Struggle in Russia

As soon as Pobedonostsev left, Prince Dolgoruky couldn't help but rushed to Prince Baryatinsky and shouted: "Duke, do you really believe that he will go all out to help His Majesty? Let me tell you, He is a despicable liar..."

Baryatinsky stretched out his hand to stop him and continued: "Of course I know that he doesn't mean what he says and can't be trusted, but now is not the time to fall out with him. I can only settle the score with him in the future after making a fuss!"

Duke Dolgoruky said in astonishment: "Then let's forget it this time? But it is obvious that he will not contribute, which will greatly affect our actions!"

Prince Baryatinsky sighed and said: "I know, but what else can I do? If I fall out with him, he will do his best?"

Duke Dolgoruki was speechless for a while, this result made him very dissatisfied. After all, what he expected was that Duke Baryatinsky would turn the tide and deal with Pobedonostsev severely, so that this guy could work honestly.

But now he was sent away easily without even giving him a lesson, let alone forcing him to do anything. Isn’t this work in vain!

Baryatinsky glanced at him strangely, feeling that he was really naive. From the moment his whereabouts were leaked and reported, he lost the ability to shout and kill Pobedonostsev. ability.

Even threatening him was unlikely. How could Pobedonostsev be brought to heel under such circumstances? Isn't this talking in sleep?

The reason why Pobedonostsev was called over was just to play the emotional card and see if he could convince him with some reasoning.

Since it's impossible, we have to accept the reality, right?

Not to mention the current situation, even Alexander II could only coax Pobedonostsev to work and wanted to teach him a lesson. Isn't this talking in his sleep?

To be honest, Duke Dolgoruki's performance disappointed Baryatinsky. He originally expected him to open up the situation in the third part. Not to mention monitoring and restricting Pobedonostsev, he could at least control Russia. The most secretive movements at the top.

But now it seems that these expectations have been dashed.

From the leak of his whereabouts this time, it can be seen that Duke Dolgoruky has very limited control over the third part, and he actually gave the reformists, who had always been at an absolute disadvantage in this regard, a head start.

Even the reformists can discover his so-called most secretive actions. You can imagine how rough the people under him are in their work.

As for the failure to monitor Pobedonostsev, he did not grasp the opponent's true intentions and actions at all. Judging from Pobedonotsev's current state, it can be said that he has some secret tricks, but Dolgoruky The Duke had no idea.

His restraint was also a failure. He seemed to be pressing hard with murderous intent, but he was instantly killed with one backhand move. It can be seen from the attitude of Alexander II that the tsar did not appreciate or even disliked Duke Dolgoruky.

How much of a failure do you have to do to not disgust Pobedonostsev but make the emperor hate you instead!

In short, Baryatinsky felt that he could no longer place all his hopes on Duke Dolgoruky.

Eggs still have to be put in several baskets. It is necessary to find a few spare tires before leaving St. Petersburg, otherwise he will doubt whether he will have a foothold the next time he returns to St. Petersburg!

Pobedonostsev was not idle while Baryatinsky was secretly making plans for the future. After returning home, he also realized that there would be conflicts and competition with Duke Baryatinsky in the future. Already starting to take precautions against him, he must also step up preparations for war.

Pobedonostsev knew that despite his current glory, everyone would coax him and pamper him, but this was special treatment in a special period.

Once this war ends and the winner is clear, his current status will become yesterday's news. At that time, I am afraid that there will be no more old and new accounts to settle together. At that time, his life will be very sad!

Therefore, we must take advantage of the current favorable situation to quickly expand our strength and lay a solid foundation, and in this regard, his shortcomings are very prominent!

He entered officialdom step by step from the circle of Alexander II's personal tutor. Naturally, he lags far behind Baryatinsky in terms of personal connections. Most of his small circle were close ministers, or lucky ministers, around Alexander II.

This group of people came to Alexander II more or less through connections. In terms of actual abilities and the power they actually held in their hands, they were actually quite limited.

It can even be said that this group of people is a mixed bag of good and bad. There are some good people, but most of them are second-generation ancestors who are dawdling around and gilded.

Moreover, most of these people were from noble backgrounds, and they were all arrogant and weird-tempered. Even Pobedonostsev could not make them obedient.

This makes it difficult for him to organize a fighting group or small group. Once he falls out of favor, this group of people may disperse and there is no hope at all.

But Baryatinsky is completely different. Although his status is also blessed by ancestral connections, he still made a lot of opportunities. No one can deny his military achievements, and most of his connections are similar. people.

These people either hold military power or have real power in their hands, which is completely different from the pragmatic and boastful people around Pobedonostsev.

Let's put it this way, the people around Baryatinsky can stand up to him several times, but if a fight breaks out, he will only be beaten!

In the past, when the brothers Pobedonostsev and Baryatinsky were on good terms, Baryatinsky's people would naturally give him face and help him when they were able.

But once the two start to compete directly, this group of people will not only help him, but they will be enough to make him feel good without adding insult to injury.

The desire for talents and the urgency to expand his circle of friends made Pobedonostsev a little restless.

He knew that these things must be started immediately, and there was really not much time left for him!

But what makes him very embarrassed is that he can't find his direction!

Yes, I just can’t find the direction!

Because of his conservative and royalist stance, the circle of friends he was able to expand highly overlapped with Baryatinsky's.

Most people in this circle feel that following Baryatinsky has a better future.

Most of the people with ability and connections would go to Baryatinsky as their first choice, while Pobedonostsev really looked down on the remaining crooked people.

In other words, if there is direct competition, he will be stripped of his pants by Baryatinsky in seconds!

What? Are you talking about expanding relationships beyond conservative circles?

Isn't this a joke?

Pobedonostsev can't change his family and go to the reformists!

If he dared to do this, Alexander II would immediately abandon him. At that time, even the basis for survival no longer existed, so why take a risk?