Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

Chapter 271 Indians greet and ask for a cigarette

When Duke Enghien began to move with these French people, Rear Admiral Seniavin's fleet was divided into two groups. The transport fleet went to the American ports, and it could not return to St. Petersburg empty-handed, which would be a waste.

The main products produced by Americans are cotton and tobacco, while the Caribbean is mainly cash crops from tropical plantations.

Even when doing business, the Russians, who always have "animal" thinking, know this, so if they have enough funds, they will still purchase a batch of goods.

However, the fleet's actions must be divided into two directions.

Senyavin led five warships and transport ships, while Solovyov boarded the frigate "Haste" and headed to the east coast of North America with the warship. They would not go through the procurement process but would return early.

On the way, they had to stop at Portsmouth. After such a long journey, Solovyov still had to assist the embassy in London in delivering letters, and he had to visit Count Vorontsov on the way.

Because of the current relationship between Britain and France, they are going to war, and normal communications between London and Paris are almost completely interrupted, and there are always many twists and turns waiting.

The embassies in London and Paris only reported to St. Petersburg respectively, and the communication between them was almost cut off.

Moreover, there were some economic issues that really required Solovyov, a family of "profiteers", to make a trip to London.

But the environment in London is far inferior to that in Paris.

They were the first to industrialize, and their living environment was indeed worse.

However, although Solovyov nominally wanted to meet the count, in fact, his plan was to have a deeper understanding of the two countries after a short trip to the United States and the United Kingdom.

Although France is an opponent now, the British will be the biggest trouble for European countries in the future, and the Americans will be the biggest source of trouble for countries around the world.

As for the one mentioned above, Solovyov is still a little far from his 23rd birthday, but anyone who is alive can see that, not to mention the Crimean War, the British intervened in the agreement signed between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, and Britain and France asked their ambassadors in Constantinople to interfere and create public opinion, which often caused the Ottoman Empire to have strong anti-Russian sentiments.

If it was just a fight, it would be fine if the Ottoman Empire couldn't win, but the problem was that Britain and France generally provided all support except for help, which made them very "confident" to face Tsarist Russia.
This scene is indeed outrageous, but Solovyov will not have the opportunity to visit the Ottoman Empire for a field trip. If he really wants to go there, he will probably have to fight his way there.

When he thought of this, he also thought of the Crimean War. If the war had broken out in 1853, he would probably have been able to catch up with it at his age and in good health. By the time the war ended, he would have been 75 years old.

If you want to get vaccinated, you should do it early, not wait until you are old.

But these were just the questions he was thinking about. Once he boarded the "Hurry", it was another matter.

As expected, the Russians still like to use adjectives to name frigates, but their frigate is different from the American "Constitution" in terms of enhanced protection. This is a level of 34-gun frigates to be built in the future. There will be 44 ships of this level, with 50 24-pound guns on the first ship. If it really comes to firepower, it will not lose to the British ships of the same type.

It is strange that the commander of the ship, Lieutenant Commander Krof, is actually not as high-ranking as him.

"We will pass through the Florida Straits this time and turn to the east coast of the United States. In this way, we will stop in New York. After replenishing, we will return eastward to Europe."

"What a pity. Along the way, it's either the barren peninsula of Spain or the former colonies of the British. I'm actually somewhat interested in those Indians."

"Don't mention you, I feel the same way."

"These Native Americans are actually quite peace-loving and don't like war. If a white person gets separated, they are generally willing to take them in and accept them as members of their tribe."

When he talked about this, he also thought of the Indians on the east coast of the United States. Some of them are still living in the south, close to the white people. Many of them have been defeated and have gone deep inland, so they cannot be easily seen.

Whether it is from the perspective of ethnic research or other aspects, there is actually some freshness.

But he personally does not have this kind of good luck.

On the way, he passed through Florida, where there were local Seminoles, and they even took in a lot of black slaves, resulting in the emergence of mixed-race people. However, given the fact that Florida does not support idle people, he had no interest in landing here directly.

Moreover, the "Haste" itself would not stop at the Spanish port again. They were heading to New York and would pass through the southern United States on the way.

At this time, you can see the slave market up close and take a look at this primitive slave trade, which is essentially no different from the slave traders on the island of Delos in the Greek and Roman era.

However, the subsequent situation of black people in the United States was more or less due to the malicious intentions of the real rulers of the United States.

It is also curious what the United States is like now.

After all, the East Coast is also where the thirteen colonies of the founding of the United States were located. At that time, it did not have the "characteristics" of the prosperous period after the early 20th century, nor the chaos of the decline in some places later.

Speaking of which, if we are talking about raising poisonous insects, these English-speaking imperialists are the most capable of causing trouble, and they always just walk away without doing anything.

If it were the French, they might be keen on cultivating the Mangkhut and Ma Tuan people. Even during the time of Louis XVI, the prince of the Nguyen Dynasty arrived in Paris.

"We can modify the route and go to Baltimore first and then New York."

Solovyov's suggestion was still approved by the captain.

Relatively speaking, Baltimore is easier to dock in.

As for what to do after arriving at the place, that is another question.

The "Haste" sailed very fast. Although Ignatiev's design was not the most advanced, considering the harsh sea conditions around Russia, the hull had to be made strong, and as a frigate it could not run slowly.

This was the first ship of this class. Later, the "Fast" began to become a 44-gun frigate. However, after improvements, among the frigates of this class, there were also the "Elizabeth" with 63 guns and the "Venus" with 62 guns. The firepower caught up with the economical and cheap battleships such as the fourth-rate ship.

It has to be fast and have powerful firepower. Except that its structure may not be as strong as that of the American heavy frigate, it is still very excellent.

