Struggle in Russia

"Struggle in Tsarist Russia ()"

Raffle quickly took action. He first used a small amount of money to bribe the prison leader, and found out what happened to Bestuzhev Liumin after he was imprisoned. Then he closely followed his immediate superior, observing Shuvalov's movements.

He soon noticed something unusual. First of all, Bestuzhev Ryumin was too peaceful. It stands to reason that in such an important case, a suspect like Bestuzhev Ryumin would have to be tried in three sessions, but after Bestuzhev Ryumin was imprisoned, he was interrogated a few times by Peter Barek. Then it was thrown aside and ignored.

This is obviously not the rhythm of the case, and according to the information he inquired, it seems that when Peter Barek interrogated Bestuzhev Ryumin, he was not more concerned about the case, but to put pressure on him, as if to force him to Betrayal.

Although the latter news is not 100% reliable, because the little leader of the prison only heard it. But Ralph felt that this was not groundless. Although he didn't know that the faction that Shuvalov belonged to was incompatible with the faction that Grand Duke Constantine belonged to, but he knew that if he were Shuvalov, he would have to force Don Stuart Refu Liuming turned against the water. After all, Grand Duke Constantine's size and strength are there. It is impossible to watch him ruin his confidant and love him.

If you can kill two birds with one stone, take down Bestuzhev Ryumin and at the same time make a sneak attack on Grand Duke Konstantin, it will be very cost-effective.

The only thing that made Raffle a little regretful was that the little boss didn't know whether Bestuzhev Liumin had betrayed him or not. It would be very helpful for Petrovna's next move if she could know whether Bestuzhev Liumin had betrayed her.

"...The situation you mentioned is indeed very important. Once Bestuzhev Ryumin turns his back on the water, the matter will be serious!"

Petrovna was also a little anxious after hearing Lavre's report, because she still wanted to take refuge with Grand Duke Constantine to counterattack Shuvalov, but once Bestuzhev Ryumin turned his back on the water, she would take refuge with him. Grand Duke Constantine is not a good chess game but suicidal.

It's just that Petrovna couldn't figure out the real situation of Bestuzhev Liumin by guessing. After all, her political wisdom, experience and skills were not up to that level.

After a long while, she sighed: "You just said that Bestuzhev Liumin was thrown in prison and ignored after being interrogated several times... This seems to be a betrayal, otherwise no matter whether it is Peter Both Barek and Shuvalov will do everything possible to torture him and force him to submit... Only if he has betrayed him, those two people will ignore him, hey..."

In fact, Raffle also thought so, and he also felt that Bestuzhev Ryumin might have betrayed him, otherwise it would not be so easy—do you really think that the third part is a charity organization that treats prisoners so kindly!

However, he was a little different from Petrovna. From Petrovna's point of view, there was nothing to be done and another plan had to be made, but Raffle felt that the matter hadn't reached that level yet.

He asked cautiously, "Ma'am, what are your plans?"

Petrovna held her forehead and thought for a while, but did not directly answer Lavre's question, but asked, "How is the martial law and search situation now? Is there any sign of relaxation?"

Raffle knew what Petrovna meant when he heard it, but he really didn't agree with it, and he immediately replied: "Ma'am, the martial law and the search are now loose on the outside and tight on the inside, and it seems that the search is not as strong as before. Strong, but according to my observation, Shuvalov is actually still watching very closely, he is deliberately putting on a relaxed posture, I am afraid that he hopes to let you or Fioning and his group relax their vigilance."

Petrovna clicked his tongue immediately, which didn't surprise her at all. She knew that Shuvalov was such a person, and he was best at such tricks.

"That is to say, if I want to go out of the city at this time, I am afraid it will be very dangerous?"

Lavre replied decisively: "It's very dangerous. Shuvalov's light and dark posts are ambushed on the main roads out of the city.

All people who go out of the city will be subject to their search, no one can be an exception! "

Petrovna suddenly smiled wryly: "That means I can't go out at all, right?"

Ralph hesitated for a while but replied honestly: "I can't get out!"

Petrovna sighed again: "It seems that I can only honestly wait for them to decide the winner before going abroad to hide. At that time, he should stop staring at me..."

Lavre glanced at Petrovna, thought for a while before making up his mind, and suggested, "Ma'am, I think you'd better not wait. Shuvalov is always ruthless, and now you are his confidant." Seriously, he will never sit back and watch you escape."

"And even if you can go abroad for temporary refuge, you will never want to return to Russia. He will become a criminal and will be wanted forever. And your reputation, status, and real estate will all be confiscated!"

Petrovna shivered suddenly, and she suddenly came to her senses. Just as Lavre said, if she escapes like this, she will never return to Russia, and all her titles of nobility will be deprived. Come and she will lose everything!

Petrovna is not willing to lose these things. These are her most precious things. For these things, she has been fighting for more than ten years. , Could it be that Shuvalov was ruined like this!

The reason why she didn't want to escape from Kiev before was because she didn't want to lose everything. She survived such a difficult and dangerous time, so she just gave up?

Petrovna was full of reluctance, but she didn't know what to do, because the situation was very unfavorable to her, and she couldn't see any chance of a comeback. Give her any chance.

At this time Raffle spoke again: "Madam, if you want to stay, I personally suggest that you seek refuge with Grand Duke Constantine. Even if Bestuzhev Liuming betrayed him, he is the only one who can help you save the situation now." that person!"

Petrovna really didn't expect Lavre to say that, she was a little surprised, and asked puzzledly, "Why do you say that?"

Raffle said frankly: "The Grand Duke Constantine is His Majesty's son after all, even if Shuvalov instigated Bestuzhev Ryumin, it would at most embarrass him for a while, and it would be impossible for him to lose everything, right?" ! As long as the Grand Duke can get over this, there may be a chance to make a comeback in the future!"