Struggle in Russia

Ask Nikolai Alexeyevich Nekrasov for help? What the hell is this?

Ogarev's first reaction was that he was baffled. It would be fine to find Nekrasov directly at his home or the editorial office of "Modern Man". Why did you go around looking for him?

Because although Ogarev knew Nekrasov, he was not very familiar with him. After all, the latter is nearly ten years younger than him, and his predecessor and Nekrasov's views are not exactly the same. He is a serious law student with a background in philosophy and political theory, while Nekrasov's circle is more Influenced by Pushkin, he started from the beginning of literature and tended towards literature and art.

Of course, this does not mean that they will never see each other. The Russian progressive circle is only so big that it is difficult not to see each other. What's more, their propositions are generally the same, and the difference is only in details. So we still often discuss and communicate together, but we haven't reached the level of good friends.

Did Ogarev think that looking for Nekrasov was a pretense, used by the military police to lower his guard? So he said very cautiously: "My young friend, I am not very familiar with Mr. Nekrasov. If you need to find him, you can go to the editorial office of "Modern Man" magazine. He works there. I believe you will be able to find him." find him."

The mysterious visitor smiled bitterly and said, "I know about the "Modern People" magazine, but it's too eye-catching when I go there, and there are too many gendarmes there, so it's easy to do bad things when I go there."

Ogarev frowned, becoming more and more confused about the real intention of the visitor. Could it be that you are also registered on the gendarmerie blacklist? But he basically knows this kind of big cow, there is no such handsome one?

Ogarev asked cautiously: "Sorry, I haven't asked for advice yet, are you?"

The mysterious visitor continued with a wry smile: "Sir, I'm very sorry, I can't reveal my name, I know it makes me look more suspicious, but the only thing I can assure you is that I am not malicious, it is definitely not Nicholas I dog leg..."

"I have urgent business to ask Mr. Nekrasov for help, but I must not meet him in public, because it would be bad. So I must find an introduction, and the only thing I know in St. Petersburg is that you are on good terms with him." Familiar, I hope to get in touch with Mr. Nekrasov through you."

Ogarev was still very suspicious, because it is not impossible to find a middleman to make an introduction, but you have to find an acquaintance, right? And he has lived a normal life with the other party, why does he think that he is suitable to be the middleman?

Out of caution, Ogarev wanted to refuse directly, but he hesitated the moment he met the other person's eyes. The anxiety and annoyance of the other party are obvious, and it is definitely not an acting skill. Could it be that Nekrasov really needs help?

After pondering for a moment, Ogarev asked: "May I ask, sir, what do you need Mr. Nekrasov to do?"

The person who came also hesitated, and was silent for a moment as if he was struggling in his heart. After a long while, he made up his mind with difficulty. He whispered: "It's a very dangerous business, involving a huge scandal, which will make everyone in the royal family feel uncomfortable. Shaking scandal. I hope Mr. Nekrasov will spread the scandal..."

Ogarev imagined many possibilities of helping, but he just didn't expect the other party to want to help in this way. From this perspective, it is indeed reasonable to find Nekrasov, because he is a senior editor of "Modern Man" magazine, the kind who can decide the content of the journal.

The influence of "Modern Man" in Russia is self-evident. Almost all progressive young people must read this magazine. The publication was seized.

This magazine founded by Pushkin can be said to be the last frontier for Russian progressives to fight against moralist conservatives. And it was precisely for this reason that Ogarev had to be more cautious, and he said very solemnly:

"Sir, your tone should be progressive,

Then you should also know what "Modern Man" means to us at present. She is the last mouthpiece and the only channel for us to make a sound. And as you said, that kind of dangerous gossip will bring about the destruction of "Modern Man". I cannot agree to such reckless behavior! "

The visitor was anxious when he heard this, and quickly explained: "Sir, you have misunderstood me. I am not asking "Modern Man" to publish the news I said. It is asking for death. I have no such idea. I hope What’s more, Mr. Nekrasov used his well-developed private channels to spread the news secretly and let the upper class of St. Petersburg know the news!”

Ogarev was stunned, not understanding what was the use of this, what was the point of spreading the news like this? Can't hurt this decadent bureaucratic autocratic group in the slightest, okay?

"What's the point?"

The visitor replied sincerely: "Because the officials want to try their best to block this news and make it non-existent!"

Ogarev began to be interested in the news from the visitors. The news that the officials hoped to block was generally a shocking scandal, and it was all news that embarrassed the officials or the royal family headed by Nicholas I. Although he didn't think it was particularly meaningful to embarrass Nicholas I, he didn't mind taking the opportunity to embarrass that tyrant a little bit. It's always good to express bad breath.

"If that's the case, I don't mind introducing you to Mr. Nekrasov. But first I must hear your news, and I must make sure that it needs to be spread as you say!"

Ogarev thought that the other party would hesitate, so he added a special sentence: "If it's what you said, then I don't mind helping to spread the news!"

But the other party did not hesitate too much, and said bluntly: "A serious scandal occurred in the 748th Naval Infantry Regiment stationed in the town of Sertorov. A series of appalling crimes, such as unauthorized use of ordnance and ammunition, and ill-treatment of soldiers..."

"However, the crown prince chose to cover up these sinners, and even put the victims and those who exposed this series of crimes in jail... and kept the news tightly sealed, preparing to destroy all evidence without anyone noticing, and get rid of the victims and The revealer..."

Ogarev's eyes widened. The news was too explosive. Regardless of whether it involved corruption or the royal family, it's no wonder that the other party asked Nekrasov to expose it. Only that one can do this job.

However, Ogarev, who is cautious by nature, still asked: "Is the authenticity of the news guaranteed?"

The visitor immediately took out a stack of documents and handed them over: "These are copies of relevant documents, you can use them for verification!"