Struggle in Russia

Viscount Prozolov smiled and replied confidently: "I have been observing them for a while, and I found that Grand Duke Mikhail did a lot of tricks behind his back, such as colluding with local forces in Kiev. , obviously he also wants a piece of the action!"

Grand Duke Constantine looked at him, wondering: "So what? You also know that Nicholas is a fool, as long as you give him enough money and women, he won't bother to care so much!"

Viscount Prozolov said with a smile: "Yes, it seems that Grand Duke Nicholas really has no ambitions. But having no ambitions does not mean having no desires!"

Grand Duke Constantine looked at Viscount Prozolov curiously, obviously hoping that the other party would explain what this meant.

Viscount Prozolov didn't keep it secret, and explained in a straightforward manner: "Even if the Grand Duke Nicholas just wants to mess around, he definitely doesn't want his life to be tight. If there is a better life, why? It depends on other people's faces, why do you want to be a grandson? Don't look at whether Grand Duke Nicholas said it, I'm afraid he still has some complaints about the way he gets along with Grand Duke Mikhail, he is the elder brother after all!"

This is not wrong. Although Grand Duke Nicholas has been cooperating with Grand Duke Mikhail, he occasionally shows impatience and displeasure. On the surface, it seems that he has to accompany Rostovtsev. The earl was impatient with his interrogation of the prisoner.

But the real reason may not be so simple. Although there is boredom and impatience brought about by serious work, the deeper reason why Grand Duke Nicholas has emotions is that he has no control over things!

No, it should be said that he does not even have the right to make suggestions. Basically, Grand Duke Mikhail will do whatever he says. If Grand Duke Mikhail tells him to go east, he has to go east. If Grand Duke Mikhail tells him to go west, he can only go west.

As an elder brother, do you think Grand Duke Nicholas will be comfortable? Because according to the usual practice, he should be the one who should give orders, but Grand Duke Mikhail came from behind and rode on his head.

Do you think that Grand Duke Nicholas is really a noob, and really don't know that Grand Duke Mikhail is playing tricks behind his back?

Grand Duke Nicholas knew more or less, but he was secretly dissatisfied in his heart. Because everyone around him thinks he is an incompetent totem or mascot, and there is no need to care whether he is happy or not.

The indifference and contempt of the people around him must have hurt him, but he couldn't change it, because he really didn't have much ability, so he could only endure it silently.

But, don't think that he thinks this is very good, or that he will always accept it. His patience is only because he has no way to resist for the time being.

Viscount Prozolov told Grand Duke Constantine: "As long as you express your concern and respect for Grand Duke Nicholas in a timely manner, and hint that you are willing to recommend him as Governor of Ukraine, I think he will soon turn against Grand Duke Mikhail. !"

Grand Duke Constantine was stunned, because he never thought that his ineffective third brother would hide so many thoughts. To be honest, he had never paid attention to this younger brother, thinking that he was just a useless spare tire.

But now it seems that this spare tire also has emotions, and it can be of great use if it is used well, so it can teach Grand Duke Mikhail a lesson!

Was Grand Duke Nicholas really so easy to hook? At first, Grand Duke Constantine didn't believe it. He didn't think he could betray Grand Duke Nicholas by saying a few gentle and caring words, suggesting that he could help recommend him.

Because he felt that anyone with a little brain would know that this was impossible. If he can recommend others to be the governor of Ukraine at will, then he is still struggling! If you directly recommend yourself, it's over, why are you so overwhelmed!

Viscount Prozolov explained this in this way: "Your Highness, you are wrong. Of course Grand Duke Nicholas knows that you have no right to make him the Governor of Ukraine. He knows very well that he cannot become the Governor of Ukraine!"

Grand Duke Constantine was dumbfounded by this. Since Grand Duke Nicholas knew, what was he planning? are you crazy?

"Of course His Royal Highness Grand Duke Nicholas is not crazy, all he wants is respect!"

This sentence can be regarded as telling the truth of the matter. For Grand Duke Nicholas, who has been neglected for a long time and dares to ride on his neck to give orders, what does he want most?

Is that the governor's position? In fact, he doesn't have much interest in being a governor. He doesn't want to do that. What he wants is understanding and respect. If anyone can treat him equally, then he will naturally get close to him!

After listening to Viscount Prozolov's analysis, Grand Duke Constantine was dumbfounded. He never thought that his younger brother would have such an unknown bitter history. If he had cared for and comforted that guy earlier, wouldn't that guy have accepted his head and bowed to him for him to drive at will?

If Viscount Prozolov knew what he was thinking, he would definitely throw a bucket of cold water on the spot. The reason is very simple. Grand Duke Nicholas is definitely in need of love, but he is not really stupid. How could it be possible to treat him like a donkey just by caring about him casually!

For Grand Duke Nicholas, living his life freely is always the first priority, and no one can drive him with a little fame and fortune, he is not that low.

It's just that if conditions permit, whoever respects him more, he will naturally reciprocate. But there is a limit to reciprocating favors, and it is impossible to really let him act like an ox.

But now it can only be said that at the right time, Grand Duke Mikhail’s mistake gave Grand Duke Constantine a chance to take advantage of the loopholes, and Grand Duke Constantine did not have particularly excessive demands, but just asked Grand Duke Nicholas to help stir up trouble. .

If Grand Duke Constantine changed his request and asked Grand Duke Nicholas to stand on his side to help deal with Uvarov, see if Grand Duke Nicholas would still be so talkative!

To put it bluntly, this is another situation of mutual benefit. Grand Duke Nicholas does not mind helping Grand Duke Constantine a little, so as to improve his status and influence, and also reap some love and praise from his brother. See, satisfy the most pressing needs of his impoverished heart.

As for the future, in the future, he will naturally still be that romantic and unrestrained prince who has no real skills and lacks a sense of presence, and will still live his romantic and unrestrained life. It has nothing to do with him to seize the heirloom or fight for power and profit. He doesn't have that kind of ambition, and he can't afford to worry about it!

After Viscount Prozolov explained the matter clearly, Grand Duke Constantine was also speechless for a while. He really didn't expect that he had such a younger brother. How strange it is! But it's good for him, at least there is one less spare tire player on the track, which can be regarded as reducing the pressure of competition!