Struggle in Russia

Adjutant Konstantin Nikolayevich stared blankly at Dmitri without saying a word. Only then did he realize that Dmitri was serious. I'm afraid Colonel Alexander Vasilyevich Bad luck!

Of course, he soon realized that it was not just Alexander Vasilyevich who was unlucky, but he would also be unlucky!

After all, he had just spoken for Alexander Vasilyevich. Although this was not a big problem, considering the seriousness of Dmitri's attitude, he was obviously very unhappy about it.

As an adjutant, if you offend your boss, it will almost destroy your future. Konstantin Nikolayevich suddenly became nervous!

"General, I didn't mean... I didn't mean to..."

Dmitri stretched out his hand to stop him and said seriously: "Konstantin Nikolayevich, as the adjutant, you are my eyes and ears in observing the troops. You need to truthfully feedback information to me. This is the most basic requirement. …But I haven’t seen you fulfill this responsibility very well in this period of time. To be honest, I am very disappointed!”

Konstantin Nikolayevich swallowed and felt more and more that his future was not good. But he didn't dare to defend or even interrupt, because Dmitri's expression was really serious and shocking!

Dmitri looked into his eyes and said solemnly: "To be honest, I was very dissatisfied with your previous work, which made me feel more and more that it was a mistake to agree to His Majesty's request to make you my adjutant."

Konstantin Nikolayevich swallowed again, and involuntarily began to think about what would happen if he was returned or simply driven back to St. Petersburg.

First of all, he will become a laughing stock. Although no one in the aristocracy is a good person, reputation is more important than anything else. If a noble does not have a good reputation, it means that he has no future.

Secondly, in order to make him become Dmitry's adjutant, I spent a lot of money. Whether it was to clear up the relationships in the army or in the palace, it cost more than just money!

If he was driven back in such a dejected state, it would mean that everything before was in vain. You can imagine that his father would eat him alive!

Finally, thinking about it in the longer term, it is almost impossible for him to strive for a similar position in the future. Dmitry decided that he was unqualified, so who would use an unqualified adjutant in the future?

At least those who have status and real power, especially those who have a good relationship with Dmitri, will never use him!

In an instant, Konstantin Nikolayevich felt his heart go cold. He felt that he had fallen into a bottomless pit. If he had known that Dmitri had this attitude, he would not have followed him even if he was killed. Alexander Vasilyevich mixed.

While Konstantin Nikolayevich's mind was in a mess, Dmitri also observed the little adjutant again.

From his point of view, this performance is really bad, not because he is on the wrong team. As a "proud son of heaven" from a traditional aristocratic family, it would be totally unreasonable for him to side with Alexander Vasilyevich. strangeness.

Because they are the same kind of people, it is not surprising that he covers for Alexander Vasilyevich. It would be strange if he does not do so. .

Dmitri understood his position, it was only natural for a young man like him to make such a choice. Although wrong, it is not surprising.

Dmitry made similar mistakes when he was young, but the difference was that he was not panicked. He remembered that he had a debate with Prince Vorontsov and explained in detail the reasons and reasons for what he did. And the Duke patiently explained his mistake.

All in all, it was a very useful exchange and he benefited a lot.

Just imagine, if he was as scared as a quail like Konstantin Nikolayevich, with no explanation and no dare to say anything, would Prince Vorontsov still think highly of him? ?

Certainly not!

It is not terrible for the adjutant to make mistakes. Young people will make mistakes by nature. What is wrong is that they do not know how to think and communicate. At least if the superiors put a little pressure on them, they will be in panic all day long.

This is terrible, because such people will never become independent officers. In the future, they will sway whenever they encounter pressure, and eventually turn into pathetic yes-men and kowtow-men with no independent opinions.

Dmitri felt that Konstantin Nikolayevich had the potential to become a yes man, but his timid look really didn't look like a responsible man!

This is what makes him the most angry!

Who calls you the nephew of Duke Baryatinsky? Thank God for giving you a good child, so that even if you don't look like a man, I have to take the trouble to cultivate you!

Dmitri sighed, he knew what Alexander II meant by bringing Duke Baryatinsky's nephew over. As Alexander II's most trusted young generals in the military, Baryatinsky and he were the pillars of Alexander II's force. The more powerful the two of them cooperated and the more tacit understanding they had, the more stable Alexander II's position would be.

Therefore, it is natural for the Tsar to hope that he and Baryatinsky will have a harmonious relationship, not to say close relationship, at least not to be in the same room.

Letting him take care of Baryatinsky's nephew gave them an extra link and a bridge of communication in the future.

And Dmitri really couldn't refuse this bond, at least he couldn't just let Konstantin Nikolayevich drive him away. That would be equivalent to throwing Baryatinsky in the face, and even hitting Alexander with it. II's face.

He can only reluctantly educate this problem child!

Yes, Konstantin Nikolayevich seemed to Dmitri to be a child who had not grown up. He was naive, immature and not yet responsible and needed to be properly trained.

"Do you know what the most important quality of a soldier is?" Dmitri suddenly asked.

Konstantin Nikolayevich was obviously taken aback. He didn't quite understand why Dmitri would ask this question. Aren't we talking about Alexander Vasilyevich? What does the most important quality of a soldier have to do with this matter?

His mind was in a mess, and he always felt that this was Dmitri's test and beating on him. Maybe this was what the other party was hinting at him?

After hesitating for a while, he tentatively replied: "Are you obeying orders?"

He felt that his answer should be pretty much the same. His mistake was because he did not absolutely obey Dmitri's orders.

But Dmitri snorted coldly and corrected him displeasedly: "The most important quality of a soldier is strength! Stronger than steel!"