I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 434 You can question my character, but you can’t insult my IQ.
Don't overestimate Angsa's moral standards. If you can't defeat him on the battlefield, he will definitely play dirty tricks behind his back.

Since the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, Russia's domestic chaos has a lot to do with the infiltration of external forces.

Although the internal contradictions in the Russian Empire were acute, they were not so severe that the lower class and the ruling class could not coexist.

Russians are patriotic.

The empire is facing a foreign war. Instead of working hard to support the front line, the Russians frequently go on strike and riot, causing trouble for the empire and opposing the empire's participation in the war. This is so un-Russian.

The Russian Empire developed from a mere Rus principality to the current Russian Empire through war after war.

In previous foreign wars, Russia has frequently benefited, especially in the process of expanding eastward. The Russian Empire has benefited greatly.

Through the Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War, Japan extorted 2.3 million taels of silver from the Qing Empire.

The Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded China and paid nearly 10 billion in reparations including principal and profits.

Nowadays, everyone knows that when a cannon goes off, there is a thousand taels of gold.

The reason given by the Amur Governor's Office is that Amur is part of the Russian Empire, and it is enough for Japan to have an embassy in St. Petersburg. Vladivostok is too small and there is no place for Japan to build an embassy.

Diplomats are just not welcome in Vladivostok.

George also did not tell Felix how many regular members and non-staff members Asbo had.

The British Embassy in St. Petersburg is very lively. There are dances and other large-scale activities every now and then. Nearly a hundred people are invited every time, and the momentum is huge.

George knew better.

Amur is the last "pure land" of the Russian Empire, and Felix does not want Amur to fall into chaos.

The legation in Vladivostok is very deserted. Except for some British people working in Vladivostok who come to the legation for business when needed, no one comes to the legation at all on weekdays. People in Vladivostok have to walk around when passing by the legation.

Even Felix was keenly aware that Amul's situation was a bit abnormal.

The Japanese Embassy in Vladivostok suffered the worst. It was directly canceled by the Amur Governor's Office for extremely ridiculous reasons.

George's "barbarians" first spread among the diplomats of various countries stationed in Vladivostok.

Amur is not perfect and has many unstable factors.

The first person on Asper's monitoring list was Willard Wollaston, the British Minister in Vladivostok.

Wollaston finally understood why Gray had been clamoring to resign.

George used all the seized funds as bonuses to reward relevant personnel who were successful in solving the case.

Since the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, the Amur Military District has uncovered many sabotage operations against Amur supported by foreign countries, arrested dozens of criminals, and seized nearly one million rubles.

Everyone in Amur knows that spies are not only credited, but also 50 walking. This is the fundamental reason why the so-called "progressives" are struggling in Amur.

The British embassy was simply ignored.

Without the instigation of external forces, the Russians, who have benefited greatly from previous foreign wars, would not only not oppose the war, but would also strongly support the expansion of the empire's war.

Just because Amur has developed so fast in recent years, everyone is a beneficiary and has expectations for the future. Even if they are dissatisfied, they can tolerate it for the time being.

After George took office as the governor of the Far East, he stayed in Kanto and did not return to Amur. On the one hand, he wanted to boost the morale of the Russian army, and on the other hand, he was fishing. He hoped that the unstable factors in Amur would be exposed as soon as possible.

Even if Felix didn't remind him, George wouldn't ignore Angsa's evil hand.

This is no reason at all, it is a complete insult to Japan.

When the Amur Governor-General banned the Japanese embassy, ​​the Siberian Railway had not yet opened to traffic.

This means that the Japanese in Vladivostok have to go to St. Petersburg to do anything.

Although "the sun never sets" on Britain, if Wollaston wanted to carry out his so-called work, he would also be humiliated by Grand Duke Yuriev.

Wollaston had no doubt of this.

Since work cannot be carried out for legitimate reasons, more covert methods can only be used.

After the Russo-Japanese War broke out, Vladivostok served as the rear area of ​​the Russian army in Kwantung, and all seriously wounded soldiers had to be sent to Vladivostok for treatment.

At this time, the British king finally remembered his great nephew in St. Petersburg, so soon after the war broke out, Edward VII proposed that medical personnel could be sent to Kanto to provide medical services.

Although Nicholas knew that his uncle had no good intentions, he did not refuse him, so a medical team composed of more than 20 people came to Kanto.

Nicholas didn't want to completely push Britain to Japan, so he pinched his nose and accepted it even though he knew that what his uncle handed him was a bunch of Xiang.

George didn't answer.

After this medical team came to Kanto, they did not go to the front line. Instead, they came directly to Vladivostok, hoping to work in the Vladivostok Hospital.

