Chapter 567: Nicholas I was probably crazy
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"Advisor Jomini, I respect your military literacy as a military advisor, but I'm afraid it is difficult for me to agree with the plan you made!" Nicholas I said to Jomini euphemistically.
Although Nicholas I was very euphemistic, Jomini heard his decisive attitude.
I knew that he would never agree to this plan! Yomini thought to himself.
Although Nicholas I's rejection was within Jomini's expectations, Jomini was still a little disappointed.
However, it is normal for Nicholas I to reject his plan. No monarch is willing to sit back and watch his territory be invaded by foreign enemies, let alone the French Empire, the feud of the Russian Empire.
As the supreme tsar of the Russian Empire, his rights are equal to his obligations. If he cannot bring victory to his subjects (even a false victory), then only death awaits him.
The Russian Empire not only inherited the title of the "Roman" Empire, but also inherited the Roman Imperial Guard coup system.
[PS: By the way, the Ottoman Empire as Luluo also inherited this coup system, which is even more outrageous than the Russian Empire. In the later period, Yeniceri was able to depose the Ottoman Sultan at will, and there were quite a number of soldiers from five generations and ten countries. wind. 】
It was precisely because he could not convince Nicholas I alone that Jomini pinned his hope on his students, hoping that he could persuade Nicholas I to agree to the plan with himself, so Jomini turned his attention to On the body of his own student Alexander.
Seeing the hint in Jomini's eyes, Alexander II hurriedly asked Nicholas I next to him: "Father! I think Jomini's advisor's plan is very good! Why would you disagree with this plan?"
Nicholas I glanced at Jomini, and then glanced at Alexander II beside him, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes: "Jomini's contraction plan is indeed a good plan, but I can't let Gore Chakov executes this plan! Because it will affect our morale!"
"The original Moscow..." Alexander II, who had not experienced the Napoleonic Wars, responded to Nicholas I.
"You only know about the Battle of Moscow, we voluntarily gave up and evacuated backwards, but you don't know the morale of our army after the evacuation... If it wasn't for Marshal Kutuzov, I'm afraid our army..." Nicholas I said to Alexander II with lingering fears Shi replied, then pointed to Jomini and responded to Alexander II: "If you don't believe me, ask Jomini's advisor!"
Alexander II turned his attention to Jomini, and Jomini nodded slowly: "Your Majesty, you are right! The retreat of the Moscow battle did bring a heavy blow to our morale, but Crimea was not Moscow! We don’t have to blindly bring it into Moscow. From a military point of view, even if the loss of the entire Crimean Peninsula cannot affect the foundation of the Russian Empire, I don’t have to care about the loss of Sevastopol. !"
"Advisor Jomini, from a military point of view, what you said is not wrong at all!" Nicholas I first affirmed Jomini's views, and then retorted to Jomini: "But from a political perspective, For what? Does the loss of Sevastopol have a big impact on us!"
"Your Majesty, I don't think the impact is too great!" Jomini responded to Nicholas I.
"Not too big?" Nicholas I smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed: "Advisor Jomini, do you know how English and French newspapers describe Sevastopol?"
Yomini shook his head. He had been in the General Staff since the war began, and he really didn't know much about British and French newspapers.
"They have portrayed the occupation of Sevastopol as a decisive battle, as if the entire Russian Empire would collapse at once if Sevastopol was captured!" Nicholas I told Jomini in exaggerated language.
"Your Majesty, they are just trying to make their people more supportive of this war!" Jomini comforted Nicholas I: "If they didn't say this, their people would not support them to continue fighting, However, the enthusiasm of the subjects will fade over time, and that's when we fight back!"
"However, there are also many people in St. Petersburg who are willing to believe their propaganda!" Nicholas I said with a slightly sad tone: "They also think that the troops of the Russian Empire on the southern front have now suffered heavy losses, and it is estimated that the coalition forces will kill them soon. coming!"
"What!" Jomini showed a shocked expression on his face. He couldn't imagine that there were people in St. Petersburg who were willing to believe such nonsense: "Your Majesty, St. Petersburg is thousands of kilometers away from Sevastopol!"
