Struggle in Russia

With the support of these powerful local factions in Moldavia, even if Archduke Constantine shows that he refuses to cooperate or deliberately creates troubles, there is no need to worry too much. At worst, it will be done by uniting with local powerful factions to provide him with an excuse.

However, Vishniak felt that Grand Duke Constantine would most likely not do this. The previous rebellion had severely damaged his vitality, and his control over Moldavia had reached its lowest point. Without the reinforcements of the Russian counter-insurgency troops and Wallachia, this guy might not even be able to stay in Chisinau, and would have to leave in despair.

In this case, his uncooperative attitude is more like a bargaining method, nothing more than trying to extort some benefits.

Vishniak believed that as long as Grand Duke Constantine received the news that he was cooperating with the powerful local factions in Moldavia, his attitude would soon soften, and he could only close his mouth and accept the reality honestly.

Vishniak's guess was correct. After Archduke Constantine learned of his movements, he was really confused. His original plan was to blackmail Wallachia. After all, this rebellion had left him completely destitute. Even the reputation and prestige have dropped to the lowest point.

If he doesn't do something quickly, he really won't be able to survive!

According to Viscount Prozolov's suggestion, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and reach out to Vishnyak. He didn't ask for a big mouthful of meat, as long as he could give him a bowl of soup!

But Vishnyak's response made him and Viscount Prozolov dumbfounded, because Vishnyak's attitude was not to mention leaving soup in the bowl, he didn't even leave water to wash the pot. !

What's annoying is that they don't even have the means to counterattack in the face of Vishnyak's "dominance" and "unreasonableness".

What? impossible?

It's really not impossible. Archduke Constantine really has no countermeasures that he can come up with. With the few volunteers he has, the most he can do is control the area around Chisinau. The main force in countering the rebellion was the Russian army from Ukraine and the so-called national army from Wallachia.

These two groups control nearly 70% of Moldavia's territory, especially those key transportation hubs and nodes, almost all of which are under the control of these two groups.

You say that the Russian army in Ukraine should give Grand Duke Constantine face? In principle, this is right, but unfortunately, these Russian troops who counter-rebellion mainly obey the command of Duke Mikhail, and Crown Prince Alexander exerts influence. Basically, these Russian troops only listen to Dmitry. .Mi Liuting’s dispatch.

It is obviously impossible for Dmitry Milyutin to really give Grand Duke Constantine face, not to mention that he has a very good relationship with Li Xiao and others, and everyone wears the same pants.

Who could Grand Duke Constantine count on?

Without the support of the army, his governor was almost like a grass-headed king. The only thing he could do was to cry to Nicholas I.

But the problem is, now he has to think twice even about snitching.

why?

It was not that he messed up everything. Although the Moldavia rebellion was quickly put down, it did not cause particularly bad and irreparable effects. But if such a thing comes out at this moment, what do you think Nicholas I will think and think.

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The reason or excuse for his war with Turkey is that Turkey mistreats Orthodox believers, and he went to liberate his Bulgarian brothers.

But if Moldavia is in chaos and crying for autonomy, what will international public opinion think?

Anyway, Britain and France used a lot of sarcastic and sarcastic words. The implication behind the words was that Nicholas I was a fake liberation and a real invasion. He was an invader under the banner of liberation and a hypocrite!

What a shameless person Nicholas I was, how could he tolerate such cynicism? And who caused him such humiliation?

It’s not the unsatisfactory Grand Duke Constantine!

You think about it, at this time he already disliked Grand Duke Constantine and was still very angry. And then you actually said that you couldn't control the overall situation because you were sidelined. I'm afraid Nicholas I could only think that Grand Duke Constantine was too useless to be entrusted with big things, right?

Anyway, after Viscount Prozolov gave Grand Duke Constantine an analysis, the latter decisively gave up the idea of ​​snitching. Now he could only break his teeth and swallow it, hiding in bed silently and crying secretly.

"Your Highness, I don't think things are as bad as you think," Viscount Prozolov still tried his best to help Grand Duke Constantine with advice. He analyzed: "I think Governor Speransky sent someone to contact those Moldavians. The demi-human is more of a gesture, I don’t think he can be that awesome!”

Grand Duke Constantine asked: "You mean this is to exchange money on the ground?"

Viscount Prozolov nodded and continued his analysis: "Not completely, but I'm afraid it's also a warning! If you really don't cooperate, then I'm afraid he won't be polite!"

Archduke Constantine's face was naturally extremely ugly. After feeling secretly sulky for a while, he asked depressedly: "What should we do now?"

"We can only continue to have a good talk with them. If that doesn't work, we can only cut off our flesh to protect ourselves..."

Grand Duke Constantine's cheeks twitched, although he knew that Viscount Prozolov's so-called mutilation was not really about cutting his body, but giving up part of Moldavia's control or interests in exchange for Wallachia's cooperation. .

As the good son of Nicholas I the Iron Rooster, he was naturally unwilling to do such a loss-making business, but right now, he really had no choice. Regardless of whether he cooperated or not, others would find ways to cut him off and actively cooperate with them. The knife might have been gentler. If he resists to the end, I'm afraid they will cut him into eight big pieces and eat them until no bones are left.

After much thought, Grand Duke Constantine decided that he would be a hero and not suffer the immediate consequences. However, he resented Alexey and Li Xiao even more in his heart, and vowed to repay today's shame hundreds or thousands of times in the future.

"Okay..." He sighed leisurely and reluctantly ordered: "Viscount, just go and have a good talk with them and strive for the best terms..."

At this point, he paused, and then said earnestly: "If possible, we must try to get financial assistance. Without money, we can't do anything!"

Viscount Prozolov couldn't help but say "fuck me" directly. Whose family is not financially strapped nowadays! Whether it's St. Petersburg or Bucharest, everyone is tightening their belts and living a life. At this time, you still want to reach into someone's pocket. Does that mean you are naive? Or are you being shameless?

No matter what it is, Viscount Prozolov thinks it is impossible to do it...