Chapter 526 Good Mood
George’s goal is not only to break through the Black Sea, but also hopes to break through the Suez Canal and enter the Indian Ocean in the future, and then control the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf.
If this goal can be achieved, then the Russian Empire will control the world's energy lifeline and completely get rid of its current predicament.
But let’s talk about this now, it’s too early. George’s most important task in the short term is to survive the world war. If the Russian Empire does not survive, then the current plan will be castles in the air.
The Kingdom of Greece is crucial for the Russian Empire to break through the Black Sea. Even without Georgi's cooperation, George is bound to win.
While George was plotting the entrance to the Black Sea, Anne and Alex had already arrived in Vladivostok.
There has been too much news about Vladivostok in St. Petersburg in the past two years. The economic construction is advancing rapidly, new things are emerging in an endless stream, and more and more princes are coming to Vladivostok to buy property. Alex and the princesses are full of curiosity about Vladivostok.
The Tsar's special train stopped directly at the train station under Yuriev Mountain. Ekaterina and Mikhail, who had learned the news in advance, were waiting at the station early.
On this trip, Alex carried Nicholas's will and named Mikhail Count Dolgorukov.
George has been unable to seal, this is love for the house and the bird.
Mikhail was very grateful, but not to the point of crying with gratitude. The Dolgorukov family was originally a noble family. Although it was not as prominent as the Grand Duke, it was not rootless.
On the second day after arriving in Vladivostok, Anne accompanied Alex and the princesses to visit Vladivostok Hospital.
Alex is okay, this is definitely a novel experience for the princesses.
The situation in St. Petersburg is too tense, and the Tsar's family faces the threat of assassins at any time, so the princesses rarely go among the people like they do now, and there is no need to worry about safety issues.
Alex was also curious. There was no large medical institution like Vladivostok Hospital in St. Petersburg. With Anne's explanation, Alex finally understood the reason for the rapid improvement of Amur's medical level.
"Doctors in Vladivostok have to receive at least 20-30 patients every day, and sometimes they have to perform surgeries. They may not be the most skilled doctors, but they are definitely the most experienced doctors."
Ale Kesi was okay, but Potkin, the court doctor who came to Vladivostok with Alexei, looked embarrassed.
Botkin's medical skills must be very good, otherwise he would not be qualified to serve as a palace doctor.
But in Nikolai's family, apart from Alexei who was a sick boy, Nikolai, his wife and the princesses rarely got sick. Potkin actually did not have many opportunities to display his medical skills.
Strictly speaking, Potkin should be regarded as a general practitioner, fully responsible for the medical health of the first family.
Vladivostok Hospital has been segmented, and each doctor has a specialization. In terms of comprehensiveness, they may not be as good as Potkin, but in their own medical field, their level is definitely higher than Potkin. More than one chip.
Although Jiang Xi is currently busy with work, he still has to spare an hour for consultation every day. In terms of gynecology and pediatrics, Jiang Xi is the most authoritative expert in the Vladivostok medical system.
"Your Majesty, if it is convenient, you can take your Highness to the hospital tomorrow for a detailed comprehensive examination so that we can make a more accurate judgment."
Jiang Xi did not dare to do it rashly Judgment, according to the tradition of the Russian Empire, the queen can also be called your majesty.
“Have you dealt with similar patients before?”
Alex asked nonsense, hemophilia is not something you get just by thinking about it.
European royal families emphasize blood. Princes can marry girls from common people, but princesses are unlikely to marry ordinary people. Hemophilia only affects male members. Even if doctors have a treatment plan, I dare not implement it easily.
For this situation, Nicholas and Alex had been psychologically prepared for this situation a long time ago.
But if Alexei died unexpectedly because the medicine was not suitable for the disease, then even if Nicholas was kind-hearted and did not hold the doctor accountable, Alexi would not let the doctor go.
"His Highness's condition is very rare. All I can say is that we will do our best."
Jiang Xi was also exposed to hemophilia for the first time and had no experience in this area.
Back at Yuriev Palace, Alexey just woke up and played a jigsaw puzzle with the help of Ekaterina.
Ekaterina is very patient with children. She teaches Alexei how to play games without any impatience.
A long-lost smile appeared on Alex’s face.
Because the Empress Dowager did not like Alex, she was less close to Nicholas and Alex's children and spent most of her time abroad on vacation.
Alex envied Anne for having a caring mother-in-law like Catherine.
"Careful? Haha——"
Anne and Ekaterina actually had a lot of conflicts, mainly focusing on the education of their children.
Anne has very strict requirements for the children. If you make the same mistake for the first time, you can be forgiven. If you make the same mistake for the second time, you will be punished for both crimes.
