Struggle in Russia

Nesselrode was probably the only one who felt uncomfortable. He sat on his seat with a gloomy face, like a gambler who lost his wife Ben.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with saying this, because Nesselrode's wife is indeed in dire straits. Although the motion to continue making troubles in the Balkans failed, the destructive power of making troubles in the Caucasus is not that small.

His coordinationism emphasizes a balanced strategy, but the current balance has been destroyed by Russia's sudden pig advance, and he doesn't know how to continue.

So at this moment, all he can think about is what to do next, how to explain to Austria, how to deal with the relationship with Britain and Turkey, and how to restrain the increasingly disobedient military monsters.

He glared at Menshikov and the others with hatred, and he had only one thought in his mind - he could no longer let the gang of Qiuba lead him by the nose, he had to fight back!

It's just that he has no idea how to counter Nesselrode. The only thing he can think of is to stare at the next military operation. As long as the gang of Qiu Ba's performance is a little bit wrong, he will let Qiu Ba know what snitching is. It's called wearing small shoes. In short, let you taste the horror of the prime minister's wrath.

The only relatively calm people on the scene were a few people, such as Count Rostovtsev who had been invisible all the time, Uvarov who established the world at a critical moment, and the smart and capable Duke Ordorf.

These three are old gods at ease, and they can't see a trace of joy at all, as if nothing happened just now. It's just that occasionally when Ordorf and Uvarov met their eyes, they both nodded slightly understandingly, which was obviously a tacit understanding between smart people.

Menshikov and Chernyshov were the most excited people on the scene. These two guys who stood on the second floor and couldn't see the situation on the third floor thought they had won an all-round victory. It was my own ingenuity that played a key role, like a rooster that beat a rival in love, with its tail and crown raised high, it was almost as if I was so awesome.

Of course, there is a reason for these two to be so excited, because according to common sense, the adoption of their suggestions means that the command of the Caucasus military operations should fall into their hands.

Before, they were very envious of Paskovich and Duke Mikhail. Austria, Wallachia and Moldavia are too attractive. It's just that Nicholas I had already made a decision, and it was impossible for them to intervene.

Now, although the fatty meat of the Caucasus is not as delicious as Austrian, the mosquitoes are still meat when they are small. Although this credit may not be their turn, but their subordinates can go!

Is it easy to be a big brother these days?

Not only do you have to keep up with the emperor's footsteps, you also have to find a good future for the younger brothers under your command, and you have to take care of everything, it's hard!

Anyway, the two of them had already started gearing up, and they were all looking at Nicholas I eagerly, waiting for him to ask who should be sent to the Caucasus to command the battle.

And Nicholas I did not disappoint them, and asked: "Which general is more appropriate to send to the Caucasus to command the battle?"

Menshikov and Chernyshov were like seeing a dog with fleshy bones. Their eyes glowed green, and they were about to pounce on them, but what they didn't expect at all was that Crown Prince Alexander He got ahead of them:

"Father, I think Prince Bariatinsky is the right candidate. He is strong and experienced enough to take on this important task!"

Speaking of which, Crown Prince Alexander was like a little transparent in the imperial meeting recently, and he didn't speak at ordinary times, which shows how much the blow last time was to him. There is also a reason why I made an unprecedented speech today.

Because just over a week ago, Dmitry Milyutin suddenly spoke to him, suggesting that he talk to Nicholas I about engaging in a Caucasus campaign.

Of course, Crown Prince Alexander wouldn't listen to Milyutin, but Bariatinsky immediately followed up and applauded, which made him hesitate. Although Crown Prince Alexander didn't know whether this suggestion was as good as what Milyutin and Bariatinsky said, but since the two major aides and military officers have spoken, especially Bariatinsky, Crown Prince Alexander must give face.

What's more, these two people only suggested that he talk to Nicholas I, and didn't let him speak in a formal occasion like the imperial meeting, which made it even more difficult. So the honest Crown Prince Alexander quickly talked to Nicholas I in private, but what he didn't expect was that Nicholas I obviously dismissed it and directly denied it to him, saying that he was too Reckless is too risky.

At that time, Crown Prince Alexander was very disappointed and a little depressed, because he felt that his father was really unfair, and his suggestions would always be scolded, while Grand Duke Constantine's suggestions would be praised no matter how outrageous, this is a double standard. what!

Anyway, Crown Prince Alexander was very frustrated, and even felt a little sorry for Baryatinski. After all, his younger brother has bones to eat, and his good friend has nothing to do. It seems that he, the crown prince, is so incompetent!

But Crown Prince Alexander never expected that the turning point came so suddenly. A letter from Prince Alexander Gorchakov completely changed the situation. The change made him dumbfounded, okay?

[Fuck! This is what Dad you said was too reckless and too risky, your sister, you completely accepted it, okay, the words you talk about are all up to you! 】

Of course, Crown Prince Alexander was not stunned for long, because he immediately realized that the opportunity was coming, so he was the first to stand up. In addition to grandly advertising for Bariatinsky, he also reminded himself very vaguely :

"Father, I told you before that both Bariatinsky and Dmitry Milyutin believe that there is a lot to do in the Caucasus. They have done sufficient research and research on this, and I believe they are fully prepared. I can definitely take on this burden!"

Nicholas I's head is a bit square, because he just remembered that his precious son had indeed given similar advice before. Now that he thinks about it, it seems that Bariatinsky and Dmitry Milyutin are still a little bit Level, it is very accurate to see the problem!

In Nicholas I's opinion, since Crown Prince Alexander has spoken, and Bariatinsky is indeed qualified, it would not be a bad idea to let him try...