Struggle in Russia

"Nicholas is so annoying, he doesn't even give him any face!"

Grand Duke Mikhail returned to the office in a huff. This office is one of the top offices in the Ukrainian Governor's Mansion. As for why it is not the best office, the reason is very simple. After all, he is not the Governor of Ukraine, so he is not qualified to enter that office. The biggest and most luxurious office.

Not only Grand Duke Mikhail could not enter, but also Grand Duke Nicholas. Even if the two of them were princes, in Russia ruled by Nicholas I, the dignity and rules of the top and bottom could never be broken. Not even if they are Grand Dukes!

So although these two wanted to go to Peter Barek's office to enjoy themselves, neither of them had the courage.

Fyodor Gannibal sighed, he was getting more and more incomprehensible to Grand Duke Mikhail, because the things that the Grand Duke did during this period of time are really inexplicable, but what is even more inexplicable is that this pass It didn't turn out too bad after all the messing around.

Fyodor could see that Grand Duke Mikhail had indeed recruited a group of people, and he had initially gained some influence in Ukraine. More importantly, Peter Barek fell, and indirectly the Grand Duke became an agent of Ukraine. governor.

Although this acting governor is only temporary, and there is almost no possibility of becoming a regular in the future, this attempt is quite good. If Grand Duke Mikhail's methods are strong enough, it is not impossible to establish a mountain in Ukraine.

In fact, Grand Justice Mikhail was doing this. Immediately after becoming the acting governor, he began to win over and promote more of his own people. The progress was very smooth at one time, until Grand Duke Nicholas rejected his personnel suggestions one after another in the past few days...

"His Royal Highness Grand Duke Nicholas rejected your proposal again?" Fyodor asked carefully.

As for why Fyodor was careful, the reason is also very simple. Grand Duke Mikhail did not listen to all the suggestions he made before, but the result of that nonsense was not bad, which is a bit of a slap in the face.

Anyway, Fyodor feels that his brain is not enough, why can't he see these opportunities? Anyway, he didn't dare to make suggestions casually anymore, he was worried that he would be slapped in the face immediately.

Grand Duke Mikhail snorted, and said displeasedly: "I wanted to nominate Viscount Bonokin to take charge of Kiev's police department temporarily, but he refused without even thinking about it. What does this mean! Do you really think he is the big brother! "

Grand Duke Mikhail could vaguely feel that these days Grand Duke Nicholas always regarded himself as an elder brother, and always used his elder brother's style to overwhelm him, as if he was the real deputy governor, and he was just an assistant.

Fyodor asked: "And then? You didn't protest or express displeasure?"

Grand Duke Mikhail said angrily: "Of course I am not happy,

Naturally, I strongly asked him to reconsider my suggestion, but that kid actually pushed me back stubbornly, and he just didn't agree! "

This situation immediately attracted Fyodor's attention, because with Grand Duke Nicholas's usual weak personality, it is impossible for him to be so direct and so tough, and now he seems to be a different person, don't you mean?

After thinking for a while, Fyodor asked, "You mean Grand Duke Nicholas is tough and confident?"

Grand Duke Mikhail snorted again, opened his eyes wide and asked, "You also think it's strange, don't you? That soft bone has hardened, who gave him the confidence!"

That's a very good question, because Fyodor wanted to know too. So he quickly asked, "Has Grand Duke Nicholas behaved strangely recently or got very close to someone?"

Grand Duke Mikhail naturally knew what Fyodor wanted to ask. He sighed and shook his head and said, "I've been so busy recently that I don't have time to take care of him...but he must have a problem! Do you think it's Count Shuvalov's people have contacted him?"

Fyodor naturally had no way to answer this question, because he was also a bare-handed commander, and he could still make a living as Grand Duke Mikhail's staff and advisor, but there was really no way to ask him to do specific affairs.

It's just that the possibility raised by Grand Duke Mikhail, what should I say? Fyodor thinks it's a possibility, but not a huge one.

Yes, since Shuvalov was placed under house arrest and Peter Barek was arrested and sent to St. Petersburg, the Ukrainian conservatives have been fried. They are a mess without a leader, and the timid ones have already begun to run away. .

Taking this opportunity, Grand Duke Mikhail also attracted a group of people, but not all conservatives were so cowardly, and not all conservatives bought into Grand Duke Mikhail's account. At least Fyodor knew that Count Shuvalov's people were firm and tough. No matter how much Grand Duke Mikhail threatened and lured them, most of these people remained unmoved and still refused to listen to Grand Duke Mikhail's command.

Just imagine, these thorns don't even buy the account of Grand Duke Mikhail, how could they sell themselves to help Grand Duke Nicholas?

Anyway, Fyodor didn't quite believe that these people would seek refuge with Grand Duke Nicholas, nor did he believe that Grand Duke Nicholas had such skills and charisma.

Grand Duke Mikhail argued: "Nikolai naturally does not have such skills and charm, but Count Shuvalov and Count Uvarov have! If Nicholas colludes with Shuvalov, Those people will definitely sell Nicholas' face!"

Fyodor was stunned, because he really didn't think in this direction, because he really couldn't imagine that Shuvalov would be in cahoots with Grand Duke Nicholas.

Grand Duke Mikhail said convincingly: "How is that impossible! The one who was in charge of contacting Shuvalov before was Nikolai. If he did some tricks behind my back, I don't know. Maybe they secretly An agreement has been reached!"

Fyodor curled his lips, he still felt that Grand Duke Mikhail was judging others by himself. If he was the one who was in charge of contacting Shuvalov, then the two of them would definitely not know about Grand Duke Nicholas behind their backs.

But Grand Duke Nicholas' personality of "no competition with the world" and his timid character, you said that he would take the initiative to collude with Count Shuvalov, this is simply a fantasy, okay?

"What if it was Count Shuvalov who took the initiative to collude and seduce him! That count can't do anything to get rid of the crime!" Grand Duke Mikhail argued unwillingly.

Fyodor sighed, he felt that Grand Duke Mikhail really thought too much, so he asked: "So you think they have colluded, and now deliberately sabotage your good deeds, please forgive me, there is no harm in doing so. What's the point? Or what's the benefit?"