Struggle in Russia

Alexander Benkendorf looks almost fifty years old, but his actual age is only forty. The most important thing is that Beiliang's bald head affects his appearance and makes him look older than his actual age.

However, this head can be regarded as the inheritance of old Benkendorf, who was also extremely smart back then. Except for a ring of hair around his ears, the top of his head was almost barren.

It's just that old Benkendorf has passed away in the past year, and his descendants seem not to have inherited his intelligence. Most of them are mediocre. Take Alexander Benkendorf, for example, even though he is now Nicholas I was a military attache for the first time, but my status was really average.

Even in the aristocratic circles of St. Petersburg, the Benkendorf family has been almost forgotten, but in a sense this is a good thing, after all, as powerful as Benkendorf was back then, there were as many enemies as there were.

What's more important is that old Benkendorf has mastered too many secrets that can kill his head. If his descendants don't know how to restrain themselves, they will probably be punished sooner or later.

Therefore, the tepid death of little Benkendorf was actually just right. It could ensure a certain degree of wealth and wealth without causing trouble. Sometimes you wonder if this was specifically given by Count Benkendorf before his death. It was his own mediocrity that saved his life by accident.

The count, who had little sense of existence, coughed lightly and said pleasantly: "Your Majesty the Prince has gone too far. I am just a mouthpiece for running errands. Everything is your Majesty's will. If your Majesty's will is fulfilled later, If there is any content that may make you unhappy, please bear with me."

His amiable look made Kornilov and Nassimov frown, but it actually made Paskovich's expression much more relaxed. Perhaps Lao Qiu Ba felt that since Nicholas I sent such a dough to convey his will, he would probably not blame him, right?

However, Alexander Benkendorf's next words made Paskovich's face change drastically, because the first sentence was: "In accordance with His Majesty's will, the battle plan to capture Constantinople is no longer possible. In view of the landing force, It was very difficult to be besieged by the main force of the British and French forces, and it would be meaningless to continue the original plan, so the plan was officially abandoned."

After a pause, he continued to speak loudly: "The relevant people will immediately organize an evacuation as soon as they receive the order. Evacuation from the relevant areas of Ineada as soon as possible is a top priority!"

If it were just these, Paskovich's face would not be so ugly. The most important thing is that there is another following: "In view of the fact that retreat from the sea is the most important task at present, and the only landing force general with relevant experience is Vladimir. ..Alexievich Kornilov and Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov, so matters related to the retreat will be entrusted to the two generals, and all troop generals at the landing site must obey Your instructions must not be wrong!"

The meaning of this passage is very simple, that is, Paskovich was asked to step aside and the command of all troops was given to Kornilov and Nassimov. It was like Lao Qiu Ba was dismissed from his post on the spot!

Need we say more about what this means? It can almost be said that this is equivalent to Nicholas I saying to Paskovich: "You have disappointed me so much, I am very dissatisfied!"

And what Paskovich was most afraid of was losing the favor of Nicholas I, and this sudden dismissal was a wake-up call!

But what is more interesting is that Nicholas I did not say anything about dismissal, and he did not even mention Paskovich in the entire article, as if he had forgotten Lao Qiu Ba.

Although this is a bit so, it can be regarded as saving some face for Lao Qiu Ba, otherwise the words of dismissal would make Lao Qiu Ba even more embarrassed.

"The above is all of His Majesty's will. Do you have any questions?" Alexander Benkendorf said still so pleasantly.

However, the expressions on the faces of the generals below him were very exciting. Some took a long breath, some were worried and didn't know what to do, and most of them had dark faces like Alexander Benkendorf. It's like I owe them millions.

This is also easy to understand. The people with bad faces are naturally from Paskovich's family. It would be strange if they can feel better after the boss is dealt with.

It's just that no matter how dark these people's faces are, they don't dare to question Nicholas I's will. They don't have the courage.

Just when Alexander Benkendorf thought that the matter was over and his mission was over, a discordant voice came out. Markov suddenly asked: "Your Excellency the Imperial Envoy, where is Your Excellency the Prince? As General Secretary How could His Majesty the Commander not give His Excellency the Prince a mission? This is not normal!"

Alexander Benkendorf narrowed his eyes and looked at Markov. He really didn't expect this young general to speak out like this. What do you mean by saying this? He thought that Paskovich was finished. Come up and push against the wall?

In the opinion of Alexander Benkendorf, Markov was a bit unwise. It is true that he was very dissatisfied with Paskovich from the decree of Nicholas I, but this did not mean that Paskovich was finished. Well, with the long-term relationship between this old guy and Nicholas I, although this time he was a little injured, it would not lead to collapse.

So for you to jump out and push against the wall in such a hurry is really overestimating your capabilities! Who gave you such courage?

Alexander Benkendorf didn't understand, but other generals around him did. Everyone knew very well why Markov suddenly stabbed Paskovich in the back, and it wasn't for revenge. Yesterday Markov was almost tricked by Paskovich, and he was just a few steps away from becoming the scapegoat.

I'm afraid what Paskovich said at that time reached his ears. For Markov, this is a great hatred. Although you, Paskovich, are in a high position and I can't afford to offend you, you are willing to die. Fuck me, if I still treat you submissively, wouldn’t that mean you’re telling others that I’m easy to bully?

Is Markov easy to bully?

Of course he is negative. Although his family background is not particularly prominent, he still belongs to the top nobles in St. Petersburg. If this ethnic group is offended, they will never swallow their anger. What's more, their family is not in the same group as Paskovich, so naturally they have no scruples.

Paskovich was naturally very angry. For him, Nicholas I's order was a slap in the face. He never expected that Nicholas I would dismiss him. After all, the naval evacuation was handled by the admiral. The excuse of commanding is a bit lame, and it is clear that Nicholas I was knocking him.

And that's it, after all, he is the emperor, and he can beat anyone he wants, but who are you, Markov, to dare to stab me in the back! Are you tired of living?