Early in the morning of May 3rd, 1796, a large number of tabloids in the Russian Empire began to report the news that Tsar Nicholas II had been assassinated by the Bolsheviks.
The entire Russian Empire fell into turmoil because of this.
The people of the Russian Empire were even more furious.
Although Nicholas II did not do well in many aspects, the people still loved him and even affectionately called him 'Little Dad'.
But now, the Bolsheviks had killed him in a despicable manner. One could imagine how angry the people would be.
The support of the Bolsheviks in the entire Russian Empire suddenly plummeted to the point where almost everyone wanted to beat them up.
Originally, there were still many people in the Russian Empire who were sympathetic to the Bolsheviks. But now, everyone wanted to send the members of the Bolsheviks to the gallows.
Even many members of the Bolsheviks felt that such behavior was too vile. Many people were even prepared to leave the Bolsheviks.
Naturally, the upper echelons of the Bolsheviks denied it, claiming that they did not assassinate Nicholas II at all, and that they had never even planned to do so. They were framed.
However, no one in the entire Russian Empire believed them.
At the same time, the Volga Post under Grand Duke Michael's name, as well as other affected newspapers, directly stated that after the assassination of Tsar Nicholas II, according to the law of succession, Grand Duke Michael should succeed the throne and become the new Tsar.
And this also attracted the approval of the majority of the people. After all, the law of succession to the throne was there. As the first in line to the throne, Grand Duke Michael should inherit the throne.
However, the cabinet announced that the new Tsar would be Olga Nikolaevna, the eldest daughter of Nicholas II. This also caused a huge uproar in the Russian Empire. After all, everyone knew that Archduchess Olga Nikolaevna was only half a year old. How could such a baby manage such a powerful country like the Russian Empire?
Grand Duke Michael's subordinates also took the opportunity to incite various conspiracy theories.
For example, the cabinet wanted to control the power of the Russian Empire, so they supported the succession of Archduchess Olga Nikolaevna so that she could become a puppet in their hands.
As the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, Grand Duke Nicholas wanted to usurp the throne and so on.
For a time, all kinds of discussions were rampant, causing the entire Russian Empire to be in a foul mood.
Grand Duke Michael was a reincarnator, after all, so he naturally knew the importance of a propaganda war. In the past few years, he had specially made preparations in this regard. Many newspapers in the Russian Empire were in contact with him.
This time, these powerful propaganda forces were activated, immediately forcing the cabinet of the Russian Empire and Grand Duke Nicholas into a corner.
Naturally, the higher-ups of the Russian cabinet and Grand Duke Nicholas would not admit to such an accusation.
They all claimed that it was in line with the practice of the Russian Empire for the Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna to inherit the throne. Grand Duke Nicholas had absolutely no intention of usurping the throne.
Moreover, in order to suppress these comments, they even shut down several tabloids and arrested the person in charge and editor of the newspaper office in an attempt to serve as an example.
However, what they did not expect was that not only did this not change the unfavorable public opinion against them, but it also made more people dissatisfied with the cabinet and Grand Duke Nicholas. Their actions had the opposite effect.
As the saying goes, it is better to defend the mouth of the people than to defend the river.
May 5th, Volgograd Port.
The 1st Infantry Division and 2nd Infantry Division of the Caucasus Military Region were gathered here.
Tens of thousands of soldiers were ready to board the ship and set off.
Grand Duke Michael, accompanied by Lieutenant General Brushilov, came to the port and spoke to the soldiers.
"Brave soldiers, our most beloved Emperor Tsar has suffered a despicable assassination attempt by the Bolsheviks. However, instead of capturing the Bolsheviks and avenging the Tsar, the cabinet wanted to violate the law of succession and steal the throne that originally belonged to me. By doing so, they not only violated the constitution of the Imperium, but also played the people of the Imperium in the palm of their hands. Was everyone willing to watch all of this happen?”Grand Duke Michael said to the soldiers.
"No! No!" The soldiers roared.
"That's right! We absolutely cannot allow such a thing to happen. We absolutely cannot allow those schemers to steal my throne and steal our glory. I've decided that our army will march towards Petersburg! Take back everything that belongs to us!"
"Wu La! Wu La!"
The soldiers were all excited and shouted.
Over the past few years, Grand Duke Michael had personally taken charge of the army's construction. He had even eaten, lived, and trained with the soldiers many times. He had long been loved by the soldiers.
Now, he was going to lead his soldiers to Petersburg and take back his throne. Naturally, he had the support of his soldiers.
Then, the troops of the Caucasus military region began to board the ships and prepare to set off.
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]