Struggle in Russia

The nobles in St. Petersburg do not know what situation Kiev will face. For most of them, whether the people of Kiev live or die has nothing to do with them.

It is still singing and dancing, but there are also a small number of people who are keenly aware that Kiev is likely to become a big bomb. If you don't do it right, they will be smashed to pieces.

"The mud-legged people are revolting. This has not happened for thousands of years, but now it has happened. What do you think this is?"

"That's right! I heard that Kharkov was in a terrible state. The mob openly ransacked everywhere and killed many people. My cousin and his whole family were all killed! It's really scary!"

"It's more than scary, it's simply appalling! If this mob is allowed to continue to develop, will it be our turn next?"

The gentlemen were whispering, but judging from their wandering eyes, it didn't matter how lively they talked, but it wouldn't matter how much they really valued and feared this matter.

The reason why I talk about this is more to cast stones to ask for directions, yes, it is to cast stones to ask for directions!

These old foxes are all human beings. They don't pay much attention to the rebellion in Ukraine. They are just worried about one problem - their money bags.

Think about it, counterinsurgency doesn’t require money!

But everyone knew what the state of the treasury was like. Nicholas I's huge gamble almost cost the treasury, and he couldn't spend much money to quell the rebellion.

But the rebellion was so serious and so loud that Alexander II was very unhappy. He did not hesitate to appoint his confidant Dmitri to take charge personally, which shows that this matter cannot be ignored and must be taken seriously.

Naturally, counterinsurgency must be massive and cost a lot of money.

So the question is, where does the money come from?

The first thing these old foxes thought of was taxation, but Nicholas I had already levied special war taxes several times before, and Russia was scratched from top to bottom. Especially those ordinary people, they really can't get rid of the oil.

In this case, nobles like them must stand up and set an example!

But who wants to be taken advantage of?

Besides, it’s not just ordinary people who were hit hard before, they also suffered heavy losses, okay?

Do you think they will feel happy now that they have to reach out to them and ask for money?

So taking the opportunity to discuss the situation in Ukraine, these guys gathered together and looked eagerly at the key figures who could represent them, hoping that these bosses would make it clear that they could not continue like this!

Who are the bosses?

They are all acquaintances, Count Uvarov, Count Pobedonostsev, Duke Dolgoruky, old Count Adlerberg...

All the conservative leaders gathered together, which was a rare occasion. M..

After all, Count Uvarov has been keeping an unusually low profile these days, not showing up if he can. He probably also understands how big of a mistake he made in the previous period, and is a little afraid to jump up and down casually.

It's just that the Ukraine matter is too big, and the relationship is too broad and deep. He realizes that this time it may be the decisive battlefield between the reformists and them!

At this time, as the nominal leader of the faction, he could no longer hide, not to mention that he felt that this was also an opportunity, the last chance for him to defeat Baryatinsky's group and regain his power.

He was very pessimistic about the situation. He had fallen out of favor with Alexander II. Facing the pressing pressure of Baryatinsky and his gang, he had no particularly good means of counterattack. He was severely restricted in all aspects. , if you can’t seize the last opportunity, you really have no choice but to go home and retire!

Although the situation was urgent, Count Uvarov did not lose his composure. Looking at the group of duplicitous and evil-mouthed "parties" below, he was filled with contempt.

His acting skills are so bad, and he dares to show off his skills even with this little ability, which is simply laughable.

Count Uvarov remained calm, and Pobedonostsev remained calm.

To be honest, he and Count Uvarov are a bit like brothers in arms. During this period, they were the most unlucky conservatives.

He was so tortured that he had no choice but to retreat into his shell and hide from the wind.

Of course, Pobedonostsev is slightly better. After all, Alexander II has not been completely disappointed with him, and he still has a chance to make a comeback.

He decided to be more careful about the meeting this time and could no longer foolishly rush out and light up the cannons. Since even someone like Count Uvarov, who is on fire, is not in a hurry, why should he be in a hurry? Let's first see what medicines these bastards are selling in their gourds.

Among the remaining people, old Adlerberg is a thousand-year-old fox with a keener sense of smell than anything else. How can he not smell the strange smell in such a big mess in Ukraine?

Besides, he didn't have the consciousness to charge into battle in the first place, so naturally he just sat on the Diaoyutai and watched the show!

The only one who is a little impatient is Duke Dolgoruky. In fact, it was he who initiated today's conference.

He felt that the rebellion in Ukraine was a good opportunity to kill two birds with one stone by defeating the reformists and attacking Uvarov.

Wouldn't it be wonderful when the reformists give up and Uvarov is finished?

So seeing that Uvarov and others were silent, he stood up first, waved his hands and said loudly: "Gentlemen, the national crisis is at hand. The rebellion in Ukraine is a huge crisis for us. If we cannot deal with it properly, I am afraid that We will all die without a burial place!”

He paused deliberately and looked at Count Uvarov and Pobedonostsev. Seeing that these two people still showed no expression, he felt a little contempt in his heart: Can't you understand such a simple truth? Or maybe you understand it but are so frightened by the reformists that you don’t even have the courage to stand up and take charge of the situation! This guy has the courage and nerve to hold on to his position, what the hell!

"Gentlemen!" He emphasized his tone and said more sternly: "How did the rebellion in Ukraine happen? I think the most fundamental reason is that some people have been ruined by liberalism, which has shaken our thousand-year tradition. , which caused the serfs’ hearts to wander, which led to the crisis!”

"Without their deception, things would never have turned out like they are now. I think these demagogues are fully responsible for this!"

After looking around the audience, he said loudly: "So countering the rebellion is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to clean up people's hearts, maintain our fine traditions, and eradicate those bastards who deceive people with their monstrous words. Only then can we last forever." Avoiding future troubles is the most important thing!”

Duke Dolgoruky said a lot in one breath, and looked around with some pride, feeling that he should be able to get a lot of applause for being the first...