Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796

Chapter 522 034 New Strategic Planning in the War against Sweden

Alexander was persuaded to go to Erfurt for talks, and he actually had his own purpose.

Although the news would be transmitted slowly, France's setback in Spain and Russia's victory in Sweden would now spread across Europe. Spain's affairs would be spread through Britain, and the British did not want Sweden's affairs to spread too quickly.

But it would always be known. Alexander actually knew some of the situation from Solovyov.

"We learned from the surrendered Rear Admiral Samuel Hood that the British army currently has a troop stationed in southern Sweden. Moore and Gustav have conflicts, but because the current front line is extremely favorable to our army, Gustav still chose to keep the British army to guard against the Danes and French troops in the south. However, the French army may have been transferred. Hood also said that the situation of the French army in Spain is not good. Napoleon has been there before."

"He is your uncle, why do you call him like this?"

"You know, the Marquis of Caulaincourt first inquired about the situation inside Russia and came to me. Your Majesty, this gentleman is a very sensible person. He will definitely not ask me for any important military and political intelligence, and I will not tell you this."

Alexander nodded in agreement when he heard this. Although Solovyov does have a relationship with France, he also knows from the last report that Mr. Caulaincourt will not inquire about any important news.

"And it's still about marriage. If Napoleon's brother Jerome hadn't married my cousin, maybe this matter could still be considered."

"Your Majesty, the problem may lie with the emperor himself. He currently has no legitimate heirs of his own, but as far as I know, he should have a son with my aunt's maid, which is very subtle. You know, Creoles always have a tendency towards spiritualism and mysticism. Although Aunt Josephine didn't give him a child, when she was there, the French emperor himself, no matter what his status, his career was on the rise. But later..."

"What will happen in the future ? Isn't your stepmother also a Creole? ​​"

"Your Majesty, my stepmother did bring good luck to my father, but she was too fertile and gave me so many brothers and sisters."

"Haha, it would be great if Lisa Lisa could give me a son. There is a strange saying that giving birth to a son will bring a turning point in the family's fate, but this also depends on whether the boy has a promising future, otherwise he will be a burden."

"Your Majesty, don't worry about this problem."

Soloviev was also worried. Who knows when Alexander will suddenly come up with some strange problems, and this ball is indeed not easy to catch.

"Why do you say that?"

"Your Majesty, you and the Queen are still young. When Her Majesty had Nicholas and Mikhail, she was no longer young."

"Thank you for comforting me, but in addition to the two children you had with Katya, you also have many illegitimate children, right? Although you have a bad relationship with the Kurakin family, your style is very similar to that of Prince Alexander Kurakin, but you don't have many romantic debts, right?"

"Your Majesty, as long as I return to the army, this kind of thing will not happen."

"Well, go home to see your wife and children."

"But Your Majesty, we still have business to discuss!"

Alexander was distracted by Solovyov's digression, and he was always preparing for possible marriages, so he was indeed distracted.

"Well, back to the point, you should know who the French are targeting, right?"

"In Her Highness Catherine, Your Majesty has already married three princesses, and Her Highness Anna is still a child. Your Majesty, as for your child, it should not be in this range."

"Yes, yes, but it seems that you are still on your aunt's side."

"Your Majesty, I am also on your side. You and Her Highness the Queen Mother are too partial to Her Highness Catherine, but as the Queen of France, I wonder if you have read the part about marriage in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"?"

"You mean General 'Lubu' marrying his daughter and the marriage between the Sun and Liu families?"

Although this Tsar is really a person who doesn't like to study, his brain is really too smart. As long as he has heard a story, he can always remember it.

Although he doesn't want to have any contact with some illiterate Chinese emperors, Solovyov can still think of Shi Le and the Grand Guardian Li Siyuan.

There is always some reaction to things that have been heard, which is a good thing.

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's just the credibility of the French, just like there are always people who default on their debts in our country, and the British have to invade the Netherlands to make it easier to settle their debts."

"You have a good sense of humor."

Alexander laughed, but he also understood what Solovyov meant. In fact, no matter what Napoleon chooses now, it will not affect the status of the Solovyov family in Russia. After all, his status is earned by himself, and his old father knows those people when he was in the army, and his wife's family has considerable power, but the status earned is still more important.

After all, if he was not capable, Louisa would not have found a young, lively and well-born wife for him. Maybe she would have found a good girl, but it would not be so helpful in his career.

As for the attitude towards Ekaterina's marriage, Alexander also knew that the third sister Maria and the fourth sister Ekaterina, according to the strange habit of raising children in pairs in the Russian court, these two sisters were inseparable all day long, except when they went back to their respective rooms to sleep, they were together.

Although Soloviev received the most favors from Elena, he interacted the most with these two girls.

Especially the clingy Maria, but Ekaterina's matter was more or less because they interacted more, and there was still some friendship in it.

Alexander himself was worried that if Soloviev hadn't gone abroad for a few years with a mission, would Maria, like Ekaterina now, clamor to marry the man she liked.

Fortunately, the marriage was decided when her father was there, so Maria went to Saxe-Weimar, unlike Ekaterina, who had never been engaged, so she wanted to marry Mikhail of the Dolgorukov family. Things on both sides have now been figured out, that is, the end of this war.

Because Mikhail was always away on the battlefield, he did not have the opportunity to confirm his marriage with Catherine during the Anti-French Alliance War. He was not like Soloviev who chose to get engaged in advance. Moreover, the branch of Prince Vasily's family did not have any requirements for the title of the son-in-law (enough status, ability and prospects are enough, and a title is even better), so there was no obstacle, and there was even time to promote feelings in the middle.