"Yeah! Thousands of kilometers!" Nicholas I lamented: "But those who believe in the British and French newspapers do not believe that it is very far from St. Petersburg! They think that Sevastopol is only 200-300 russ from Moscow. mile away! British and French troops can easily reach Moscow. If our troops choose to stick, then this panic will rush to the whole of St. Petersburg! By that time, I am afraid we will... You know what I mean! About Advisor Minnie!"
After listening to Nicholas I's answer, Jomini once again refreshed his cognitive mistakes. Not everyone knows the whole picture of the Russian Empire like him. Many native St. Petersburg people may never leave in their lifetime. St. Petersburg, which also led to a mistake in their perception of Sevastopol.
Of course, this kind of error is not only in the Russian Empire, but also in France and Britain.
Many French and Britons alike believed that Sevastopol was close to Moscow and that their armies were on their way to capture Moscow.
"Father, we can spread the news of the advance to suppress the panic, and then order the troops to stick to it!" Alexander II suggested.
"Then how do you prevent British and French newspapers from flowing into the Russian Empire? Battle reports can deceive people, but battle lines don't!" Nicholas I asked in return.
"Restrict ships from the Baltic Sea!" Alexander II said to Nicholas I: "At the same time, check every ship entering the port!"
"This is of no use!" Nicholas I shook his head and responded to Alexander II: "At the same time, it will also disrupt our already scarce trade!"
Since Britain and France tightened their grip on the Baltic Sea, there has been less trade going to the Russian Empire, which has led to less fur and bitumen being exported from St. Petersburg, and less money from outside sources.
If there is a port inspection, then it is bound to persuade a wave of merchant ships.
Nicholas I was reluctant to do this kind of business, even if he knew that the purpose of some ships was indeed not pure, but he could only turn a blind eye.
"Your Majesty, I think you..."
Before Jomini finished speaking, Nicholas I said first: "Of course! These reasons may seem far-fetched to you, but don't forget that I am the ruler of this country!"
When Nicholas I said this, Jomini understood that his plan would definitely fail.
The Russian Empire cannot compete with the British and French armies in terms of hard power, except to stick to the fighting spirit of the British and French coalition forces, and then wait for the opportunity to counterattack! He really didn't know how to win.
"Advisor Jomini, I need an active offensive plan!" Nicholas I made his request to Jomini.
"Your Majesty, I can only tell you that I will do my best to make this plan!" Jomini said to Nicholas I.
"Just do your best!" Nicholas I also understood that it was really difficult for a strong man to take the initiative to attack Britain and France, but if he didn't attack, how would he face the Slavs who supported him (Pogokin)
Nicholas I, who was about to become an Orthodox fanatic, would never allow the British and French troops to stay in Crimea, he had to drive them out and plant the Slavic flag over Constantinople!
[Nicholas I is probably crazy]
…
Time flies, and soon it will be June 22.
There are still two days before the French military parade. On such a cloudless morning, a cavalry force of nearly 100 people lined up in two columns at the gate of the Tuileries Palace, waiting in full force.
Passersby looked at the cavalry troops at the gate with curious eyes. Most passersby did not understand why the cavalry troops appeared at the gate of the Tuileries Palace.
Could it be that their emperor is going away?
When the time came around 9:00, UU read www. uukanshu.com Dressed in a military uniform and a Napoleon hat, Jerome Bonaparte, who looked like a horse monarch, appeared at the gate of the Tuileries Palace on a white war horse, and behind him was a Open gilt carriage surrounded by tulle.
The dragoons standing at the gate mounted their horses after seeing their monarch appear, and surrounded Jerome Bonaparte and the gilt carriage in the middle
"Set off!"
General Niel, who served as the temporary commander of the cavalry unit, shouted loudly, and the whole unit started to set off in the direction of the Paris train station.
At the same time, residents near the Paris City Hall gathered near the City Hall Square under the call of the Paris city government.
Just when they were wondering why the Paris City Hall called them here, Haussmann, a senior official of the Seine Province, appeared in the City Hall Square and reported an exciting news to the residents near the City Hall.
"Paris residents! I called you to the Paris City Hall today to tell you a happy event. The Austrian Emperor Joseph Franz and his fiancee Elisabeth are about to arrive in Paris at the invitation of His Majesty Napoleon!"
