Struggle in Russia

In an instant, Count Mikhail Loris-Melikov became the most concerned cub at the imperial meeting. It's just that Count Melikov, who is used to being a little see-through, doesn't want to be the most attention-grabbing cub at all. He would rather be a little see-through that no one loves than show off the limelight.

Why?

No one is a fool. Melikov knew very well that Nicholas I had a purpose in ignoring Menshikov. Regardless of what the purpose of this majesty is, he will definitely pay it back in the future after he is in the limelight.

Melikov is very clear about how much he has. He, the minister of emergency, is a pure soy sauce party. How can he dare to participate in military and state affairs? A giant like Shikov is on an equal footing, and I really don't dare to be good.

According to Melikov's usual method, in the face of Nicholas I's questioning, he was going to prevaricate and continue to be his little transparent, but the poor count was just about to speak when he suddenly saw The very unfriendly eyes of Nicholas I changed his mind in an instant.

The reason is very simple.

Being the prettiest cub in the imperial meeting over Menshikov, at most, he would be hated by the old eunuch for two days, at most, he would serve tea and apologize afterwards and it would be over. It is impossible for the old eunuch to force him too hard!

But if he offended Nicholas I, whether he can continue to mess around is a big problem. Maybe he, the minister of emergency, will end up in the end immediately. If you go out, others have to respect you three points. If you don't have this position, you're still a mess!

So Melikov immediately turned the steering wheel: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, there is no sign that Britain and France are preparing for war. Everything shows that they are not ready to fight a war with us in the Balkans or the Black Sea!"

This passage is considered to be stable, but it is impossible to satisfy Nicholas I, and Melikov saw that Nicholas I was still staring at him, knowing that if he could not say something exciting today , it is estimated that this level will not pass.

So he could only glance at Menshikov, as if to say sorry, and then said: "In addition, from what I know about General Lazarev, an outstanding general like him will never fight unprepared." Since he has put forward relevant suggestions, it means that he is fully confident. I believe that as long as our navy is led by a veteran like him, there will be no problems!"

Nicholas I was finally satisfied, so would it have the effect of beating? Look at this old eunuch, he is getting more and more slippery, and only thinking about personal gain, how can he not teach him a lesson! There is also the professional ability that has not improved over the years, which makes people anxious just looking at it!

"Count Melikov spoke very well,

Our fleet must show the value of existence, and the money spent every year must be worthwhile, and we should not be timid just because the enemy was very strong in the past... The navy in the Ushakov era was not like this! "

Menshikov's complexion was naturally not good-looking, but the old eunuch could only hold back when he was upset, because he could see that Nicholas I came for him, and he could not compete with his own master if he competed with anyone No, bear with it!

After beating Menshikov for a while, Nicholas I felt more relieved, and then he returned to the subject: "Of course, although I am full of confidence in the navy, after all, it involves Britain and France, and we must treat it with caution. Gentlemen, be careful. Think carefully, is it really necessary to show your muscles?"

After going in a circle, the problem returned to the original point. All the ministers felt a burst of criticism in their hearts, and they all complained that Nicholas I liked to mess around when he had nothing to do, which was a waste of their precious time.

It's just that who made Nicholas I centralize power thoroughly, definitely not one of the most powerful kings in Europe in this era. He is so talkative, he can do whatever he wants, who dares to say no?

Therefore, all the courtiers who were slandering could only continue to play games with Nicholas I, but after the last round of debate, the situation was quite obvious. The ministers of the civil service department basically followed Nesselrode, and The ministers of the military generals all praised Lazarev fiercely, wishing to make the action of showing their muscles bigger.

Especially the old eunuch Menshikov, who was really not generally positive, was the first one to jump out and said: "It is very necessary to show muscles. I think we should not only show the muscles of the Black Sea Fleet, but also the muscles of the Baltic Sea Fleet. We must The two fleets are dispatched together, showing the country's prestige from two directions, and letting the British and the French know our attitude and determination!"

This speech is not radical, it doesn't look like an old eunuch at all. But there is no way, because Menshikov understands that if he does not show some attitude, he will be rubbed on the ground by Nicholas I in the future. How positive.

Didn't Lazarev say he wanted to show off the muscles of the Black Sea Fleet? Then I will go one step further, and even dispatch the Baltic Fleet. Are you determined enough? Is it powerful enough? Domineering enough?

In this way, it can't be said that I'm not sharp enough or powerful enough, right? As for the possible consequences, who cares about the consequences of shit! Let's talk about this first!

For bureaucrats like Menshikov, their purpose in doing things is extremely clear, that is, to confuse things if they can. Will it get worse in the end? It's none of his business, he's not the tsar, so he can't think about it that much, as long as he can get by, don't worry about his aftermath!

What's more, there is another potential reason why Menshikov is so active, and that is to sell favors. He can probably guess why Lazarev suddenly proposed to show his muscles.

Everyone who is a soldier understands this kind of thing, and he, the Minister of the Navy, must not stop him, otherwise the officers of the two major fleets below will have opinions, and no one will support the boss who cannot benefit from the army, so Myanmar Shikov simply sold the favor a little more, thereby consolidating his position in the navy.

It's just that in this way, it is inevitable to offend Nesselrode. The old prime minister originally opposed making troubles in Wallachia and Moldavia. Add fuel to fuel, isn't this an open confrontation with him!

If these gangs of Qiu Ba are allowed to toss around, what will happen in the future is uncertain, so Nesselrode can't bear it anymore, he must resolutely fight back!