Struggle in Russia

When Nesselrode was overwhelmed by Schwarzenberg, Nicholas I's good mood came to an abrupt end because of the two reports from Duke Mikhail and Kogalniceanu .

These two reports were nothing but those two violently complaining about little Adlerberg. One said that the little Adlerberger's random intervention seriously affected the reconstruction of Wallachia, especially the emphasis on his cover-up of pro-British and French liberals, encouraging them to confront the current government and cause trouble.

Prince Mikhail is not as crazy as Kogalnicianu. As a soldier, he is not suitable to make irresponsible remarks on government affairs, so he just briefly described what he saw in Bucharest about the little Adlerberg From what I heard, the focus was on his connection with the "rebel party".

Duke Mikhail reminded Nicholas I to pay attention to Adlerberg's "liberal" tendency, thinking that he was too concerned about the life and death of those Wallachian priests and nobles who were not loyal to Russia, which seriously affected Russia's local Image and status among real supporters.

The weight of these two reports is very heavy. If there was only one report, Nicholas I might not have believed that little Adlerberg would do such a stupid thing, but Duke Mikhail and Kogalniceanu Having said that, the nature is different.

Nicholas I immediately summoned Count Rostovtsev and Duke Ordorf to inquire about the situation.

"What do you think of these two reports that Adlerberger Jr. has connections with the Liberals?"

Duke Ordorf glanced cautiously at Count Rostovtsev next to him, because he really couldn't see through this person. This person seemed to be shrouded in fog, and he couldn't see his face clearly. You think he's like this, but sometimes he's just like that.

Duke Ordorf was not surprised at all by the reports of Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Kogalnicianu. Before the two reports arrived in St. Petersburg, he had already received a notification from Duke Mikhail. Let him help put eye drops on little Adlerberg in front of Nicholas I.

Naturally, Duke Ordorf would not refuse this request, not only because he, Duke Mikhail and Alexei were in a community of interests in Wallachia, but more importantly, he and old Adler Berg wasn't very hard on it either. It's all too normal these days to ride old Adlerberg a little out of favor and throw two more stones.

However, how to throw stones also has a technical level. The general method of throwing stones only needs to put eye drops on little Adlerberg, which has no technical content at all.

But although it is simple to do so, the effect is not particularly good. The reason is that there is Count Rostovtsev next to him,

As the most well-informed person in Russia, other people don't know the real situation in Wallachia, but this person must know it clearly.

In this way, if this Count Rostovtsev has an affair with old Adlerberg, it is very likely that something bad will happen. So without Count Rostovtsev, Duke Ordorf would be much more relaxed.

But now, being stared at by this guy with very unclear inclinations, the Duke of Aldorf can only weigh more in answering Nicholas I's question.

In fact, this is also where Nicholas I was brilliant. An emperor like him was most afraid of his courtiers cheating him behind his back, so he always asked a few more people to supervise such issues. One person can make a name for himself, but It is difficult to make a name for two people with completely different tendencies.

To put it bluntly, he asked the Duke of Ordorf and the Count of Rostovtsev to supervise each other, so as to prevent these two big bosses who had mastered the Russian intelligence agencies from doing things behind his back.

After some deliberation, the Duke of Aldorf gave his own answer: "Your Majesty, I think that although little Adlerberg is a bit frizzy, he will not be mixed with rebels. I know him a little bit, although I am a little bit more power-conscious, and a little more cautious, but I will not lose the most basic judgment, and I will not be so stupid as to be in cahoots with the rebels!"

This answer seems to be an excuse for little Adlerberg, but in fact it is still eye drops, and it is even disgusting. If the old Adlerberg is here, he will definitely greet Ordorf The Duke's ancestors belonged to eight generations.

The good news is that the old fox is not here, so no one but Count Rostovtsev will speak well of little Adlerberg.

"Count, what do you think?"

Facing Nicholas I's question, Count Rostovtsev replied after slightly bowing: "Your Majesty, little Adlerberg is a smart man. Such a low-level mistake!"

Nicholas I shook the report in his hand and asked sharply, "You mean that Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Kogalniceanu lied?"

Duke Ordorf would definitely not accept this conclusion, but Count Rostovtsev moved faster than him, and replied first: "No, Your Majesty. I think that Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Kogalniceanu It's basically true!"

Nicholas I was stunned, staring at Count Rostovtsev with wide eyes, with question marks on his face, because he was really confused.

Count Rostovtsev bowed again and replied: "Little Adlerberg is very ambitious and has a strong desire for power. This is not news in St. Petersburg. The last time he competed for the post of Governor of Wallachia To lose to Count Speranski is a thorn in the side of a man like him."

"This time, as a special envoy, he went to Wallachia. After meeting Earl Speranski, he will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable, and will inevitably have the idea of ​​​​competing, so he will try to find ways to separate himself from Earl Speranski. It's normal!"

Count Rostovtsev glanced at Nicholas I, and seeing that the latter was listening intently, he continued: "Objectively speaking, Count Speransky did a very good job in Wallachia, and he recovered in a short time. The normal order in Wallachia has been disrupted, and the general is running very well. Therefore, even if the young Adlerberg wants to break up with Count Speranski, I am afraid that there are not many ways. Therefore, it is not ruled out that he will go to extremes , to adopt some not-so-disgraceful means..."

Needless to say, Nicholas I knew everything about it. It was nothing more than a conspiracy by little Adlerberg but was discovered by Alexei, and Alexei was doing well there. Everyone has a good relationship with him, and Adlerberg's nonsense has affected the interests of this group of people, so Duke Mikhail and Kogelniceanu fought back against Adlerberg. Also on a pair of bad medicine.

After thinking about this, Nicholas I suddenly felt relieved...