Of course, although the Russian Navy is not weaker in combat power than the US Navy, the navy has always been on land since ancient times, and it made a big fool of itself when fighting against the Swedes. It would be better for it to keep fighting on land.

The situation of the US Navy is very abstract.

Their training methods are the same as those of the British, and they like to shoot solid bullets at the opponent's hull, which sometimes even allows them to use frigates or small gunboats to kill the opponent's ship.

When the United States was first established, the first-class people were very strange. They never lost in a single fight, but never won in a group fight. When fighting alone, even the old hands of the Royal Navy were unwilling to face these Americans who always "worked hard to achieve miracles".

Moreover, during the voyage, the "Haste" encountered a magical small boat.

The Americans also had to make a symbolic inspection of the Russian fleet. The Russian navy was a rare visitor on the east coast of North America, so it would naturally attract their attention.

"Welcome to America, guys." Even the clipper ship that came to inspect sent two officers on board to greet them. "This is the frigate Hasty. We are going to replenish supplies in Baltimore, then go to New York, and then return to Europe."

"Ah, you are part of the Russian fleet that is going to Santo Domingo?"

"Exactly."

"You guys are running to the Caribbean to rescue people, but we have guys who have gone to Tripoli."

"You guys are going to fight pirates?"

"Yes, those damn Barbary pirates always blackmail us. Our leader has been gone for such a long time, it's time for him to come back."

"It's not easy to deal with those pirates. If they hide, it will be difficult for you to get ashore if you come from a long distance."

"Yes, we just returned and rested in Baltimore for a while. We have to go back and send the latest instructions."

To put it bluntly, this small boat has a very fast speed, and it is very convenient to use it to fight pirates or as a communications ship to deliver instructions from the Minister of the Navy.

Speaking of which, there was an unlucky guy named William Bainbridge in the US Navy. He had been unlucky ever since he became a captain.

Now the news of the Mediterranean expedition has not yet been reported back, but this is also when the fourth-class people in the future, the third-class people now, sang the first line of the lyrics about the coast of Tripoli.

The "Philadelphia" commanded by Bainbridge accidentally ran aground, resulting in the ship being captured by pirates. Later, it was Decatur who was brave and careful, and he led a fireship to raid the port and burned the captured warship.

"Who is your leader?"

When Solovyov spoke English, it was usually with a British accent, but when he chatted with Americans, the accents and words of these Yankees and Old Dixies could easily confuse people.

If the United States is considered an English-speaking country, it is also a wonderful irony for the British.

"Our leader is Stephen Decatur. When he was on our ship Enterprise, he captured many French pirates."

Actually, we are talking about privateers.

"But what did you say? Enterprize?"

"It's Enterprise, my Russian friend."

That’s right, this is the second-generation Enterprise.

No one could have imagined that the name of this small ship would be passed on to an aircraft carrier. Except for the old friend "Constitution" which has always existed in its original appearance, the remaining five of the six frigates have become more and more backward, and even "President" has not been used for naming in the future. Instead, "Enterprise" has made great progress and finally became a symbol of the fighting spirit of the US Navy and the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

And the last aircraft carrier with a proper name in the United States.
"Man, you look a little surprised."

"Nothing, your ship is still very courageous."

"That's right! And we have always been lucky, compared to the unlucky guy like 'Bad Luck Bill'"

It is a miracle that Bainbridge's dark history did not affect his promotion.

By the way, this person eventually became the Secretary of the Navy, but the highest rank in the U.S. Navy at the time was Rear Admiral.

"We are all in the navy, so let's not discuss such unlucky things."

"No problem, Major. I'm in the Army. Telling me about this is just for conversation."

"Indeed, man. Do you smoke?"

"Why? Americans deal with each other like Indians, they have to smoke first?"

"You still understand a lot! We are going to the port together. Now we are friends. Smoking a cigarette can also enhance our relationship."

"I don't smoke, I just use snuff occasionally. It doesn't affect anyone except for sneezing."

"Ah, it looks like you don't like the sight of puffing smoke."

"I can't help it. That's it. I've always believed that this kind of smoke from smoking is more harmful to others when they inhale it."

“But it’s exciting!”

The "Haste" and the "Enterprise" entered the port of Baltimore together, where the officers and soldiers of the Russian Navy could have a good rest.

Of course, Solovyov was always very careful, and he also saw a French warship docked here.

But it was badly damaged and obviously had been abandoned.

"What's going on?"

"The English captured a French brig, the 'Epévière', and they no longer wanted it, so they abandoned it here."

Officers of the U.S. Navy are also generally talkative and will tell you everything they know.

However, this ship is not as famous as the Enterprise, but her previous captain is a man of some note.

That is Napoleon's incompetent brother, Jerome Bonaparte. When he was bragging to others at his sister-in-law's hometown in Martinique, he heard that Baltimore had the most beautiful girls in America, so he sneaked here.

Of course, Solovyov only knew that Jerome was in the United States, but he didn't know that he was in Baltimore, and that he was actually successful in picking up girls, allowing the Bonaparte family to successfully establish branches in North America.
Napoleon's most ridiculous brother actually inherited the "royal blood" of their family. The current "Prince Napoleon" is his descendant. As for the father of "Napoleon V", his image highly restores the emperor's appearance when he finally failed.

As for this big brother, the debt he owed in Baltimore, whether it was a cash problem or a romantic debt, was indeed quite serious.

Of course, he is younger than Solovyov, but he is older in seniority no matter how you look at it.

When Solovyov thought of Napoleon, he first had to consider that Josephine was his non-blood aunt, and Napoleon was his second uncle.

Does sleeping with Polina count as having close contact with one’s “aunt”?
(End of this chapter)