Struggle in Russia

Count Uvarov gave Chernyshov an annoyed look, as if looking at a fool.

Because Chernyshov really said something stupid, he didn't even think about who Paskovich was and what kind of temper he was. I have to be respectful to my father.

Such a character could be persuaded by Uvarov with a letter? What's more, this matter is related to his vital interests. With the old guy's mentality of cherishing feathers more and more in recent years, will he allow Uvarov to take his evening risk?

Besides, you didn't see what they did. If this matter could be discussed in private, then Paskovich would not put pressure on the Ministry of War through public channels, but would write a letter to discuss it in private!

And this time he didn't smuggle through channels at all, but directly and openly put pressure on the Ministry of War. Isn't it obvious what this means?

Apparently, the old man thinks that this matter is not negotiable. Whether Chernyshov is happy or unhappy, willing or unwilling, he must be given enough reinforcements, and he doesn't care about Nesselrode or the change of prime minister. , he only needs reinforcements!

And Earl Uvarov really didn't dare to disobey Paskovich's intentions. After all, it would not be his turn to take that position if he changed the prime minister, but once Paskovich was unhappy and did not cooperate with him, then Uvarov Earl Husband is very embarrassing among the conservatives!

Count Uvarov could easily figure out which was more important, which is why he thought Chernyshov was a fool.

But Chernyshev is not really stupid, because he is the most enthusiastic about the downfall of Nesselrode and has the greatest relevant interests.

It can be said that once Nesselrode falls, he will be a strong contender for the post of prime minister. Looking at the situation in the cabinet, apart from Nesselrode, who was shoulder to shoulder with the foreign minister first, Menshikov was the number two figure besides him.

Although Menshikov is more favored and seems to have a better chance, don't forget that the old man is already very old and has extremely insufficient energy, which is not enough to provoke the important task of prime minister.

But he is young and vigorous, and he is the first person to actively bring down Nesselrode. As long as Count Uvarov is willing to support him, he is really likely to aspire to the throne of prime minister.

And this is also the key reason why Chernyshov has been so active in cooperating with Count Uvarov recently, and has been dismantling Nesselrode's platform. The profit dictates how he can't do his best.

Naturally seeing that Count Uvarov retreated, even if he knew that Paskovich was not easy to persuade, he had to try, what if Count Uvarov accepted his suggestion in a flash of his brain?

it is a pity,

Although Count Uvarov has suffered from brain cramps in recent years, he has maintained a high standard today, not to mention that he is not ignorant of Chernyshov's plot, so naturally he will not be stupid to help out.

Chernyshov left Count Uvarov's mansion with a look of disappointment. He knew that it was temporarily impossible to become prime minister. Count Uvarov's attitude was very firm, but Duke Ordorf and others clearly opposed it, and even Paskovich added to his confusion. If you count Nicholas I's side, you may not have this willingness , he simply has little hope!

Unwilling to reconcile, he was very depressed. He felt that after working so hard for a long time, he didn't get anything. He was like a fool. Should he reconsider whether to continue to follow Count Uvarov? It's dark!

It has to be said that Count Uvarov's prestige and prestige have declined extremely this year. With the rise of Bariatinsky and other young men, the challenge to him is getting bigger and bigger, including Chernyshov A bunch of buddies in the group have also gradually begun to renounce their virtues, and a huge crack can be vaguely seen within the entire group, and it is not impossible to disintegrate.

"You should have realized that Count Uvarov is a thing of the past!"

After bidding farewell to Count Uvarov, Chernyshov welcomed Pobedonostsev's cousin, Viscount Alexander Barek, in his office.

As the liaison officer of Bariatinsky's family in St. Petersburg, this one has been very active recently. He has contacted Chernyshov several times, constantly persuading him to change the door and stand on Bariatinsky's side. .

Before Chernyshov felt that the prime minister was promising, he was naturally not very interested, but now that a pot of cold water has poured him a chill, he feels that it is really necessary to think more about his choice.

As long as Bariatinsky is not blind, he can see the future. With Crown Prince Alexander behind him, as long as there is no accident, he will definitely be the number one in the military in the future. Follow him, at least you don't have to worry about being marginalized after the Crown Prince takes the throne.

It's just that Chernyshov didn't dare to bet casually. After all, although Count Uvarov was a little bit down, he didn't show any obvious defeat. Once he changed his family, he would inevitably be hated and suppressed by Count Uvarov.

You must know that he, the Minister of War, was able to sit still because of the support of Count Uvarov. Happy, maybe he will step down before Nesselrode falls.

But you asked him to reject Bariatinsky's olive branch, and he couldn't do it. For a while, he was a little bit in a dilemma and didn't know how to choose.

At this time, Viscount Alexander Barek smiled slightly and said, "Your Excellency, you don't have to be too entangled. After all, the relationship between the Duke and Count Uvarov has not broken down. We are all the same way and will not fight among ourselves!"

Chernyshov didn't quite believe it, and he said it as if you had no differences before, what a lie!

Viscount Alexander Barek continued: "Although the Duke and the Earl do have differences on some issues, these can be resolved, and the two sides are completely consistent in the general direction!"

"And the Duke doesn't want you to part ways with the Earl, but I hope that if the Duke and the Earl disagree on some important key issues, you can make a more appropriate choice!"

Chernyshev was obviously taken aback, he never thought that the conditions offered by Bariatinsky would be so generous. He didn't need to lose immediately or even express his attitude immediately, as long as he stood in line when the final showdown between Bariatinsky and Count Uvarov came.

There is nothing to hesitate about such a good condition, he was immediately tempted, but an old fox like him must have to ask one more question:

"These conditions are very reasonable, I can agree, but I want to know what good will this do for me?"