Chapter 673 035 The Great Comet of 1811

For Nikolay Kamensky, he did not expect that his life would pass so quickly.

His father, Marshal Kamensky, also received an ax on the back of his head because of his bad attitude towards the serfs. This was also an expected but somewhat unexpected end to the life of a serf-owning "tyrant".

Although he, the son, like his elder brother, follows his father's bad temper.

But because he is willing to share joys and sorrows with the soldiers, naturally there will be no soldiers with vicious curses behind their backs.

Now, he is lying in his official residence in Odessa. The Duke of Richelieu has visited him before.

Now he is holding on to his strength, hoping that his wife Anna can come here to visit him.

But whether he could have such luck, he himself didn't dare to hope.

His wife was the only daughter of the Orlov family, and his father-in-law bred the Orlov Trotter.

He also mentioned to his wife that if this was a triumphant victory, he would probably ask for a white horse to appear in front of the Tsar.

However, this chance still seemed slim. The doctor was unwilling to tell him the diagnosis, and he knew it well.

This was an unacceptable result for him who had repeatedly made military exploits and had a promising future. He was already an infantry general at the age of thirty-four.

But he can also face his fate calmly, and that may be it.

If it had ended here, he might still feel a little regretful. He left his mansion in Moscow soon after getting married and fought in Sweden and Turkey. He only briefly met his son once, and probably would never have the chance in the future.

It's a pity that he is here now, just like Prince Potemkin twenty years ago. This prince also failed to meet the Queen for the last time.

But Prince Potemkin eventually won the war and was able to see the results.

But here, my future is uncertain. Although the affairs in Turkey seem to have results, the final peace talks have not been confirmed.

"When he first arrived in Odessa, the count thought he was in good health and thought about rushing to Moscow after recovering from his illness. But when he got here, he kept having a fever and was often in a coma. He was still awake for a while. Sir, if you go in and take a look, please pay attention to your safety.”

"I know that Count Nicholas may have been infected with some kind of infectious disease. I am also prepared, and he can understand my approach. After all, we have been familiar with each other since the Italian expedition."

Solovyov is also going to visit a doctor now. After all, little Kamensky is considered his friend. Now he is critically ill and is just waiting for his wife's arrival with a sigh of relief.

It's really unfortunate that no matter whether Anna is in Petersburg or Moscow at the moment, it's too far away from Odessa and she can't come here at the moment.

But little Kamensky actually held on to this breath for a long time.

At least a few of his friends in Odessa and at the front were still able to come and see him from the beginning of his onset until now.

"Kolya, are you okay?"

"Misha, it's not appropriate for you to come see me now. I can probably guess that I have an infectious disease. You came here with your wife, children and lover. You are not afraid, Think about Katya and the kids too.”

"It doesn't matter. Let me check your condition. This fever is probably a respiratory infection. I'm wearing a mask. As long as you pay attention to hygiene, you'll be fine."

"If you say that, I can feel more at ease."

Little Kamensky is a person who has to be strong throughout his life. At this moment, he still wanted to force himself to sit up, but he no longer had that much strength.

"Kolya, don't be like this. Just lie down. If you need care, I can help you."

"Indeed, you started out as an aide-de-camp, and you served Alexander Vasilyevich for a long time when he was dying."

He is clear-headed and can deal with his fate calmly. Even at this time, he still talks a lot and always feels like he can't finish talking.

"But when you encounter this kind of disease, alas, it's a bit of a disaster. If they are active all day long, they won't get sick. It's always good people who get sick."

"If I can't wait until Aniya arrives, please ask Katya to take more care of her when she is in Moscow. After all, they are also best friends, and the two of us got married at the same time."

"If I hadn't gotten married at that time, I'm afraid you wouldn't have thought of this."

"Maybe."

Little Kamensky also felt tired. After he fell ill, his brain became hot. As long as he was awake, he was always conscious and thinking clearly.

"It's a pity that I probably won't be able to go. If I can't go, it will probably be Bagration or Barclay, but the two of them have always had a delicate relationship."

"I know it too, but don't worry about it. Maybe things will turn around."

"You are comforting me, but the doctor won't tell me about the symptoms, and I know it in my heart. Also, you have a good relationship with both of them, so you must coordinate their relationship and avoid conflicts. Even if it is my eldest brother , there are always some conflicts with me on weekdays. Barclay’s qualifications are questioned, and cough cough cough cough.”

Speaking of which, the old earl preferred his younger son, and the countess preferred her eldest son. There had always been conflicts between them, which were somewhat resolved when they joined the army.

"Let me tell you. If you have a different opinion, just shake your head. This is not Bulgaria, where shaking your head actually means agreement. If you really want to say something, don't say too much."

He spoke humorously, and little Kamensky laughed.

"Really, I am like this too. I will listen to your arrangements."

"Well, Barclay's status has risen entirely because of the emperor's trust. Because of this, when he is promoted to general, he will inevitably be criticized. In addition, his character as a commander will definitely be difficult for others. In our place, we always look at military exploits or qualifications. If a person lacks both, he may be capable but looks like a courtier, which is a problem."

"Yes, it is always like this here. Misha, you have to be careful too. Although you have always had military exploits, you even overshadowed me this time, so you have to be more careful when flying high."

"I understand, but you can't avoid these difficulties. When performing on the stage, you must let the audience see it, and you must not hide it."

For the relationship between Barclay and Bagration, little Kamensky is indeed a little worried.

