Struggle in Russia

In Count Shuvanov's view, Alexander II's request was too unreasonable. Either he would arrest people in a big way to silence the gossips, or he could ignore this nonsense and let it disappear naturally from people's sight. good.

Count Shuvanov has seen this kind of thing all too often. Many news that once spread like wildfire died down on its own after just a few days. At that time, even if someone wanted to make fried rice, no one was willing to eat it.

This fully shows that the people's melon-eating behavior is very emotional. No matter how big a person is, they can't eat a melon for ten days and a half.

But Alexander II wanted to be more serious and cared about this matter very much. Isn't this nonsense!

After thinking about it, Count Shuvanov had only one solution that was not a solution: "Your Majesty, I feel that the only way to calm the public opinion at this time is to have Duke Vladimir stand up and clarify the facts. As long as he appears alive in front of the public, even if he is not alive, Say anything and those rumors will disappear immediately!"

Alexander II stared at him with wide eyes, feeling that his brain was a little exhausted. The reason was very simple. How could Duke Vladimir speak for him? Maybe he was the one who spread the news to foreign newspapers behind his back.

You asked him, the culprit, to take the initiative to clarify the facts. Did you take the wrong medicine?

To put it bluntly, maybe Duke Vladimir is out of his mind and really ate two pounds of dichlorvos, and he is willing to clarify the facts. But isn't the most important thing now that we can't find this person at all?

If you can find him, clarify the facts, and subject this bastard to 18 kinds of torture. If you don't make him regret reincarnating as a human being, he will be a czar for nothing!

Count Shuvanov cautiously reminded: "Your Majesty, I know you don't like Duke Vladimir very much, but I think if we can let him calm down this turmoil, it won't be a big problem to deal with him later."

Alexander II squinted his eyes, and he somewhat understood what Count Shuvanov meant. First try to stabilize Duke Vladimir and let him step in to eliminate the adverse effects. Then, when the public has almost forgotten about this matter and him as a person, they suddenly find an excuse to get rid of him. This is not only safeguarding the overall situation but also destroying the enemy. It doesn't waste any time!

But Alexander II still didn't understand one thing. He asked: "But he has disappeared without a trace. Even if I am willing to let him go, I can't tell him that he knows!"

Count Shuvanov smiled and said nothing. His playful attitude made Alexander II a little anxious. He urged: "Tell me, is there anything you can do?"

Count Shuvanov saw that the time was ripe and immediately replied: "Your Majesty, it is very simple for me to contact Duke Vladimir. I just need to tell the countess!"

Alexander II was stunned and looked at Count Shuvanov suspiciously, feeling that there was something interesting about it. It seemed that this guy had ill intentions towards Countess Maria Murapova!

Alexander II still liked Countess Maria Murapova a little bit. Even if she was cuckolded, he had no intention of teaching her a lesson. Naturally, he was a little unhappy with Count Shuvanov's ill intentions.

"Do you still think that Countess Maria Murapova is suspicious? Do you think she is hiding Duke Vladimir?" Alexander II asked in a deep voice.

Count Shuvanov bowed and replied without hesitation: "Yes, I think she did it!"

Alexander II immediately became unhappy and scolded: "But you have already searched and found nothing!"

Count Shuvanov bowed again and said: "That's because I went late. If the residence of Countess Maria Murapova had been searched as soon as possible, I believe there would be no such troubles at all. ! This woman is very smart. Knowing that Your Majesty loves her, the people below will naturally not dare to make trouble with her. She is confident!"

Alexander II frowned. Although he didn't like Count Shuvanov's attitude, these words still made sense, and he hesitated.

Seeing that Alexander II's attitude had changed, Count Shuvanov gritted his teeth and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, actually, if you really want to catch Duke Vladimir immediately, I have the simplest way!"

Alexander II raised his head. He read the cruel meaning in Count Shuvanov's eyes. Obviously, this man's methods would not make him so comfortable.

"how do you want to do it?"

Count Shuvanov replied firmly: "The third part has many ways to make people talk. We have a thousand ways to make the Countess honestly tell the whereabouts of the Duke. It's just that we haven't used it before!"

Alexander II's expression changed. Count Shuvanov's method was indeed what he thought. But why didn't this guy think about it from his perspective? If he wanted to use torture, why didn't he use it in the first place?

How can anyone remain intact under severe punishment?

He treasured Countess Maria Murapova's face and body. Wouldn't these be all destroyed under the torture?

"Inappropriate!" Alexander II refused straight away, "Now this matter has caused a storm in the city. If you arrest Countess Maria Murapova at this time, there may be some unpleasant scandals. , that lady has many friends, and they are all people who like to gossip, the influence is too bad!"

Count Shuvanov was very disdainful. This was just an excuse. After all, it was not that you were infatuated with that countess and were unwilling to let go!

But he still wanted to fight for it, and said: "Your Majesty, I think the most important thing now is to take decisive action to capture the thief first and capture the king first. As long as we capture Countess Maria Murapova, then no matter whether Neither Duke Vladimir nor those other people who talk nonsense can make any trouble, as the saying goes, one force can defeat ten! As long as our methods are strong enough, there is no problem that cannot be solved!"

However, Alexander II firmly disagreed, and Count Shuvanov had no choice. He sighed and said: "Your Majesty, in this case, we can only use the method I mentioned before to let Mary Countess Ya. Murapova went to send a message to Prince Vladimir. There is no other way!"

Alexander II frowned and asked, "Are you so sure?"

Count Shuvanov said contemptuously: "I dare not say that I am 100% sure, but I am at least 80% sure! Duke Vladimir is definitely hidden by her!"

Without waiting for Alexander II to speak, he explained to himself: "Look at Countess Maria Murapova's attitude after the incident. Isn't it obvious?"

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