Struggle in Russia

Nicholas I was really satisfied with Count Rostovtsev's handling, at least after he received the count's secret report, his expression was relatively relaxed.

I saw him humming heavily, threw the secret report on the table, and said to Earl Kleinmichel: "It's all bullshit, some people are really out of shape recently!"

Count Kleinmichel didn't make a sound, because first of all, he didn't know what happened to provoke Nicholas I to make such a comment, and second, as Nicholas I's closest servant, he knew how to pretend to be deaf. The importance of being dumb. Many times, this His Majesty doesn't want to tell you anything, nor does he want to ask for your advice, he just wants to vomit and vent. At that time, you can just be Mr. Tree Hole with peace of mind.

It’s just that the situation this time is a bit special, because Nicholas I not only wanted to vent, but he really wanted to know Count Kleinmichel’s opinion, so he pointed at the secret report contemptuously, Said: "Peter, take a look too, and tell me what you think!"

Earl Kleinmichel took the secret report carefully, and quickly scanned it. He was dumbfounded by the things described on it, because it was really a bit ruinous.

According to Count Rostovtsev's report, the case in Kiev was entirely concocted by Count Shuvalov in accordance with Count Uvarov's instructions. The purpose was to damage the reputation of Grand Duke Constantine and limit its development.

Of course, Count Rostovtsev spoke in more detail, not only recording the conspiracy of Count Shuvalov and Count Uvarov, but also talking about the arrangement of Grand Duke Constantine in Ukraine, focusing on other Stuzhev Liuming has various problems.

It’s just that Count Kleinmichel finds it more interesting that at the end of the secret report, Count Rostovtsev specifically explained his handling method-making major issues into minor ones, not exposing these scandals, just treating Shu Count Valov and Grand Duke Constantine each spanked a few times and it was over.

To be honest, this way of handling is a bit too childish even in the eyes of Count Kleinmichel. Such a big matter so fooled? Is this what people do?

It's just that he didn't express this kind of thinking. After being with Nicholas I for so long, he has a deep understanding of the tsar. He knows that he has a face-saving personality, and it is his consistent purpose not to expose his family ugliness. So Count Rostovtsev probably understood how he handled it.

The only thing that made Count Kleinmichel a little confused was, what did Nicholas I want to know from him? Is it your opinion on this case or the way Count Rostovtsev has handled it, or is it still your opinion on Count Shuvalov and Grand Duke Constantine?

Count Kleinmichel was a little uncertain,

He looked at Nicholas I frankly and said, "I didn't expect Kiev's problems to be so big, these things are too appalling!"

This is a panacea answer. It is best not to express your opinion casually on things you don’t understand. If you are forced to express your opinion, just express your shock and be done.

Nicholas I didn't seem to realize that Earl Kleinmichel was doing Tai Chi, he also snorted coldly: "Yes, the problem is very big! A small deputy director can do whatever he wants. Even if the governor and The prince puts it in his eyes, who gave him the courage!"

Count Klein Michel was taken aback. Nicholas I's anger was directed at Count Shuvalov or, strictly speaking, at Count Uvarov. Especially the last question, it was like pointing the sword at Count Uvarov!

Apparently Nicholas I had a lot of resentment towards Count Uvarov, and felt that all of this was instigated by him behind the scenes, and felt that the count had gone beyond his duty as a courtier.

This is a very serious question. Earl Kleinmichel became more and more cautious. He knew that his next answer would be very critical. As long as one question is not answered well, he will be involved in the huge waves. If it doesn't work out, it will end in pieces!

Count Kleinmichel didn't make a sound, lowered his head and lowered his eyebrows to minimize his sense of existence. Of course, he didn't expect this kind of ostrich method to escape Nicholas I's questioning, but at least let Nicholas I vent it himself A little anger, and the rest of the conversation is a little safer.

Sure enough, as he expected, Nicholas I didn't mean to ask him for an answer. Instead, he blatantly condemned Count Uvarov and scolded the count.

After a long time, probably because he was tired of scolding, he turned around and asked Count Kleinmichel: "Peter, have you ever dealt with Count Uvarov? What kind of person do you think he is?"

Count Kleinmichel felt bitter in his heart. He hid for a long time just to avoid this terrible problem. He pretended to be an ostrich but still didn't dodge it. What's the matter!

Count Kleinmikhl was full of resentment towards Count Rostovtsev in his heart, and felt that the old fox was hiding in Kiev but threw the hot potato back for them to deal with, it was simply too unreasonable.

It's just that he scolded in his heart, but Nicholas I still had to answer the question, so he could only bite the bullet and replied: "I don't have much personal relationship with Count Uvarov. That is, the friendship of nodding and greeting. The earl gave me the impression that he is knowledgeable, has a sharp mind, sharp thinking, and sharp words, and is a first-class powerful character..."

Nicholas I looked at him coldly and asked, "Is that all?"

Count Kleinmichel gave another wry smile in his heart, gritted his teeth and continued: "But this count always gives me a dull and cold feeling, and I can't talk to him, maybe It is because we are too strange that we have this sense of alienation."

"The city is quite deep?" Nicholas I snorted again, "That's not wrong, he just has too many thoughts and too deep thoughts, he is not frank and direct enough, to put it bluntly, he has too many ghost thoughts! "

Earl Kleinmichel's heart became more and more bitter. He really didn't want to continue this topic. If he continued, he would really have a big problem!

It's just that Nicholas I obviously liked this topic very much. He glanced at Count Kleinmichel, and suddenly asked, "Then what kind of person do you think Count Rostovtsev is?"

Count Kleinmichel was dumbfounded now, he couldn't turn his head around—didn't we just talk about Count Uvarov? Why did you suddenly talk about that even more powerful old fox again? Then, Your Majesty, can we stop talking?