Struggle in Russia

Pobedonostsev was confused. He still knew what the position of the Chairman of the Holy Synod was. In short, he was the institution that managed the entire Russian Orthodox Church on behalf of the Tsar. In other words, he was the boss of the entire Russian Orthodox Church.

You must know that although the Orthodox Church is the state religion in Russia, the management of the Orthodox Church is not in the hands of the clergy. Since Peter the Great abolished the position of the Russian Orthodox Patriarch, the Chairman of the Holy Synod has acted as the authority of the Russian Orthodox Patriarch.

Although this position is a government position and the level is equivalent to that of an ordinary cabinet minister. Although this position does not have particularly great power, the glory attribute is not generally strong. How can I put it? It’s so special when you go out.

Think about it, no matter what level of church you enter in Russia, no matter whether the person sitting in front of you is an ordinary priest or a patriarch, you have to bow your head to say hello and obey the management honestly when meeting you. It is almost like it is above religion. Does it feel good to be above?

Anyway, for Count Uvarov, being able to stay in this position for a few years is no less than a sublimation of the soul for an old-fashioned person like him.

Pobedonostsev immediately realized Count Rostovtsev's brilliance. Although he respected the chairman of the Holy Synod, his power was just that. He had a good name, but his intervention in secular affairs was very ordinary.

Such a position is most suitable for a guy like Count Uvarov who is destined to be eliminated but is not willing to call it quits immediately. Pobedonostsev believed that Count Uvarov would be very satisfied after accepting this gift. The only problem was that he didn't know how arrogant the old fox would be after accepting the gift.

Yes, Pobedonostsev really doesn’t have much confidence in this aspect. The reason is that he knows Count Uvarov too well. He bluntly said that the old guy is completely black from the inside out. The old fox, what he is best at is eating everything without admitting his debts and not working.

You must be more careful with old bastards like this!

Pobedonostsev immediately asked: "This method is very good. The only problem is what if he takes the benefit and doesn't do anything?"

Count Rostovtsev smiled. Of course he knew what Pobedonostsev was worried about, because it was normal to have such worries. After all, little foxes like Pobedonossev were worried about Count Uvarov. It's normal for an old fox to make a name for himself. After all, they are all foxes who have become sperms, so who doesn’t understand the other?

After listening to Pobedonostsev's words, Alexander II immediately looked directly at Count Rostovtsev, probably worried about this possibility, and Count Rostovtsev replied calmly:

"This kind of worry is necessary, but the possibility is very small. If Count Uvarov is really that wanton,

It is only natural for His Majesty to take care of him. "

This answer was quite different from the psychological expectations of Pobedonostsev and Alexander II. They originally thought that Count Rostovtsev had a clever plan to restrain Count Uvarov, but in the end it was just here?

However, Count Rostovtsev must be confident if he dared to answer like this. Neither Alexander II nor Pobedonostsev said much.

"Then do it as soon as possible!" Alexander II waved his hand, probably asking Count Rostovtsev to act quickly.

Count Rostovtsev was also unambiguous. He immediately bowed in response and exited the imperial study.

At this time, only Alexander II and Pobedonostsev were left in the imperial study. Needless to say, these two monarchs must have some private words.

"I told the count that from now on all the information on the third part will still be compiled and sent to him in one copy as before."

Pobedonostsev did not expect that Alexander II had not told him that he had been dismissed, nor that Count Rostovtsev would replace him in charge of the third department. Instead, he was told to restore the previous rules and share the important information of the third part with him. He was a little unsure about what was in it for a while.

However, Pobedonostsev did not hesitate and immediately bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, I will do it immediately."

Alexander II nodded and continued: "Don't be pressured. This is not to take away your power, nor to let the earl supervise you. For the time being, this department still needs the help of veterans like the earl in the third part. , can avoid many annoying little problems, like this time, it could have been avoided, but in the third part, Nikolai Milyutin’s intention was not discovered, which made me very passive and angry!”

Pobedonostsev quickly lowered his head. This was a lesson from Alexander II, and he had to bow his head and accept it. Moreover, the blame was originally his, so it was normal to be scolded.

After two lectures, Alexander II's tone softened again: "Of course, I know this can't be entirely your fault. After all, you have never worked in the third part and are not familiar with the operation, and there are too many people in the third part. You are so clever, there may even be many people who are eager for you to make mistakes so that they can replace you!"

Alexander II's tone became stern again, and he sternly said: "So the third part really needs to be changed. Nikolai Milyutin was right about this. This institution is old and full of mediocrity. If we don’t get rid of them, this department will soon completely decay and die!”

Alexander II's voice became louder and louder: "My friend, uu reading; there are not many people I can trust now, and you are one of them. I hope you can reintegrate the third part as soon as possible, so that the once The third part that works well is back again. This is my expectation for you, I believe you will not let me down, right?"

Pobedonostsev quickly replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my best to fulfill your request, and I will not let you down!"

Alexander II smiled with satisfaction and said: "Very good, then hurry up and do it, I will watch. In addition, in the face of Count Uvarov and Nikolai Milyutin's troubles, you should listen more to Rostov's words." Earl Husband’s opinion, he is experienced and can be considered reliable, do you understand?”

"Yes! Your Majesty! I will definitely follow your instructions!"

Alexander II raised his head and leaned on the back of his chair and said with a sigh: "Constantine, tell me why there are so many annoying guys in the way? I can't hit them one by one, and I can't even get the curse right. I still feel disgusted with you every now and then...Why is it so difficult to be a tsar?"

Pobedonostsev lowered his head and did not dare to answer a word, because he knew that these words were not meant for him, and even in a sense, these words were actually a blow to him...