Struggle in Russia

Alexander II was stunned and didn't understand what Count Rostovtsev meant. Why is it that Countess Maria Murapova is not as easy to deal with as Count Shuvanov imagined?

Alexander II did not find Countess Maria Murapova difficult to deal with. He always felt that that person was quite gentle and lovely, and was even easier to deal with than the goblins in the palace in many cases. At least he would not pester him for this or that.

Count Rostovtsev replied expressionlessly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, is it really a good thing that the countess has no desire or request from you?"

Alexander II was stunned and suddenly realized that the relationship between him and Countess Maria Murapova was not husband and wife, so how could they not have desires and desires?

What's more, it is impossible for a husband and wife to have no requirements. Countess Maria Murapova's wantlessness can only mean that people don't like him at all and are too lazy to pay attention to him!

Alexander II suddenly felt embarrassed. He had been doing this for a long time because he was wishful thinking about others. They had no interest in him at all, but he still felt good about himself. What kind of thing is this!

He asked with some embarrassment: "You mean, even if the count really has contact with Duke Vladimir, she will probably not agree to send the message, and would rather things get out of hand?"

Count Rostovtsev nodded and said: "Yes, if the countess is really so desireless, it is very likely that it will become like this."

Alexander II felt more and more confused. Why did a small thing become like this and become out of control? Why did it become like this?

If Count Rostovtsev could hear his voice, I'm afraid he would tell him that the reason why things turned out like this is entirely your own responsibility. If you weren't jealous and wanted to teach Duke Vladimir a lesson, what the hell? Nothing will happen.

You can continue to have fun with Countess Maria Murapova, and you can continue to be your superior czar.

But you just want to overstep your authority and take over other people’s husband’s affairs. Since you want to overstep your authority and be serious, you have to be mentally prepared for the other person to fight with you to the end.

There is no rule in this world that stipulates that you, the tsar, can only do whatever you want, and no one is allowed to resist!

Count Rostovtsev replied very calmly: "Your Majesty, this is why I suggest that you solve this problem in an upright way. It is a bottomless quagmire, and Prince Vladimir and the The Countess has long been accustomed to wallowing in the smelly mud, but you are different. You have a noble status and cannot debase yourself to play in the mud with them!"

Alexander II did not speak, but Count Rostovtsev could see that he was still touched, but he could not let go completely for a while.

After a long while, he sighed and said, "You mean, let's just forget about this?"

Count Rostovtsev shook his head and said: "Of course you can't forget it like this. What I mean is that upright means are better than anything else. You should solve the problem with means that are consistent with your status, rather than lowering your worth and using those dirty dirty tricks." Make things even more unsightly by playing tricks!”

Alexander II was silent again for a while, and it was obvious that he was extremely unwilling, but Count Rostovtsev's words really sounded the alarm for him. Do you think things could have gotten so out of hand if he hadn't ordered the third unit to capture Duke Vladimir?

How about using a killer weapon like the third part to teach a corrupt duke a lesson? Just give the police a few hints and you can make that guy walk away without food, right?

It was precisely because of his "making a fuss out of a molehill" that things got out of hand. In other words, if he continued to make a fuss out of a molehill, would things become more troublesome?

You see, even foreign newspapers have gotten involved. Who knows what will happen next? Maybe he will become the laughing stock of the European royal family?

Alexander II shuddered at the thought of that terrible possibility and his discredited reputation. Maybe Count Rostovtsev was right, and the best thing to do is to stop and get out of this quagmire!

Suddenly he took a deep breath and decided to accept Count Rostovtsev's suggestion. He replied sincerely: "Thank you, Count. If it weren't for you, I would have fallen deeper and deeper!"

Count Rostovtsev just bowed, but did not take credit. His detached attitude touched Alexander II a lot. Look at how many people he has consulted in the past few days. Look at those guys who either avoid him or not. Snakes and scorpions, they either talk nonsense and betray the master, and some people take the opportunity to bring private goods to attack dissidents. No one in this group of guys considers him as sincerely as Count Rostovtsev.

Thinking of this, he sighed: "Count, I should have consulted you earlier... Hey, look at the fuss this has caused, Count Pobedonozev actually plans to submit his resignation... Why... Why can't I bear it so much? It’s stressful!”

Count Rostovtsev smiled secretly and said: Who asked you to put him on the fire? Besides, he's not good at doing this in the first place. It's best to get out in time. There's nothing wrong with him!

Alexander II was still nagging: "And Duke Dolgoruky, what happened? It's just that he doesn't help to find a way to solve the problem, and he still makes some small tricks, which is really disgusting!"

The more Alexander II talked about it, the angrier he became. Suddenly thinking of the idea given by Count Shuvanov, he became even more angry. He cursed on the spot: "And Count Shuvanov, this bastard is really full of bad things." , I almost made a big mistake. You are absolutely right. This person must be used carefully. If used well, it will be a sharp knife, but if used incorrectly, it will be a double-edged sword!"...

Count Rostovtsev still didn't speak, neither echoing nor defending the three people above, just like a tree hole, as if he didn't hear anything.

This attitude made Alexander II even more happy. Sometimes what he wanted was Mr. Tree Hole like this. Don't be so smart and do all sorts of things in front of him. Do you think he really can't see it? bother!

Count Rostovtsev exited the royal study lightly, and after returning to his office, he ordered his private secretary: "Go and tell Count Pobedonostsev that I will help him solve his little trouble. If you have similar troubles in the future, you can come to me in advance and I will be happy to help solve such minor troubles!"

After a pause, he seemed to have remembered something, and then ordered: "Send a reliable person to inform Grand Duke Andrei that His Majesty has given up pursuing and fighting. After a while, the news passed and asked Duke Vladimir to hurry up as soon as possible." Get out of Russia, and this time he owes me a favor, so he better think about how to repay my favor!"