Struggle in Russia

The mayor of Kherson naturally explained the previous confrontation between Muraviyov and Berkh to Shuvanov. After finishing speaking, he still did not forget to state his position: "This special envoy does not know what kind of madness, it is said that he is making things difficult for General Berge, and he is inexplicable. His behavior has seriously affected the normal operation of the Black Sea Fleet. It is an unforgivable crime to operate!"

Shuvanov's brows tightened even more, because he knew very well that the commander of Berge was about to step down, he would never think that the special envoy would deliberately make things difficult for Berge for no reason. There is a causal relationship, or the special envoy knew in advance that Berge was about to fall, so he made things so difficult.

However, Shuvanov didn't just make up his own brain and finish the matter. Instead, he thought deeply for a while, and soon he found that there were still problems with this logic. If it is said that Muraviyov made things difficult because he knew that Berge was going to collapse, then the problem came. He knew the itinerary of Muraviyov and his party, and had accompanied Muraviyov and his party in Kiev before.

Based on this time calculation, unless Muraviev left St. Petersburg Nicholas I had already decided to remove Berkh from his post, otherwise he would definitely not be able to make things difficult for Berkh.

Obviously, the cause and effect of Muraviyov making things difficult for Berge should be that Muraviyov made things difficult first, and then Berge fell later. But that would make the problem even bigger, because according to this inference, Muraviyov didn't know that he was down when he made things difficult for Berge, and he just deliberately wanted to make Berge unhappy!

Shuvanov felt something was wrong again—why did Muraviyov have to be unhappy with Berkh? I haven't heard that these two have an old feud? If there is no hatred, what is the reason for Muraviyov to make things difficult for Berkh?

Shuvanov was less convinced that Muraviev was behind Berge's downfall. Because he felt that Muraviyov didn't have that great ability, but he confirmed one thing: Muraviyov was probably directly related to this matter.

So he asked: "Has the special envoy done anything else recently?"

You asked him why he didn't ask about the outcome of this confrontation? It's very simple, a smart person like him knows that Berge has lost just by hearing the mayor's tone, and it is probably still a complete defeat. If Berkh wins, this guy's tone should be cheerful and playful with a hint of teasing. He should sarcastically and ridiculed Muraviyov, instead of constantly complaining for Berkh as he is now.

"Aren't you tossing around there, like a nasty fly, you can't drive it away!"

[Have you left yet? 】

Shuvanov had another guess in his mind. He felt that the fundamental reason why Muraviev did not leave was that he had not received any news from St. Petersburg.

I don't know that Berge has collapsed. If he knew, he should not be interested in continuing to toss. There is no need to beat a broken drum to death!

This made Shuvanov somewhat relieved, which shows that Uvarov's arrangement still worked, and he could inform Berhe before Nicholas I's imperial decree, so that he could prepare early, and at least he could I didn't lose so thoroughly on my own side.

So after he casually dealt with the mayor, he asked the other party to help him get ready to leave as soon as possible. Soon, the next day, Shuvanov and his party put on fast horses and continued to gallop all the way south. It took another four days to finally arrive in Sevastopol.

Looking at the shadow of Sevastopol on the horizon, Shuvanov took a deep breath. He knew very well that the last moment of the road had come, and whether he could get a passable result would depend on today.

"Load your guns, draw your knives, and get ready for battle!"

Shuvanov issued this order with a sullen face. It was not that someone came to intercept him, but he was cautious. He felt that if the enemy really had any conspiracy or means, the last part of the journey would be the real chapter. He would also make a fuss when he arrived in Sevastopol and his vigilance let down.

The fully armed Shuvanov and his party arrived at Berkh's residence without any surprises, which somewhat surprised him, as if he had made preparations, but finally found that the enemy had no such intentions at all, and did nothing in vain.

However, this kind of emotion was only a moment in Shuvanov's mind. Immediately, he readjusted his mentality and went up to call the door: "I am Count Shuvanov from Kiev. I have something very urgent to ask." Immediately meet Commander Berkh, please inform me!"

The news of Shuvanov's arrival was notified to Berkh as soon as possible, but it took several hours because Berkh was accompanying Muraviev to inspect outside.

What, you asked him why he accompanied him in person again, didn't he avoid seeing him before? The reason is simple. Berge found that if he didn't accompany Muraviev, he could deal with his subordinates who were trying to make a name for themselves. After all, he was a special envoy.

Having him by his side can relieve the pressure on his subordinates, at least preventing them from being hanged and beaten by Muraviyov. At least after these two days as his personal companion, he felt that he had gradually resisted Muraviyov's fierce offensive, and he was almost able to fight fifty-fifty.

This is an encouragement to Berkh. He feels that as long as he persists for a while, Muraviev will soon be out of action, and as long as the latest order from St. Get out of Sevastopol.

Just when Berge was rejoicing, his butler sent a strange message, telling him that Shuvanov had arrived.

Berge naturally knew Shuvanov's status, so he didn't dare to be negligent. He didn't care to continue to accompany Muraviev and returned home immediately. It should be said that Berkh was not particularly nervous at this time. He felt that Shuvanov The husband came here either to convey the instructions of Uvarov or other conservative bigwigs or to complete some tasks, or to tell him the latest good news from St. Petersburg, maybe it was to recall the bastard Muravyov!

When he walked into the house happily and saw Shuvanov's worried face, he was taken aback, and when Shuvanov explained his purpose and presented the secret letter, he was even more surprised. Scalp numb!

He was so shocked that he couldn't care about Muraviyov any more. He was already so distraught by the news that he was going to be dismissed that he almost fainted.

"How did this happen? How did this happen!"

Berge opened the secret letter while muttering, eager to know what instructions Uvarov had, but when he saw the contents of the letter, he was dumbfounded...