Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

Chapter 209 021 The union of this couple is like beauty and the beast
Although the Duke of Brunswick announced his retirement, he was still interested in what was happening outside. However, he was not too concerned about literature, and the content translated by Solovyov was mainly popular in St. Petersburg and Moscow, and the craze for China might be over soon.

If the old Duke himself knew about this, perhaps because of his uncle's enthusiasm at the time, he would have been interested.

But since the person involved didn't say anything, the old duke didn't know either.

While they were sitting in the courtyard, they also called Duke Karl, after all, he was still the legal heir.

Meanwhile, the "Black Duke" had gone to the stable. Although he was the only normal son in the family, he still had to pay attention to his bad temper, which had some impact on them.

"Major, if you need a map, you can unfold it here. I have a lot of maps available."

"Sir, if this is the case, we need maps of the Italian and Swiss sites to evaluate the performance of the various parties in this war. Without maps, some statements will be inaccurate."

However, Solovyov acted very cleverly afterwards. He mainly talked about the performance of the Austrians, and the actions of the Russian army were secondary. After all, Suvorov's actions were characterized by speed, accuracy and ruthlessness.

Carl was imitating his father's actions and looking at the young man in front of him.

Solovyov does not discriminate against people with mental disorders or intellectual problems caused by genetic problems. It is not their fault, and this harmless fat man is quite interesting.

"The battle started with the fight between General Kray and General Scherer around Verona. It can be said that it was Scherer's stupidity that completely destroyed the advantage the French had previously gained."

"I think so, Major. Everything Bonaparte had gained was destroyed. But it was also because of what you described that the Austrians' strategic planning went wrong, which ultimately led to their failure. I think Archduke Karl should not be held responsible. The problem lies with the Military Committee in Vienna, which interfered too much in the front line, especially when the monarch did not understand military affairs."

The Duke of Brunswick had some reason to say this, but only his family was present here, the women did not understand, and he could not imitate the heir, Duke Karl.

His relationship with both King Frederick William was average, and it should be the Queen's idea that the King and Queen could personally attend their son's upcoming wedding.

The wedding was held in the Brunswick Cathedral, and when the guests attending the event were here, they were able to see this couple with such differences, the contrast was so different that it could no longer be ignored.

The rough appearance of the "Black Duke" and the shy girlish posture of Mary are put together in the same frame, which is amazing.

Mary also had a heavy responsibility, for she married the only normal person of the Duke of Brunswick's generation. The couple had to continue the duke's title and bloodline, and would also face problems in the future.

They were sandwiched between Prussia and Britain's Hanoverian territory, and the alliance between the two sides was more or less maintained by a series of relatives.

However, there will be no Duke of Brunswick in the future. The spoiler is that although Mary's two sons are normal people, the eldest son has a big problem with his sexual orientation. Because of the problems between Britain and Germany, the second son has many illegitimate children, but he remains unmarried all his life. The Duke of Brunswick's territory and title, including the regency of Hanover, all ended here.

The guests present all wished the newlyweds happiness. It can be seen that Frederick William tried his best to make himself look less scary. This unshaven look is indeed mighty, and he is considered a fierce general among the young Prussian generals. But would it scare his shy wife at home?

When Mary was officially blessed and declared a legal couple, her face was filled with a happy smile.

Although this husband was rough, he was very careful in preparing gifts. He prepared a necklace for her. For the Brunswick family, which had a relatively strict family tradition, this was already quite expensive. It also showed that the old Duke still had high hopes for his new daughter-in-law.

Mary was indeed very lovely, and everyone expressed their blessings to the 31-year-old groom and the bride, who was not yet 20 years old, and hoped that their marriage would last long.

As for their marriage, they will live in another manor in Lüneburg for a while, so that others will not disturb them.

The Duke of Brunswick was very satisfied with this marriage. His son actually became a brother-in-law of the King of Bavaria, the Emperor of Russia and the King of Sweden. It also strengthened the ties with Britain and Prussia, which was a good thing.

If nothing unexpected happens, in this case, the old duke also wants to enjoy his retirement life, and when he has a grandson, he will concentrate on managing his territory.
The idea is good, but the troublemakers around him won't let him achieve his wish.

What's more outrageous is that as the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces in a different era, many of the old duke's behaviors are confusing.

However, he actually sympathizes with the revolutionaries. I don't know what he really thinks. But as for these issues, even if I have doubts, others will not ask.

"As for your desire to learn King Frederick's theory, I think it is not suitable for the Russian military system. Tell me, you used to be the battalion commander of the Guards. Do you know that there are great differences between the Prussian and Russian armies, whether in terms of training methods or other aspects?"

"That's true, Your Excellency. I have heard this many times when I was taught by Marshal Suvorov. There have also been many changes in our country's military reforms."

"You obviously already know the answer, Major. I suggest that you only need to understand the military system of the Prussian Army. There is nothing much to learn here. It's like eating mashed potatoes. Some people mash them and some eat them directly. It's not the same."

"You make a lot of sense."

"And you have a mission. I can only give you a booklet that was published in the past. It is the command experience left by my uncle, King Frederick the Great. This booklet can also be seen in Paris and Vienna, but the versions they got are those during the war. It was really good back then. I was only a few years older than you are now. I rode on the battlefield and made great achievements, but that was a long time ago."

The old duke thought about the past and realized that he was the youngest among his uncle's generals left, and he was filled with emotion.

As for the current state of the Prussian army, it will sooner or later suffer a humiliating defeat, and then there will be nothing to say.

