Struggle in Russia

Count Rostovtsev naturally noticed the displeasure on Count Uvarov's face, but he just wanted to make this old guy feel bad, and if he made him feel good, he would be unhappy.

So he replied bluntly: "If the Prime Minister's condition is not particularly serious, I think some powers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should be delegated, such as urging Prince Menshikov to force Turkey to submit as soon as possible, and strive to resolve the Bulgarian issue within this year!"

Nicholas I was stunned. He really didn't expect Count Rostovtsev to come up with such an idea. Isn't it a bit too much to do so?

Nicholas I hesitated. Although he was very dissatisfied with the work efficiency of Nesselrode and Menshikov, he didn't want to directly remove Nesselrode. This move was too big.

After all, Nesselrode has done a good job in conducting diplomacy in recent years. Not to mention the credit, there is always hard work. It seems a bit too much to suddenly deprive him of his power.

How could Count Rostovtsev fail to see what Nicholas I was thinking, and he immediately explained: "Decentralization of power is not to remove the Prime Minister from the duties of the Foreign Minister, nor is it to make him empty. It is about the Bulgarian issue. The work with Prince Menshikov has been unsatisfactory and has not yielded anything worth mentioning."

After a slight pause, Count Rostovtsev continued: "The Prime Minister's sudden illness this time I think it has a lot to do with the Bulgarian issue. Obviously this issue has put him under tremendous pressure. effective method.”

Count Rostovtsev almost said that the Bulgarian problem was the culprit that caused Nesselrode to faint, but Nicholas I could understand it, and he thought Count Rostovtsev's analysis made sense . Otherwise, why didn't Nesselrode faint sooner or later, but why did he faint after being reprimanded by him-this was obviously an escape!

Nicholas I nodded and signaled Count Rostovtsev to continue: "So if you continue to entrust this matter to him, I don't think there will be any improvement. On the contrary, it will only put more pressure on Your Excellency the Prime Minister." , Maybe it will make his condition even more difficult!"

Count Rostovtsev looked at Nicholas I and said: "Instead of wasting so much, it is better to let the Prime Minister no longer be in charge of this matter. Anyway, Your Majesty has appointed Prince Menshikov as the special envoy. Why bother with one thing?" To bother the two of you, it is better to entrust this work to His Excellency the Prince, I think this may make things much easier!"

The meaning of Count Rostovtsev is very simple. The reason why the Bulgarian issue has not progressed is because Nesselrode and Menshikov are involved in it. The two hinder each other, and there is no way to form a unified Will, which keeps things dragging on.

Instead of wasting time like this,

It is better to take this opportunity to let Nesselrode out and let Menshikov take full responsibility. In this way, it can not only avoid making bulls but also avoid too much pressure on Nesselrode. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Immediately, Nicholas I's eyes lit up, and he felt that what Count Rostovtsev said was too right. Recently, he clearly felt that Nesselrode and Menshikov were playing tricks on him, playing football with each other. Prevarication, I'm afraid this is the key to why the matter has not been resolved.

Simply let Nesselrode leave this matter alone, don't give him a chance to dictate, and let Menshikov take full responsibility. Even if the time comes, no one will be able to shirk the blame and spank. This is indeed a good idea!

Nicholas I was immediately tempted, which made Count Uvarov anxious. Although he also admitted that Count Rostovtsev's method was very good and might have miraculous effects, he was just not willing to let Rostovtsev The Earl continued to show off.

After today's game, he was deducted negative points, while Count Rostovtsev won a full house. One in and one out greatly widened the gap between them. If Count Rostovtsev really won and went home like this, wouldn't he be a head shorter than the other party in the future!

Count Uvarov certainly couldn't accept this result, and he would be messed up if he said anything, so Count Rostovtsev interrupted as soon as he finished speaking: "This is not right! Of course Prince Menshikov is trustworthy. , but he is not familiar with diplomatic work, and he has not achieved any achievements worth mentioning when he was appointed as a special envoy before. If His Excellency the Prime Minister is no longer in charge of this matter, His Excellency the Prince can handle his relationship with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and lead those diplomats. Is the officer up to the task? I think it is highly doubtful!"

In fact, there is no need to doubt anything. If Menshikov doesn't know anything about diplomacy, it's no better than knowing six orifices. The most critical reason why he was able to be a special envoy was Nicholas I's trust in him, and Nicholas I hoped to have a tough soldier to exert pressure.

You let him take full responsibility for diplomatic negotiations, it really feels like rushing ducks to the shelves.

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Count Uvarov's seemingly reasonable words are actually arguing, but Count Rostovtsev was neither angry nor anxious, and explained in a leisurely manner:

"What do you mean, count, to let Prince Menshikov come back and entrust the negotiation work to His Excellency the Prime Minister?"

Well, Count Uvarov was speechless right away, why?

Because it is simply impossible for Nesselrode to continue to be in charge of the negotiations. The reason is very simple, think about it, that old guy is "sick" because of the negotiation problem, and you don't let him go under so much pressure, what if his condition worsens and you just drop the pick?

At that time, the stability of the court was impossible to talk about. Maybe Nicholas I would have to change two of the most important ministers at a time, but this majesty is now having a headache about finding a spare tire. Do you think it will be a while? Can he solve this trouble?

What's more, Nicholas I actually didn't trust Nesselrode anymore. He definitely didn't believe that the old guy could force Turkey to submit as he asked, so how could he be willing to entrust this matter to Nesselrode? Rodeo.

Let's put it this way, since Nicholas I specially sent Menshikov as a special envoy to Istanbul, it means that Nesselrode has lost his trust on this issue, otherwise there is no need to do anything extra!

And you, Uvarov, are now going to shake off Menshikov and hand over the leadership of this matter to Nesselrode again. To put it bluntly, you are giving Nicholas I eye drops, right?

It is conceivable that it is impossible for Nicholas I to agree!