Struggle in Russia

Anton didn't realize that Count Rostovtsev was testing him. After all, this count was a legendary figure to him, and he didn't quite believe that these big figures high above the clouds would A small shrimp like him is interested.

So he didn't think too much, and said whatever came to his mind: "I think the most important thing for Shuvalov or Count Uvarov is the case itself. As long as Bestuzhev Ryumin can be crucified , then no matter what happens in the end, they will not suffer."

"If I were Count Shuvalov, I'm afraid I would step up my tactics against Bestuzhev Ryumin and force him to submit."

Count Rostovtsev said with a smile: "Forcing Bestuzhev Ryumin to submit? I heard that this person has a close relationship with the Grand Duke Constantine, and he is the most staunch supporter of the Grand Duke. Do you think there is something wrong?" Is there a way to make him turn back?"

Anton thought for a while and said, "I haven't dealt with Bestuzhev Ryumin, so I don't know him well. But I think people have weaknesses, and I think Bestuzhev Ryumin is firm. The reason for supporting Grand Duke Constantine is nothing more than to get promoted... People like him do not have a particularly firm will and can be subdued by various means!"

Count Rostovtsev looked at Anton in surprise, and smiled again: "All kinds of methods? You might as well tell me what methods you think Shuvalov might use?"

Anton replied without hesitation: "In my opinion, temptation is unrealistic. The facts of the case have determined that Bestuzhev Ryumin is doomed. Even if he can be cleared, his value will be greatly reduced... Shuvalov will definitely not do such a loss-making business. I think it is more of a threat. If you can catch Bestuzhev Ryumin's pigtails and threaten him with the most dangerous tricks, he will probably give in to save his life. of."

Anton's thoughts were not much different from Count Rostovtsev's. The Count also believed that the only thing Shuvalov could do was to blackmail Bestuzhev Ryumin with the most deadly excuse. force it to submit. The question now is, does Bestuzhev Ryumin really have such a handle?

Anton did not answer this question, but said: "I don't think it really matters whether there is or is not. We just need to find out whether Shuvalov did it. If he did, then There must be proof, after all, Shuvalov must know Bestuzhev Ryumin better than us in Kiev for so many years, and it is very likely that he knows what problems he has."

Count Rostovtsev admired Anton more and more. He had heard from Li Xiao that this person's background was not very good. He was a junior officer a few years ago, as immature as a bean sprout.

In just a few years, someone had trained him like this, and sometimes Count Rostovtsev wondered how someone trained talents. If he had the means to cultivate talents like this ten or twenty years earlier, why would he take risks today.

Anton didn't realize that Count Rostovtsev was distracted,

He is still doing his own analysis: "If Bestuzhev Ryumin is caught and forced to plead guilty, then the situation will be very unfavorable to Grand Duke Constantine, and even further, if he betrays It is so thorough that if you have to falsely accuse Grand Duke Constantine, the situation will be even more serious for him!"

Count Rostovtsev smiled and said: "The analysis is good. Shuvalov is very likely to have this plan. Maybe it has already been done as you said. Maybe Bestuzhev Ryumin It has now become their tainted witness."

Anton interjected and asked, "Then Grand Duke Constantine is going to be unlucky?!"

The tone of his words didn't mean any worry at all, and even Count Rostovtsev heard some schadenfreude, which made him a little strange, because it's unlikely that Grand Duke Constantine would offend Anton, right? Why does he dislike that guy so much.

Count Rostovtsev asked calmly: "Are you worried about His Royal Highness?"

Anton directly shook his head and denied: "No, that grand duke gave me a bad feeling. He is not a small person who is so ordinary, and he is too careful. It is too tiring to cooperate with him. We have to guard against him while dealing with the enemy. Make trouble behind and slow down your legs, your character is really bad!"

Count Rostovtsev really didn't expect that Anton would have such a low opinion of Grand Duke Constantine. You must know that in St. Dong here actually despised him so much, the contrast was too great.

However, Count Rostovtsev didn't say anything about it, because he also had a general feeling about this little fat man, and he didn't think he was a person who could do big things. So after ascertaining Anton's position on Grand Duke Constantine, he lightly skipped this topic, and said:

"It's just that this time I really can't let Grand Duke Constantine fall too badly, at least not let Shuvalov's plot succeed!"

Anton actually thought that it would be best for Grand Duke Constantine and Shuvalov to bite the dog. Anyway, they are not very good things. It is best to fight a lose-lose!

Count Rostovtsev also smiled at this: "Indeed, it seems that both sides are hurting, but it just looks good. For us, Shuvalov and Uvarov are more difficult to deal with. They are our biggest No matter how unbearable Grand Duke Constantine is, he is at least a target that can be used to attract their attention. So it is more beneficial for us that Grand Duke Constantine is alive!"

Anton also understood this truth, so he didn't argue, but calmly followed Count Rostovtsev's orders.

"So our focus for the next period of time is Bestuzhev Ryumin, try to find out what Shuvalov has caught him, and help them when necessary to eliminate this hidden danger!"

"Also, if there are enough people, check Peter Barek for me. I want to know all his problems!"

Anton was taken aback, because Count Rostovtsev meant that he was planning to attack Peter Barek? Would it be too much of a stretch?

"Barely?" Count Rostovtsev laughed, "You are as smart as your grand duke, but you are inexperienced after all. I came out of St. Petersburg and only won the third part of Kiev. What's the point?" , My imperial envoy is not so worthless!"

"If you want to do it, you have to make it bigger. You must make Uvarov feel heartbroken. Moreover, taking control of Ukraine is also beneficial to you, and it will reduce a lot of troubles from behind!"