Chapter 641: Departure
Nicholas likes to patrol the front lines, and often travels from Riga to the Black Sea, a distance of one or two thousand kilometers, which takes a month or two.
Since the outbreak of the World War, George has been based in Constantinople and almost never leaves except for meetings in St. Petersburg.
In Constantinople, George rarely had contact with grassroots officers and soldiers. On the contrary, Alexandra had more contact with grassroots officers and soldiers due to work reasons.
The imperial nobles and officials attributed the unfavorable war to the queen's interference in government affairs and the war. They still had expectations for Nicholas and were not completely disappointed.
The soldiers placed the blame squarely on Nikolai's incompetence.
No matter how long the queen’s hand is, she can’t reach the frontline base camp.
The so-called decision on the appointment and dismissal of officials was also achieved through Nicholas. Without the support of Nicholas, the Queen's decree could not leave the Winter Palace.
The Cossacks' feelings are simple and simple. The Cossacks will follow whoever is strong.
Since this winter, rumors have been widely circulated in Constantinople that in order to save the Russian army on the northern front, Nicholas must be allowed to surrender to Alexei, and then George will serve as regent.
After Alexandra finished explaining, everyone's eyes were focused on George.
“Eat!”
George Furui Mubo.
George is really not interested in serving as regent.
Nicholas was indeed responsible for the defeat of the Russian army on the northern front, but it is unfair to put all the blame on Nikolai.
Little Nicholas has a greater responsibility than Nicholas.
Suhomlinov and Zhilinsky, Ivanov, Renningkamp, and even Samsonov who committed suicide after defeat, everyone involved in this war has a responsibility .
Due to his position and the Queen's extraordinary behavior, Nicholas' responsibilities were infinitely magnified.
What George was thinking about during this time was whether the huge and decadent Russian Empire was worth saving.
The empire is not for George alone, but for everyone.
Zhilinsky messed up the Battle of Tannenberg, and not only was he not held accountable, he was able to go to Paris as a liaison officer.
It is said to be derogatory.
But being demoted from the bitter cold of Poland to the glamorous world of Paris is a job that many people dream of.
The Russian army suffered losses of more than 3 million in the first year of the war. Not only was little Nicholas not responsible for this, but after voluntarily resigning as commander-in-chief of the Northern Front, he also won the reputation of not being greedy for power. The reputation is simply outrageous!
The front is tight, and the rear is tight. In August this year, the State Duma was re-elected, and its size increased from 465 to 597. The State Duma discussed not how to improve industrial production capacity and provide better protection for the front, but It was a discussion about whether to add five additional seats for Constantinople.
After the Ottoman Empire ceded Constantinople to the Russian Empire, the State Duma began to discuss whether to establish a governorate in Constantinople or a province directly under the jurisdiction of the empire.
Before the results of the discussion were reached, the world war broke out, and all issues unrelated to the war were shelved.
Is such an empire worth saving?
These vested interests who are obsessed with fighting for power, scheming all day long, only caring about their own rights and not caring about the lives of others, deserve to be completely liquidated!
Alexandra was very disappointed. In her imagination, George should stand up like he did in the Russo-Japanese War, turn the tide and save Russia from the fire.
After dinner, Anne took Alexandra with her for a walk in the garden.
Polis (Alexandra’s dog) is old and has to stop to take a breath after walking a few steps.
Anne and Alexandra took two steps before stopping to wait for Polis.
“Don’t blame your father. He grew up with His Majesty. The relationship is so deep that sometimes I would be jealous. Your father and Your Majesty are both emotional people, just like family members. They will have conflicts, but they are not There will be a war—”
Anne knew George and Nicholas well.
"Amusa's body is not suitable to be a tsar at all. He doesn't want to be a tsar, and he doesn't even want to get married. Like Olga and the others, he doesn't want his children to suffer from hemophilia."
Ya Alexandra was in a very sad mood. She had a good relationship with the princesses and corresponded frequently.
Anne sighed, even if Nicholas's children did not get married, hemophilia would continue to ravage the European royal family.
Fortunately, this disease does not bother ordinary people.
“Since His Majesty has chosen the Queen, this is the price he must bear.”
Anne also felt sorry for those children, but when she thought of the children's mother, Anne was as cold as ice.
"How did you know that?"
Anne is concerned about Alexandra's relationships.
“Everyone is discussing. They used to be secretive, but now it has reached the level of open discussion.”
Alexandra also wanted to not listen to evil, but she couldn’t. arrive.
George also attached great importance to this issue, so after dinner, George returned to the headquarters.
Although Alexandra served in the army, she was always under the close protection of George. She was surrounded by not only female officers but also guards by Cossack shrews.
Under normal circumstances, Alexandra should be accompanied by maids and nannies, and even a tutor.
