Struggle in Russia

Count Rostovtsev said slowly: "Nicholas, remember what you just said, I hope you will not regret it twenty years later."

Nikolai Milyutin nodded solemnly, and his decisive look reminded Count Rostovtsev of himself back then. It was true that he looked like this after making his choice on that winter night.

This allowed him to understand Nikolai Milyutin's persistence, just as he firmly believed that Nicholas I was not so easy to deal with and that it was simply impossible to continue launching coups to promote reforms. Sometimes people's faith and persistence are so interesting.

However, he still felt that Nikolai Milyutin's bets were a bit too harsh, and the possibility of losing everything was very high. However, he liked these two boys from the Milyutin family very much. If he really wanted to take care of Grand Duke Constantine and not give him a chance to change his ways, he would not have asked Nikolay Milyutin to come and talk.

His purpose was to make Nikolai Milyutin understand the seriousness of the matter, rather than to actually kill him, so he took a moment and continued to speak slowly:

"Although I am not optimistic about your choice, as your friend and teacher, I must remind you that judging from the current trends, Grand Duke Constantine is extremely disappointing. If you do not take effective measures, then You will definitely regret it in the future!”

"Stop indulging that boy. Tell him what he can and cannot do. There must be rules and they must not be exceeded! Otherwise, there will be consequences at your own risk. This is the last time I remind you and the last time I warn him. That's all!"

Nikolai Milyutin opened his mouth and wanted to defend Grand Duke Constantine, but finally gave up because Count Rostovtsev's attitude was obvious. He did not accept this meaningless defense. He only wanted to defend himself. Look at the facts and speak only about the facts.

If there are no facts to defend Grand Duke Constantine, then stop talking about those meaningless nonsense, it is useless!

After leaving the National Library, Nikolai Milyutin felt very heavy. Count Rostovtsev's warning was like an old punch, beating him until he was dizzy and starry-eyed. If they hadn't struck hard now, When Count Rostovtsev is completely disappointed, you can imagine what Grand Duke Constantine will face.

Returning home in a hurry, without bothering to eat dinner, he plunged into his study and started writing letters. One was to his brother Dmitry, and the other was a particularly long one to Grand Duke Constantine. In this letter, he In addition to earnestly admonishing and warning the Grand Duke, he also told him that the situation was extremely serious and that he must not get carried away, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. It was best to put his tail between his legs and guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and implement the current policy honestly, and never act on his own initiative!

You can imagine how Grand Duke Constantine felt when he received this letter. Anyway, his good mood disappeared in an instant.

He did feel a little bit like drifting before, feeling that the situation had turned around and it was time for him to show off his talents and do something he really wanted to do.

Of course, what he said he wanted to do was definitely not a good thing. Not only was it completely contrary to Li Xiao and Dmitry's strategy, it would at least cause trouble and hinder things.

It has to be said that Count Rostovtsev had completely seen through his psychological activities and knew that he was going to be a monster even though he was thousands of miles away. He asked Nikolai Milyutin to sound the alarm for him in advance. He is much more honest.

"What does it mean!"

Naturally, Grand Duke Constantine would not be happy. He angrily said to Viscount Prozolov: "Is Nikolai Milyutin teaching me how to do things?"

Viscount Prozolov looked at him, a strange look flashed across his face, he blinked and replied: "Your Excellency is probably worried!"

These words are very subtle, and the meaning is worth tasting. Even if you taste it carefully, you still don’t know what it means.

"It seems like you, like me, think those guys sitting in the office in St. Petersburg are a bit troublesome, don't you?" Archduke Constantine asked a little excitedly.

Viscount Prozolov did not continue, but said: "Your Highness, the most important thing now is what do you want to do? Your Excellency's meaning is very clear. If you do not act in accordance with the current strategy, St. Petersburg will not treat you at all." Some people who are not particularly satisfied will take action, and the consequences will be very serious... Judging from the meaning in your letter, this is definitely no joke!"

Grand Duke Constantine was stunned. He was just angry and didn't notice these stern warnings at all. Of course, he might have noticed it, but felt that Nikolai Milyutin was going too far and too presumptuously, so he became even more angry.

After being reminded by Viscount Prozolov, he realized that Nikolai Milyutin warned him unreasonably. There must be many people in St. Petersburg who were dissatisfied with him, so if he did something like this again If something doesn't meet their expectations, the consequences will be serious!

This is probably the fundamental reason why Nikolai Milyutin wrote the letter.

Suddenly, Grand Duke Constantine was a little confused. As a supporter of the reformist faction, he thought he knew this faction very well. He was supposed to be the best person within the faction, but according to Nikolai Milyutin, it was obvious that The reformists also have a huge force hidden behind them like a mist.

This force is very powerful, so powerful that even a prince like him can teach him a lesson casually. This is a bit scary, because he has never discovered the existence of such a terrifying person before. What does this mean? It means the water inside is very deep!

Grand Duke Constantine looked up at Viscount Prozolov, his throat moved twice and asked: "Do you think there is someone behind Nikolai Milyutin?"

Viscount Prozolov smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, I know nothing about this. But even if there is, it is not surprising. Since 1825, they have been constantly refreshing our knowledge. They even dare to do that kind of thing, and they respond to everything. Several dukes, a dozen marquises, and countless nobles are involved. Even if they still hide their strength, it is normal."

Grand Duke Constantine nodded, feeling that what he said made sense. He also felt that he had underestimated the reformists before. The fact that they could continue to exist in the political arena after the Decembrists' incident showed their power. How terrible.

It was also a good thing that Nikolai Milyutin suddenly warned him. This made him know the hidden strength of the reformists. If he can use these hidden strengths for his own use in the future, not to mention continuing to compete with Alexander, at least ensure that It shouldn’t be difficult to be rich all your life, right?