Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

The Solovyov house at No. 4 Laundry Lane is not big. It was also the time when the four Solovyov brothers became prosperous. Only this one was sold. In the past, they all lived around Prince Menshikov's house. , and the urban planning of Petersburg used to have a lot of messy buildings, and it was not as planned as it is now.

This mansion actually escaped the fire of 1736 and the fire of 1737. It was considered to be a good piece of land, so it was not sold.

After all, if you believe in the Orthodox Church, if you are too devout, it will become superstitious. However, compared with Catholicism and Protestantism, the Orthodox Church performs better. From priests to patriarchs, there are not too many bad things. Their hobbies are similar to those of the king. Sort of like.

Having said that, in fact, the reason why the laundry lane is not prone to disaster is that there are many places using water around it and it is on Kazan Island, so it has always been fine.

Because behind the residences of Count Shuvalov and Prince Yusupov, this place is not very conspicuous, but it is a small courtyard suitable for small nobles to live. Although Count Shuvalov wrote several times to buy this place and expand his courtyard, the old baron chose to refuse.

Now that Solovyov lives in Petersburg, there are people here every day, and he has lit a fire in advance and paid attention to ventilation.

According to the father's claim, he is bringing his sister and stepmother from Moscow to spend the winter here. The reason is that there is no fire in Count Rostov's house this year. Their family has returned to live in a manor in the countryside, and it is difficult to stay in other places. The noble family wanted to come and see their son.

I also came here to see what my son is like now, because he showed his face in front of the emperor. This father is very proud of his son. The last time his family showed their face in front of the emperor, it was a dangerous job that almost killed Peter the Great. , that is, Prince Menshikov was lucky enough to survive because of his great reputation.

Not to mention how honorable this thing is for the old baron. During the war, he followed General Grushetzky and was lame in one leg in exchange for a medal. His son relied on his brains to show his face in front of the emperor. , and all new "Model 1797 Jaeger Rifles" in the future will be called "Solovyov Rifles". This is a matter of smoke in the ancestral graves in China.

As for his urgent need to come to Petersburg, it would be more convenient to find a doctor for his wife here if he was here. At the same time, he also considered that his son was doing business with several young nobles, and he still needed help. This father was not very good at other things, but he was still very capable in running businesses and helping nobles take care of their property. .

In fact, Solovyov also welcomed him to come, but when his father came, although there were not many people at home, it was quite lively.

As for when they would come, the letter said it very clearly. The original plan was to come the day after tomorrow, but due to changes in schedule, it would have to be a day sooner.

The meaning of this letter is that it will arrive tomorrow.

This dad really doesn't make people worry. It wouldn't be a big deal if he were slower. He came so suddenly that he only had time to instruct the servants at home to clean up.

Even Solovyov himself took action and cleaned out the master bedroom that had always been empty. He also asked Uncle Sergei and his family to clean it on time when he was away. He was busy until night, and then he The rooms are all vacant.

The next morning, the old baron's carriage arrived at the Moika River Embankment. However, the location of their home, in an alley, had some technical requirements for the operation of the carriage. It could not even stop until it entered the yard. , otherwise people rushing in this alley would be blocked.

When getting out of the car, Solovyov looked at his sister Yulia and jumped out. She was still so energetic. As for Mrs. Solovyova, she was Miss de Riveri. She could not help much. The servant's support came straight down, and it seemed that he was in good physical condition.

"Misha, let's see what you look like now. Yes, you can serve as an officer in Emperor Petersburg's new army. This will make Dad very proud."

"But this is just the beginning. There is still a long way to go in the future. Petersburg is different from the countryside in Ryazan. We can't compare with some local gentlemen there. If you are willing to come from home, you can help me a lot. "

"Yes, I am an idler. Living in the country will make me rusty."

"Dad, you are not the Tin Man!"

Yulia turned around and added that this girl was also very sharp-tongued. It was still a new thing for her in Petersburg, and she even clamored to go play with "Katya".

This is a bit unruly. After all, the Dolgorukov family's family name is displayed there. However, when winter comes, there are really many activities in Petersburg. There are many performances and dances. Of course, children They are not allowed to go to dances. Before officially entering social occasions, there are relatively few families on such occasions, except in some salons and banquets where family members can be taken.

As for Vasily Vasilyevich, his nearest manor is not in the city, so he can't be found if he really wants to look for it.

When we walked to the Moika River Embankment, there were also people selling leaflets for this year's new performances and various activities. Because the ice has not yet frozen, there will definitely be no ice performances. In fact, here in Petersburg , if you want to do an ice show, it will definitely not be as convenient as in Moscow or a colder place. Due to the climate, this venue will have to be completed later.

The earliest performance was the "live chess" performance held by the owner of No. 17 Nevsky Avenue last year. This time, the venue was in the Ares Square. It was not so cold yet, so it was more convenient to do it. It was also the first winter entertainment project.

Solovyov really wanted to sign up to be a chess player. The soldiers for the performance were all selected from the Guards. The Pavlovsky Grenadiers Regiment did not have the title of Guards yet, and the station was not in the city center. Such things were usually selected by the Guards headquarters.

However, it was obviously not his turn to be a chess player. Those who wanted to stand out in all aspects of the performance had to squeeze their heads.

In the end, he could accept it and be a spectator on the side. Moreover, the Tsar himself attended today's performance.

The people on the field and the organizers all performed very hard.

Solovyov found a high seat in the stands. In fact, it is better to watch chess games from a high place. He came here by himself. After his father came, he took over his business and claimed that he wanted to let his son see what a professional is. The old baron could indeed guarantee this. Their family was not from a high family. They were able to enter the ranks of the nobility by managing money for the masters.

