I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 61
  Nicholas still didn't get up, and George was not in a hurry. He was watching "The Science of Winning" he brought in the living room.

"The Science of Victory" is the work of Suvorov, an outstanding Russian military strategist. He never lost a victory in his life. He was named a Duke by Russia and Italy respectively, and he once served as the Generalissimo of Russia.

In "The Science of Victory", Suvorov proposed a series of new combat and training methods, advocating decisive offensive and field annihilation strategies, as well as column tactics combined with skirmish formations, which had a profound impact on later generations.

The idea of ​​taking the initiative to attack and annihilate the enemy in the field is correct.

Column tactics have fallen behind.

During the American Civil War, the appearance of the Gatling gun completely changed the shape of war.

Soldiers have no permanent momentum, and water has no permanent shape. Military theory should also keep pace with the development of the times, otherwise we will be passively beaten.

It cannot be said that Suvorov's military thinking is wrong. Suvorov lived in the era of muzzleloaders, and his military theory was based on the technological level of that era.

If Suvorov lived in this era, he would still be an outstanding military strategist.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Nicholas still didn't get up.

Volkov didn't yell either. He made a small stove to make milk tea and warmly invited George to taste it.

George can get along with all kinds of people. Not only did he seriously discuss the differences between English milk tea and Russian milk tea with Volkov, he also solemnly recommended Pu'er, which is better for the body, to Volkov.

Russians are too tired of eating, so it is very suitable to drink some Pu'er Guasha oil. Winter is only half over, and Nikolai is already getting fatter.

"It's better to be fat. Only when you are fat can you be strong and withstand the cold Russian winter." Volkov is right, but it does not apply to Nikolai.

Ordinary Russians really need to accumulate fat to better withstand the cold winter.

Nikolai's coat is made of deer velvet, and the material of the military coat is mink. His clothes can withstand minus 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, and the amount of fat is basically meaningless to Nikolai.

George did not have high requirements for clothing. Wool was enough for George. He and Andre were about the same figure. Dalia prepared a total of 20 sets of the same uniforms, most of which belonged to George.

Andre didn't care. George's uniforms had to be changed every day. Sometimes he had to change two or three sets a day. If he didn't prepare a few more sets, it would be impossible to replace them.

"It doesn't matter whether you are fat or thin, the key is health." George did not argue with Volkov. Political correctness is most suitable here.

Volkov strongly agreed, and when he looked at George's eyes, he looked a little affectionate.

Nikolay slept until half past ten before getting up. He was so excited last night. After returning to the dormitory, he chatted with Volkov until three in the morning before going to bed.

George didn't know what the two grown men had to talk about.

But Nicola was very nice to everyone around him, and George was used to it.

By the time Nicholas finished washing up, it was already 11:, so forget about military class and just have lunch.

There was no need to go to the officers' mess for lunch. Andre brought all the lunches of several people back. Nikolai invited Volkov and Andre to dine together. After getting George's permission, Andre also sat down.

Despite having a lot to drink the night before, Volkov opened another bottle of St. Louis.

The variety of lunch is not rich, but it is large and filling.

Nikolai is a bit picky about food, and although he wasn't satisfied with it, it wasn't hard to swallow.

George, Andrei, and Volkov had nothing to find fault with. They chatted while eating a meal. It was already half past one after finishing the meal, and it was almost time to take a nap. "In the evening, Uncle Sergey prepared a welcome party for us. George remembered to remind me that it can't be the same as last night." Nikolai's eyelids had already begun to fight, and he could barely hold on.

"Okay, you can rest a little longer." George had no choice but to give Sergey some face.

On the way back to the dormitory, Andre hesitated to speak.

George didn't ask any questions, and went back to the dormitory to continue reading "The Science of Winning", taking notes while reading, eliminating the unnecessary and retaining the essential.

Andre was also reading next to him, but he was not as calm and relaxed as George. He felt restless as if there were nails growing under his buttocks.

"If you have anything to say, just say it-" George was not angry and felt a little irritable.

"Is this really okay for us?" Andre was frightened. He felt that life in the military camp was more leisurely than in Oak Manor.

"We have to give the generals a chance to show their loyalty to the crown prince." George was not surprised. He took a look before talking.

When Ye LuoXin was serving in the army, the Russian army worked hard to wash away the shame of defeat in the Ninth Russo-Turkish War.

Coupled with the military reforms carried out by Milyutin, the Russian army has reached an unprecedented peak both in terms of system and combat effectiveness.

Morale is like a roller coaster. After the victory in the 10th Russo-Turkish War, the Russian military began to slack off again.

At this time, Ya Er was assassinated again. In order to ease the sharp social conflicts, Ya San gradually abolished the innovations of the Ya Er era, and the Guards gradually returned to the same state as before.

George now only hopes that Nicholas can change everything.

If not, then George still has to run away in advance.

The welcome banquet in the evening was not only prepared for Nicholas and George, Prince Peter and Grand Duke Constantine joined the regiment, and the number of Grand Dukes in the Guards was further improved.

"You two are so dishonest. You came to serve in the Guards and didn't say hello to us. How could we be left out of such a fun thing?" Prince Peter was very happy. He had been waiting for today for a long time.

Prince Peter and Constantine delayed joining the Guards in order to wait for Nicholas.

They had made preparations early, hoping to deepen their relationship with the crown prince through this experience.

"It's great to have you here. I told George before that I was worried that there were no acquaintances in the Guards——" Nicholas didn't realize anything was wrong,
  It's so damn cool that so many friends are gathering in the Guards.

George did not object to the aristocracy entering the army, which was helpful to improve the martial spirit of the entire aristocratic group.

But will such a large-scale entry into the army really not affect the combat effectiveness of the Guards?

Others, George, didn't know that Nicholas had a high probability of not becoming a qualified officer.

George's own plan has also been affected. He has not yet met General Pushrewsky and does not know what kind of person he is.

We can't blame them. Everyone knows that Nikolai is here for gold plating. It would be unwise to ask Nikolai according to the standards of a soldier.

But not George. George really wanted to learn something here and cope with the upcoming big changes.

(End of this chapter)