Struggle in Russia

Before Menshikov came to Nelidova, he convened a meeting of his confidantes and discussed two strategies. The best strategy is to bribe Neridova to blow the pillow wind directly to Nicholas I, directly disintegrating the offensive of Grand Duke Constantine.

It's just that this move was directly rejected by Nelidova. In desperation, Menshikov could only seek the worst solution, which was to use this woman's network to get in touch with Mesadov, bypassing the entanglement of Grand Duke Constantine.

Compared with the top strategy, there are too many uncertainties in the bottom strategy. God knows whether Neridova's network can contact Messadov, and God knows whether Messadov has defected and surrendered as a tainted witness. God knows how many of the good deeds that Menshikov helped to do have been discovered by Grand Duke Constantine.

All in all, it's hard to say. If you think about it badly and Mesadov has already betrayed, then Menshikov's efforts will be in vain and meaningless.

But Menshikov has only this way to go. He can't go to Nicholas I's office to plead guilty with an old face, and beg His Majesty to forgive him, right? Doing that would indeed get him off the hook, but all his current power, status, and honor would all be thrown into it. The price was too high, so high that Menshikov didn't even want to think about it.

So Menshikov could only ask Neridova: "Ma'am, I have another favor here, which is not as troublesome as the one just now, but it is also very important to me. Are you interested in hearing it?"

Nelidova lay on the sofa and replied with a smile: "Then this favor is worth two hundred thousand rubles?"

"How is that possible!" Menshikov sat back on the sofa seriously, organized his language a bit, and said, "I heard that you have a good relationship with Duke Ordorf?"

Nelidova still smiled and replied: "I have a good relationship with Prince Peter Volkonsky, and also have a good relationship with Prince Gorchakov. Probably because of my popularity, everyone should treat me as a friend!" "

What Menshikov said just now is not actually alluding to anything. Neridova is thinking too much, but be careful, there is no big mistake, right?

Menshikov continued: "You know, I've been in a little trouble lately. A regimental commander of the naval infantry has humiliated me. It's just a trivial matter, but my enemies just won't let it go. Make a big fuss."

After a pause, Menshikov observed Nelidova's expression, and saw that nothing could be seen on the other's face, so he could only bite the bullet and continue:

"I need... I need to contact the head of the regiment to see if he... has been tortured and forced to frame me... But you know, I'm not very familiar with the third part, I hope you can help clear up the relationship, Make it easy for them..."

Menshikov stammered, but Neridova did not believe a word he said. She has seen too many of these people's hideous appearance behind the scenes of the dog-like dignitaries. The more dignified they are, the more despicable and shameless they are. She knows exactly what Menshikov's character is.

But Neridova is not interested in criticizing Menshikov. There are too many such people in Russia to count. Instead of asking for trouble, it is better to use these despicable ghosts to make a small fortune. Menshikov's request was within the scope of Neridova's business, and she didn't mind earning a fortune for her makeup.

"The third one? Tsk tsk..." Nelidova frowned and said in embarrassment, "I'm not that close to the Duke of Ordorf. This is a big case for you, so it's not that easy to find accommodation with him." Easy!"

Menshikov didn't believe Neridova's nonsense, and it was obvious that he was taking advantage of him. If he had known that this woman was so desperate for money, he shouldn't have given up 100,000 rubles so quickly just now. The money didn't make this woman submit, but exposed his own trump card, a mistake!

But Menshikov is also a genius, and it is impossible for Neridova to agree to all the asking prices. He calmly replied:

"Really? It turns out that your relationship with the Duke of Aldorf is just average! Tsk tsk,

Such a tricky matter really requires a strong relationship to agree to help. If it's too embarrassing, you don't have to, lest your embarrassment also delay my affairs. What do you say? "

Neridova looked at the old eunuch with a smile. She didn't have as many mental activities as the old eunuch. Such transactions can be encountered almost every now and then, and she knows exactly what the buyers are. Each of these iron cocks is more stingy and difficult to deal with than the other. If there are no two brushes, they must not be allowed to pay for it obediently.

"That's right, then I'm really sorry this time, I couldn't help you and caused you to make a trip for nothing."

Menshikov was so angry that he staggered and couldn't help but roll off the sofa. In his opinion, it is fair and reasonable for the other party to ask for a lot of money and pay back the money on his side. What's the matter, does this mean that he won't accept a counter-offer and is determined by him?

Nelidova is really sure about Menshikov. There are only a few people in the government and the opposition who can help Menshikov, but among the few people who are willing to help, I am afraid that there is no one except her. There are two.

The reason is simple, the people who can help are basically the dignitaries at the same level as Menshikov. On weekdays, although everyone is good to me and I am good to each other, it is actually just a dream in the same bed. There are even competitions overtly and covertly in many cases. The power cake is only so big, and if you take an extra bite, others will take a small bite.

Losing a Menshikov who eats a big cake will benefit others more or less, so why help you? Do you really think that you, Menshikov, are more noble than others because you have the title of prince?

So when Menshikov died, except Chernyshov, who was close to his relationship and interests, would be a little anxious, most of the other veterans were happy to watch jokes. Menshikov fell, and they gnawed at the corpse to share a bit of the Admiralty post. Menshikov persisted, and they continued to pretend that nothing happened, that's all!

It was precisely because Neridova saw clearly the psychology of these old dignitaries that she blackmailed Menshikov with confidence. What? Nelidova is not worried about Menshikov's future revenge?

To tell the truth, Neridova is really not afraid. Both she and Menshikov lived on the favor of Tsar Nicholas I. Although Menshikov has more power, but in terms of intimacy, it is impossible to compare with her, the emperor's pillow person. The power of the pillow wind is not covered!

What's more, Nelidova knew very well that Menshikov hadn't had a good time for a few years, and he, who was nearly ten years older than Nicholas I, would have to retire and return to his hometown in a few years. In the officialdom, only people take tea to cool down. After the old eunuch leaves, who will ignore him?

As for her Neridova, as long as Nicholas I survives, she is safe and doesn't have to worry about it. Even if Nicholas I dies, she can still enjoy herself with her relationship with the queen and the crown prince. So Nelidova is really not afraid of Menshikov, she is sure of the old eunuch!