Struggle in Russia

Alexander II was a little amazed, what kind of head could have such a weird way of thinking. On the surface it is one thing but secretly it is another thing, tsk tsk, but I like it!

Yes, Alexander II liked this advice.

The reason was simple. He was dissatisfied with the fact that Dmitri had made these aircraft, although he was unable to punish him due to the situation, and he could not even give a public warning. Just because he hits you doesn't mean that he will be happy and comfortable and just swallow it.

Of course he couldn't swallow this breath, so it was necessary to secretly send someone to warn Dmitri and sound the alarm for him.

Besides, he also wanted to see what was going on? Why did Dmitri have to make a fuss out of a molehill? Did he really have any intention of competing with Baryatinsky?

Understanding this was also very important to Alexander II. If this is true, he will need to make long-term plans and try to use Dmitri's ambition to balance Baryatinsky's influence.

Thinking of this, he suddenly asked: "Count, are you willing to go to Ukraine?"

Yes, Alexander II felt that Count Rostovtsev was the most suitable candidate to go to Ukraine. He is mature, prudent and understands the overall situation. What's more important is that he has no close relationship with any conservative faction, so there is no need to worry about him leaning towards one side.

Count Rostovtsev bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, if you want me to go, I can leave immediately, but I feel that I am not the most suitable person to go to Ukraine."

Alexander II sighed and asked: "Who do you think is more suitable?"

"Count Shuvanov!"

Alexander II was shocked when he heard this answer. Why is this person needed everywhere? We need him to assist Pobedonostsev, and we need him to go to Ukraine. Why, we can’t do without him, right?

Or are you, Count Rostovtsev, planning to win over Shuvanov and train him as one of your own?

However, Alexander II did not reject Count Rostovtsev's suggestion, but asked: "Didn't you suggest that he stay in St. Petersburg to preside over the work of the third part?"

"Yes," Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "But Count Shuvanov is indeed the most suitable candidate to go to Ukraine, because he has been working in Kiev for a long time and is very familiar with the situation in Ukraine and knows all aspects there. He knows people and things very well, and he is smart and prudent and will definitely give the most appropriate warning so that the situation will not develop in the direction we do not want."

Alexander II was stunned, and then he remembered that Count Shuvanov was indeed very familiar with Ukraine. There was almost no one more suitable than him for this task, which meant that he was really the most suitable candidate for these two issues at the moment.

Alexander II smiled bitterly, glanced at Count Rostovtsev meaningfully, and after much hesitation, he replied: "The matters in St. Petersburg are more important, so let Count Shuvanov stay!"

Seeing what he meant, he still hoped that Count Rostovtsev would go to Ukraine, but the latter immediately gave up his idea: "If I go to Ukraine, there will be too much movement, which may have unpredictable chain reactions. Secondly, if I go to Ukraine, there will be too much noise." Then St. Petersburg needs me even more. The situation here is complicated. How much can I leave to help Your Majesty think of countermeasures..."

Alexander II immediately stopped talking, because Count Rostovtsev was so right, St. Petersburg needed him more. Otherwise, who will he turn to for help when he encounters trouble? Is it the unreliable Pobedonostsev or the selfish Duke Dolgoruky? He can't trust either of them for the time being!

Suddenly he sighed: "You are right, it is more advantageous for you to stay in St. Petersburg. Are there any other candidates?"

Count Rostovtsev fell silent. It wasn't that he couldn't propose a candidate, but that there was something wrong with the candidate he proposed. In short, it was hard to explain clearly.

Alexander II also noticed it, and immediately said: "This candidate is a bit sensitive, isn't it? Count, just rest assured, no matter who he is, I have no problem with him as long as he is suitable for this task!"

Count Rostovtsev is not a three-year-old child, how could he believe such nonsense, not to mention that the candidate he proposed is really a bit sensitive, and I am afraid it will make Alexander II very unhappy!

He replied after considering: "Your Majesty, there is such a candidate. There is no problem in terms of ability, but his character is difficult to define, and this person is a bit...a bit..."

Alexander II couldn't wait to ask: "What's the matter?"

Count Rostovtsev replied cautiously: "It's a bit disgusting."

Alexander II was stunned. This was the first time he heard Count Rostovtsev say that he hated someone. He suddenly became more and more curious about this person. What kind of character was this person that had such great "ability" to let Rostov Count Vtsev doesn’t even like it?

"Tell me, who is he?"

Count Rostovtsev smiled bitterly and said: "Then I said, please forgive me, this person is really inappropriate!"

Alexander II urged: "Speak quickly!"

Count Rostovtsev took a deep breath and replied: "Grand Duke Andrei Constantine."

Alexander II was stunned. Li Xiao's name surprised him. He couldn't understand why Count Rostovtsev recommended this annoying guy.

He felt uncomfortable hearing this name, let alone entrusting him with such an important task!

He suppressed his displeasure and asked, "Do you think he is more suitable? Why?"

Count Rostovtsev carefully explained: "The Grand Duke is indeed very disgusting, but it is undeniable that he is still a bit crooked. His methods of doing things, his intelligence, and his vision are both top-notch. He handed over the task. If you leave it to him, you won’t be afraid of not being able to figure out the real situation.”

Alexander II interrupted unhappily: "But I heard that he has a good personal relationship with Dmitry Milyutin!"

Count Rostovtsev nodded and said: "Yes, but I think this is precisely an important reason why he is suitable for this job. Think about it, if you send others, if Dmitri really has a problem , will it cause him tension and anxiety? Otherwise, it will affect his energy. The situation in Ukraine is serious!"

Alexander II was stunned. This explanation was a little weird. After thinking about it for a while, he asked: "But what if they are colluding?"

"If you are not afraid of them colluding with each other, you can also send a trustworthy military attache to go with you. Just ask him to report back exactly what he saw and heard without giving him other powers."

Alexander II nodded reluctantly: "It's not impossible, but..."