Struggle in Russia

Sergey's mood could not be calmed down for a long time. He had been a secretary to Count Rostovtsev for almost ten years. In the past ten years, let alone having feelings, at least I am well aware of the benefits of this position.

Even though his secretary does not have any real power, but Count Rostovtsev's political status is there. Not to mention being a prime minister, he is at least the absolute confidant of the emperor. When he went outside, he only had to show Count Rostovtsev's signboard, not to mention walking sideways, at least no one would dare to stab him to make trouble.

Anyway, Sergey doesn't envy his friends of the same age at all. The most outstanding of those people are majors or lieutenant colonels in the army, or small mayors in the local area. How can they compete with a giant like him? People on the fringes of the circle are on a par.

Over the years, Sergey has become accustomed to being complimented, looked up to and respected, and if he continues like this for the rest of his life, he won't have much opinion.

Of course, Sergey himself knew that it was impossible. One day Count Rostovtsev would grow old, and his favor might also decrease. This is a natural law that no one can avoid. But he still hopes that this day will come as late as possible.

And just now Count Rostovtsev told him clearly that this day will come soon. Based on what he knew about the earl, I'm afraid the matter in Kiev is over and he has to leave.

This made Sergey a little sad secretly, but also a little lost. It's just that he concealed all this very well, or he thought he concealed it very well, so that Count Rostovtsev would not be able to see the clues.

As for why he did this kind of superficial work, the reason is also very simple. Sergey has been with Count Rostovtsev for so many years, not to mention that he has a safe grasp of the count's character, but it is not difficult to grasp the general preferences.

Sergey knew that the decisions made by Count Rostovtsev were generally impossible to take back. Since he had already told him to leave, he had better obey the arrangement. Otherwise, the Earl would at least have opinions and views on him, not to say that he was very unhappy. And these opinions and opinions will determine his future promotion. Sergei doesn't want to just stay there, he still hopes to return to the center of St. Petersburg as soon as possible.

In addition, he knew that Count Rostovtsev liked energetic young people who were not afraid of difficulties. If he showed the slightest fear of difficulties, then his evaluation in Count Rostovtsev's heart would definitely be lowered, which would also affect his official career.

In view of this, Sergey tried his best to restrain the disappointment and regret in his heart, and tried to act as if he was very happy, hoping to leave a good impression on Count Rostovtsev.

It can only be said that Sergey still doesn't know Count Rostovtsev too well. He is a man who sees his heart and sees his nature.

In short, what Sergey was thinking in his heart could not be hidden from his eyes on the surface, but he didn't say anything about it, and he didn't teach Sergey, because it was completely unnecessary.

This person, it's not surprising that he has small thoughts and little things. If the starting point of these small things can make him continue to improve or give him motivation, that's a good thing. After all, who is not a sage who has no selfishness?

If selfishness has positive effects, you might as well let it go, and wait until the positive effects of selfishness disappear and the negative effects appear before correcting it.

Just like Sergey, he wants to make a good impression and try to make it easier for himself. It's not a big problem, anyone will do it, who doesn't want to make a good impression on the boss during the interview. This cannot be said to be wrong.

But it would be a problem if Sergey was always doing this kind of superficial work instead of real work. At that time, Count Rostovtsev would not be polite to him, and he would definitely teach him a profound lesson, making him understand that it is not enough to play tricks!

Seeing that Sergey was silent for a while, Count Rostovtsev asked, "Have you not thought about where you want to go yet?"

In fact, Sergey himself is also planning. Since leaving is inevitable, he must consider finding a good way out for himself.

So what kind of way out is good? Sergey has his own clear understanding of this. In his opinion, it is not good to leave St. Petersburg. He thinks that first of all, there are more opportunities in St. Petersburg and it is easy to attract attention and attention. The most important thing is to leave Rostovtsev. The earl is near, if there is trouble, it is not easy to find the parents.

Don't underestimate this point. If you throw him in a ghostly place, the unscrupulous people in those places far away from Emperor Gao that day may not really buy Count Rostovtsev's account. How did he use the influence of Count Rostovtsev's secretary?

He immediately replied: "There seems to be a vacancy at the State Council, I want to go there to exercise."

The State Council is actually an idle job. After all, this institution is at most a consulting institution for the emperor. It cannot decide the country's major plans and policies. Serving in it is usually both dignified and leisurely, and it is close to the emperor. Best place to go.

Naturally, Sergey also wanted to go here for gilding. If he could enter the eyes of Nicholas I or Crown Prince Alexander, then there would be no problem at all in the future.

It's just that Count Rostovtsev was very disappointed about this, because he had told Serge many times just now and before that what he needs most is to gain experience and practical work experience rather than to gain a sense of presence.

It doesn’t matter how much you have a sense of existence, you can’t deal with practical problems as if you are taking a break every minute. Count Rostovtsev has seen too many noble youths who have gilded their impressions in the State Council and other similar institutions. How were they eliminated? up.

After all, even for an emperor like Nicholas I, what he really needs is someone who can help him solve problems. Even if you have a good relationship with him and cannot solve practical problems, he will not reuse him. Count Kleinmichel so proudly raised.

What's the point?

In Count Rostovtsev's view, the people he cultivated should be more or less ambitious, and shouldn't just think about eating and dying.

So he vetoed it lightly: "The State Council is not suitable for you for the time being. You should gain experience now instead of wasting precious time there."

Sergey was stunned, because he thought the state council meeting was the best place to go, but Count Rostovtsev denied it without hesitation. He was somewhat disappointed, but he also heard that the count said that he was not suitable for the time being. , which means that it may be suitable in the future, which is not too bad...