Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 362 004 Meeting at Jelgava Palace

When it snows heavily outside, the temperature is not very low, but the snow will remain in the yard.

The group of people who were stranded here because of the snow were also making preparations to go east. It was more convenient to use sleds at this time in January.

Also, the horseshoes used by the cavalry are definitely different from those used in environments like Western and Central Europe.

After making preparations, the group continued their journey back to Russia.

It was only when he arrived at the border post that Solovyov received the order.

"You want us to go to Jelgava?"

"Yes, Colonel, the orders I received are that the Guard Cossacks who have returned home are to return to their camps, and the returning gentlemen and their families are to go to Jelgava Palace."

“What a weird order.”

But we have to listen to the arrangements. Where is the Jelgava Palace? It was lent to Louis XVIII by Paul as a temporary palace. If they had not fled to England, this would be their permanent residence.

However, Louis XVIII and the Count of Artois are not here during this period. They have gone to England and are only here sometimes.

In addition, there are also some Bourbon veterans living here, including some veterans of the Kong Dynasty who formed the palace here.

Solovyov has always despised the actions of Louis XVIII and Count Artois, but Louis XVIII was a man who knew how to compromise and had some political wisdom.

As for the Count Artois, he was a stubborn fellow.

Such a stupid pig also wants to be a king and relies on foreign power. He didn't have the ability to kill Napoleon with one knife and ascend the throne himself. Borrowing troops would only be inconvenient.

At the same time, Solovyov, when he mentions Jelgava, he can think of Louis XVIII, and when he thinks of Count Artois, it is really incomparable to compare with the poor little cake.

After all, the princess had already looked away when she was in prison. It was not like these people who only wanted to be a cover for others.

After she gave birth to a son, the Austrian emperor did not dare to offend Napoleon, so he sent the mother and son to Jelgava without knowing what the operation was.

Archduke Karl also wanted to complain, but it was his brother who was also the emperor. Considering that his younger brother, Archduke Joseph, had been working as a foreigner in Hungary, Franz became suspicious.

He couldn't say anything, but because he loved his wife and children, he made preparations in advance and sent everyone to Jelgava.

Anyway, there is an alliance between Russia and Austria. No matter how long Napoleon's hand is, he can't control the divorce of a foreign Catholic archduke and force Austria to restart the war. This is very stupid.

Therefore, no one cares about this at all.

As for coming again before leaving. The thin and capable Archduke Karl is very good at this. Apparently his wife has won the lottery again.

It seems that, unlike the rumors, this is really fertile land.

Because she was an old acquaintance with Vasily Dolgorukov's family and Solovyov, she was very happy here.

After all, when she was escaping from marriage, except for the little tricks that the girls in Petersburg came up with, it was the Dolgorukov family who protected her all the way to Dresden.

Therefore, when these people come, she also warmly entertains them as the actual owner of the place.

But when it was time to sit down at the table, Prince Vasily was also talking about the current situation in Europe.

"Austria and France have made peace, and His Highness will come here to stay temporarily. But in a few days, when there is peace in Europe, you can return to Teshen."

"That being said, Prince Vasily, but"

Marie-Thérèse looked at Solovyov, wanting to hear what he had to say.

After Solovyov helped Austria in the war for the second time, he still understood the winking method used in European courts.

“But we must also consider whether peace can be achieved in the future.”

"Yes, the last peace went as quickly as it came."

Prince Vasily echoed this, and Marie-Thérèse just sighed. It seemed that she had no chance to return to France. As long as Napoleon remained in such a powerful situation, her husband and the father of her child, Archduke Karl, could not control it. After all, he was just the Archduke of Austria, not the monarch of Habsburg.

Speaking of illegal organizations, the countdown is now on and they are waiting to be disbanded.

"Will peace last forever?"

As long as this point is raised, everyone will have doubts. After all, Britain and France have never been able to keep their words.

And just in Jelgava, news also reached here that the Ottoman Empire in the south was indeed very restless, which was very detrimental to Russia.

After the banquet, Solovyov saw that there were no important political figures here, so he was ready to go back to rest.

When he came out of the shower and was about to go to bed, someone came to invite him.

Solovyov was also curious. These people in Jelgava were obviously noble people with little real power, and no one would talk about political topics.

Of course, he was only thinking about political and military issues, but he didn't expect that after changing his clothes and coming out, what he saw here was Duke Richelieu, the governor of Odessa.

For this person, Solovyov only heard about Langeron, but never met him.

"Your Excellency, I didn't expect you to come here."

"I came here to visit His Highness, but it was already late at night when I arrived. But I heard Count Langeron mention you. I wonder if you have any ideas about going to Odessa?"

"I still have to go back to Petersburg first. After all, I am still a colonel of the Guards."

While Solovyov was at the table, he heard news related to the tense situation on the border of the Ottoman Empire. However, when Duke Richelieu found him, it must have been Langeron's big mouth who mentioned his performance.

However, he didn't want to fight this experience pack against the Ottoman Empire. After all, if he really wanted to solve the problem, it would definitely not work without good generals commanding the various Russian armies in the south.

Especially along the Dniester River, where several gateways are in the hands of Ottoman vassals, progress will certainly not go smoothly.

"I know what you are thinking. After all, being a regiment leader in the Guards and having made many meritorious deeds is a promising prospect."

In addition, it is a particularly important thing. If you go to the Danube Front in Transnistria right now, don't expect to participate in the main battle of the Russian army in the Fourth Anti-French Alliance.

And now many things are progressing incredibly fast.

Shortly after the Battle of Austerlitz, the French ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, Olas Sebastiani, began to fan the flames. It was just that Sultan Selim III, a Turkish devil, was caught so quickly and was already preparing to die in the spring. The monarchs of several pro-Russian client states were deposed with great fanfare.