But for him, such a fatal disease, at this time, made him very uncomfortable.

Although he was awarded the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle for the battle in the lower reaches of the Danube during the war this year, what he saw and heard was also very uncomfortable for him.

"If I am really useless and called away by God, it is probably because my father misses me. I am afraid you know this."

"Yes, Mikhail Fedorovich is most concerned about you. The old man has always favored his youngest son, and my father is the same."

"Count Sergei, Misha, that's because you are destined to achieve something on your own, so he won't worry."

"Yes, in addition to Yulia, I have two younger brothers and three younger sisters. The old man is getting older, and I will have to support the family affairs at that time. He I favor my younger brothers because I hope there will be successors. I am a soldier, and the family's livelihood has to be inherited by others. "

"Yes, if you come from a family with generations of military service, you can be promoted to general now."

"That's just a dream, Kolya. If you don't mind, Katya also asked the servants to make snacks and asked me to bring them to you. If the doctor allows."

"I have to live more comfortably when my mind is clear. You are also a person who understands medicine. Can you diagnose this disease?"

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"It's a bit difficult, but your fever should be an infection. The sputum is still green, which may be a pathogen infection. You know, there are always some symptoms in the Turkish territory. When the war is over, something will inevitably happen again. I have also told Duke Richelieu about this, and he should be on guard."

This is definitely a fever caused by bacterial infection. Solovyov has no good solution, but the infection of little Kamensky is more serious. Without the development of medicine, there is no good solution.

For example, George III's youngest daughter Princess Amelia's tuberculosis was miraculously cured by herself, which was also good luck.

If history is restored, it is probably impossible to be alive and kicking this year, but George III finally went completely crazy.

"Also, this kind of infection may be treated in the future, but now."

The dye such as aniline yellow has not been synthesized yet, so don't even think about sulfonamide drugs. If chemistry does not progress, then the old Western medicine will be useless. The same is true for biological products. Penicillin is not so easy to synthesize. If it could be made, Solovyov would have started selling Western medicine ten years ago instead of thinking about opening a Chinese medicine shop.

Solovyov also thought about prescribing some antipyretic medicine for little Kamensky, but his symptoms really depend on his willpower.

Also, he still has some obsession, waiting for his wife to come and see him.

Seeing him like this, Solovyov also feels that he is still very happy. Even though his wife is far away in Greece, she is willing to bring the children to accompany him.

"Misha, that's it. That's how my illness is. If you hear news about me one day, don't be too sad. I was born here, and I started my military service as my father's adjutant. It was also here that I finally won an imperfect victory. It looks like this is my final destination. My son Sashka, if he can grow up, I'll leave him to you. My eldest brother's temper makes it difficult for him to raise a child. Anya has no opinion of her own, so she can't raise a child. I envy you for this. Katya is really a tolerant and opinionated wife. If Anya is willing to remarry, you can help her find a good husband, and others will covet her. I am still worried about the property of the deceased. "

He still said this with great effort, and Solovyov nodded in agreement, and continued: "Kolya, don't worry about this. We have passed through Italy, Austria, Poland and East Prussia together, especially the Ghost Bridge, Austerlitz and Eylau, and we are all as close as brothers. As for Sashka, I will take good care of him. "

"That's good, it's getting late now. You should go back and have a good rest. I am a patient and can't do anything. "

"You should rest and recuperate, don't be so pessimistic. "

It was getting late, and Solovyov was about to leave Odessa, in front of the bed of little Kamensky.

He was only 34 years old this year, and he had a lot of potential. He was considered one of the best generals of the post-70s generation, and he might not be a bad candidate for the army group commander.

But he fell ill just like that. If Soloviev could recall the conversation between Kutuzov and Andrei in the book, he would probably guess some of the fate of Count Kamensky.

But that was it, and he had to leave now.

It was late now, and his family had been sent to Crimea. Katya, Mrs. Recamier, and the children were going to take a boat from there, passing through the Don River to the Volga River, and go to Moscow first.

As for himself, he had to go to Kiev first, wait for arrangements there, and then decide whether to go to Moscow first or return to St. Petersburg.

Now looking at the night sky, the night sky in Odessa in spring still feels good.

Not only is the starlight brilliant, but it is also easy to observe. If there is an astronomer who does not observe the sun, the stars are worth seeing at this time.

But he could also see that there was a broom star in the night sky. Although it is difficult to be accurately discovered due to the twilight, it can still be barely seen with the naked eye at the edge of the sky.

Yes, this is the great comet discovered by Honoré Frogergue, an astronomer at the Paris Observatory, on March 25, 1811. In the second half of the year, this comet appeared very clearly in the sky, and the observable record was not broken until 1997 by Comet Hale-Bopp.

Some people interpreted it as suitable for invading Russia and told Napoleon, and the French emperor really believed it. But astrology has never been reliable, except for the super accurate astrological divination that Ulugh Beg calculated for himself.

In the eyes of the Russians, this is the great comet that brought many disasters in 1812.

And if you are serious now, it is not as obvious as it is in the summer night sky.

"Master, are you watching the stars?"

"Mihlima, this is not observing the stars. There is a comet coming, and it always feels bad."

"Do you think it will be a disaster?"

"Disasters may not happen to an individual, but to a group of people."

He looked at the stars in the night sky, and his expression was still calm.

Sometimes fate is willing to play tricks on people, and disasters will still come, and they will come on time. (End of this chapter)