Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Solovyov and Clausewitz are working on a plan to send guerrillas to launch an attack behind the French army. It is better to make a plan now than to be at a loss when the time comes.

Solovyov even hoped that the French army would leave regimental-level garrisons along the way, so that he could split out brigade to division-level troops to bargain for territory occupied by the French.

With the rear constantly under attack, if Napoleon really came, there would probably be some fun to watch.

"This is it. If the French army passes through Orsha, they will need a corps to operate here in order to protect the two flanks as they advance."

"You are prepared to take action during their offensive phase."

"There is no other way. I have studied this for a long time. It is either Smolensk or Vyazma. If the French deploy, they will also have to worry about the safety of their two flanks and transportation lines."

"It's just that you expect the French army to have supply difficulties before reaching Minsk."

"You are the Chief of Staff and the Quartermaster General. You should know it well."

"Ah, yes, you did let me predict the possible consumption of the French. In this case, they will indeed have some problems."

"If we were to fight in a place like Turkey, we wouldn't have this problem. There are a lot of villages in the mountains that can provide supplies. And after we've been to the Balkans, we know that the Sultan's rule is just like that."

Both agreed to this and continued to make plans.

However, while this plan was being implemented, an order came from Prince Bagration, requiring all army and division commanders to bring their chiefs of staff and adjutants to his base for a meeting, which was also for pre-war deployment.

Solovyov moved quickly, going from his base in Volkovitsk to the headquarters of Bagration.

His base was not located in the town, but in a nearby manor, which made it convenient to gather the 2nd Army's team here.

Solovyov hadn't seen Bagration for some time. They hadn't met often since he returned to his country, and the "little devil" was in Vienna.

The prince still hoped that his wife could return to the country. Alexander was very angry and finally asked Bagration to recognize the illegitimate daughter of the "little fairy" and Metternich. After all, Solovyov and Katya were designated as godfather and godmother.

"It would be great if Kadish is willing to go home. The future war may last for a long time. Although we lack intelligence this time, we also know about the large-scale activities of the French garrison in Poland."

"In a war like this, no one knows what will happen."

"My feeling is not good, Misha. We may face the most difficult environment in this war. If I encounter any misfortune, can I entrust my daughter to your wife?"

"Why Katya?"

"Although she is a little younger, she is very good at taking care of children, unlike my wife who abandoned the children to go to Vienna."

Bagration has always been portrayed as a macho man, but when he talks about his wife, she is in a humble position, and when he talks about his daughters, he is a tough guy with a soft heart.

"That's no problem, but you still owe a lot of debt."

"It doesn't matter. The emperor will have something to say when the time comes."

"If something happens to me, can I entrust my sons to you?"

"What's your reason?"

"You are a true warrior, brave and strong in character. If my sons follow you, they will probably grow into men faster."

"That's fine. If something unfortunate happens to one of us and the other is still alive, we have to take care of the other's children. That's fine too."

As for entrusting his wife to someone, although Solovyov and the "little devil" were good friends, given his wife's absurdity and debauchery, Bagration was only willing to entrust his children to someone else.

But on the other hand, Solovyov didn't need Bagration to take care of his wife and lovers. After all, he had his brother-in-law Christian, and Solovyov's relatives were also financially well-off, unlike Prince Bagration and his brothers who were all in debt.

"But don't be so pessimistic. Maybe it won't be that bad."

"Misha, you are too optimistic. You are lucky to have a good wife who is willing to do a lot for you and doesn't mind your troubles."

Katya was indeed a little too good, and Solovyov was indeed considered to be one of the few aristocrats in St. Petersburg who lived a happy life. At least his family was harmonious.

"But the more this happens, the more I feel I owe her. She is young and beautiful now, and she will be beautiful for a long time, but I have been in the army all this time."

"That doesn't matter. You can always make it up to Katya when you get home."

Strictly speaking, Bagration is of a different generation than Katya, so there is nothing wrong with calling her "this child".

"By the way, we are all called here at this time to conduct a map exercise, right?"

"Yes, there must always be a plan so that everyone knows their respective responsibilities. And you are a relative of the French emperor, and you have studied his operational characteristics, which will naturally be of great use."

"So I'm here to play Napoleon. This is really interesting."

Solovyov was also aware of the characteristics of Napoleon's actions, but it was unlikely to be shown on the map. This also depended on the performance of strategic maneuvers and probably also the marching speed.

The ages of the division commanders Paskevich and Kolyubakin under Rayevsky on the 7th Army, the four division commanders Prince Christian, Neverovsky, Vorontsov and Otto Nolin on the 8th Army, the commander of the 4th Cavalry Army Major General von Sivers, and the Cossack leaders Major General Krasnov and Major General Karpov seem to be quite different.

On the contrary, the infantry division commanders are younger, while some of the cavalry commanders are quite experienced.

Moreover, Solovyov finally had someone of the same age as him besides his brother-in-law. This structure also proved that the Russian army had completed the rejuvenation of part of the troop command level in 1812.

There are many old guys in the cavalry, which is indeed quite surprising. After all, the French said that there are hussars who can't die at the age of 30.

But this is the case with the Russian army. Some of the old guys among the cavalry officers are still very experienced.

As for Vorontsov, Solovyov took the initiative to sit next to him.

"How is your father doing in London?"

