Struggle in Russia

Why did Alexander II find it wonderful?

The reason is very simple. If you want to persuade and win over the reformist generals, you will definitely need some skills and connections.

And Dmitry has such a relationship. Nikolai Milyutin is his brother. When other reformers meet him, they not only have to give him some face, but also subconsciously think that this should be one of their own. In this way, the distance is not close. Just get closer?

Is it difficult to fool a few people as long as Dmitri is a little more powerful?

Alexander II felt that it was not difficult at all with Dmitry's ability, and this task was almost tailor-made for him. It would be impossible for anyone else, even Baryatinsky, to complete it.

Why? It’s not that Baryatinsky is incompetent, it’s that he doesn’t have a reformist brother like Nikolay Milyutin!

Thinking of this, Alexander II no longer hesitated and made a decision immediately: "Dmitri, you are right, just do what you want. I believe you will be able to let others understand my intentions and painstaking efforts. It will get things back on the right track!”

Dmitri chuckled in his heart again, because these words were familiar to him. Alexander II was the best at doing this. They are all empty promises anyway. If you take them seriously, you would be a fool.

Fortunately, both he and Count Rostovtsev had the foresight, and he immediately said: "Thank you for your majesty's trust. This task would be impossible to complete without your majesty's trust... But I have one more thing or a regret." I hope your Majesty will agree."

Alexander II was in a good mood. He thought about it for a moment, waved his hand and said: "A merciless request? I'm afraid it's not an easy request to embarrass you, Count! Let's talk and listen first. As long as I can do it, There’s nothing I can’t agree to if I get it!”

Don't take this seriously. Whenever someone tells you to talk first and listen, they will probably listen first to see if there is any conflict of interest before making a decision, and there is a high probability that he will not agree.

Dmitri also knew, but he felt that Alexander II should be able to agree as long as he listened.

"It's like this. If you want to win the recognition and support of the generals who support the reform, you must agree to some of their demands. If you do nothing, it is likely that they will not be able to truly support and support His Majesty's ideas!"

Dmitri glanced at Alexander II and saw that he had no reaction before continuing: "So I think it is acceptable to agree to some of their innocuous demands, such as purchasing more advanced weapons and carrying out some small-scale reforms... …”

Alexander II fell into deep thought. It is not that he cannot agree to this request. Most of the poor performance of the Russian army in the Crimean War was due to backward weapons and equipment. It is inevitable to buy some new equipment, but there is no money in the treasury. A big question, what would he do if those lions opened their mouths?

And how small is the so-called small-scale reform? And what should be changed?

This is what he is most concerned about. What if those guys from the reformists get in trouble?