Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

Napoleon and Solovyov had already settled the accounts, and each got what they wanted.

Solovyov knew that Napoleon must have retained an intelligence system loyal to him in Europe, which could even allow him to quickly learn about the current conflicts among the great powers and the situation within France.

What Napoleon now knew was Alexander's dissatisfaction with the Bourbons, and what the Tsar was willing to gain for his sister at this time.

Since that was the case, he knew what to do.

"It's always fun this way, Michelle."

"You think so?"

"The world is always changing. If it were you, what would you do?"

"How?"

"What would you do if you were in my situation now?"

"Do what you should do. The mission is not over yet. Your Majesty, you said you wanted to spread the ideas of the Great Revolution, but what you did in the end was to establish a Bonaparte dynasty, which is nothing more than a continuation of the old system. I only say this to you. Since meeting Mr. Talleyrand, I have become less like him. Many people think that I am a loyal supporter of the old system, but they can't imagine what I will do."

"Michelle, what will you do?"

"To change the world, more than radical methods are needed. Only when there is no other way out will one choose such a radical method as revolution. And it also depends on the opponent you are facing. If the environment is suitable for revolution, then it is fine. But if the people have not awakened yet, then that is another matter."

"You just talk a bit like Talleyrand, but you are not the same kind of person as him."

“But the purpose is similar, and that’s how a deal can be done.”

After Solovyov said this, he took off his hat to Napoleon, which seemed to be a salute, but also to end the conversation.

They knew each other well enough, and now he wanted to see his eldest daughter.

Octavia finally returned to the island, and Solovyov prepared a gift for her.

This girl is now at the age of daydreaming. Although she already has someone in her heart, she always
"Dad, you're on the island again."

"this is for you."

"Dad, you don't have to do this for me all the time. Mom will dress me up, too. It's just you."

"You probably need a crown, Octavia. This style is from Vienna. I'm bored in Vienna now, and there are always so many troubles."

"It's going to get better."

The daughter said this without knowing what Solovyov was thinking.

After all, they, father and daughter, don't spend much time together.

It was just that her father was amorous, but not as philandering as the men she and her mother had met in Paris, and she always seemed to be the child he cared for the most.

"You are my father's first child, and you are never around. I always feel like I owe you something."

He did this again, because only this daughter had grown up and could always talk about other things when she was able to interact with him.

"No, you've done great."

"What do you seem to be feeling sentimental about?"

"I am worried now. Demid told me that the British are plotting something bad and want to send the emperor to a deserted island."

"What can I do?"

"If that happens, Demid will go with him, and I said I'll go with him if that happens."

"And what did he say?"

"He wants me to stay here. What if he gets sick over there? General Leclerc died of yellow fever. Although he is a soldier now, his health is not as good as his father's. This is what Aunt Paulina said."

Seeing his daughter like this, Solovyov didn't know what to say.

He is now also wondering if his characteristics as a daughter slave are being taken advantage of.

Or is it just that Octavia is worried about Demid?
In fact, Solovyov also had his own plans here. As a Russian general, count, and first-class military officer reserve, he also knew what to do next.

Ever since he sat down at the poker table, he has been full of confidence and is determined to achieve great things.

Eighteen years have passed since he was promoted from a second lieutenant to his current position.

As for ambition, it is still the same as when I was young, with little ambition.

But because of the environment he was in, he did need to do something.

"Something should be done for you. Children always deserve a bright future. And."

At least when he is able to move, there should be no war on the European continent.

But the action against Britain cannot be ended, and Solovyov also hopes that while he is alive, he can make Daiying become the Daiying he is familiar with.

At least let them have something less in their last glorious years.

The result was just like my daughter's: I started to have all kinds of wild thoughts.

"Dad, you really are my dad. I must be like you when I'm fantasizing."

"Octavia, maybe using your brain more often is good for you. Look how good I am now."

This father and daughter have a lot in common.

Now the best little cotton jacket is here.

Come to think of it, what Solovyov himself did sometimes was also funny.

But in Russia, it is indeed too far away from them.

And Solovyov was also worried that Demid would have the same bad luck as his father.

Although his good girl is devoted to him, he also has to consider that bullets are too dangerous.

If Napoleon really dared to land, he would definitely have to fight Wellington.

How to defeat Wellington? Solovyov actually knew that he should not let Wellington find a place to hide, nor should he be given reinforcements, and it would be best if he did not gain any strategic advantage.

Solovyov then returned to Rome, where he stayed with Catherine for a while. The reason was simple: it was not only the Russian princess who needed company, but also the abdicated queen of France.

He, the peregrine falcon, always steps on the backs of other nests.

This is not false. There are peregrine falcons in Poland that have mistresses outside, and they have been photographed by wild people.

If birds are like this, what about humans?

He actually stayed there until Polina gave birth. Even Katya, who was never jealous, became a little angry and became jealous for the first time.

Perhaps it was because Polina was not very acceptable in the social scene to a pious lady like Katya. So he named his daughter Monica and hurried back.

Sylvia was quite generous, she said there was always someone to take care of her, although it was only a matter of a few days.

Another important reason for going back was that in 1815, a man came.

He is the builder of the Wall of Sighs in Portugal, a master of squatting in defensive battles, magnanimous to the enemy, who bought the Charles de Gauche and indirectly funded Napoleon. Will he be awarded the rank of marshal of many countries in the future? Lord Arthur Wellesley always likes to micro-manage every infantry regiment.

To put it bluntly, the Duke of Wellington came to replace Viscount Castlereagh as the negotiating representative.

Solovyov came back to see what level this person was at, and he also had his own purpose for returning to Vienna.

In Rome, so close to the Island of Elba, some people might think he had done something.