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"Advisor Jomini, I respect your military literacy as a military advisor, but I'm afraid it is difficult for me to agree with the plan you made!" Nicholas I said to Jomini euphemistically.
Although Nicholas I was very euphemistic, Jomini heard his decisive attitude.
I knew that he would never agree to this plan! Yomini thought to himself.
Although Nicholas I's rejection was within Jomini's expectations, Jomini was still a little disappointed.
However, it is normal for Nicholas I to reject his plan. No monarch is willing to sit back and watch his territory be invaded by foreign enemies, let alone the French Empire, the feud of the Russian Empire.
As the supreme tsar of the Russian Empire, his rights are equal to his obligations. If he cannot bring victory to his subjects (even a false victory), then only death awaits him.
The Russian Empire not only inherited the title of the "Roman" Empire, but also inherited the Roman Imperial Guard coup system.
[PS: By the way, the Ottoman Empire as Luluo also inherited this coup system, which is even more outrageous than the Russian Empire. In the later period, Yeniceri was able to depose the Ottoman Sultan at will, and there were quite a number of soldiers from five generations and ten countries. wind. 】
It was precisely because he could not convince Nicholas I alone that Jomini pinned his hope on his students, hoping that he could persuade Nicholas I to agree to the plan with himself, so Jomini turned his attention to On the body of his own student Alexander.
Seeing the hint in Jomini's eyes, Alexander II hurriedly asked Nicholas I next to him: "Father! I think Jomini's advisor's plan is very good! Why would you disagree with this plan?"
Nicholas I glanced at Jomini, and then glanced at Alexander II beside him, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes: "Jomini's contraction plan is indeed a good plan, but I can't let Gore Chakov executes this plan! Because it will affect our morale!"
"The original Moscow..." Alexander II, who had not experienced the Napoleonic Wars, responded to Nicholas I.
"You only know about the Battle of Moscow, we voluntarily gave up and evacuated backwards, but you don't know the morale of our army after the evacuation... If it wasn't for Marshal Kutuzov, I'm afraid our army..." Nicholas I said to Alexander II with lingering fears Shi replied, then pointed to Jomini and responded to Alexander II: "If you don't believe me, ask Jomini's advisor!"
Alexander II turned his attention to Jomini, and Jomini nodded slowly: "Your Majesty, you are right! The retreat of the Moscow battle did bring a heavy blow to our morale, but Crimea was not Moscow! We don’t have to blindly bring it into Moscow. From a military point of view, even if the loss of the entire Crimean Peninsula cannot affect the foundation of the Russian Empire, I don’t have to care about the loss of Sevastopol. !"
"Advisor Jomini, from a military point of view, what you said is not wrong at all!" Nicholas I first affirmed Jomini's views, and then retorted to Jomini: "But from a political perspective, For what? Does the loss of Sevastopol have a big impact on us!"
"Your Majesty, I don't think the impact is too great!" Jomini responded to Nicholas I.
"Not too big?" Nicholas I smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed: "Advisor Jomini, do you know how English and French newspapers describe Sevastopol?"
Yomini shook his head. He had been in the General Staff since the war began, and he really didn't know much about British and French newspapers.
"They have portrayed the occupation of Sevastopol as a decisive battle, as if the entire Russian Empire would collapse at once if Sevastopol was captured!" Nicholas I told Jomini in exaggerated language.
"Your Majesty, they are just trying to make their people more supportive of this war!" Jomini comforted Nicholas I: "If they didn't say this, their people would not support them to continue fighting, However, the enthusiasm of the subjects will fade over time, and that's when we fight back!"
"However, there are also many people in St. Petersburg who are willing to believe their propaganda!" Nicholas I said with a slightly sad tone: "They also think that the troops of the Russian Empire on the southern front have now suffered heavy losses, and it is estimated that the coalition forces will kill them soon. coming!"
"What!" Jomini showed a shocked expression on his face. He couldn't imagine that there were people in St. Petersburg who were willing to believe such nonsense: "Your Majesty, St. Petersburg is thousands of kilometers away from Sevastopol!"
