Struggle in Russia

Count Uvarov was dumbfounded directly, because he really didn't expect things to turn out like this. Isn't it obvious that Grand Duke Mikhail or Grand Duke Nicholas should be the protagonist? How come Count Rostovtsev is in charge?

With a buzzing in his head, he realized that something was wrong.

It's not that Uvarov found out Count Rostovtsev's insidious nature and knew that he was the boss behind the reform party. It's that he has been with Count Rostovtsev for so many years, so he is familiar with this person's temper.

In his eyes, Count Rostovtsev, in addition to being deep in the city and not showing emotions, the most notable feature is his superiority. Especially the last point made him very impressed.

He felt that Count Rostovtsev was obedient to Nicholas I. As long as it was the tsar's order, he would execute it without any discount, even if Nicholas I ordered him to shoot himself. Son, Count Rostovtsev will not hesitate at all!

Moreover, Count Rostovtsev has always lived in seclusion on weekdays, never having in-depth exchanges or contacts with other dignitaries, and he is completely alone.

Such a person can neither be bribed nor talk about feelings, it is like a stinky and hard stone in a latrine.

Count Uvarov has nothing to do with such a tough character, not to mention that such a person is deeply trusted by Nicholas I, and there are only a lot more holy relatives than him, so he has nowhere to start!

Anyway, realizing that Count Rostovtsev might investigate this case, Count Uvarov immediately became very nervous. He knew that he had to quickly find a way to mess up the appointment, otherwise Shuvalov’s actions in Kiev would be very serious. It's going to be bad.

Seeing that Nicholas I was very satisfied with Count Rostovtsev's self-consciousness, and was about to accept his self-recommendation, Count Uvarov bit the bullet and interjected:

"Your Majesty, I personally don't think it's appropriate to ask Your Excellency the Earl to investigate this case... Although His Excellency the Earl's ability is unquestionable, he has no experience in this field after all. I think it is more appropriate to send someone with more experience... ..."

When Count Uvarov said these words, Nicholas I just looked at him coldly, without any expression on his face. But it is more terrifying to have no expression than to have expression.

That is to say, Earl Uvarov dared to finish these words because he insisted that he had a close relationship with Nicholas I. If it were someone else, he might stutter halfway and could not continue at all.

But even so, Uvarov was nervous enough, because he was vaguely aware of Nicholas I's anger.

When was the last time Nicholas I got mad at Uvarov? If history is available,

That probably happened during the Greek War of Independence. At that time, because of the forced promotion of Pan-Slavism, Uvarov fought fiercely with a group of Balkan brothers and used the national mouthpiece to cheer them up.

In the end, Russia, which paid a lot after the successful independence of Greece, was not the biggest beneficiary. Greece actually fell into the arms of Britain. This made Nicholas I very angry. A bitter criticism.

That time was the first time Uvarov was taught a lesson, and it almost became the last time he was taught a lesson. After that, Uvarov became more cautious and careful, and never made similar mistakes again.

And this time, he had the same feeling as last time, and it was very likely that he would be scolded bloody in the next second.

But at this point, Uvarov has no other choice. Can he take back what he said? What's more, he really can't allow Count Rostovtsev to spoil his good deeds, he has to do it!

Just when Count Uvarov was thinking about being scolded, how to persuade Nicholas I and try to make him change his mind, Nicholas I finally spoke, but it was not the expected criticism or criticism. On the contrary, His Majesty looked very calm, even a little too calm.

"I think the earl is the most suitable candidate, and this mission must belong to him!"

This beginning made Uvarov's heart sink to the bottom of the water, because Nicholas I was almost announcing: I don't accept other opinions, I just want Count Rostovtsev to investigate this case, and anyone who objects Useless!

Then came the second sentence: "Count Rostovtsev, as an imperial envoy, is fully responsible for investigating the case. During this period, the Ukrainian military police, police and the third department are all under his control."

This is to delineate the scope of Count Rostovtsev's authority, and this makes Uvarov's heart cool, because the third department and other police gendarmes are under the control of Count Rostovtsev, which means It means that he is in control of everything.

Don't worry, before it's over, the third sentence of Nicholas I came immediately: "All local officials in Ukraine, including Governor Peter Barek, must obey the order of the imperial envoy and cooperate with him to investigate the case. Anyone who dares to defy the order of the imperial envoy, count Rostovtsev can suspend his post with the approval of his two deputies, Grand Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Nicholas!"

This power is even greater. Although there are two grand dukes doing temperance, it is also a supreme power. It can even be said that if Peter Barek or others do not cooperate obediently, then Count Rostovtsev will It can cool him down.

This simply made Count Uvarov intolerable, because it was tantamount to depriving Peter Barek or Shuvalov of the possibility of intervening in the case, which was too detrimental to him.

But the worst is yet to come! Because Nicholas I hadn't finished speaking, he told his two sons: "As the count's deputy, you must fully respect the count's authority, and cooperate with the count in carrying out the work, listen more, watch more and interfere less! "

Well, this is tantamount to turning around and putting the shackles on the only two grand dukes who can restrain Count Rostovtsev, so that Count Uvarov, who was just about to adjourn the meeting and immediately contacted Crown Prince Alexander to try to do the work of the two grand dukes, was dumbfounded .

If there were no orders from Nicholas I, Grand Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Nicholas might still dare to sell him and Crown Prince Alexander a bit of face, and somewhat restrain Count Rostovtsev.

But with this order, no matter how much the Crown Prince Alexander lobbied with him, the two of them would probably have to weigh a little bit more. They, the princes, knew what would happen if they offended Nicholas I and didn't listen to him... …