Now that there is news, Duke Richelieu is preparing to go to Petersburg from Odessa. In addition to reporting, he is also discussing the selection of a group of officers to go to Odessa.

"Besides, it is really pointless to fight against the Ottoman Empire. Your Excellency, Duke, although you are the governor of Odessa, the title you inherited is still passed down from Cardinal Richelieu. After all, you are also a French noble. If I stay over there Fort, when fighting Napoleon, it was still able to fight for two reasons. It can be said that it was for the royalists to deal with our common enemy, and to deal with the Ottoman Empire, it was not on the same level as fighting Napoleon. ”

As for the Transnistrian side, every time the Russian army went to war, they suffered heavy losses. Not only were they consumed by fighting, but the Russian army often also faced diseases.

Solovyov has systematically studied several battles on the southern front. It was okay when he was in Crimea. Malaria was always rampant on the Danube front, and other diseases also existed.

It is indeed not suitable for fighting in a place like this, especially for a long time.

He could not tell the Duke of Richelieu that using troops in the Middle East would always bring about various inexplicable infectious diseases, which would eventually evolve into large or small plagues.

Looking at it this way, Duke Richelieu knew that the other party was unwilling to come.

However, there are still people who are not interested in gaining military glory like the Ottoman Empire?

He didn't know that Solovyov had considered the southern front before, and he also knew that Russia's plans in the south since Peter the Great had the ultimate goal of Constantinople.

But if he goes, he must go with a reliable commander-in-chief.

There is currently no such person in the Russian army.

Because of the defeat at Austerlitz, Kutuzov had been dismissed from his post.

As for Bennigsen, who is relatively reliable, because everyone knows that he participated in regicide, no one in the Guards system will join him. Solovyov knows that this guy has some abilities. From a personal perspective From a factional perspective, I won't go with him.

Miloradovich, he had always fought fiercely and was not like a commander-in-chief. He was a military governor in Kiev and managed local military affairs, so he could not come up.

And Bagration and other young generals are not suitable now.

Then, Arakochev will recommend some strange candidates, which will open Alexander's eyes in the future.

At this time, it was not appropriate to go to any front. Solovyov even thought about going to his hometown in Ryazan to do some business, so that he could take a break from the army for a while. The battlefield of the Fourth Anti-French Alliance was not considered a battlefield. Great place to go.

However, he played well in the guard battle with Dilenstein, and it is unlikely that he would run back. After all, he performed relatively well.

Therefore, he would go directly back to Petersburg from Jelgava.

What to do next?

No matter what, he can't be a general now anyway. He is the commander of the Guards Chasseur Regiment. This place is in a good location, and he is not willing to go anywhere else.

As for the Duke of Richelieu, when he returned to Odessa, he also wanted to strengthen the defense of this area and pay attention to contacting the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Royal Navy and the Black Sea Fleet currently operating in the Mediterranean.

The war in the south is also inevitable, and Solovyov now has to return to Petersburg, so he also has to go home.

He didn't know what happened in Petersburg some time ago, as well as the related matters on his side.

What's more important to him now is to get back home.

The current atmosphere in Petersburg and Moscow is also very strange, a kind of funeral.

It can also be regarded as a Russian characteristic, always diluting the embarrassing atmosphere.

He thought about what would happen recently, probably Andre was going home, and Pierre

Therefore, he also inquired about the affairs of the Bezukhov family, and it turned out to be what they were talking about in social circles.

Prince Vasily Kuragin, he is indeed so rich and always tries to embezzle other people's property.

But in Smolensk, Maria was not tricked. After all, Anatoly was not only exposed in person there, but also had the little black book Solovyov left for Andrei. Naturally, here It won't succeed.

And Pierre, an honest and honest guy, really couldn't avoid Helen, a vigorous social butterfly, and was tricked by Vasily.

It's just that Solovyov is very strange. That Helen looks like a plug-and-play person who can have children, but there has been no result.

After all, there are some contents in the book that he will not pay attention to, such as abortion pills.

As for what he is more concerned about now, that is, nothing happens to Lisa. After all, Andrei's life and death are unknown. The generals and adjutants who participated in the counterattack at that time, Peter Volkonsky, returned from injury, and Kutuzov's son-in-law Tikenhau Mori succumbed to his injuries and Andre was on his way home.

Over in Smolensk, the old Duke hired a doctor in advance. In this regard, he was not worried about spending money. As a military noble and a noble descended from Rurik, of course he had plenty of money. He hired a doctor in advance to take care of him. And there is no problem.

According to the doctor's diagnosis, there should be nothing serious. This is not important, it is just a family matter.

As for the letter from his father, it had also arrived during the few days he had been living in Jelgava.

What is mentioned here is the family affairs, including the land rewarded in Gatchina and the matter of building a house. Now we have to take care of it. We cannot do nothing and leave the rewarded land alone.

Therefore, when he returned to Petersburg, he wanted to build his own territory there.

This can be considered a relatively leisurely period. After all, King Frederick William III of Prussia, who was seeking death, would not start seeking death until the second half of the year.

Now, it's time to build up his own territory, and the things he has to do, according to what the old father said in his letter, are probably his own affairs, and there are a lot of things to do.

After all, my relatives are all in Moscow, and my father is just an adult son, so he has to do things on his own.

Of course, in addition to his own affairs, he must also consider that when he returns to Petersburg, matters in the palace will inevitably involve him.

Solovyov also knew that he should be more cautious after returning to Petersburg.

After all, the political trend in Petersburg has slowly changed with the humiliating defeat of the Russian army.