"Semyon Romanovich has been in good health recently. I remember that you, Count, met my father in London, and my father also mentioned in his letter that you have a lot of insights in many aspects."

"I really admire you for taking the initiative to serve in the dangerous place of the Caucasus. You know, some soldiers in our country regard the Caucasus as a dangerous area."

Vorontsov also laughed when he heard this. Balashov's desertion and his excuse for not serving in the Caucasus as a regiment commander were a joke among the nobles who had voluntarily joined the army and even the young generals who had risen to power through military exploits.

Moreover, since Count Vorontsov's family is pro-British, they naturally admire the British system, which is always much better than Russia's current feudal serfdom. They are also more sympathetic to Speransky.

"But I think that's the way it is in the Caucasus."

"You left there, Count. You two Misha should know about the troubles I encountered in the past, right?"

That's right, the tough guy Prince Bagration was once captured by the Chechens when he was serving in the Caucasus. However, because of his identity as a Georgian prince, the Chechen sheikh, although well-read, was still a respectful person. In the end, he was released for the sake of his old neighbor and the ransom.

"Of course I do. That's why I admire Count Vorontsov for going there on his own initiative."

"Mishka, if it were you, you would go if I asked you to. I know you are eager to achieve success."

Rajevsky also came over and patted him on the shoulder. Except for Paskevich, everyone was familiar with him.

Paskevich's background is very interesting. He is actually a descendant of the Zaporizhia Cossacks. His ancestor is Pask, a sergeant under Khlimenitsky, and he was a non-commissioned officer of the Guards.

Logically, he should be very familiar with Solovyov, as Paul likes to promote adjutants from among young officers.

It's just that during the period when Paskevich was promoted, Solovyov was often absent. Although they knew each other, the two were not familiar with each other. Even when they were adjutants, they were in two different teams.

As for the Russo-Turkish War, the two were on different fronts.

The name of Solovyov may be even more well-known to Paskevich.

After all, in their generation, the first person to become an independent legion commander was actually Solovyov, who did not come from a high-ranking family and relied entirely on military merits to get promoted. What's even more amazing is that this guy is probably a good fighter. When he met the French, he would just fight regardless of winning or losing.

For some people, they adapt to the job only by gaining experience through connections. He adapts to the job first and then worries about the experience issue.

The style of painting is also different, and he also has the halo of being Suvorov's last disciple.

Compared to Paskevich himself, his family background is probably stronger, but he is also one of Paul's confidants, and his promotion in different teams is slower than Solovyov.

"Vanya, you were also an aide-de-camp in the past. Misha is still your senior, right?"

"Yes, he joined the army and became an adjutant earlier than me, but I didn't fight against the French."

"That doesn't matter. This guy has a lot of tricks up his sleeve and looks like this."

When Solovyov looked at Paskevich, he almost cried out that the painter of the Hermitage Gallery was a rip-off. Paskevich's hair was a rare gray-blonde color, but the color was a little darker.

To be honest, among the post-80s soldiers in the Russian army, the most promising ones are probably these two and Vorontsov. However, these three do not look like those who would be brave generals.

Vorontsov looked like a well-educated and cultured man. Paskevich was okay, but the color of his hair brought a more interesting atmosphere, making people feel that he was not so intimidating.

Solovyov was fine after he got married. He used to be a pretty boy, and even looked a bit feminine after dressing up. Fortunately, his dark history was kept secret by the Tsar and his wife and several senior maids, otherwise...

In short, these three people look more like court attendants, but each one is better at fighting than the other, and they are all very brave.

"But how I look like is also determined by my parents, especially since some people always say that I look more like my mother."

"Your mother must be a great beauty, otherwise she wouldn't be so beautiful."

Paskevich and Vorontsov are still single. Unlike Solovyov, they do not have the opportunity to get married during their military service. However, because of their good conditions, there should be many girls who want to be their brides.

"Yeah, the best thing is probably that my sister and I look alike, right, Christian?"

Hearing his brother-in-law say this, Christian responded: "Yes, Julia sometimes dresses up as a cavalry officer at home, but I wonder why she doesn't dress up as an infantry officer."

"A real man should be a cavalryman. Have you heard of this saying?"

When Solovyov said this, no one understood what he meant.

After all, this is Durova's famous saying, and she used this sentence to make a declaration directly to a regiment leader and rejected his recruitment.

"I've heard that from cavalry officers. Or maybe all tomboys are like that."

"Yulia was quite well behaved at home, and also at the girls' school. Why did she behave so well at your house? No wonder, without her father around, she can finally dress up the way she likes."

"But she still has to take care of the children, so I let her go to Kharkov. It's best not to bring family members here. After all, everyone knows that if something really happens, it will be very troublesome for family members to accompany the army. Even Your Majesty, the Queen's poor health is a factor, and the family members will also be a little worried if they come with them."

After hearing this, Solovyov knew that Christian still missed his sister very much.

"But recently Petersburg has established an association of noble women. Her Majesty is said to be worried that no one will take care of their female relatives. It's not just us officials, but also the officers and soldiers below. Their families always need someone to take care of them."

"Her Royal Highness the Queen always finds a career that suits her. In the past, many charitable causes were managed by Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother." Vorontsov added, and Solovyov agreed.

Louisa has something to do, and this has a lot to do with them. Moreover, the mutual assistance of family members is what the nobles should do. The ladies are more like investors. (End of this chapter)