"Yeah! Thousands of kilometers!" Nicholas I lamented: "But those who believe in the British and French newspapers do not believe that it is very far from St. Petersburg! They think that Sevastopol is only 200-300 russ from Moscow. mile away! British and French troops can easily reach Moscow. If our troops choose to stick, then this panic will rush to the whole of St. Petersburg! By that time, I am afraid we will... You know what I mean! About Advisor Minnie!"
After listening to Nicholas I's answer, Jomini once again refreshed his cognitive mistakes. Not everyone knows the whole picture of the Russian Empire like him. Many native St. Petersburg people may never leave in their lifetime. St. Petersburg, which also led to a mistake in their perception of Sevastopol.
Of course, this kind of error is not only in the Russian Empire, but also in France and Britain.
Many French and Britons alike believed that Sevastopol was close to Moscow and that their armies were on their way to capture Moscow.
"Father, we can spread the news of the advance to suppress the panic, and then order the troops to stick to it!" Alexander II suggested.
"Then how do you prevent British and French newspapers from flowing into the Russian Empire? Battle reports can deceive people, but battle lines don't!" Nicholas I asked in return.
"Restrict ships from the Baltic Sea!" Alexander II said to Nicholas I: "At the same time, check every ship entering the port!"
"This is of no use!" Nicholas I shook his head and responded to Alexander II: "At the same time, it will also disrupt our already scarce trade!"
Since Britain and France tightened their grip on the Baltic Sea, there has been less trade going to the Russian Empire, which has led to less fur and bitumen being exported from St. Petersburg, and less money from outside sources.
If there is a port inspection, then it is bound to persuade a wave of merchant ships.
Nicholas I was reluctant to do this kind of business, even if he knew that the purpose of some ships was indeed not pure, but he could only turn a blind eye.
"Your Majesty, I think you..."
Before Jomini finished speaking, Nicholas I said first: "Of course! These reasons may seem far-fetched to you, but don't forget that I am the ruler of this country!"
When Nicholas I said this, Jomini understood that his plan would definitely fail.
The Russian Empire cannot compete with the British and French armies in terms of hard power, except to stick to the fighting spirit of the British and French coalition forces, and then wait for the opportunity to counterattack! He really didn't know how to win.
"Advisor Jomini, I need an active offensive plan!" Nicholas I made his request to Jomini.
"Your Majesty, I can only tell you that I will do my best to make this plan!" Jomini said to Nicholas I.
"Just do your best!" Nicholas I also understood that it was really difficult for a strong man to take the initiative to attack Britain and France, but if he didn't attack, how would he face the Slavs who supported him (Pogokin)
Nicholas I, who was about to become an Orthodox fanatic, would never allow the British and French troops to stay in Crimea, he had to drive them out and plant the Slavic flag over Constantinople!
[Nicholas I is probably crazy]
…
Time flies, and soon it will be June 22.
There are still two days before the French military parade. On such a cloudless morning, a cavalry force of nearly 100 people lined up in two columns at the gate of the Tuileries Palace, waiting in full force.
Passersby looked at the cavalry troops at the gate with curious eyes. Most passersby did not understand why the cavalry troops appeared at the gate of the Tuileries Palace.
Could it be that their emperor is going away?
When the time came around 9:00, UU read www. uukanshu.com Dressed in a military uniform and a Napoleon hat, Jerome Bonaparte, who looked like a horse monarch, appeared at the gate of the Tuileries Palace on a white war horse, and behind him was a Open gilt carriage surrounded by tulle.
The dragoons standing at the gate mounted their horses after seeing their monarch appear, and surrounded Jerome Bonaparte and the gilt carriage in the middle
"Set off!"
General Niel, who served as the temporary commander of the cavalry unit, shouted loudly, and the whole unit started to set off in the direction of the Paris train station.
At the same time, residents near the Paris City Hall gathered near the City Hall Square under the call of the Paris city government.
Just when they were wondering why the Paris City Hall called them here, Haussmann, a senior official of the Seine Province, appeared in the City Hall Square and reported an exciting news to the residents near the City Hall.
