Struggle in Russia

Anton's calmness made Ulanov hesitate. He couldn't figure out what Anton's trump card was, and he was full of guesses. However, he didn't guess Anton's routine at all, and his rhythm was suddenly disrupted.

Anton replied: "Your Majesty the Governor, you are saying that not long ago you uncovered a rebellion conspiracy and arrested a series of participants, right?"

Ulanov replied with a straight face: "Yes, as the commander of the military police, don't you think..."

Anton interrupted him unceremoniously: "So, did the third department participate in helping you put down this rebellion conspiracy?"

Ulanov's heart skipped a beat, and he finally realized that he had made a mistake, that is, he had already "fed" the third part before, so he naturally turned a blind eye to his actions. Eye.

But to deal with so many political opponents and solve so many important issues for the nobles in one go, he definitely wouldn't dare to let the third part participate. After all, the two parties are only interested in cooperation, not allies in the offensive and defensive alliance. He can't trust the third part, and the third part is not It's impossible to help him shoulder such a big pot.

Therefore, in the third part, he naturally knows nothing. Even if he knew, he would never take the initiative to participate, let alone help him.

Otherwise, if there is a third part to help solve the problem of those rotten eggs, why would we resort to luring the enemy and just arrest people and slap them on the head?

Since there is no endorsement from the Third Department, it is naturally difficult to define the nature of this so-called rebellion, let alone accuse the Military Police Headquarters. After all, if you ask the Military Police Headquarters to know something that even the Third Department does not know, then it is difficult to define the nature of this so-called rebellion. It's really a bit overwhelming.

Anton looked at Ulanov very sincerely, his expression seemed to say: You should tell me about the third part! What on earth did they say?

It's just that Ulanov has nothing to say. He can't say he doesn't know about the third part, right?

After being silent for a while, he said dullly: "The recent work of the third part has focused on the rebels outside the city, and I cannot spare much energy to pay attention to the affairs of Kiev, but your Gendarmerie Headquarters..."

Anton knew what he wanted to do before he finished speaking. Do you want to pick it out for the third part and then deal with me? Let me tell you, it’s not that simple!

Anton replied calmly: "Your Majesty the Governor, I must remind you that the Gendarmerie Headquarters, in accordance with the orders of St. Petersburg, is mainly focused on detecting intelligence on the rebels outside the city. All affairs within the city have been handed over to the city defense. The headquarters is responsible, and if you want to be held accountable, you should go to General Nikolai Ivanovich!”

Ulanov was speechless, and then he remembered that in order to make money in Kiev, he deliberately used St. Petersburg's order to prevent Anton from intervening in the affairs of Kiev.

This trick indeed made it easier for him to make money, but it also helped Anton eliminate all responsibility!

Ulanov looked at Anton, whose expression was as calm as water, and was so angry that he felt angry. Why was it so difficult to grab a pigtail? Is this guy a loach?

But today he wanted to mess with Anton no matter what. He bit the bullet and continued: "Of course I know the division of responsibilities, but can such a conspiracy be formed in a day or two? According to my investigation, the conspiracy of this group of people It has been going on for a long time, and it is very likely to be closely related to the rebellion in Ukraine. As the commander of the military police, you have been working in Kiev for two years. Have you not been aware of it at all in the past two years? "

Whether you saw it or not is just being picky. But this trick was still useless to Anton. He replied calmly: "Really? You have evidence that this conspiracy has been going on for a long time. So where is the evidence?"

Ulanov was stunned again. He never expected that Anton would dare to ask him for evidence. This made him very uncomfortable. After arriving in Ukraine, he had become accustomed to the authority of his own words. Naturally, he should say what he said. Who dares to beep with him?

But Anton just did this, with a posture of either you speak with evidence or you shut up, which made him furious!

"What's your attitude?!" Ulanov roared.

Anton just replied calmly: "Is there something wrong with my attitude? You are the one who is saying that there is a rebellion, and it is you who is saying that the rebellion has lasted for a long time, so you have to prove that these are true, right? ? Could it be that you responded to His Majesty in the same way when His Majesty asked about this matter, asking His Majesty for his bad attitude?"

This strong irony made Ulanov fall into disbelief. It had been a long time since anyone had spoken to him like this. How could it be possible that he was not angry?

"I'm asking you now. When His Majesty asks me, I will naturally answer. You don't have to worry!"

Anton snorted coldly: "Your Majesty the Governor, as the commander of the military police, I must remind you that everything must be supported by evidence, or you can prove that there is really a rebellion, and that this rebellion has been planned for a long time, then you don't need to hold me accountable. I will plead guilty to the military court on my own. But now, you are talking about everything. I have neither seen the rebellion nor the evidence of the rebellion. How do you expect me to believe it? Or is it all you who are fighting against alien?"

As soon as the word "attack dissidents" came up, it stung Ulanov's nerves severely. He stared at Anton with an expression as if he wanted to eat people.

But for Anton, who had experienced people a thousand times more terrifying than him on the last battlefield, this was really not enough. He looked at Ulanov without showing any signs of weakness, as if he wanted to see what you had to say.

Does Ulanov have anything to say?

He wanted it very much, but he couldn't say it, because Anton was right in theory. You are just the governor, not the tsar. Do you really think that everyone will follow whatever you say?

"Your attitude is very arrogant, Colonel!" Ulanov said viciously, "I think you are in the same group with these rebels!"

Anton was not afraid at all and said calmly: "Whatever you say, if you have evidence, you can arrest me. But let me remind you, you are just the governor. There are many people in St. Petersburg that you cannot afford to offend. Arrest me." It's easy to charge me with charges, but it's not up to you to explain this lie to St. Petersburg in the end! To put it bluntly, you'd better take it easy. It's hard to say how many days you can continue to work as a governor. I'm back to St. Petersburg. It’s hard to say how you’ll be accused, so don’t cause trouble for yourself, otherwise no matter how much money you have, it won’t end up in your pocket, and that’s not good!”

Ulanov was stunned and looked at Anton in disbelief. He didn't believe his own ears, but he couldn't help but believe his own ears. He felt that the matter was extremely difficult and didn't know what to do!