Struggle in Russia

Chernyshev and old Adlerberg once again looked at each other and didn't know how to answer. Uvarov did explain this matter before, but they didn't take it seriously at the time.

Not only is Shuvalov not worthy of attention, after all, that person has just been punished and has basically been marginalized, and there will be no improvement in the next few years. Such people are really not worth their trouble.

In addition, the position of special envoy of the Kingdom of Sardinia is not worth mentioning. What's the point of paying attention to a second-rate small country like the Kingdom of Sardinia? It's just a small country.

Naturally, going to the small country of Zuoer to be a special envoy is even less worthy of attention. If you have that time, you might as well go home and sleep!

In this way, the matter goes in one ear and out the other. Now that Count Uvarov suddenly asked, the two brothers were caught off guard.

It took a while for the two brothers to come back to their senses and replied: "We are investigating, but there is no progress yet."

Count Uvarov glanced at them, and it was possible to see how insincere his words were. Although he was very unhappy with the attitude of the two men, he still didn't say anything after all. He just said: "Hurry up then, I want to be as soon as possible." got the answer!"

Old Adlerberg and Chernyshev quickly agreed and then quickly retreated. After going out, the two quickly found a place to gather together.

"What to do about Shuvalov?" asked old Adlerberg.

"How do I know? His position is not a fat one, so who would care!"

Old Adlerberg sighed and said: "But the count is very concerned about it now, what do you say!"

Chernyshev chewed his teeth and said helplessly: "Do you have any channels over there?"

Old Adlerberg smiled bitterly: "Where did I get my channel in the palace?!"

This is nonsense. Who doesn't know that the palace is actually the most well-informed place. Because gods from all walks of life gather there, there are channels to find out any news.

The reason why old Adlerberg said this was actually that he didn't want to take over this mess, because he felt that the reason why Count Uvarov suddenly paid attention to Count Shuvalov must be holding back bad water. Even if there is no bad water, it may not be a good thing. Although Count Shuvalov is a bit unlucky now, he is young after all. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?

As the saying goes, it's better to keep a secret as a person so that we can meet each other in the future. If you are a person like this, it's even more true if you are an official. Therefore, old Adlerberg didn't want to take on this offending job.

But the problem is that Chernyshov is willing to offend people if he doesn't want to offend people?

Chernyshev is not stupider than him, not to mention that as a minister of war, he is really out of reach on the diplomatic side. His relationship with Neserrodie has always been bad, and it has been very embarrassing recently. What do you want him to do? Start investigating?

What's more, Chernyshev feels that his current status can vaguely overwhelm old Adlerberg, so he can leave this bad job to him!

"My old friend," Chernyshev said with a chuckle, "If you have no channels, I have no way. I can discuss the matter with the Army, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs really has no way to deal with it. It’s beyond my reach, and you know that I have been very unhappy with the Prime Minister recently..."

Old Adlerberg's face was full of pain. Although what Chernyshov said was true, he just didn't want to take over. But before he could say anything, Chernyshov said again. : "Anyway, when the count asks, I can only tell the truth and there is nothing I can do, hehe..."

This hehe is a bit meaningful, because old Adlerberg knows that this is the other party's hint to him. Once Count Uvarov asks, you will have no excuse. Anyway, you can't fool Count Uvarov with nonsense like saying there is no channel.

The hatred in old Adlerberg's heart was that Chernyshev was strangling his lifeline, but he always felt that Chernyshev was not completely without channels or that he could not deal with Neserrodie, so he refused. Taken over.

He felt that the reason why Chernyshev left the matter to him was because the old guy was swollen and thought he was firmly overpowering him. He was completely impatient to do such a small thing and regarded him as an errand boy.

This feeling is not new now, but recently he feels that many core conservative members, including Chernyshev, treat him with an inexplicable sense of superiority. He seems to have become a junior!

After pondering for a long time, the old Adlerberg finally chose to swallow his bad breath, because in a sense, he had indeed become a junior. Since losing the favor of Nicholas I, his position has become increasingly embarrassing, and now he has become "bullied by everyone".

After lamenting, old Adlerberg returned home with a black face and sat in the study without making any sound for a long time.

"Father, what's wrong with you?"

Faced with little Adlerberg's concern, old Adlerberg first sighed, and then asked quietly: "How are you doing with the crown prince?"

Little Adlerberg was stunned and didn't understand why his old father asked this question again, because things like contact relationships cannot be rushed. You have to grind it out bit by bit. If you want your relationship to flourish, unless It’s only when a man and a woman see eye to eye.

But the problem is that he is not a beautiful woman, and it is impossible for people like Crown Prince Alexander or Baryatinsky to covet him and then fall under their pomegranate skirt. The only thing he can do is to get closer to each other little by little.

But this will definitely not be effective without a few years of hard work. Last month, the old man just told him to be patient and not to be impatient. Why did he forget it today?

"Time waits for me!"

Old Adlerberg sighed again, faintly recounted today's events, and finally sighed: "See, this is officialdom. Never believe in brotherhood or friendship, it's all nonsense. ! There are only interests in this circle. How much favor and power you have will determine how much say you have! Otherwise, you will have to live like a dog at the mercy of others for the rest of your life!"

Little Adlerberg didn't dare to express his anger. On the one hand, his father's words brought heavy pressure, and on the other hand, he was also very angry. I think back when their family was favored, who would dare to do this to them?

"I understand, father. I will definitely work hard!"

Old Adlerberg nodded happily. The only thing he felt comforted now was that he had arranged for his son to be with the crown prince early. Even if he was unlucky, the family would still have a chance to make a comeback in the future...