In fact, Solovyov was unwilling to help Napoleon escape, and he also did not want the Bourbon idiots to turn the tables in Paris and disgust Russia in the process.

After returning to Vienna, Katya wrote to him angrily in her letter, but when she saw her husband back, she seemed to have forgotten the previous unpleasantness and rubbed herself in Solovyov's arms.

"You missed me?"

"It's just that you are such a bad guy, Mishka. When I still called you Mishka brother, you were so nice then, but now you are just a philandering bad guy."

"But you still like me, otherwise you wouldn't be rubbing against me like this."

She was actually jealous! Solovyov had always thought that Katya was the most tolerant wife, but when he thought about how women were more difficult to figure out than enemies, he didn't find it strange.

As for Mihrima, it is not convenient for her to meet and greet now. Instead, she has to hire servants to take care of her. She used to serve Katya.

"As for the good things you've done, the weight of this girl, I think it's either like the first time I did it, or I have to think of more ways."

"Master, don't listen to what the lady said. The doctor said that there is nothing serious, it's just that I lack experience."

"And you were so thin in the past, that's why it's so obvious."

After he sat down, he continued to read the latest documents as usual.

Wellington's coming here to replace Viscount Castlereagh is a bit of a benefit.

The Duke's character is still good now. He is not the "Iron Duke" he will be in the future. Whenever the king gets angry with him, he has to consider that he is not even afraid of Napoleon.

He is very nice in diplomatic occasions, but it is another story with his subordinates.

Solovyov really wanted to meet him, so when he came back he asked Petya to go to the British Embassy to inquire about the news.

The conclusion was that the Duke was very eager to meet Count Solovyov and he also attached a reply letter.

Solovyov did not expect that Wellington had this habit of "mutual business flattery".

In the letter, he praised Solovyov as an outstanding young general and a talented writer of military works, and also agreed to meet him.

Compared to Napoleon, who was sometimes a bit arrogant, it is still unclear what Sir Wei is like.

Even when Solovyov was in London, he had made special inquiries about it.

Nelson was full of scandals. Even the Duke of Clarence, who had a good relationship with him, couldn't help but mention that his friend did a lot of terrible things when he was alive.

As for Wellington, he probably just took advantage of the boyfriend of a princess. After that, there was no serious scandal about him, and it was quite pleasant to get along with him.

In this way, Solovyov met the Duke of Wellington at a reception at Schönbrunn Palace.

"Duke, I don't know how I should address you."

"You can just call me by my first name, Arthur. There's no need for all the formalities."

"But for a Russian, after reading some of the stories, it's easy to associate them with the legend of King Arthur."

"You are so funny. People say you are very knowledgeable at such a young age. Now it seems that what they said is true."

"I used to read Shakespeare, and I heard you liked The Sun."

"That's because the current affairs news in The Sun is updated very quickly, Misha."

He was quite casual and just used the nickname.

But the two of them were talking about The Sun, which was purely a cross-server chat.

When it comes to Shakespeare, Wellington is more surprised that Solovyov is very familiar with The Merchant of Venice, especially the part about cutting meat.

"You are very interesting, but I am more interested in why you stopped Napoleon in Reims."

"Because my troops were at a disadvantage at that time, and the Prussian army had not yet been assembled, I had no choice but to fight a war of attrition at Reims, which was the only place Napoleon could attack across the river. My goal was not to win."

Although Solovyov thought about it, he would not say that this strategic concept was inspired by Wellington.

Reims does not have the back slope of Waterloo, but it also has a river barrier, and Solovyov is not at a disadvantage in terms of artillery, so of course he dares to do so.

But he couldn't lead Wellington into a ditch, after all, the other party was a smart man.

Hoping to say or do something and misleading a person whose name will be recorded in history is somewhat of a brain-piercing act.

Don't underestimate people from the past. Solovyov talked with Wellington and found that the other party seemed to be trying to figure out his bottom line.

There's no way. In recent years, apart from the French, he is probably the one who has been the most ruthless in trying to hurt Britain.

In the past, Napoleon only threatened the British on land, but there were very few actual battles between the two sides. It was only because Napoleon defeated Britain's allies that they were under great pressure.

Also, after the signing of the Treaty of Amiens, the French trade competition, and after the resumption of the war, the French set up their positions in Boulogne and kept claiming that they would land on the British Isles, so the British mobilized people.
Solovyov not only defeated the British army in the land battle, but also participated in the naval battle.

This would arouse Wellington's interest to some extent, and he even felt that this man was a relatively difficult player to deal with among the young Russian generals.

Fortunately, Wellington did not have to fight him on the battlefield. Britain and Russia were allies now. At this stage of the anti-French alliance, France was no longer an enemy and peace could always be achieved.

After all, not many people read the script, and Solovyov only mentioned these situations to the Tsar verbally or briefly in writing, and did not publicize them on a large scale.

Wellington was also a man who obviously did not have foresight. He might even be a little slow in strategy compared to Napoleon and Suvorov. He was similar to Archduke Karl, but it was also difficult to evaluate him.

His advantage was probably that when he was fighting against the French army, his opponent was always the old soldier Massena and his robbery partner Soult, who did not realize how terrible Napoleon was in strategic operations.

Of course, he had never encountered a complete French army. Even now, many of the elite British troops are in America fighting Moreau, and Abercrombie has also gone there. The British army is not complete either.

What will happen in the future?

It’s really hard to say. Solovyov himself can’t just sit there and wait for Waterloo to happen. Now he is at the poker table.

Moreover, after completing the mission, Alexander even promised to promote him to General of Infantry, but it would take some time.

You have to find a place to make military achievements, right? (End of this chapter)