Due to Alexandra's strong opposition and military regulations, Alexandra had less than 20 people around her.
Alexandra’s housekeeper (housekeeper) is named Caroline, who is the wife of an officer and graduated from the Smolny Girls’ School, which only accepts aristocratic girls.
"Sasha is deeply loved by the officers, but she treats everyone equally and never goes on private dates. Even if she spends time with the officers, it is in a group of people. The scope of discussions is mostly military and political, and never involves emotions. ——”
The situation reported by Caroline made George both worried and relieved.
George and Anne had three sons, and only one daughter, Alexandra.
As his old father’s little cotton-padded jacket, George would definitely be reluctant to marry Alexandra off. But after hearing Caroline's description, George was happy and worried that Alexandra would go astray.
Polis already has a child, but Alexandra doesn't even have anyone she likes. How can this be possible?
It’s not that I don’t like it.
"Sasha often corresponded with the princesses, especially Princess Olga. When she was in St. Petersburg, Sasha often stayed with the princesses-"
George was stunned.
The Tsar's princesses did not want to marry.
What's the matter, is Alexandra planning to join the princesses to stay warm?
Outrageous!
It’s off the mark!
George ignored the investigation of Alexandra's interpersonal relationships and returned home to find a solution with Anne.
“If my children are allowed to accept an Olga-style marriage, I would rather they die alone.”
Anne's mind is far more open-minded than George imagined.
Although Olga was the biological sister of the Tsar, not only was her marriage unhappy, but she also became the talk of the aristocratic circle in St. Petersburg after dinner, leading to a tragic life.
“I knew I should have let her get in touch with little Felido.”
George regretted that he might as well have chosen someone more pleasing to the eye.
“Oh, who disliked little Felipe for being such a girl in the first place?”
George was largely responsible for Anne's angry temper and Alexandra's character.
The first person most girls admire is their father.
If Alexandra used George's standards to find a partner, she would not just end up alone.
Since Alexandra was a child, there were too many people who cared about her. Anne never objected to Alexandra’s contact with people. On the contrary, George was picky and disliked everyone.
If you want to support my family's cabbage, you don't have to look at your own virtue.
"It was the first time, you have to find a way to get her back."
Now that George thinks about it, Sasha's nickname is too masculine, not as good as Alex——
That’s not right either. Alexandra’s nickname is not Alex either.
"Great! Are you blaming me now?"
Annie doesn't take the blame, both parties are responsible for this.
"Isn't it your responsibility?"
George has always believed that the pattern in the family is that men take charge outside and women take charge inside.
“Go to the study and sleep! I don’t want to see you now——”
Anne looked at Qiao Cure and was unhappy.
George went to the study dejectedly, not daring to offend the menopausal woman.
The next day George asked Christie if there were any good ideas in the army.
Christie is very sad, am I not in the eyes of the Grand Duke?
No, Christie and Alexandra are related by blood, so they are directly excluded.
Looking at it this way, there are really not many people who meet George's standards.
Young officers graduated from military academies and generally started as lieutenants when entering the army. This level was simply out of George's sight.
Nobles start as captains in the army, and they are also cannon fodder when they go to the front line. Those who are qualified to enter George's eyes must be at least a school-level officer.
Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to become a school official before the age of 30.
There are also lieutenants who have performed well.
During the Battle of the Carpathian Line, Lieutenant Alexander, who parachuted into Victoria with the paratroopers, was awarded the Order of St. George, third class, for his outstanding military exploits.
Alexander is also the right age, only 25 years old.
After George saw Alexander's photo, he rejected it directly.
Looking like a savage who has not yet completed evolution, even George can't look down on her, let alone Alexandra.
Kawabe Taro, who fought with the 14th Army in the Asia Minor Peninsula, led a squad of only 14 people and captured nearly 200 Ottoman officers and soldiers, including Ahmed Jay, one of the three Ottoman heroes. Mahler.
George didn’t even look at the photo.
Lin Jianian, deputy chief engineer of the Constantinople Arsenal, is only 24 years old. He graduated from Amur Engineering University and studied under Kanunnikov, the founder of Amur industry. He has a bright future.
This man even has children, and he already has two, a son and a daughter.
George had no choice but to get married first and then start a career. No wonder his achievements were so outstanding.
Alexandra didn’t know that George was racking his brains for her lifelong event. As usual, she went to the temporary health school to train novice field doctors. After get off work, she went to the officers’ club with a group of young officers. Look at the white thighs.
The dancers in the Officers’ Club are all from the Ottoman Empire. Not only are they beautiful, they have excellent figures. With one kick, they are as tall as a person. In their passionate red skirts, their white thighs are looming. Alexandra and others Like the young officers, they were salivating.
(End of this chapter)