Struggle in Russia

Peter Volkonsky stared blankly at the office window, outside Nevsky Street. In normal weather, young aristocratic men and women can be seen walking and playing on the banks of the river. There is nothing outside the window.

No one, no sound, empty like a wilderness. This boring sight can only make people sleepy, but Peter Volkonsky, who has become more and more distressed, has no sleepiness.

The anxiety in his heart made him very nagging. For the past year, Peter Volkonsky has found that the job of the Chief Minister of Court Affairs has become increasingly difficult. As he got older, Nicholas I's temper became increasingly elusive ...

A companion like a tiger, especially an arbitrary tiger like Nicholas I, is even more dangerous and scary. Sometimes Peter Wolkonsky wants to tell his old man to return home, but whenever he wants to speak, he misses the power of the Winter Palace. Without these, can he maintain those extravagant lives?

What's more, there is always a thorn in Peter Volkonsky's mind, that is, his cousin Sergei Volkonsky. Although what he did in 1825 did not bring much disaster to the Volkonsky family. But the thought of his family's rebellious impression on the royal family, Peter Volkonsky panicked and choked.

He was afraid that once he retired, rumors and rumors would swell, and then the Volkonsky family was all over.

[Must stay! Never flinch! 】

Peter Volkonsky secretly cheered himself up, but a little noise from the door would panic him, fearing that Nicholas I who had thought about it would send him out to solve the problem .

Peter Volkonsky thought he was too difficult. Not only must he take care of the emotions of Nicholas I, but also the emotions of Crown Prince Alexander. By the way, the uneasy Archduke Constantine cannot fall, but he has been quite uproarous lately.

As the emperor's internal minister, the internal relationship of the emperor's family was the primary concern of Peter Volkonsky. Only by making the emperor's family comfortable can he continue to be his official and continue to make his fortune.

But it is too difficult to achieve this, especially recently as the fight between Grand Duke Constantine and Crown Prince Alexander became more and more open and fierce, and as Nicholas I became more ambiguous, Peter Volkonsky feels that he dances on the blade every day, too tired and scary.

Huh!

The knock on the door surprised Peter Volkonsky, and he almost fell off the ring chair.

"Duke, Count Rostovtsev visiting."

call……

Peter Volkonsky breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly commanded: "Invite the count immediately!"

Peter Volkonsky has a very good relationship with Count Rostovtsev, at least he thinks so. He helped the Count to do some small favors, and the Count also helped him with some small favors. Isn't friendship and relationships established and stabilized through these small favors.

Peter Volkonsky thinks that Count Rostovtsev is a reliable partner, everyone shares the same interests, and that the Count is as low-key as he is, and most importantly, the Count has the same with him as Nicholas I. Special status. We can benefit each other and avoid danger and trouble together.

"Count, how is your Majesty?"

In fact, what Peter Wolkonsky wanted to ask was not the mood of Nicholas I, but whether Nicholas I was satisfied with him. After all, in the Q & A just before Yu Qian, the Majesty didn't make a statement at the end, and he didn't know whether he was happy or unhappy.

"Release the Duke, Your Majesty's mood has stabilized," Count Rostovtsev answered lightly.

"And, in my opinion, he is very satisfied with your previous answer."

The addition of Count Rostovsev made Peter Volkonsky secretly rejoice, but at the same time he was still uncertain.

He asked, "How can you tell?"

Count Rostovsev replied lightly: "Your Majesty told me just now."

Peter Wolkonsky's eyes widened and he looked at Count Rostovsev in disbelief, before he asked, "Your Majesty said?"

Count Rostovtsev nodded and said: "Yes, personally. The original words are: it seems that Perga (Peter Volkonsky) is more reliable, and Valoja (Old Adlerberg) ) Too much movement and caution! "

Peter Wolkonsky was relieved and almost sat down on the rug with his knees softly. He thanked you again and again with a smile: "Count, thank you so much. If you didn't remind me today, I'm afraid I'm in a pit You do n’t even realize it! Your Majesty is right, Valloja, this mean guy! "

When mentioning the old Adlerberg, Peter Wolkonsky was angry, and the reason was very simple. They were the chief minister of court affairs and the second minister of court affairs, which was equivalent to one leader and one second. Handle, when will the relationship between first and second hand be better?

As the so-called counterpart is the enemy, with the gradual aging of Peter Volkonsky these years, the old Adlerberg has taken away a lot of his business, the direct manifestation is that Peter Volkonsky is inferior in status Once upon a time.

This makes Peter Volkonsky very insecure ~ www.ltnovel.com ~ has been secretly guarding the old Adlerberg for stealing power. It is a pity that he is too old, and his wrists and wisdom are not as smart as the old Adlerberg, and he is becoming more and more powerless.

For example, a few days ago, Count Rostovtsev suddenly sent him a letter reminding him that Nicholas I might be concerned about Grand Duke Constantine recently, and may ask him for his views and opinions. Count Rostovtsev implied that he must not pretend to be stupid or pretend to be ignorant, otherwise it would be a disaster.

To tell the truth, Peter Wolkonsky was not very convinced at first, but when Nicholas I really asked, he almost suffocated. Fortunately, Count Rostovtsev helped him analyze the pros and cons, told him the best answer, and the role played by the old Adlerberg, which successfully managed to escape.

"The Count is indeed insidious," said Count Rostovtsev, still expressionless and indifferent. "You have to be more careful in the future. I'm afraid he won't accept him if you have been in your position for a long time." Hand! "

Peter Wolkonsky was suddenly in deep anxiety, and he felt that Count Rostovsev was right, and he would not let it go.

After thinking about it for a long time, Peter Volkonsky suddenly looked fierce and asked fiercely, "Did him?"