Struggle in Russia

Controlling the tempo is easy to say but not easy to do, especially when you are facing a group of veterans in the officialdom. You thought that Prince Alexander Gorchakov didn't want to control the rhythm, but he couldn't do it at all.

When all the people under you don't follow orders and act on their own, especially when your immediate boss is still protecting these bastards, you will find that things are really difficult to handle. Not only have you been turned into a loner, but you are the one who is responsible for everything they messed up. If you don’t experience this feeling, it’s really hard to describe the sour feeling! The new 81 Chinese website is the fastest updated computer terminal: www.@x81zw@@

"The worst thing is that I still can't replace them!" Duke Alexander said angrily, "Even if they screw things up!"

This situation is even worse than Li Xiao estimated, because this is not just a problem of Nesselrode and Duke Alexander looking for trouble, but Nicholas I is also in trouble!

Why do you say that? Because without the acquiescence and connivance of Nicholas I, even if Nesselrode was the prime minister and foreign minister, he would not dare to let his subordinates be so rampant. Only when Nicholas I acquiesced, he dared to do whatever he wanted.

In other words, the emperor and the prime minister have reached an agreement on the matter of deflated Duke Alexander, and it is completely impossible to resist through formal channels.

Then the question arises, why did Nicholas I indulge Nesselrode? What good would it do him?

In the eyes of ordinary people, this is a neuropathy, which is of no benefit at all. But Nicholas I was not an ordinary person, he was a tsar, and his angle of consideration was never an ordinary angle. As I said before, Nicholas I was an emperor who was very good at balancing. He would not let the family of his courtiers dominate, and always divide and rule.

He had supported Duke Alexander several times before, and each time Nesselrode failed. According to the Duke of Ordorf's reaction, whether Nesselrode can secure the position of prime minister is already a matter of debate. One after another, many ministers believed that he would soon fall.

And as Duke Mikhail Gorchakov is flourishing in Wallachia and Moldavia, the ruling and opposition parties generally believe that Duke Alexander is likely to replace Nesselrode as the next prime minister , So there began to be a large number of fools ready to move closer to the Gorchakov family in advance, including a large number of former supporters of Nesselrode.

This phenomenon is not a good thing for Nicholas I. He has no idea of ​​changing the prime minister for the time being. The best choice can balance the forces of all parties and prevent any one from dominating.

And on the Austrian issue, although Nicholas I supported Duke Alexander's opinion, it didn't necessarily mean that he was particularly happy. For Nicholas I, who is particularly "nostalgic" and likes to maintain "tradition", the existence of the Holy Alliance is of special significance. Although he said that he robbed Austria, it does not mean that he is ready to abandon this alliance.

So beating Duke Alexander on some insignificant matters, and temporarily preventing him from doing more things in Austria, can be regarded as a little explanation to Austrian friends.

It has to be said that Nicholas I's sense of proportion is accurate. His method can not only alleviate Nesselrode's precarious position, make the people who are interested in the government and the opposition a little more peaceful, but also beat Duke Alexander without leaving a trace. Let the Duke not give birth to the idea of ​​taking credit and pride, so that the two brothers will not lose their tails, and even give Austria an explanation to ease the tense relationship between the two countries.

If you calculate it like this, you can kill three birds with one stone. It can be said that Nicholas I's methods are quite impressive.

At least much more powerful than Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine.

Anyway, when Li Xiao thought about the connotation, he couldn't help but smile wryly. After all the calculations, he did not expect that Nicholas I would stand up and make trouble. As soon as he made a move, the balance of power instantly tilted to Nesselrode's side, making people a little helpless!

Seeing Li Xiao's expression, Duke Alexander smiled wryly and asked, "You thought about it too, didn't you?"

Before Li Xiao nodded silently, he was actually a little surprised that Duke Alexander would not be able to deal with a few thorns and bureaucrats. Now that he thinks about it, there is really no way. Who let these bastards stand behind not only the prime minister but also And the emperor!

"What do you think?" Li Xiao asked in a low voice.

Duke Alexander asked back: "What idea?"

Li Xiao's voice was low: "Should we stop here, or continue..."

Duke Alexander smiled. He knew that someone was trying, because if he really wanted to stop it, there was no need to write to someone and ask someone to come and help. Someone is testing his bottom line, or asking how far he is willing to go.

However, Duke Alexander can also understand that the situation is completely different now. In the past, it was an aboveboard conspiracy to engage in Austria by order. But now Nicholas I has implicitly expressed his attitude that he no longer wants to engage in Austria. If they try again, they will openly resist the order and engage in petty tricks.

The risk of doing this is particularly high. If one fails to anger Nicholas I, it will be over. Naturally, Li Xiao must figure out Duke Alexander's attitude and know how far he wants to go.

If Duke Alexander was a little ambiguous, then he would naturally not put in any effort on his side. Although he had already drawn enough hatred from Nicholas I, there was no need to help Duke Alexander in vain, right?

Duke Alexander looked at Li Xiao seriously, and replied solemnly: "I mean, after all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it would be a pity not to make full use of it!" ァ新ヤ~⑧~1~中文网ωωω.χ~ ⒏~1zщ.còм

Li Xiao immediately understood that Duke Alexander didn't intend to stop. Thinking about it, this opportunity is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it would be a pity to miss it. Of course, Li Xiao also knew that the reason why Duke Alexander was so active was that he meant to say goodbye to Nesselrode.

These two are old enemies, they don't like each other, and they are holding back to kill each other. Previously, Nesselrode relied on the favor of Nicholas I and his status as prime minister and foreign minister to rub Duke Alexander on the ground. Duke Alexander finally had a chance to turn around, how could he accept it as soon as he saw it? He must let Nesselrode lose face and settle the old score with him this time!