Struggle in Russia

Count Uvarov finally realized the danger of internal division, but he realized it a little late, because the conservatives had inevitably split into several pieces due to internal and external troubles.

Even though he, the leader, could still control the field, it was no longer possible to form a complete synergy, let alone to use all his strength in one place.

What's more, Count Rostovtsev has been waiting for this opportunity for too long. He has been planning for so many years to lead the conservatives into the trap step by step. Now is the time to beat the lost dog and succeed in one fell swoop. He can only hurry up and toss the conservatives to death. How could he stop?

In fact, when Count Uvarov was looking for Crown Prince Alexander, Count Rostovtsev was discussing the issues of Count Uvarov and Grand Duke Constantine with Nicholas I in the royal study.

"Strictly speaking, this series of measures taken by His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Constantine is indeed a bad start. Regardless of whether he succeeds or fails in Moldavia, it will have a negative and bad impact."

Count Rostovtsev analyzed expressionlessly, and Nicholas I quite agreed with these words.

Don't look at the fact that he just rejected Count Uvarov's suggestion at the Imperial Council, and even strongly supported Grand Duke Constantine. But he was forced to do so. In fact, he was worried to his core about what Grand Duke Constantine had done.

He, the tsar, knew how terrifying and powerful the conservative aristocrats were. Archduke Constantine's reform policy touched on their core interests, and to put it clearly, they were irreconcilable.

Back then, this group of people even dared to kill their father-in-law. Even though they had been tamed a lot under his strong suppression and suppression over the years.

But even domesticated dogs can bite and jump over walls!

Nicholas I was deeply worried about what Grand Duke Constantine had done, but he could not discuss this issue with Count Uvarov, because he could guess with his ass that Count Uvarov would only criticize and slander him. The son, may even have suggested that he depose and put under house arrest or even kill Archduke Constantine.

As a father and an emperor, Nicholas I did not want to do this. So he could only listen to what Count Rostovtsev would say and see if this wily count had any good ideas.

As soon as Count Rostovtsev opened his mouth, he spoke to the bottom of Nicholas I's heart and revealed his most worrying issues.

I only heard him say: "This will definitely offend a large number of people. Count Uvarov just expressed their demands and inner thoughts on behalf of these people. Although Your Majesty, you suppressed them forcefully, this does not completely solve the problem!" "

Nicholas I nodded slowly, listening very attentively, for fear of missing a word.

"But Grand Duke Constantine was actually forced to this point. Looking at the new policy he implemented in Moldavia, it was obvious that it was not as drastic at first as it is now. It was the rebel parties and some people with ulterior motives who disrupted his plan. The plan forces him to become more and more extreme!"

Nicholas I glanced at Count Rostovtsev with admiration. He felt that this was too appropriate, and it was indeed the case. He even knew who the people with ulterior motives were, such as the earl who was shouting about the New Deal in the royal study just now.

Does that old guy really think he knows nothing? If he hadn't colluded with the rebels in Moldavia and made a mess there, forcing Kostya to die, how could Kostya be so ruthless?

Even after reviewing all the intelligence in Moldavia for more than half a year afterwards, Nicholas I came to the conclusion that this rebellion had been planned for a long time, and it was the conservative nobles of St. Petersburg who instigated and instigated the rebellion in Moldavia. It was done deliberately with the purpose of attacking and defeating Grand Duke Constantine and putting him to death!

This conclusion made Nicholas I furious. He felt that some people were so courageous that they would not hesitate to sacrifice Russia's interests for the interests of a small group, or even engage in conspiracy to frame his son.

If he can endure this, then he is really not Nicholas I. The only thing that made him hesitate was that he had not yet figured out how many people were involved in this small group. If he rashly struck, the impact would probably be too great. In the current environment, with powerful enemies outside and around him, if there is further turmoil inside, Russia would really Probably finished.

So after thinking about it for a long time, Nicholas I never made up his mind to really pursue this matter. He just pretended not to know, but Count Uvarov's initiative today shocked him!

Because he felt that he had been forbearing enough, but this forbearance could not win the understanding of some people, and instead he became more and more unbridled.

This forced him to consider countermeasures. If he didn't give some people a clear warning to be more honest, they might still cause trouble!

"Give them a warning?" Nicholas I asked after clicking for a moment.

Count Rostovtsev did not express his position immediately, but said: "It depends on what effect you want to achieve. In my personal opinion, a mild warning is actually meaningless!"

Nicholas I was stunned because he did not expect Count Rostovtsev to say this at all. His reason was that the other party would agree to give a warning, but now it seems that he didn't mean it at all. Instead, he suggested that he should either be ruthless or just stay out of trouble.

This was so strange that Nicholas I was puzzled. He frowned and asked, "Doing nothing, doesn't this mean we are letting them go? Isn't that right?"

Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "It seems like you are indulging some people, but Your Majesty, have you ever thought that giving some indifferent warnings will actually make you look weak?"

Nicholas I was stunned. He suddenly reacted. He was just a warning. It would not intensify the situation, but at the same time, it would make Count Uvarov and others think that he did not dare to be cruel. Wouldn't that be true? More confident?

Once you give them such an illusion, they might actually continue to cause trouble, which may cause even more trouble.

Suddenly, Nicholas I broke out in a cold sweat. He was very lucky. Fortunately, he consulted Count Rostovtsev for his opinion. Otherwise, he might have done something bad with good intentions.

This made him feel better about Count Rostovtsev, but he did not show it directly because he did not want to give Count Rostovtsev the wrong impression and make the count proud of his favor.

He just sighed quietly and said: "Then pay close attention to their movements and see if they listen to what I say. If they are well-behaved enough, then let them go!"