By the time Paskevich returned from Tsarskoye outside St. Petersburg to the headquarters of the Danube Duchy, the time had crept to around June 24.

Despite the fact that it is now the height of summer, the temperature of the two Danube principalities has not changed at all, and there is still a relatively large temperature difference between day and night, with the maximum temperature at noon reaching about 24°C, and the minimum temperature at night dropping to about 12°C.

Under such a temperature difference between day and night, the simple and chaotic barracks suddenly became a high-risk area for colds, and hundreds of soldiers suffered from colds and fevers every day, and the soul of this army, that is, the officers of all levels in Russia, did not care about it in the slightest. In their eyes, the lives of those serf soldiers were not worth a ruble at all, and the purpose of their existence was only to help these officers and hang a few more symbols on their shoulders.

In several previous battles, the officers were trying to meet their strategic goals without any regard for the realities of the Russian army, which led to the sacrifice of a large number of soldiers of the Russian Empire without the slightest meaning.

It can be said that the division between the superior and the inferior ranks of the Russian Imperial Army was as great as that of the French Empire before the reforms.

Even a handful of officers who really wanted to care about the living conditions of the soldiers of the Russian Empire were forced to abandon their ideas because of various problems.

In addition to the division between the upper and lower levels of the Russian Imperial Army, the army's logistical support system, the basic medical equipment of the field hospitals, etc., are also all substandard.

Many of the medical equipment that existed on the books had not yet been put into storage, because they were completely divided by officers of all sizes up and down, and the entire field hospital was at best a decoration.

Most of the doctors in the field hospital are also unqualified, and many of them were engaged in rural doctors, veterinarians and other professions before becoming doctors, and there is no standardized system of doctors.

The treatment of soldiers is often based on a plan for Dr. A this morning, another plan for Dr. B in the afternoon, and a different plan for Dr. D the next day.

Under the three schemes, even if the soldier does not die, he wants to shed a layer of skin.

In the Russian Imperial Army, some soldiers died on the battlefield, some in hospital beds, and some at the mercy of doctors.

Even though doctors in field hospitals often take their lives, there are still a large number of soldiers who do not enjoy this kind of "welfare", and only those officers can enjoy the benefits of doctors.

When logistics, medical care, and military health are all not up to the mark, the entire barracks is a huge slaughterhouse and a petri dish for the virus.

With just a little spark, the entire Russian Imperial Army could become a walking pathogen.

While a cold and fever were ravaging the Russian Imperial military camp, Paskevich, the supreme commander of the Danube principalities, and Mikhail Mikhail, the deputy commander of the Danube. General Gorchakov was entertaining guests in a castle built at the waist of the Principality of Wallachia.

And the guest they wanted to invite was none other than the Grand Duke of the Principality of Moldova and the Grand Duke of Wallachia, the two Grand Dukes who had been occupied by the Russian Empire for almost half a year, and after hearing Paskevich's invitation, they came to the castle without the slightest hesitation.

Now Moldova and Wallachia are completely controlled by the Russian Imperial Army, and Paskevich, who is sitting in the control of the Russian Imperial Army, has naturally become the "Emperor" above the heads of the two Grand Dukes.

Fortunately, the Emperor was a reasonable man, and his army never did anything out of the ordinary except for the occasional burning, killing, and plundering.

The Grand Dukes of Moldova and Wallachia were relieved that their rule was relatively stable in the absence of widespread outrage from the Russian Imperial Army.

Now they only need to pay tribute to the Ottoman Empire while obeying the Russian Imperial Army, and they can continue to ride the wall without offending either side.

Of course, the two Grand Dukes knew that Paskeewicz had called both of them in order to convey the order of Tsar Nicholas I to put an end to the possibility of the Danube principalities continuing to ride the wall.

"Two Grand Dukes, it's really hard for you to come all the way!" Paskevich, who was sitting at the head of the table, smiled and raised his hand to the Grand Duke of the two principalities: "On behalf of His Majesty Tsar Nicholas I, I thank you!" Thank you for your help in so many days for our Imperial Russian Army. Our Majesty, a grateful sovereign, said to me on his departure that Moldova and Wallachia, as the most important allies of the Russian Empire, have an obligation to preserve the integrity of their territory and sovereignty......"