"Hey, Misha, you are here to see this show too."

At this moment, Dolokhov from the Semenovsky Regiment and his gang of friends passed by. Dolokhov was very serious and didn't want this friend from outside the circle to come in. After all, he was too serious and had a good future. Although he was a bastard, he was always friendly.

"Let me introduce you to Captain Solovyov of the Pavlovsky Grenadiers. Although he is not very old."

"Yes, Dolokhov, your friend is still very young."

"He looks quite handsome." There are also officers from Western Europe in the Guards, and they speak in the same tone as Mr. Langgeron.

"But don't underestimate him. He is a sharpshooter and an inventor. He has appeared in front of the emperor. Look, the third-class Order of Saint Anna was awarded to him by the emperor himself. He can get the medal without going to the battlefield. We can't compare. Don't bother him in the future."

Dolokhov said this, and he really understood that although the young Count Tolstoy, who had just joined the Guards, was also in their circle, he was not completely a bastard. When people make friends, they like to find young men in literary salons, and they are from big families; while Solovyov, although he comes from a small noble family, has a bright future. Sometimes when he thinks about it, his gang of bad friends are not as good at shooting as the "wet-behind-the-ears" little captain they talk about. They are just a little more brave, and they are not sure what they will be like on the battlefield!

He is issuing a warning, don't drag my friend into the water!

Although Solovyov sometimes attends gatherings of young officers, he doesn't like drinking. Apart from being accurate with his gun, he seems to have nothing in common with these people.

He wonders about one thing, how did the strong man Pierre get into this circle? His style is not right, and he is a kind person at heart.

As for Dolokhov, everyone says he is a bastard, but when he really wants to stick his neck out for his friends, he will go to hell.

But when he becomes a bastard, he is a dangerous person in St. Petersburg.

"But those who are willing to watch this kind of performance still like to play chess. Captain, just tell me, how was the game today?"

Not all of them are reckless. Among Dolokhov's group of friends, there are also some chess and card masters. Playing cards and chess are daily entertainment activities.

"What are you looking at? Two lousy chess players are just watching a lively performance. If I knew this, I might as well go to the theater to watch a play!"

These people also nodded. They thought that it was really boring for two lousy chess players to play chess, so they left early.

After all, these people are guys who can't sit still, and their hormones are a bit excessive.

After they left, Solovyov also felt bored. Because the Ares Square can go to the Moika River Embankment, he also prepared to go back early.

This winter has just arrived, and there are many entertainment activities in the city, which can be regarded as passing time. There are also many nobles, literary salons and music salons, as well as various social activities.

He thought it was boring to watch a bad chess player play chess, but he thought of introducing something else, such as the ancient Eastern game of Go. But that also requires someone to know how to play it. Although Europe has heard of Go, it is still from missionaries and merchants who went to China and Japan.

But even if you have seen pork, you may not know how the pig runs. He also doesn't know whether the bill of exchange he gave to the people who went to Kyakhta will work in the end, and what he can buy back. If he really comes back, it will probably be next summer.

Seeing that this year is about to pass, at least he has completed an important project, which is to tinker with the rifle.

If the grenade is loaded with black powder, it is estimated that the "border region-made" grenade will explode in two pieces. The ignition method must also be considered, but he has no clue at the moment, and the group leader is not responsible, so it is useless to tell him.

After arriving here, he continued to walk along the river bank. He was going home. It was still early for the show to end. If he walked a little more at this moment, the night air would not be as fresh as in the countryside because there were too many houses with fires. However, it was fine on the river bank and Nevsky Avenue. He could go all the way back home along the Moika River Bank.

The first fork in the road was still Million Street. There were many places ahead. Although there were people so far, there were no buildings there for various reasons.

And one thing to note is that many buildings on this street were not quite the same as those in the future Petersburg. Some of the mansions awarded to the nobles during the reign of Catherine II were still the first owners, but due to debts and various reasons, they were gradually replaced since the Paul era. The famous Mariinsky Palace was still nowhere to be seen. It was still the official residence of Count Chernyshev. In the future, it would be demolished and a new building would be rebuilt.

Further ahead is the office building of the Russian American Company in St. Petersburg. The house number here is 72 Moika River Embankment. Speaking of which, one of Paul's important achievements is to send fur traders to North America, but it is inevitable that the British will cross the border and run to the Russian purchasing station to stir up trouble.

No wonder Tsar Paul has always disliked the British. If it weren't for what happened in France, he might have chosen to ally with France to fight against Britain. The British have also made trouble in places where the Russians can reach.

However, the headquarters of the Russian American Company is in Irkutsk, and the entire operation is in the more distant Alaska and some settlements on the west coast of the United States. These places actually have great potential in the future.

I just don't know how much interest the Russian rulers have there. Anyway, except for Paul who opened the Russian American Company, other tsars have little interest in there. In the time of Alexander II, it was even sold directly.

Let's not talk about what's under the ground. In fact, although Russia has the longest distance, they are not slow at all in reaching Hawaii and the west coast of North America. It's just that they failed in the end because of sea power and various conflicts of interest.

You know, compared with the United Kingdom and the United States, the French, Russian and Spanish groups are more anthropomorphic in the process of colonizing America.

However, the affairs of North America are too far away for a little captain. His father wants to subscribe to some corporate bonds after hearing about the Russian-American Company. Of course, it's hard to say what the return will be.

After all, in the business world, who is better at malicious competition? There is a pile of shit on the west side of the North Sea!