Struggle in Russia

When Duke Ordorf and others were discussing what to do, Li Xiao went straight to Count Rostovtsev, and he had to tell him about this matter anyway. It's just that what Li Xiao didn't expect was that Count Rostovtsev just hummed after hearing this.

Li Xiao scratched his head and asked, "You already knew?"

Count Rostovtsev smiled and said: "There are not many things that can be hidden from me in St. Petersburg, not to mention that it is impossible for me not to pay attention to such rumors."

Li Xiao was stunned for a moment, then asked again: "Then you just watch Duke Alexander and the others do nothing?"

Count Rostovtsev laughed and said, "Of course I didn't let them go. If I hadn't secretly helped them, do you think those rumors would have spread so quickly?"

Li Xiao was stunned again. It was obvious that Count Rostovtsev's operation was as high as the clouds. Duke Alexander and the others thought they were in control of everything, but who would have thought that they were actually pitiful creatures being used.

The one who really controlled everything was Count Rostovtsev. This old **** saw through their attempt and took advantage of it. Obviously, this old **** did it on purpose.

So here comes the question, what does Count Rostovtsev want to do with this wave of operations? It is unlikely that he felt that Nikolai Milutin had been living too easily and comfortably recently, so he specially increased the difficulty for him.

After excluding this stupid idea, it is very likely that he has a big plan. Could it be that he deliberately wants to use the influence of Duke Alexander to make a wave?

"Have you thought about it?" Count Rostovtsev smiled happily like an old father, "To sum up the past failures of the army, how do we know where we went wrong in the past? And how do we know how to improve in the future? "

Li Xiao was taken aback. It was obvious that Count Rostovtsev's purpose was a little too big. He was going for Nicholas I, and his purpose was to thoroughly criticize the tsar. And isn't that a little too aggressive?

After all, to do this is to slap Alexander II in the face. Look at how agitated he is when he reacts today, as if he is about to bite someone!

"You think it's too fast?" Count Rostovtsev asked with a smile.

Li Xiao grunted, and said with a wry smile: "It's not fast, but it's a bit sudden. If you can make it clear in advance, maybe..."

Li Xiao stopped suddenly, because he knew why Count Rostovtsev made a surprise attack. If he honestly told Nikolai Milutin clearly, then with his **** nature, he might swear to the death.

At that time, Count Rostovtsev was embarrassed. If he forced it, the group led by Nikolai Milutin would definitely resist it very much, and it might split inside.

This is definitely something Count Rostovtsev doesn't want to see. As the saying goes, a good horse cannot be forced to drink water. It is better not to be this villain.

Like now, Duke Alexander and his gang fanned the wind and lighted the will-o'-the-wisps and put Nikolai Milyutin on the fire to roast. Count Rostovtsev didn't need to force Nikolai Milyutin to do what he wanted. How easy is it to go down the line? You don't have to be a bad guy!

"You are really hurt!" Li Xiao sighed, "If Nikolai Milutin and Grand Duke Constantine know what you are doing behind the scenes, they will tear you apart!"

Count Rostovtsev smiled contemptuously and said, "Who will tell them? It is impossible to discover my existence at the level of Duke Alexander and Duke Ordorf. Do you want to remind Nikolai Milyutin? Are they?"

Li Xiao shook his head with a wry smile, he must not be so stupid, it is impossible to do such a stupid thing. Besides, he supported Count Rostovtsev's criticism of Nicholas I's mistakes, so how could he inform?

Count Rostovtsev laughed and said, "This is not over. If there is no surprise, that Duke Alexander will make a move soon. We just need to watch the show quietly!"

With Earl Rostovtsev's words as a foundation, Li Xiao naturally doesn't need to worry about salty carrots. The bosses are not in a hurry, and he is naturally not in a hurry. Who can't watch a movie!

To be honest, he was also a little curious. What should he do when his cousin finds out that the situation is not going according to his will at all, and when he finds out that more and more forces are supporting Nikolai Milutin?

Of course, it is impossible for Alexander II to have foresight at this time, and he feels pretty good at the moment. He was tempting when he got mad at Nikolai Milutin at the imperial meeting this morning.

For the time being, he thinks the effect is good, and it has thwarted the arrogance of the reformers. Next, if Nikolai Milutin is not determined to kill the net, then he will definitely give the reformers a little color!

He told Pobedonostsev: "Konstantin~www.readwn.com~ pay close attention to the reactions of Nikolai Milyutin and my younger brother these days, and notify me as soon as there is any trouble!". .

Contitantin Pobedonostsev quickly nodded and said that he did not forget to flatter him at the end: "Your Majesty, you have taught them a lesson this time and told them that your will is above everything else. !"

Alexander II nodded in satisfaction. This flattery touched his heart. He wanted this feeling of controlling everything so much, and he finally understood why his father had to tell him to hold power tightly before he died. hands.

"Don't take it lightly, Nicholas Milyutin and the others have quite a few followers, especially pay attention to my careless and silly brother! He is even more dishonest!"

Alexander II was right. Grand Duke Constantine was indeed a worry. Although he was somewhat displeased with the voices criticizing his father, his displeasure lay more in his opinion that only criticizing his father was a problem.

It is true that his father made some mistakes in decision-making, but is his elder brother a clean saint?

You see, if Alexander II could accept the reality earlier and not force the army to launch those unnecessary offensives, so that so many people would not die, Sevastopol might last longer.

If the ministers hadn't unanimously persuaded him to accept the Paris contract, maybe he would still refuse to admit defeat at this moment!

Shouldn't these mistakes be criticized?

According to the meaning of Grand Duke Constantine, these mistakes should be critically criticized, and it would be best to step on 10,000 feet and then engrave the pillar of shame.

So when he heard that Alexander II ordered Nikolai Milyutin to arrest people, he said with disdain: "It's so stupid, what did you do so early? It's not the time to arrest people. No matter what you do, you are slow to respond. It's really stupid." !"