Paskevich said a lot of rhetoric, the core of which was that he hoped that Moldova and Wallachia would completely break away from Ottoman rule and become the most loyal allies of the Russian Empire.

Subsequently, Paskevich gave assurances to the monarchs of Moldova and Wallachia. Once they were all out of the control of the Ottoman Empire, the Russian Empire would surely serve as their solid backing.

As for Paskevich's words about "safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of the two principalities", the two monarchs did not want to believe it.

They prefer to believe that this is a last resort of the Russian Empire rather than the "lie" that the Russian Empire is trying to guarantee the sovereignty and integrity of Moldova and Wallachia.

As long as they dared to break away from the Ottoman Empire, then they would not escape the prying eyes of Nicholas I.

At the end of the day, their position is just too important.

It was so important that every time the Russian Empire acted against the Ottomans, it had to "cut" the two Danube principalities.

If the Russian Empire really had a chance, it would not let this "fat" go unchecked.

The Russian Empire was as greedy as their masters, the Mongols.

The Romanov dynasty can be said to have perfectly inherited the two characteristics of the Golden Horde, barbarism and greed.

As the saying goes, people are swordsmen, and I am fish and meat.

The Grand Dukes of Moldova and Wallachia could only smile at Paskeewicz and tactfully express their difficulties to Paskeewicz that they did not want to fall out with the Ottoman Empire now.

Faced with the idea that the monarchs of the two Danube principalities wanted to continue riding the wall, Paskeewicz, who had served as the governor of Poland, could indeed understand the sorrow of the small state.

However, understanding is understanding, Paskevich still has to resolutely carry out the task assigned to him by Tsar Nicholas I.

"Your Excellency, two Grand Dukes, do you not want to stand with the Russian Empire?" Paskeewicz asked in an unkind tone.

Sit next to Mikhail. General Gorchakov also looked at him with hostility and said, "Does Your Excellency think that we will not be able to achieve victory over the Ottoman Empire?" ”

Paskevich and Mikhail. Gorchakov's singing and harmonious questioning made the two grand dukes clearly feel what it means to be covered by the mountain rain and the wind to fill the building.

The restaurant is no longer a restaurant, but a battlefield.

An invisible battle is being fought in the restaurant, the main attacking side of Paskevich and Gorchakov with the help of the strong military power of the Russian Empire behind them to launch an "attack" on Moldova and the principality of Wallachia.

"It's not that we don't have confidence in the Russian Empire! We remained in the Ottoman Empire and paid tribute to the Ottoman Empire precisely because we had confidence in the Russian Empire. We believe that the Russian Empire will be able to free Moldova and Wallachia from the clutches of the Ottoman Empire! The Grand Duke of Wallachia said to Paskeewicz with a humble attitude.

"You have faith, why do you have to pay tribute?" Paskeewicz to the Grand Duke of Wallachia.

"If we stop paying tribute to the Ottoman Empire and pay tribute to the Russian Empire, then it means that Moldova and Wallachia will completely break off relations with the Ottoman Empire! And the Ottoman army in the Bulgarian region will inevitably make a big move, and we hope that the Russian Empire will be able to meet the Ottoman Empire in sufficient condition! The Grand Duke of Wallachia racked his brains to think of a reason that was not a reason, and its nonsense was comparable to that of a pan-Slavic "union" in Paskevich's mouth.

It's just that Paskeewicz faced Nicholas I, who was full of Constantinople and Slavic, while the Grand Duke of Wallachia faced Paskeewicz.

"Your Excellency, tell you the truth! This time I called you to order you to stop paying tribute, not to consult with you! Paskeewicz commanded the two Grand Dukes in a tough manner: "If it is something of inconsequential importance, I will discuss it with you and settle it!" And in this matter, there is no room for negotiation! Before I left Tsarskoye Village, His Majesty Nicholas I gave me a death order urging Wallachia and Moldova to cease paying tribute.

If you have any complaints, then go to St. Petersburg and talk to His Majesty Nicholas I! As long as Your Majesty allows you to pay tribute to the Ottoman Empire, then I will not order you to stop paying tribute. ”

By now, the Grand Dukes of Moldova and Wallachia understood that their fate had been sealed from the moment they had entered the feast, and that what they had done was in vain.

The banquet fell silent for a while, and after a long time, the Grand Dukes of Moldova and Wallachia spoke in unison: "I understand! ”

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