Chapter 170: Strange Picking (Part 1)

Berkh is very distressed, because of what Muraviyov said, if you say that the special envoy is wrong, that is not necessarily the case. As the home port of the Black Sea Fleet and the capital of the Crimea Peninsula, the huge It must be unreasonable that a Sevastopol fortress group does not even have decent artillery.

but? Berge felt that he should not be responsible for this blame, because there are historical reasons, and it took less than a hundred years for the Crimea Peninsula to be annexed by Russia. It has been nearly fifty or sixty years since the key construction of Sevastopol.

Just look at how many major events have happened in Russia in the past half century. First, Napoleon tormented Russia to the point of death. Moscow was burned, and it took a lot of effort to recover.

Then it continued to use troops against Turkey, and vigorously developed the Black Sea Fleet. Russia does not have such a large financial resources as the United Kingdom. The defense of Sevastopol is easy to say, but difficult to do!

Even when Razhelev was the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, he failed to fill these two pits at the same time. He could only give priority to protecting the fleet and then slowly improve the base facilities. And how long has it been since Berge took over as commander?

Besides, how can Berge do better than Lazarev?

Anyway, Berge felt that he was wronged, but you couldn't do it if you asked him to complain to Muraviyov. The reason is that Sevastopol's defense facilities are really stretched, and the entire fortress group does not have a few heavy artillery, which is a bit unreasonable.

He could only explain with a smiling face: "We will improve this problem as soon as possible. In the next stage, we will focus on improving the construction of forts and related facilities. We will definitely make Sevastopol an invincible fortress."

Berge felt that he had explained it this way, and this matter should be over. Next, he should take Muraviyov to see the appearance of the Black Sea Fleet and review the fleet. Presumably the special envoy will forget about the lack of power of the turrets when he sees the strength of the Black Sea Fleet.

It can only be said that Berge's thinking is too naive. Muraviyov came here holding back bad water. How could he let him pass the test easily? What's more, Li Xiao told him before that he must focus on implementing the construction of Sevastopol's defense facilities and try to help Kornilov to implement the improvement of the defense work.

So Muraviev asked solemnly: "That's good, then tell me how you plan to improve the fort and fortress facilities next? Do you have relevant plans? When are you going to start construction? How to solve the problem of artillery?" "

This series of questions made Berge dizzy. He just found an excuse to change the topic. Who would have thought that Muraviev would take it seriously.

The problem is that he really has no plan to repair and improve the fort and fortress! He doesn't enjoy doing other things with that spare money!

"This... this..."

Berge suddenly got stuck, hesitating and hawing, unable to explain why. His appearance naturally made Muraviyov very dissatisfied, and the old man's face collapsed immediately, which made Berkh even more anxious.

Becher was in a hurry, but Kornilov and Nasimov looked amused and sad. When they suggested to Berge to repair the defensive facilities before, that guy was completely indifferent, and he didn't take it seriously at all, that arrogant and impatient!

You look at him now, now you finally know how to worry!

It's just that this is quite sad, because what makes Berge anxious is not that he finally realized how important the defense facilities are, but that Muraviyov, the special envoy, attaches great importance to fortifications, and has already asked him repeatedly. blood.

To put it bluntly, what he was worried about was not that his job was not done well, but that he was worried that he might not be able to wear the black hat if he did not satisfy the special envoy.

This is the tragedy of Russia. Few of the country's officials, large and small, really care about the country's future and destiny, nor do they worry about whether the people live and work in peace and contentment. The only thing they care about is whether they can keep their official titles and whether they can continue to maintain their extravagant and extravagant life.

So in Russia, everything is superior. The cabinet ministers think about how to curry favor with the tsar, while the general ministers think about how to curry favor with the powerful ministers and the tsar. It doesn't matter what you do!

Thinking of Kornilov, he sighed in his heart. If he didn't love this country deeply, sometimes he would want to walk away, but who made him love so deeply!

So he could only stand up and "relieve" Berge and said: "Commander, haven't we discussed plans to repair and improve the defense facilities before?"

Berge seemed to have grasped the straw for a moment, and he immediately followed Kornilov's words and said: "Yes, we have discussed it before... We have discussed it several times, and basically have a comprehensive plan. , That...well, Vladimir Alexievich, didn't you preside over this plan? Come on, explain it to the special envoy in detail!"

While talking about Berge, he winked at Kornilov. Obviously, this guy was forced into a hurry. Of course, Kornilov knew what to do without even winking, because this was their planned routine. , just follow the routine.

So Kornilov eloquently explained in detail the repair plan he proposed earlier and was rejected by Berge. Muraviyov nodded every time he said something, and when the whole plan was finished , the old man's face also looks much better.

"The plan is good, but it is far from enough to have a plan. When will it be implemented?" Muraviyov gave Berkh a stern look, "Don't be fooled by you just to make such a thing up. Stuff! I want to see it in action!"

At this time, no matter how stupid Berge is, he still knows what to do. He immediately interrupted and said, "Don't worry, we will start to act immediately. In two days... no! We will find the best construction team to start work immediately to ensure that the overall situation is fully implemented." plan!"

Only then did Muraviyov nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very well, if you know your mistakes and correct them, you can make up for it! Keep it up, and I believe His Majesty will be very happy with your attitude!"

As long as Nicholas I is mentioned, Berge's heart is pounding, especially after hearing what Muraviyov said, this is to praise their work in front of Nicholas I. Sweeter than honey!