"Nothing happened in St. Petersburg, but something happened in the Crimea!"

Crown Prince Alexander's words aroused Gorchakov's curiosity, and as the commander-in-chief of the Crimea, he did not notice anything unusual in his behavior.

"Your Highness, what the hell is happening in Crimea?" Gorchakov asked suspiciously.

"You haven't heard anything in the Crimean Peninsula for six days?" Alexander II replied puzzled.

"Nope!" Gorchakov shook his head in response.

As the commander-in-chief of the Crimean Peninsula, he was a bit derelict in his duty not to know what was happening in his own jurisdiction.

According to the Times, the French Emperor Jérôme. Bonaparte has recently arrived in Sevastopol! Alexander II said to Gorchakov.

[PS: During the Crimean War, all the military operations of the Russian Empire were formulated on the basis of information revealed by the insider "The Times".

Sometimes, the Times gets news from the front faster than the Cabinet!

However, in Jérôme. After Bonaparte's arrival, he gave Marshal Raglan an order to silence the Times, as a monarch, and one pig mate was far more dangerous than ten god opponents.

Marshal Raglan, who had long been unhappy with the Times, complied with Jérôme. Bonaparte's order, which imposed a certain degree of restriction on the Times.

Nicholas I saw Jérôme from the Times. The news of Bonaparte's arrival in Sevastopol happened to be in Jérôme. Before Bonaparte restricted the Times. 】

"What ?!!" Gorchakov's eyes widened in surprise, "The Emperor of France has arrived in Sevastopol?!!!! ”

"That's right! That's why I'm serving as this Special Envoy! Crown Prince Alexander II nodded to Gorchakov, and then added: "Originally, His Majesty the Emperor was going to come here in person. Bonaparte decisive battle! I told Your Majesty that Napoleon III was nothing more than a usurper (Emperor – King of Rome – Jérôme. Bonaparte), and it was not necessary for him to come in person, so His Majesty ordered me to go to the Crimea in his place. ”

"Your Highness, if Emperor Fafrancia is really in Sevastopol, will the War Ministry (Nicholas I) agree to our request to suspend the offensive?" Gorchakov asked Crown Prince Alexander Dao.

Alexander II was silent, and if the Times report was true, then it was quite possible that the plans of the Russian Empire to suspend the offensive would not have been adopted by his own father.

"Definitely!" Although Alexander II knew in his heart that this plan would be difficult to pass, he still had a calm and confident expression on his face.

"That's great!" Gorchakov also did not believe that the emperor would give them time to rest, but he was also unwilling to expose the lie.

Alexander II then tactfully asked Gorchakov what he thought of the war.

Gorchakov also tactfully told Alexander II that the war was a wrong war at the wrong time, in the wrong place.

The Russian Empire, which was supposed to rely on a vast land to resist, was now gathering troops to fight an asymmetrical war against the coalition forces in Sevastopol.

The current Sevastopol is like a magnet, attracting all the mobile forces of the southern front of the Russian Empire.

To make matters worse, their army logistics were far inferior to those of the coalition forces that relied on sea transport, and they were simply taking advantage of the shortcomings of the Russian Empire to meet the strengths of Britain and France.

"Commander Gorchakov, have you thought about it. In what way should we end this war? Alexander II asked Gorchakov.

"Your Highness, there are two ways to end the war! The first is a great victory for the armies of the Russian Empire, and the second is a great defeat for the Russian Empire! Commander Gorchakov said to Alexander II: "I am sure that we will win, but the place of victory may not be in the Crimea!" ”

"Have you ever thought of a third way?" Alexander II said to Gorchakov.

"Your Highness, what is the third one?" Gorchakov subconsciously asked.

"After both the Russian Empire and the French Empire were exhausted, they shook hands and made peace!" Alexander II lowered his voice and said to Gorchakov: "As long as the French Empire chooses to withdraw from the war, then the Kingdom of Britain alone is powerless against us!" ”

"Your Highness, I'm afraid this will take a long time! The morale of the French Empire is still high! Gorchakov replied to Alexander II.

"I know!" Alexander II nodded, and then turned to Gorchakov and said: "But we must leave ourselves a channel for negotiation in advance, as long as this channel is opened, then we can end the war at any time!" ”

After listening to the words of Alexander II, Gorchakov's heartbeat could not help but speed up by two beats.

