Struggle in Russia

Cassinin said goodbye to Anton with a heavy face. After returning to his apartment, the first thing he did was to check the evidence collected secretly.

Then he called his brother-in-law Kudon: "Immediately put on makeup and leave Kiev by water, and send these things to the residence of Grand Duke Andrei Konstantinovich in St. Petersburg. Remember, you must hand them over to the Grand Duke personally." Your Excellency, this is extremely important!"

Kudong was stunned and said in confusion: "What about you? Why don't you just come with me! The situation in Kiev is getting worse and worse now. I think it is only a matter of time before it falls. Staying here will only lead to death!"

Before Kashinin could speak, he rushed to say: "Do you really want to die with that bastard Ulanov?"

Cassinin smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Of course I don't want to, but as your Majesty's minister, if I run away at this time, even if I can save my life, I won't have much of a future..."

Kudong was anxious: "But you only have one life! If you don't even have your life, what future is there for you!"

Cassinin sighed and said: "Don't worry, I have also made some preparations. I will not die foolishly with Ulanov. You don't have to worry about me. I promised your sister that I will accompany her to watch the sunrise and go on an outing." of……"

Cassinen felt that the most correct thing he did was to listen to Anton's suggestion and send his wife and children back to his hometown in advance. If they were still here, it would be unthinkable!

Now he has no worries and can give it a try!

After ordering his brother-in-law to leave quickly, he went to work and served Ulanov as usual like a normal person. However, only he knew that his spirit was always tense and he watched Ulanov's every move. , because he knew that Anton might launch it at any time!

He also knew that although Ulanov was greedy, he was not stupid. He must be on guard against certain things. What's more, the relationship between Anton and him had been very normal since he took office. It was impossible for him not to be on guard. Anton makes a name for himself.

In fact, there are many people who want to target Ulanov now. Some people are simply disgusted with his actions and believe that he is the culprit that caused the situation in Ukraine to become uncontrollable. Naturally, they want to get rid of him quickly.

Others want to get rid of him because of the uneven distribution of the spoils or because Ulanov has cut off his wealth. For example, a large number of hoarding businessmen in Kiev hated him so much that the greedy governor used the excuse of calming prices to kill many of his colleagues who were preparing to make a fortune from the country's financial difficulties.

To be honest, this move is really cruel. Ulanov's purpose is very clear, that is, no one is allowed to compete with him for business, and he is the only one who can make a fortune!

It's just that Cassinin felt that these businessmen and the officials behind the businessmen should not have the courage to take a serious action against Ulanov. If they had the courage, they would have killed Ulanov and made a fortune.

The key reason why these people dare not challenge Ulanov is that the commander of Kiev City Defense is Ulanov's man.

Major General Nikolay Ivanovich commanded two divisions with approximately 16,000 troops. Most of these soldiers are stationed in the city and control Kiev's main transportation arteries and key departments.

In particular, the Governor's Mansion was heavily populated with troops, and this guy was very loyal to Ulanov, and it was impossible to bribe him, let alone persuade him.

In short, as long as this person is here, almost no one dares to do anything to Ulanov! If you want to get rid of Ulanov, the first step is to get rid of him!

But it's not easy. At least Kassinin can't see the possibility of this guy being bribed to betray him. At least he has proven his loyalty to Ulanov with countless practical actions.

"Viscount, His Excellency the Governor is waiting for you in the study. Please come in immediately."

Looking at the back of Nikolai Ivanovich entering the study, Kashinin had an urge to go up and kill this executioner who was helping the evildoer.

But this is unrealistic now. First of all, he doesn’t want to go to the gallows. Secondly, Nikolai Ivanovich has great personal martial arts and is one of the best fighters. It is said that he made his fortune because he served as Ulanov’s personal guard. I have protected this scumbag many times.

Now of course he no longer has to protect Ulanov on the front line, but he has also become Ulanov's confidant. For example, in this study, apart from Ulanov himself and his butler, there is only Nikolay La. Ivanovic is eligible to enter.

As a secretary, Cassinen was not qualified to step into it, or even to stand at the door.

Every time Ulanov holds a secret meeting or meets with important people, no one is allowed to come near the study. It is not an ordinary mystery!

Kashinin knew that Ulanov did not trust him. In fact, Ulanov did not trust anyone except a few cronies and servants brought from St. Petersburg. His inner circle was not generally exclusive!

Kashinin also tried to integrate into this circle, but he never found the way. Later, after understanding Ulanov's humanity, he instinctively disliked this guy and didn't bother to get close.

Of course, the main reason is that Anton is too close to Ulanov. In his words: "You don't like him in the first place, and you are not good at this aspect. It is easy to be self-defeating. It is better to keep your heart and stay with him." distance."

Kassinen initially thought that Anton underestimated him. He felt that it was not difficult to flatter him. Isn't it just flattering? Who in the officialdom doesn't know this? Even if you don't know how to read it, you can still read it!

But what happened later dispelled his idea. He found that Anton was right, he was indeed not the material!

That time, he witnessed the whole process of another secretary's transformation from a high-flying upstart to a prisoner. Seeing him trying to flatter himself and climbing up the ranks, he was suddenly discovered to be a man planted by others. Then he was thrown into prison and beaten until he was no longer human, with only scars all over his body and a limp. Leaving Ukraine in disgrace.

From that time, Cassinen knew that the second and fifth boys were not so easy to play, as long as there was a slight mistake, it would be doomed!

What's more important is that Ulanov has never believed in those who surrendered halfway. From time to time, traps are deliberately set to lure them into the trap.

If Anton hadn't made a clever arrangement and asked him to only listen and watch, he might have been exposed long ago.

Kassinin is even more anxious when he thinks of this. If he was more capable, maybe he wouldn't have to be so passive now. This feeling of being able to see everything but being unable to do anything is really uncomfortable. Isn't there a way to break the deadlock? ?

Just when he was getting irritated, his colleague Branning stopped him...