When Anne teaches the children, Ekaterina will act as a protective umbrella for the children, especially in Alexandra’s education. Ekaterina’s indulgence of Alexandra , often driving Anne crazy.
After Anne married George, she rarely left Vladivostok. This time she went to St. Petersburg for more than half a year. The ladies and queens in Vladivostok seemed to have lost their backbone.
Knowing that Anne had returned to St. Petersburg, wealthy ladies from all walks of life came to visit one after another. Yuriev Palace had not been so lively for a long time.
During Anne's absence, Ekaterina felt that she had lost the joy of playing mahjong.
It’s rare for people to gather in such a large crowd, so we will definitely have to fight twice.
What surprised Anne was that Alex could also play mahjong, and her skills were pretty good. Ekaterina spent half her life using her little cleverness in playing mahjong. She actually made up a set of formulas and nicknamed herself the Victorious General.
Alexandra was just lucky. She lost the card she drew and was able to catch it again. So after three rounds, Anne was the only one who lost money.
Anne was in charge of the financial power of Yuriev Palace, and she didn’t care about this little money at all.
But money can be lost, but face cannot be lost.
There were four people at the card table, a former queen, a current queen, and a grand duchess. Only Alexandra was a minor, so the four princesses stood behind Alexandra, for Alexandra. Alexandra cheered.
"When I win the money, I will take you to the Emperor's Bay and take an airship to travel around the Far East."
Alexandra made such nonsense and did not take the three elders seriously at all.
Although Alex is a queen, she is a bit petty. She looks at her four rebellious daughters with a slightly unkind look.
You all wait for me!
Ekaterina is very happy. This is why she likes Alexandra. Children should be more lively. It is not fun at all to think about joining the army like Boris.
Alexandra was so happy that she didn't notice Anne's expression.
Fourth Princess Anastasia was behind Alexandra, using the corner of her clothes to remind Alexandra not to be too presumptuous.
"Don't worry about the little naughty kid. With grandma here, Annie doesn't dare to do anything!"
Alexandra's words completely detonated Annie, and the little naughty kid didn't get married for three days. Lift the tiles.
Before Anne could take action, Alexander led Alexey to escape from the scene in time.
Since Alexei was born, he has been closely protected by Nikolai and Alexi. Apart from his family, he has no playmates at all, so Alexander has become Alexei's most caring second uncle.
“Can we also go on an airship?”
Alexey also wants to take an airship. He is full of curiosity about anything strange.
"Airships are not fun. The wind and noise are very loud. I would have a headache if I took the airship."
Alexander is very sensible and knows how to keep Alexey away from dangerous things.
"That's terrible. I often have headaches. Every time I have a headache, it feels like it will explode."
Alexey was still frightened, but the next sentence fully proved how powerful this child was. Pitiful.
“But I’m used to it, and ordinary headaches are not that unbearable for me.”
Alexander didn’t know how much pain it would take to be considered average.
"Let's go watch the guard training. With any luck, General Yuri will allow us to review the guard, just like a real general."
Alexander made an offer that no boy could refuse.
“I dare not go, my mother never lets me leave her——”
Alexey is worried about being punished by Alex.
“We were on the balcony on the second floor, watching through the window.”
Alexander had a way, he was very good at taking care of people, and asked someone to bring a small blanket and cover Alexei’s head. On the lap, someone brought some snacks and hot milk, and they ate and watched.
There are a wide variety of snacks in Vladivostok, and the ones produced by Yuriev Palace must be carefully crafted, so Alexei ate a little too much without knowing it. By dinner time, Alexei had no appetite.
The dinner at Yuriev Palace is different from the Winter Palace, using a round table.
Alexei didn’t appear at the dinner table, so Alexey asked casually: “Where is sister Alex?”
“Amusa, that’s Ah Aunt Lexi.”
The eldest princess Olga corrected Alexei, Alexis was Alexandra’s nickname.
"Your Aunt Alex made a very serious mistake today. She is reflecting in her room and doesn't want to eat. You all should not imitate her and be obedient and sensible children."
Anne felt refreshed. , and sure enough, spanking the child when there is nothing to do can help relax the mind.
Ekaterina was thinking about her eldest granddaughter who had no food. She left the table after eating a few bites and led a large group of maids to cheer upstairs, making it clear that she was against Anne.
Anne seemed to have not seen him, and turned around and began to teach Alexander that Alexei should not be allowed to eat so many snacks.
Alex didn’t even take a few bites. She almost ate the melon until she was full. This was no better than a stage play.
Vladivostok is indeed more fun than St. Petersburg.
(End of this chapter)