As for Catherine, she always showed off the gem necklace Mikhail gave her, which also proved that the two of them had done everything before except rolling in the sheets.

When Catherine was young, she was reckless and in danger several times, and it was Mikhail who protected her. Later, the two kissed in the greenhouse of Pavlovsk Palace. In fact, Alexander knew more or less.

In other words, this is the Grand Duchess of the royal family. As a princess, she has a noble status and has always been more cautious about things before marriage. If she were a prince, earl or other high-ranking noble family, I am afraid that she would even have a baby now.

Queen Louise can testify to this. After her sister became a widow, she fell in love with a duke of low status and soon got married with a child. This may not be the last marriage in her life.

With such a sister, Alexander really cared about her marriage and hoped that she would be happy and marry well. It would be better if she did not travel far away. Prince Mikhail was naturally more suitable. He even knew the situation of their family very well. His father was Paul's confidant and he was from Alexander's guard. He was absolutely loyal and reliable.

As for Napoleon, Alexander also considered it. At this time, he had to delay it and wait until Catherine got married.

As for Anna, Alexander would not know how old Napoleon's mother was when she got married. If the younger sister was also threatened by Napoleon's "claws", it would be unknown what Alexander's attitude would be.

The marriage matter has been considered almost, and now Alexander has a clear mind. He always has to return to the key issue.

"Have you thought about how to solve the Swedish issue?"

"Your Majesty, I think we should send troops from the Gulf of Bothnia, the Aland Islands, and some frozen areas on the Baltic Sea in winter to attack the Swedish mainland, so that we can quickly end the war."

"Or is it an ice attack strategy?"

"Your Majesty, since I went to Sweden, I think this approach is feasible. After all, the Baltic Sea freezes for a long time in winter, so we have a chance to regain the places lost in the summer and completely destroy Sweden's war potential."

"Your idea seems to be the opposite of Barclay's."

"Yes, Your Majesty. It's just that on our territory, in response to what may happen on the western border, we always have to reduce the enemy's ability to obtain supplies, so we adopt a strategy of clearing the countryside. Barclay's idea is based on defense. We are the offensive party in Sweden, so we must be proactive. . Judging from the current situation, most of Sweden's naval power has been destroyed, and the resistance in Finland has begun to weaken. The last thing to be attacked is Sweden's homeland, destroying Sweden's army and its war potential. "

"It is worth considering doing this, Solovyov, have you been thinking about strategic issues in recent years?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, not only in the Swedish direction, but also in several major directions in the west and south, except for Persia, which I have not deeply understood, there have been similar plans. And in Sweden, there is another more important point."

"Which one is more important?"

"The Swedish crown must be decided by Your Majesty, and who will fall on it, and the French cannot be given any chance. Although my uncle has always claimed that the final decision on Nordic affairs is left to Your Majesty, I know his approach too well."

"Will Napoleon break his promise?"

"There is an idiom in China, called 'breaking his promise and getting fat', you see he is starting to get fat, how can he not get fat?"

"Ah~ha~ha! There is some truth in this, and it is very vivid. It seems that you will really be asked to be an envoy to China in the future. No one else can solve this problem. As for Napoleon, since your uncle can play some tricks, we will also have ways. But you don't have to think about these, go home and enjoy a few days of happy life with your family. Then think about the Swedish problem. You can command a division and join the front-line battle. Being a chief of staff can only manage adjutants and staff, which has no future. As for the composition of your division, it should include four to six infantry regiments. You can freely choose the personnel. Those infantry regiments that did not go to Sweden to fight, except for the Guards, are all within the selection range. Just like this, you need to do something in Sweden."

Alexander did not say the follow-up content, but Solovyov was very clear. After all, his master, Marshal Suvorov, and his uncle, General Kutuzov, were both exiled to their hometowns, and his father-in-law, Lieutenant General Prince Vasily, was sentenced to exile with his entire family.

Although Alexander considered that Solovyov was left to him by his father Paul I, he would not let him go too far - after all, except for the estate in Ryazan, his family's property was near St. Petersburg, and the rest was a property prepared by his father-in-law in Moscow for them.

There is not much difference between exile and not leaving.

At this time, it is indeed time to use people.

And Alexander himself did not trust the peace treaty with Napoleon from the bottom of his heart.

Both sides are preparing intensively. Even if they will not tear their faces apart, they must take advantage of this peaceful period to make preparations and expand their strength.

Fortunately, the British are not very clear about this situation now. If they knew, they would probably think that the glorious days are back.

The more troublesome thing is that Austria may be ready to move. Emperor Franz is always unclear in his mind. If he wants to give away his head, micro-manipulation will soon follow.

In addition, Solovyov will always need to mobilize manpower and expand troops to form a new infantry division under his command, and he must choose several suitable infantry and cavalry regiments to join.

According to Alexander's promise, the division he commanded would not only have six infantry regiments, but also cavalry regiments and artillery regiments. Therefore, the number of combat troops would definitely be far greater than that of a Russian infantry division in the general sense, and even more than that of a division of the Guards.

That is, his promotion to military rank happened last year, and if he could reach the level of lieutenant general with little experience and high military achievements, he should be able to command a corps in the future, and at least a corps or elite division.

But he was a major general in the literal sense, and a "young general" in terms of experience, so he could only wait.

He even felt that if he reached a higher position in the future, he might have to play the leading role in the next war even after the Napoleonic Wars were over.