The Persian battlefield wouldn't be an issue either; after all, it's just like squeezing soft persimmons. Even if the quality of military achievements needs to be discounted, quantity can still push one to prominence.
The problem is that once at the front lines, they were actually not allowed to fight. This was awkward, as everyone came out to build their careers, make a fortune, and gild their reputations—how could they do that without war?
If it were only about getting by day after day, why not stay in St. Petersburg or Moscow, rather than coming to this remote and desolate place?
The paltry military pay from the Tsarist Government was nowhere near enough for the nobility to sustain their luxurious lifestyle.
Without sparking war, not only could the officers at the front line not make money, but the bureaucracy in the rear was also affected financially.