After the old prince stood there recalling the past, he continued walking forward.

"Major, where are you going next?"

"I'm going to Dresden, then Stuttgart, the capital of Württemberg, and then to Paris." "Ah, you're going to Paris. Now is a good time. We have finally reached peace. It would be great if this peace could last forever."

It seems that he doesn't believe it.

"Go to Paris. You Russians all like it there. I still remember the current King Frederick of Württemberg. He was once my son-in-law. My uncle was very angry because he helped Russia and Austria to ease the relationship, so he drove him out of the army. That big guy is bigger than the tallest grenadier, and now he is the king. There is really no need to drive him out. We can't keep fighting. If we do that, the people will not be able to survive."

After all, he is William's grandfather, so even though the German princes are diagonally separated by distance, they are likely to be closely related.

"But I'm not just going to Paris to visit Prince William, but also to visit Her Highness Alexandra. I've seen her at the wedding, and she looks very healthy. As for delivering the letter, I'll have to go there again when the time comes. After Paris, I'm also going to London to see what new technologies the UK has."

"Ah, to London. My wife is very fond of you, and she told me so again this morning."

"It's just that when I speak English, I have a London suburban accent. This is not surprising. Her Royal Highness Mary's sister, Her Royal Highness the Queen of our country, speaks Russian very well. Even the Dean of the Academy, Mrs. Dashkova, admires her very much."

"That's a talent, but when you speak German, you sound like an Austrian."

The Prussian Marshal and the "Austrian" Major, the two of them could almost perform a German crosstalk.

"I can't help it. When I was learning German, I was already used to the way it was pronounced. If you want me to change to a Lowcountry accent, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult."

"Ah, it doesn't matter. I don't mind the relationship with Austria that much. What matters now is peace."

Although I feel a little weak in all aspects.

"When you arrive in London, the environment in the city is not very good. If you want to live in the countryside, you can take this and go to His Royal Highness George's butler. I know him very well and can help you arrange it. People tend to get sick if they stay in London for a long time. The environment in the countryside is better."

Solovyov could not stay in the Duke of Brunswick's mansion for too long, as he had to go to Dresden and Stuttgart.

The biggest gain from meeting this living fossil is probably the badge and letter of introduction he gave me. When going to London, apart from staying in the embassy or arranging a place for yourself, you may meet the Prince of Wales himself when you go to the countryside. Although the couple has a bad relationship and has separated, the Crown Prince himself respects his father-in-law very much.

The Crown Prince himself has a friend who was blinded in one eye by a Corsican fellow. He is a magical figure who can turn the Royal Navy into a "royal brothel".

When he left, Solovyov also knew that the manor where Frederick William and Mary lived was on the way to Dresden.

When they arrived there, the newlyweds happened to be returning from the countryside riding on the same horse.

Although Mary was still a little scared, such a powerful husband obviously gave her a great sense of happiness and security.

"Michael, you can go back and tell your sister that I am doing well here and she doesn't need to worry too much about me. I will also write to her."

"Your Highness, I wish you a happy marriage. If you need a doctor, don't forget to contact the two Highnesses. They have professional doctors there."

"thank you"

But Mary was easily shy, and she began to blush when she mentioned the doctor.

"It's okay, Mary, don't be afraid. If you are sick, you should always see a doctor. If anyone bullies you, it means he is against me, and I will kill him with my sword!"

It looked good, so Solovyov did not stay here for too long and did not disturb them anymore, and went to Dresden.

Prince Vasily Dolgorukov, who is 50 years old and now has two sons and two daughters, lives in Dresden because of the prince's own beliefs.

He converted to Catholicism and offended Paul, and was expelled from the country because of this. However, at this time, he also took on a mission, which was to protect Princess Marie-Thérèse, the only surviving child of Louis XVI, and to ensure her safe arrival in Dresden and her residence there, leading a semi-secluded life.

The princess no longer has the pride she had in her youth, which is her mother's biggest worry.

Now that peace had been restored, her closest relatives were her two uncles and their families. However, the marriage arranged for her by Louis XVIII was really unacceptable to her, so she decided to escape the marriage with her cousin. She would not be happy being with someone who had a mild communication disorder.

The marriage between Alexandra and Joseph was also unsuccessful, and both princesses were freed. Later she learned that Alexandra married her cousin, became a mother, and lived a happy life in Stuttgart.

Now she is in semi-seclusion. Apart from the three generations of Prince Condé who came to visit her, the exiled French nobles rarely come directly. Only among the Russian royalists, Alexander's friend Duke Richelieu often writes to her, and the complaining Count Langgelon has written to her. Others act as if she has evaporated from the face of the earth and don't care about her existence.

Prince Condé also helped her find out about the children adopted by Queen Marie Antoinette. Several girls were safe, some of them became nuns in convents and some were married. Her little follower was killed in the war as early as 1792.

As for the Austrian court, there was no close contact with her either. Only her cousin Archduke Karl corresponded with her frequently, especially since he seemed unhappy recently.
During this time, the two people's feelings for each other became very deep as they corresponded between Dresden and Vienna.

It's not that Karl won't get married unless he gets rid of the French. Now that Europe is at peace according to the two major peace treaties, he can also consider his own marriage at this time.

But his problem was that his social skills were rather dull compared to his brothers, yet he was quite famous. Everyone knew about his military exploits, and he also possessed the title of Duke of Teschen and a huge inheritance left by his aunt. However, when all these factors were combined, he became worthless.

(End of this chapter)