He was sure that this action of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was definitely carried out behind His Majesty's back, and His Majesty Emperor Nicholas would not have the idea of peace so soon.

"Commander Gorchakov, would you like to help me!" Crown Prince Alexander asked Gorchakov in a sincere tone.

"Your Highness, I know what to do!" Gorchakov nodded and replied to Crown Prince Alexander, "I happen to have a candidate here!" If you agree, I can ask him to go to Sevastopol on your behalf to give an account to the Emperor of France! ”

"Can I fully trust him?" Alexander II cautiously asked: "You should know what the consequences of this matter will be!" ”

"Your Majesty, he is my nephew and at the same time a thoughtful man! You can trust him with confidence! Gorchakov assured Alexander II.

"In that case, let's try it!"

……

After a short conversation, Alexander II, Gorchakov, and Jomini rode out of the hotel with their men and headed for the Perekop Fortress.

When Alexander II arrived at the fortress, Gorchakov summoned his lieutenants (more than one lieutenant) and staff officers to the office to give them a brief meeting and introduce them to Alexander II and Jomini!

"From now on, Crown Prince Alexander and Marshal Jomini are part of our army! I hope you can be respectful to them, do you hear me? "Gorchakov introduced them to Alexander II with Marshal Jomini.

"Yes!" The adjutant and the staff officer responded in unison to Gorchakov.

"Major Ivanov!" Gorchakov will Ivanov. Staff Officer Gorchakov pointed out

"In!" Ivanov. Gorchakov took a step forward and responded loudly.

"After the military meeting is over, it is up to you to arrange a resting place for His Highness and His Excellency the Marshal!" Gorchakov vs. Ivanov. Gorchakov gave the order.

There was not a single person present who did not envy Ivanov. Gorchakov, the current crown prince is the future emperor.

The current emperor, Nicholas I, is in his 60s, and the crown prince will be able to succeed to the throne for a maximum of ten years.

Be close to the future emperor, and you may not be able to be one step ahead of others on the road to promotion.

"Yes!" Ivanov. The corners of Gorchakov's mouth also showed a smile, and his heart was only grateful to his distant uncle.

Gorchakov, who had given the task, glanced at his pocket watch, raised his head and said to everyone present: "Okay! Everyone, it's time for us to go! ”

The crown prince and his entourage left Gorchakov's office and went to the barracks near the fortress, where they introduced Alexander II and Jomini to the commanders and division commanders of the troops stationed near the fortress.

After turning around all the surrounding barracks, the time had quietly come to dusk, and Alexander II and Jomini were in Ivanov. Led by Gorchakov, entered the room prepared for them.

"Your Highness, Your Excellency Marshal, if there is nothing to do, I will take my leave first!" Ivanov. Gorchakov said to Alexander II and Jomini, and then turned around and prepared to leave?

"Wait!" Alexander II called out to Ivanov. Gorchakov.

"Your Highness, what do you command?" Ivanov. Gorchakov asked Alexander II.

"Gorchakov introduced you to me! He says you're a trustworthy person! Alexander II asked Ivanov with a serious expression. Gorchakov said: "Although I trust Commander Gorchakov's judgment, I still want to use you!" Major Ivanov, I can believe in you! ”

Looking at Ivanov in front of him. Gorchakov instantly understood that he seemed to have been cheated by his uncle...... No, it can't be said to be a pit.

After all, many people want this opportunity and don't get it.

Although Ivanov. Gorchakov did not know what task Alexander II was going to give him, but he understood that this was his chance.

If he can grasp it, then he has a chance to soar!

"Your Highness, I assure you with the surname Gorchakov that you can trust me completely!" Ivanov. Gorchakov replied scrupulously.

"Good!" A smile appeared on Alexander II's face, "I can assure you that your abilities and loyalty will be rewarded!" ”

Ivanov. Gorchakov immediately gave Alexander II a military salute and said in a sonorous tone: "I am willing to serve you!" ”

"Your mission is to get in touch with the French Emperor at the Sevastopol barracks!" Alexander II against Ivanov. Gorchakov gave the order, "Because this is a confidential task, you will not be able to tell anyone." In a few days, I will send a mission to Sevastopol! At that time, you will also be arranged to meet the Emperor of France in the mission to Sevastopol! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Ivanov. Gorchakov replied.

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