"Paris residents! I called you to the Paris City Hall today to tell you a happy event. The Austrian Emperor Joseph Franz and his fiancee Elisabeth are about to arrive in Paris at the invitation of His Majesty Napoleon!"
"Advisor Jomini, I respect your military literacy as a military advisor, but I'm afraid it is difficult for me to agree with the plan you made!" Nicholas I said to Jomini euphemistically.Although Nicholas I was very euphemistic, Jomini heard his decisive attitude.I knew that he would never agree to this plan! Yomini thought to himself.Although Nicholas I's rejection was within Jomini's expectations, Jomini was still a little disappointed.However, it is normal for Nicholas I to reject his plan. No monarch is willing to sit back and watch his territory be invaded by foreign enemies, let alone the French Empire, the feud of the Russian Empire.As the supreme tsar of the Russian Empire, his rights are equal to his obligations. If he cannot bring victory to his subjects even a false victory, then only death awaits him.The Russian Empire not only inherited the title of the "Roman" Empire, but also inherited the Roman Imperial Guard coup system.PS: By the way, the Ottoman Empire as Luluo also inherited this coup system, which is even more outrageous than the Russian Empire. In the later period, Yeniceri was able to depose the Ottoman Sultan at will, and there were quite a number of soldiers from five generations and ten countries. wind. It was precisely because he could not convince Nicholas I alone that Jomini pinned his hope on his students, hoping that he could persuade Nicholas I to agree to the plan with himself, so Jomini turned his attention to On the body of his own student Alexander.Seeing the hint in Jomini's eyes, Alexander II hurriedly asked Nicholas I next to him: "Father! I think Jomini's advisor's plan is very good! Why would you disagree with this plan?"Nicholas I glanced at Jomini, and then glanced at Alexander II beside him, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes: "Jomini's contraction plan is indeed a good plan, but I can't let Gore Chakov executes this plan! Because it will affect our morale!""The original Moscow..." Alexander II, who had not experienced the Napoleonic Wars, responded to Nicholas I."You only know about the Battle of Moscow, we voluntarily gave up and evacuated backwards, but you don't know the morale of our army after the evacuation... If it wasn't for Marshal Kutuzov, I'm afraid our army..." Nicholas I said to Alexander II with lingering fears Shi replied, then pointed to Jomini and responded to Alexander II: "If you don't believe me, ask Jomini's advisor!"Alexander II turned his attention to Jomini, and Jomini nodded slowly: "Your Majesty, you are right! The retreat of the Moscow battle did bring a heavy blow to our morale, but Crimea was not Moscow! We don't have to blindly bring it into Moscow. From a military point of view, even if the loss of the entire Crimean Peninsula cannot affect the foundation of the Russian Empire, I don't have to care about the loss of Sevastopol. !""Advisor Jomini, from a military point of view, what you said is not wrong at all!" Nicholas I first affirmed Jomini's views, and then retorted to Jomini: "But from a political perspective, For what? Does the loss of Sevastopol have a big impact on us!""Your Majesty, I don't think the impact is too great!" Jomini responded to Nicholas I."Not too big?" Nicholas I smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed: "Advisor Jomini, do you know how English and French newspapers describe Sevastopol?"Yomini shook his head. He had been in the General Staff since the war began, and he really didn't know much about British and French newspapers."They have portrayed the occupation of Sevastopol as a decisive battle, as if the entire Russian Empire would collapse at once if Sevastopol was captured!" Nicholas I told Jomini in exaggerated language."Your Majesty, they are just trying to make their people more supportive of this war!" Jomini comforted Nicholas I: "If they didn't say this, their people would not support them to continue fighting, However, the enthusiasm of the subjects will fade over time, and that's when we fight back!""However, there are also many people in St. Petersburg who are willing to believe their propaganda!" Nicholas I said with a slightly sad tone: "They also think that the troops of the Russian Empire on the southern front have now suffered heavy losses, and it is estimated that the coalition forces will kill them soon. coming!""What!" Jomini showed a shocked expression on his face. He couldn't imagine that there were people in St. Petersburg who were willing to believe such nonsense: "Your Majesty, St. Petersburg is thousands of kilometers away from Sevastopol!""Yeah! Thousands of kilometers!" Nicholas I