Struggle in Russia

"Justice Constantine is marshaling people to force the palace?"

Alexander II was neither surprised nor too surprised when he received the news. What was surprising was that his younger brother finally could not restrain his ambition and wanted to cause trouble regardless of the overall interests of the Romanov family. What was not too surprising was that he had never trusted Kang. Grand Duke Standing knew that he would do this sooner or later.

It's just that Archduke Constantine didn't expect him to act so quickly. After all, he had just appointed him as Minister of the Navy. It stands to reason that this guy should be somewhat grateful. He had to stop for two days anyway. Who would have thought that this guy would not be able to do anything at all. It’s just an unfamiliar money wolf!

"I knew he was a bastard! He has been since he was a child!" Alexander II became angry. He hammered the table hard and roared: "His birth was a mistake. He should have drowned when he was born. In the toilet!"

Count Shuvanov glanced at Count Rostovtsev and Pobedonostsev next to him, and found that the two men were standing there with calm faces, as if they were not surprised by Alexander II's swear words. I didn't take it seriously.

To be honest, he was a little surprised that he could appear on this occasion. After all, the people standing here were all big bosses and confidants of Alexander II, and he had nothing to do with either of them. Ordinarily, a small character like him would not be able to do anything. You’re not qualified to stand here, okay?

Count Shuvanov would rather not be here, because this feels too bad. Everyone knows that the angry Tsar is the most difficult to serve. Who knows what weird thoughts Alexander II will have when he is angry.

What if he actually wants to implement these ideas?

Count Shuvanov knew very well how absurd and terrible decisions made in anger were. What would he do if Alexander II really went berserk later?

Should he risk his life to dissuade someone, or should he just let it be?

To be honest, he felt that he couldn't do either of these. Risking his own life to persuade him would probably offend Alexander II. How could a pawn like him have the courage?

And leaving it alone is likely to create a greater crisis, and if the bosses outside know that he is indifferent to this, will they think that he is a flatterer and a sycophant? Then wouldn't his reputation be ruined on the streets?

Count Shuvanov, who was getting more and more confused as he thought about it, couldn't help but glance at Count Rostovtsev and Pobedonostsev next to him. Now he could only hope that these two bosses were strong enough to stand up to him. Be in front!

Pobedonostsev did not know Count Shuvanov's psychological activities, because he did not take Count Shuvanov seriously at all, even though he was deliberately placed next to him by Alexander II, but so what?

He knew Count Shuvanov's heel very well. He had joined Count Uvarov earlier to do dirty work, but later he failed in his job and was sent abroad. He was almost turned into a rootless floating weed, but luckily he managed to do something decent, and then he was looked down upon by Alexander II.

Strictly speaking, this guy has neither background nor holy connections. He can crush him to death with just one finger, okay?

Pobedonostsev was thinking more about how to deal with the Grand Duke Constantine. He had no good impression of the Grand Duke. Even without Alexander II's order, he wanted to teach the arrogant Grand Duke a lesson.

So he thought for a moment and immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I think it is necessary to take drastic measures! For example, immediately remove him from his post and teach him a profound lesson!"

Alexander II just raised his head and glanced at Pobedonostsev, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. If it were an ordinary person, he would definitely not be sure what he meant, but the people in this room were not ordinary people, even if Even Count Shuvanov, who had the lowest status, saw through his thoughts.

Alexander II undoubtedly wanted to teach Grand Duke Constantine a lesson, but it was obvious that Pobedonostsev's teaching methods did not satisfy him.

In fact, Count Shuvanov thinks this is too much fun. What do you think of Grand Duke Constantine and the dignified Admiralty Minister? After all, Archduke Constantine has only been serving as Minister of the Navy for three months. You have been dismissed from your post. How do you explain this to the outside world?

And after all, he is the leader of the reformists. Aren't you trying to arouse the sensitive nerves of the reformists and force them to explode?

In any case, Count Shuvanov would never choose such an unskilled method of punishment. He felt that even if he wanted to punish Grand Duke Constantine, he must have some technical content and not be so straightforward. It must hurt the other party without intensifying the conflict!

It's just that Count Shuvanov hasn't thought of such a method yet, and even if he did, he wouldn't dare to say it. This will only offend Pobedonostsev and make him wear small shoes from behind. He is not that stupid. Woolen cloth!

Of course, Count Shuvanov had another idea. He wanted to see if Count Rostovtsev had any ideas. After all, the count seemed to be very good at eating him to death. He wanted to know this. How capable is this potential future boss?

Count Shuvanov did not speak, and Pobedonostsev's idea was too bad. Naturally, Alexander II targeted Count Rostovtsev.

He also had special feelings for Count Alexander II. He hoped that Count Rostovtsev could do something but also hoped that he had no way. The reason is that after all, this earl is not his potential minister. Compared with Baryatinsky and Pobedonostsev, there is a thick layer between him. If this count performs much better than the first two, what will happen? It bothered him very much. M..

But he also knew that if Count Rostovtsev could not teach Grand Duke Constantine a lesson, then he would probably have to swallow this bad breath, which made him very unhappy, so he was very confused.

Count Rostovtsev bowed slightly and replied: "Your Majesty, it is not appropriate to temporarily dismiss Grand Duke Constantine. It will easily intensify conflicts and make the current complicated situation even more confusing. To be on the safe side, it is better not to act impulsively."

Alexander II nodded and asked, "Then what do you think we should do?"

Count Rostovtsev bowed again and replied: "It depends on your Majesty's will."

This answer puzzled Monk Alexander II. He frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

"If you are sure that you want to start reforms, you might as well make some gestures first, such as setting up a committee. Those liberal elements will naturally be satisfied when they see you taking action, and naturally they will not follow Grand Duke Constantine to make a fuss. ."

At this point, Count Rostovtsev chuckled: "His Royal Highness was alone at that time, so everything was easier to handle, wasn't it..."