Struggle in Russia

Viscount Prozolov carefully analyzed the current situation. He felt that the chance of Grand Duke Constantine becoming emperor was very slim. Unless Crown Prince Alexander suddenly rebelled or died, otherwise it really would be meaningless for him to do anything.

Of course, Viscount Prozolov didn't think that the same would happen to Grand Duke Constantine in his life. I don't think the future of Grand Duke Constantine is bleak. He believes that Grand Duke Constantine still has a future, but his future is not to seek the throne, but to retreat and try to become a powerful minister.

It must be the kind of top minister with power under one person and above ten thousand people. He felt that Grand Duke Constantine still had great hopes of working in this direction.

Viscount Prozolov believes that although the status of Crown Prince Alexander is stable, the situation in Russia is really not optimistic. The call for reform is getting stronger and stronger, and the conservatives are becoming more and more unpopular.

And what about Crown Prince Alexander? Lack of courage, lack of skill, if it is a peaceful time to be a conservative king, there is no big problem. But in the face of a messy and intricate situation, his character is likely to hesitate to take the opportunity.

So don't look at his stable position now, but once domestic conflicts break out, he will probably just sit back and watch. At that time, Grand Duke Constantine's opportunity came. First of all, he had always been close to the reformists, and he could almost be regarded as the leader of the reformists. As long as he raised his arms, the reformers would support him.

Of course, Viscount Prozolov did not intend to rebel or conspire, because for reformists and Russian centrists, if Nicholas I really passed the throne to Crown Prince Alexander, they would only accept the result and support Constant It is impossible for Ding Dagong to conspire to rebel, and he would not even think about it.

But this does not mean that Grand Duke Constantine has no chance. If he can seize the great opportunity for the whole country to demand reform and call for reform, then of course he will become the leader of the reformist group. He may not be able to reform how to reform He alone has the final say. Even Crown Prince Alexander had to listen to him.

At that time, as long as Grand Duke Constantine really made some achievements, would he still need to think about his reputation and connections? It will definitely make him a top official with one person under one man and over ten thousand people. I am afraid that even Crown Prince Alexander will have to give him some points.

Naturally, as the number one dog-headed military adviser of Grand Duke Constantine, is he still thinking about his status as Viscount Prozolov? That's definitely a way for one person to ascend to heaven, okay?

Anyway, Viscount Prozolov has already set a goal, and probably found a path he thinks is feasible for Grand Duke Constantine. The only thing missing now is the will of the Grand Duke Constantine himself.

Viscount Prozolov knew that the boss actually had some unreasonable thoughts about the throne.

It's just that this kind of hope is really too small. If you continue to aim at this, the future will not only be as simple as being broken, but you may even have to pay for your life.

At that time, don't say that chickens and dogs have ascended to heaven, maybe even Viscount Prozolov will have to be buried with him.

Naturally, he is now making some subtle moves, subtly changing the "ambition" of Grand Duke Constantine, trying to make you accept the reality and become more pragmatic.

For Viscount Prozolov, this is an extremely serious job. The only good news is that he still has plenty of time, and the leaders from all walks of life in the ruling and opposition parties may cooperate with him intentionally or unintentionally.

Therefore, he mercilessly poured cold water on Grand Duke Constantine's idea of ​​getting some key positions in Kiev: "Your Highness, with all due respect, this possibility is very small. Whether it is Rostov Neither Count Vtsev nor Count Uvarov will give you a chance."

Grand Duke Constantine was angry and asked, "Why? Could it be that they joined forces!"

"That's not true, but think about the purpose of Count Shuvalov's various tricks this time? It's not to attack your power in Ukraine. The reason why he dared to act so boldly is without the permission of Count Uvarov, you Do you think it's possible?"

Grand Duke Konstantin stopped talking immediately, because the reason is very simple. Shuvalov is just a dog of Uvarov. Without the owner of the dog loosening the chain, how dare he bite people, let alone bite him, the Grand Duke.

Obviously Count Uvarov has targeted him and started to suppress him by various means, the purpose is obvious. And now that he has already started, it is impossible for Count Uvarov to stop halfway. So the battle in Kiev is just an appetizer, and there must be other means behind him, at least he will not be allowed to control the key sectors of Ukraine.

But Grand Duke Constantine couldn't fully agree with Viscount Prozolov's analysis. He felt that even if Count Uvarov had this plan, Count Rostovtsev might not fully cooperate with him, right?

Although he couldn't figure out Count Rostovtsev's political orientation, he was sure that he was not one of Uvarov's gang. With his suspicious personality, he would not allow his right-hand man to wear a pair of trousers.

Anyway, based on his understanding of Nicholas I, powerful officials like Count Rostovtsev and Count Uvarov should definitely have a hostile relationship, at least they must dislike each other.

So it stands to reason that it is impossible for these two people to do things against him together, so if Count Uvarov wants to mess with him, it stands to reason that Count Rostovtsev should help him!

After listening to the voice and analysis of Grand Duke Constantine, Viscount Prozolov secretly sighed, because he felt that Grand Duke Constantine was really ignorant. It is true that his analysis made some sense, but he forgot the most critical factor - that is Nicholas I's attitude towards this matter.

Whether it is Count Rostovtsev or Count Uvarov, in the final analysis, he is still the dog of Nicholas I. The only thing they can't go against is the will of Nicholas I. If Nicholas I didn't want Grand Duke Constantine to have too much power in Ukraine, then even Count Rostovtsev would not be able to help him, okay? .

But now it is precisely Nicholas I who does not want Grand Duke Constantine to be too powerful, and naturally Count Rostovtsev cannot make him bigger. This is a matter of principle and has nothing to do with personal preference!

It's just that this cruel truth cannot be told to Grand Duke Constantine directly, because Viscount Prozolov felt that he might not be able to accept it so suddenly, what if his fighting spirit was completely lost and his will was depressed.

But if you don't tell him and you can't dispel his unrealistic wish, it's really troublesome...