Struggle in Russia

Count Uvarov was naturally confused, and his perfectly flawless plan was completely disrupted by Count Rostovtsev.

What a great idea he had before, letting the Americans pay to buy that barren land without them having to spend a dime, how great!

It's better now, they have to dig out their pockets to buy that barren land. What's the difference between this and throwing money into the water?

What's even more annoying is that he can't object yet. Nicholas I's expression says it all. His Majesty is particularly satisfied with Count Rostovtsev's plan. Anyone who dares to object will definitely be labeled as unpatriotic. .

But if you want Count Uvarov to swallow this breath, he really can't do it. After thinking for a while, he suddenly asked: "Count, your plan is not impossible. But the problem is if Britain really If we decide to invade the Far East and Alaska, what should we do? We can’t just ignore it!”

These words are a bit vicious, and their essence is to put Count Rostovtsev on the opposite side of all nobles who need to dig into their pockets. Think about it, for them, paying to buy a large piece of barren land was enough to satisfy them, but now they may still be unable to get the land after paying for it. Who can explain this?

Count Uvarov thought that he could use this to cause trouble. Even if he could not dispel Nicholas I's thoughts, he would at least make Count Rostovtsev uncomfortable for a few days. Otherwise, he would really not be able to get rid of this tone!

Faced with the question of Count Uvarov's evil intentions, Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "Our most important problem at the moment is the war in Wallachia. As for the problems in the Far East and Alaska, we As I have said before, it is nothing to worry about. The worst we can do is defeat the Turks and the British and French forces and then turn around and regain the lost ground. But I think it is more likely that once we defeat the Turks, these problems will no longer be a problem, and the enemy will Take the initiative to retreat.”

Count Rostovtsev retorted to Count Uvarov in an understatement. This was not the end. At the end, he added: "For true patriots, there is no need to worry about failure at all, as long as we are united Yixin, as long as our will is firm enough, we will not be afraid of not being able to defeat the enemy. Let alone worry about suffering losses after spending a little money for the country!"

Well, this directly confused Count Uvarov, leaving him speechless and speechless. Why? You can understand it just by looking at Nicholas I's expression.

What kind of courtier did Nicholas I like best? He liked obedient ministers the most. Of course, Count Rostovtsev was definitely not an obedient minister. In the heart of Nicholas I, the most obedient ministers were always loyal men like Menshikov and Paskovich. dog.

Count Rostovtsev is definitely not even in the top ten in his heart, but in addition to his obedient ministers, he also likes ministers who can help him solve problems. For example, the solution that Count Rostovtsev just gave him was very satisfying to him.

What is even more satisfying is the high-profile words that follow. What kind of king doesn’t like this kind of minister who always contributes to him without asking for anything in return?

But he also knew that Count Rostovtsev mostly sang a high-pitched tone, but this high-pitched tone was particularly useful to Nicholas I, so anyone who had an objection to this would have an objection to him and be disloyal!

This is also the reason why Count Uvarov dare not continue to raise the issue. He knew very well how serious the consequences would be if he left a bad impression on Nicholas I.

But, just because he doesn't speak doesn't mean that others can understand the meaning. Chernyshov originally wore the same pair of trousers as Count Uvarov, and he really didn’t want to waste money. What’s more, his intellectual level was not as high as Count Uvarov’s. He couldn’t think so far-reaching, so he immediately got angry. One sentence:

"Earl, in this case, how much are you prepared to pay?"

Probably in Chernyshev's opinion, Count Rostovtsev was just a high-profile person, and he would never be so happy when it came time to actually dig into his pocket. And he did not believe that Count Rostovtsev could really afford to spend much money, because he had never heard that the count was very rich.

As long as Count Rostovtsev can't pay a big price, he will definitely make some sarcasm. Not only will he be angry, but he will also let the whole Russia see clearly the hypocritical face of that guy.

It's just that Chernyshev didn't expect how cruel Count Rostovtsev was. Before he could speak, he said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have prepared half a million rubles for the acquisition of Alaska. Although the money is too much Less is far from enough to alleviate the financial problem. But I believe that as long as every Russian donates generously, all this will not be a problem!"

Well, Nicholas I almost jumped with joy. Count Rostovtsev’s words moved him a little. He also knew that Count Rostovtsev’s family was not particularly rich, but they spent so much money in one go. How much money is needed to alleviate the country's difficulties? What kind of spirit is this?

"Very good!" Nicholas I praised Count Rostovtsev with a smile. "If every Russian is as patriotic as you, Russia will become a paradise on earth! Count, in order to commend you, I have decided to grant you the Saint Medal of Andre!”

The Order of St. Andrew is not an ordinary medal. As for Tsarist Russia, its significance is just like the Medal of Honor in the United States and the Order of Lenin in the Soviet Union. Generally speaking, it is impossible to obtain this medal without significant contributions.

Count Rostovtsev only paid a sum of money in exchange for the medal. To be honest, this was really a turn of events.

However, he also knew that the reason why Nicholas I was so generous was simply that the empire's finances were really too tight, and if his suggestions could be widely responded to, more than half of the money problem would be solved.

Therefore, although Nicholas I felt that Count Rostovtsev performed well, what was more important was that he bought horse bones for a thousand dollars. He just wants all Russian nobles and subjects to see Count Rostovtsev's example. It is best for everyone to learn from him.

Will he still be short of money?

Count Uvarov vomited blood. After the meeting, when he caught Chernyshev, he swore at him and almost scolded the Minister of War until he became autistic.

"The matter must not be settled like this!" Count Uvarov shouted angrily, "Let us pay for that barren land. His calculations are so loud! Go and tell the others clearly. We will definitely not pay for this!”

Chernyshev was startled, looked around and persuaded: "Count, let's forget it. It's not like you can't see what His Majesty means. It's easy for His Majesty to be jealous of you if you do this! We'll pay you some money." Lose money and avoid disaster..."