Struggle in Russia

Of course, the news of Li Xiao being recalled to St. Petersburg was not satisfactory, especially the well-informed Alexander II. Although he did not pay special attention to this annoying cousin, Li Xiao arrived in St. Petersburg and was arranged to be the director of the third department of St. Petersburg. You can't hide it from him.

"Andrei Konstantinovich is back?" he asked Duke Ordorf with a calm face.

The latter's heart naturally skipped a beat, and he felt something was wrong when he learned the news. However, Nikolai Milyutin had done a lot of work, and many reformists also put pressure on him, covertly or covertly, to let him I can only turn a blind eye.

Duke Ordorf carefully replied: "Yes, Your Majesty. Count Nikolai Milyutin strongly requested the Grand Duke to come back. At first, he even wanted the Grand Duke to go to the Third Department Headquarters as Inspector General, but I refused."

Alexander II took a breath. Although he knew that it would not be a small person who had the energy to bring someone back, the fact that it was Nikolai Milyutin who led this matter exceeded his expectations.

Because he felt that he had seen through Nikolai Milyuting during this period, and felt that this reform-loving minister could not escape from his Wuzhishan.

But in the blink of an eye, this guy made such a big news for him, no matter how you look at it, it will shake the world!

Alexander II wanted to call Nikolai Milyutin over to question him and ask him what was going on. It's just that he gave up the idea as soon as it came up. The reason is very simple - it's not suitable!

Moreover, Alexander II felt that since Nikolai Milyutin dared to do such a thing, he would definitely not be afraid of him asking. Maybe that guy has already made all preparations and is just waiting for him to ask!

In this case, Alexander II was too lazy to waste his energy. Since he was destined to ask nothing, it would be the best way to just find a way to solve the problem without asking.

"Then you agree to let him go to St. Petersburg to be the head of the third department? Don't you know how important that place is?"

Duke Ordorff certainly knew that Alexander II would have objections, but since he agreed, there was a reason. Not to mention his relationship with Duke Alexander, who also supported reform, so he had to give more or less to the reformists. A little face, for example, a key position like the third part of St. Petersburg, he certainly can't give to the conservatives.

Besides, he is about to leave to Paris to become ambassador. Why would he do such a shameful thing as a sinner? Since you, Alexander II, like Kanditantin Pobedonostsev so much, let him reject Nikolay Milyutin. See if he can stop him!

Kanditantin Pobedonostsev could block it, but Alexander II knew that even if he blocked it, the consequences would be very serious. After all, he is a conservative. Once he dares to openly refuse, the reformists will definitely think that this is a provocation from the conservatives, and they will definitely fight back desperately.

That would definitely explode. Alexander II finally managed to control the situation, but he didn't want such a small thing to make all his efforts in vain.

He looked at Duke Ordorf, and he couldn't tell whether he was happy or unhappy. Of course he was definitely not happy, but if you want to say that he was particularly unhappy, it wouldn't be wrong. Because he knew that Duke Ordorf was a smart man, and a smart man definitely knew how to assess the situation. How could he offend the leader of the reformists, Nikolay Milyutin, at this time.

Alexander II sighed inwardly, waved his hand and dismissed Duke Ordorf, and then summoned Kanditantin Pobedonostsev.

"Plans are not as good as changes, my friend, I need you to take over the third part as soon as possible!"

Kanditantin Pobedonostsev was shocked, because according to Alexander II's original plan, he should take over the third part after the situation was more stable. At that time, the aggressive momentum of the reformists was suppressed, and Duke Ordorff had almost finished dealing with the sinners. It was his turn to take advantage.

But why did it suddenly change?

"I'm afraid that old fox has figured out my plan. From now on, he will only make peace with the mud and even open the floodgates. It would be inappropriate for him to continue to be in charge of the third part!"

When he heard this, Kanditantin Pobedonostsev was a little panicked, because he knew how difficult it was to sit in this position in the third part, especially under the current background of reforms, with a conservative like him in charge. The third film will definitely be targeted by reformists.

And according to Alexander II's idea, he should go to the third department to monitor and control the reformists, but at the same time he should not have a head-on conflict with the reformists. It was best not to quietly enter the village and shoot.

But now that Duke Ordorf has left early, he has to step in early, and the situation is far from being under control as expected. If he takes office at this time, he will inevitably conflict with the reformists. How will it end then?

Kanditantin Pobedonostsev knew very well what Alexander II expected of him, and under the current circumstances, he might not be able to complete the tasks assigned by Alexander II, okay?

What's even worse is that Kanditantin Pobedonostsev can't refuse, because asking him to go to the third part is the trust and favor of Alexander II, and he can't refuse!

"Your Majesty, I am not afraid of these troubles, but the problem is that if I follow your request to monitor those free elements, I will inevitably have a direct conflict with them. At that time, I will have no room for maneuver and can only confront them head-on!"

Kanditantin Pobedonostsev's hidden meaning was still hoping that Alexander II would let Duke Ordorf work for a while as long as possible, otherwise he would be in great trouble.

However, Alexander II also had some last resort difficulties, because today Duke Ordorff has made his attitude clear. He is unlikely to have a direct conflict with the reformists, and he will definitely give in when necessary.

And he cannot allow the third part to be released unconditionally, because it will affect his overall layout and mess up his plan!

"It's normal to have conflicts. After all, you and them are not the same person. Duke Ordorff can't stay in the third part anymore. He has been in control of this department for long enough... Well, I will intervene in conflicts when necessary. Try to ease conflicts as much as possible!”

Kanditantin Pobedonostsev was actually not satisfied with this result, but he also knew that Alexander II could not make any more promises. It was obvious that once he took office, trouble would ensue. It seemed that He must also prepare for the worst in advance.

Thinking of this, he sighed quietly: "It would be great if Alexander Ivanovich was here!"