George didn't show up at all and asked Mikhail to send the people directly to the Ice City without even letting them in.

George didn't know what the British were planning and didn't bother to ask.

Vladivostok's medical level is well-known. In recent years, foreign doctors have begun to study at Vladivostok Hospital at their own expense. Although the price is expensive and the number of places is limited, more and more people are applying. If you're just learning technology, that's fine.

Shortly after the winter started, London's Elizabeth Hospital offered Jiang Xi's eldest apprentice Runev twice his current salary and invited Runev to work at the Elizabeth Hospital.

Runev is now the chief physician of the Department of Surgery at Vladivostok Hospital.

Although twice the salary was very tempting to Runev, Runev decisively refused.

If it were to go to the beautiful Nice, Narunev would still hesitate.

What are you going to London for?
Picture the smog in winter?

There are some in London and some in Vladivostok.

Vladivostok also has things that London doesn’t have, such as fresh air.

None of this is important to Runev.

Runev was trained by the Vladivostok Hospital. Without the training of the Vladivostok Hospital, Runev would probably be like those Cossacks fighting on the front line, crawling and wallowing in the ice and snow.

Runev is a grateful person. Even if Elizabeth Hospital offers Runev a higher salary, Runev will not leave Vladivostok.

Vladivostok not only has fresh air, but also has delicious food that is not available in London. It has a better education and medical system, and its culture and entertainment are also more colorful than London.

London has nothing but high wages.

Although Runev made the right choice, for some reason, there were rumors in Vladivostok that Runev was threatened by the Amur Governor's Palace, so he had to stay in Vladivostok.

This matter is not big or small.

Vladivostok is dominated by immigrants. In the early years, it was through poaching people from Europe and St. Petersburg that the foundation of Vladivostok was established.

Runev is determined and immune to temptation.

But not everyone is like Runev and can withstand the temptation from the outside world.

George wasn't really too worried about this issue.

The reason why Amur is developing so fast is not because of its resource advantages or the support of St. Petersburg, but because of Amur's unique institutional advantages.

Runev is very skilled, otherwise he would not be qualified to be the chief physician.

But there is more than just Runev as the chief physician of Vladivostok Hospital. Runev is not indispensable to Vladivostok Hospital.

George did not ignore this matter.

There are not many people in this world who are as smart as Runev. Most of them spread lies and follow what others say.

George is best at defeating magic with magic.

So Runev accepted an interview with Vladivostok Daily.

"I have never thought about leaving Vladivostok. Compared with the so-called financial center of London, Vladivostok is a more friendly city for ordinary people. I hope that my family and I will live forever. In Vladivostok instead of going to London to breathe the smog—"

Runev was not polite and directly demoted London to nothing.

"Some people may think that London is more desirable - most people who hold this idea have never been to London and are not satisfied with their current life, so they probably think that after going to London, they will be like Yuriye Like a grand duke, I received a warm welcome from London——"

Runev can talk, and while scolding the British, he did not forget to praise George.

“There are teachers I respect most here, and colleagues who are united and friendly. I have lived here for 20 years. My children study here and will work here in the future. My family and I go to the restaurant for dinner on weekends and have dinner with my family. "My wife goes to the theater and takes the children to the amusement park - these happinesses that we have become accustomed to are a luxury for most British people."

"Some people say you were forced to stay."

The reporter of "Vladivostok Daily" pointed it out directly.

"Those who say this must have ulterior motives! No one can force me. The reason why I am so determined is precisely because Grand Duke Yuriev gave me confidence. Everyone knows the future of Vladivostok. Brighter than London, if you don’t think so, there must be something wrong with your perception.”

Runev laughed loudly, you can question my character, but you cannot insult my IQ.

"Vladivostok Daily" published the full text of the interview with Runev, and the public response was strong. Someone bought a copy of "Vladivostok Daily" and sent it to the British Legation in Vladivostok.

I wonder how Wollaston would feel when he saw the reports about Runev.

George was in a good mood.

After a week of hard fighting, the Goryeo Russian army finally captured Seoul. The Japanese army was in the process of defeating Busan. After capturing Busan, the Siberian fleet could go to Nagasaki to block the gate.

Peter was also in a good mood during this time.

After the "Romanov" was put into service, the Siberian Fleet has surpassed the Combined Fleet in terms of the number of main guns and the caliber of the main guns.

Although Amur and the Japanese army did not enter a state of war during this period, warships of the Siberian Fleet frequently dispatched to expel Japanese fishing boats operating in the Hokkaido fishing grounds.

By the way, the Japanese army on Sakhalin Island was cut off from the Japanese mainland.

(End of this chapter)