiers have been recruited for the time being. Except for the loss of Duke Mikhail, they can be sent to Sevastopol. of less than 30,000 people.”

Nicholas I was suddenly half-cold, what is 30,000 people enough for? I am afraid that defending Kornilov is not enough.

This result was really unsatisfactory to him, and he snorted suddenly: “The age limit can be appropriately loosened. To defeat the enemy, we must arm more soldiers!”

Count Rostovtsev bowed and replied: “Your Majesty, I personally agree with your suggestion. We do need more soldiers, but the current number of soldiers that can be recruited has reached the upper limit. The only way is to call on the national nobles to provide More serfs.”

This was very straightforward. Nicholas I immediately realized that this was tantamount to attacking conservative aristocrats. After all, most of the serfs in the country were in their hands. Naturally, if they wanted more soldiers, they could only get them from them. rob people.

But doing it like this is a bit risky. Nicholas I knew his nobleman too well, and he regarded land and serfs as more important than life. If you can’t talk to them about people wanting land, you’re going to have trouble.

Nicholas I’s thoughts were correct, but in fact, the Count of Rostovtsev’s group was unhappy as soon as the words of Count Rostovtsev fell.

They were quite dissatisfied with the Alaska thing before, who would have thought that the old hatred was gone and someone was going to add a new hatred, UU reading www. Does uukanshu.com really take them as face people and can handle them casually?

Count Uvarov did his part to be the first to stand up: “Your Majesty, I think it is necessary to be cautious in recruiting more soldiers. In another month or two, it will be the harvest season. If all the young and middle-aged people are taken away, farming will inevitably suffer greatly. Influence, maybe it will affect this year’s harvest!”

Conservatives take such a clear-cut stand on the issue. They don’t worry about the life and death of the serfs, they only worry about affecting the harvest. In the end, I still care about my little money.

Nicholas I snorted and didn’t answer, because although this reason was a little bit, but there were too many forces involved, he had to see the reactions of these people before making a decision. Anyway, there is also Count Rostovtsev in front, maybe he has a way to change his mind from Count Uvarov?

“The autumn harvest is important, but the current war situation is even more critical. Once Sevastopol makes a mistake, let’s not say how bad it will cause. If the enemy thinks that we are powerless to resist, it will sweep through Crimea and even threaten Ukraine. What? Then what should we do? When the time comes, it will not be a matter of a few grains of grain!”

Look at what you said, Nicholas I wanted to applaud Count Rostovtsev. It’s more important to lose power and humiliate the country or lose a few grains of grain. Can you conservative nobles even understand this?