lamented: "But those who believe in the British and French newspapers do not believe that it is very far from St. Petersburg! They think that Sevastopol is only 200-300 russ from Moscow. mile away! British and French troops can easily reach Moscow. If our troops choose to stick, then this panic will rush to the whole of St. Petersburg! By that time, I am afraid we will... You know what I mean! About Advisor Minnie!"After listening to Nicholas I's answer, Jomini once again refreshed his cognitive mistakes. Not everyone knows the whole picture of the Russian Empire like him. Many native St. Petersburg people may never leave in their lifetime. St. Petersburg, which also led to a mistake in their perception of Sevastopol.Of course, this kind of error is not only in the Russian Empire, but also in France and Britain.Many French and Britons alike believed that Sevastopol was close to Moscow and that their armies were on their way to capture Moscow."Father, we can spread the news of the advance to suppress the panic, and then order the troops to stick to it!" Alexander II suggested."Then how do you prevent British and French newspapers from flowing into the Russian Empire? Battle reports can deceive people, but battle lines don't!" Nicholas I asked in return."Restrict ships from the Baltic Sea!" Alexander II said to Nicholas I: "At the same time, check every ship entering the port!""This is of no use!" Nicholas I shook his head and responded to Alexander II: "At the same time, it will also disrupt our already scarce trade!"Since Britain and France tightened their grip on the Baltic Sea, there has been less trade going to the Russian Empire, which has led to less fur and bitumen being exported from St. Petersburg, and less money from outside sources.If there is a port inspection, then it is bound to persuade a wave of merchant ships.Nicholas I was reluctant to do this kind of business, even if he knew that the purpose of some ships was indeed not pure, but he could only turn a blind eye."Your Majesty, I think you..."Before Jomini finished speaking, Nicholas I said first: "Of course! These reasons may seem far-fetched to you, but don't forget that I am the ruler of this country!"When Nicholas I said this, Jomini understood that his plan would definitely fail.The Russian Empire cannot compete with the British and French armies in terms of hard power, except to stick to the fighting spirit of the British and French coalition forces, and then wait for the opportunity to counterattack! He really didn't know how to win."Advisor Jomini, I need an active offensive plan!" Nicholas I made his request to Jomini."Your Majesty, I can only tell you that I will do my best to make this plan!" Jomini said to Nicholas I."Just do your best!" Nicholas I also understood that it was really difficult for a strong man to take the initiative to attack Britain and France, but if he didn't attack, how would he face the Slavs who supported him PogokinNicholas I, who was about to become an Orthodox fanatic, would never allow the British and French troops to stay in Crimea, he had to drive them out and plant the Slavic flag over Constantinople!Nicholas I is probably crazyTime flies, and soon it will be June 22.There are still two days before the French military parade. On such a cloudless morning, a cavalry force of nearly 100 people lined up in two columns at the gate of the Tuileries Palace, waiting in full force.Passersby looked at the cavalry troops at the gate with curious eyes. Most passersby did not understand why the cavalry troops appeared at the gate of the Tuileries Palace.Could it be that their emperor is going away?When the time came around 9:00, UU read www. uukanshu.com Dressed in a military uniform and a Napoleon hat, Jerome Bonaparte, who looked like a horse monarch, appeared at the gate of the Tuileries Palace on a white war horse, and behind him was a Open gilt carriage surrounded by tulle.The dragoons standing at the gate mounted their horses after seeing their monarch appear, and surrounded Jerome Bonaparte and the gilt carriage in the middle"Set off!"General Niel, who served as the temporary commander of the cavalry unit, shouted loudly, and the whole unit started to set off in the direction of the Paris train station.At the same time, residents near the Paris City Hall gathered near the City Hall Square under the call of the Paris city government.Just when they were wondering why the Paris City Hall called them here, Haussmann, a senior official of the Seine Province, appeared in the City Hall Square and reported an exciting news to the residents near the City Hall."Paris residents! I called you to the Paris City Hall today to tell you a happy event. The Austrian Emperor Joseph Franz and his fiancee Elisabeth are about to arrive in Paris at the invitation of His Majesty Napoleon!"
