Struggle in Russia

From the first day of its establishment, the Serfdom Reform Committee attracted the great attention of Duke Constantine.

He believes that this committee is tailor-made for him. If he can become the chairman of the committee logically, then he will be able to unify the reformists and become the well-deserved first person of the reformers.

So after hearing the news, he rushed to the Winter Palace immediately, preparing to discuss this official position with Alexander II.

But bad news came before he entered the imperial study. Count Rostovtsev had been appointed chairman of the serf system reform committee, which naturally disappointed him greatly.

Grand Duke Konstantin couldn't figure out why Count Rostovtsev took the position ahead of him. Such an important committee should be in charge of the reformist. Why was it handed over to an old conservative who didn't know the so-called?

Isn't this a joke!

After hearing the news, he immediately began to contact people everywhere, preparing to entangle a large number of people against the appointment.

It's just that, the first person he invited, Nikolai Milyutin, directly refused, which undoubtedly gave him a blow in the head.

This bad start made no progress in his subsequent contacts. Although most reformers did not understand or approve of the appointment of Count Rostovtsev, Nikolai Milutin and Grand Duchess Elena both If you don't object, then who will be this early citron?

Anyway, Grand Duke Constantine had a lot of tossing and ended up feeling lonely, which made him very angry. For this reason, he also specifically went to see Grand Duchess Nikolai Milyutin and Elena, and hoped that they would give him a reasonable solution. explanation of.

Naturally, there was no reasonable explanation. After all, Count Rostovtsev had already explained these two to him, and he would not explain the reason to him at all. One of the two said that it was inconvenient to object to Alexander II's decision, and the other said that she was a woman who did not participate in politics, and she didn't care about it.

Well, His Majesty the Grand Duke Constantine almost lost his temper. Although Nikolai Milutin's excuse was not very good, it is not surprising given his personality. But Grand Duchess Elena, your excuse is a fool!

No politics? Then what the **** did you count when you beat the drums and waved the flag for reform? Cameo?

With your jumping up and down, you still have the face to say that you don't get involved in politics, you're taking me for a fool!

It's just that Grand Duchess Elena's status is there. After all, she is his elder, and her reputation among reformists is higher than his. He doesn't have the guts to confront her.

Of course, not baring his teeth doesn't mean he doesn't want to do things. He has already set his sights on the fat job of the Serfdom Reform Committee, how can he give up, since the work of Nicholas Milyutin and Grand Duchess Elena can't be done, then he can do other people's work, and then find another high-ranking prince who is qualified. Is it okay for me to support myself?

And this so-called boss is naturally Duke Vorontsov. This is why Grand Duke Constantine waited for Duke Vorontsov.

"The serf system reform is the core of the reform, and the serf system reform committee is the core department, but you also saw that this department was entrusted to a conservative person. Isn't this a joke!"

Grand Duke Constantine looked very aggrieved, feeling a little bit beating his chest. It's just that in Li Xiao's opinion, he acted too much, giving people a feeling that he was too hard and fake.

Don't talk about him, I am afraid that in the eyes of a man like Prince Vorontsov, his acting skills may be even worse. Relying on this to impress Prince Vorontsov is simply a joke!

So Li Xiao didn't bother to say anything, so he just quietly watched Grand Duke Constantine take his own humiliation. Sure enough, Duke Vorontsov smiled slightly and said, "This is His Majesty's decision. Your Majesty should have His Majesty's consideration. I Ignoring political affairs for a long time, I don’t understand or understand these things, so naturally I can’t speak nonsense and express opinions.”

Obviously, Prince Vorontsov is still the same old way, he just shirks his retirement and doesn't know anything and doesn't get involved.

But Grand Duke Constantine has been coveting that position for a long time. For him, this is his hope of making a comeback. Naturally, it is impossible to be dismissed by such a few words.

He immediately said: "Duke, you can no longer... just watch some people do nothing like this! If you can't control the Serfdom Reform Committee, the reform will really be like a dream in the mirror!"

Prince Vorontsov sighed slightly, he really didn't want to talk about this with Grand Duke Constantine, and he didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, but Grand Duke Constantine had already talked about this, so he might deal with it if he didn't say anything else Not over.

Prince Vorontsov put down the napkin slowly, and replied calmly but solemnly: "Your Highness, your concern is understandable~www.readwn.com~ but it is not necessary... Everyone has their own opinions on how the reform progresses. You have your views and opinions, and other people have other people's opinions and opinions. It is hard to say who is right now, but I think that since everyone basically agrees with the current reform direction, I think you are the most Good to accept!"

This is very sincere, but it is definitely not what Grand Duke Constantine wants to hear. He continued without giving up: "I may accept other matters as you said, but the Serfdom Reform Committee..."

Now Prince Vorontsov is also a little annoyed. After all, he has expressed his attitude and spoken clearly enough, but Grand Duke Konstantin is still relentless.

He interrupted the other party without hesitation: "Your Highness, who is in charge of the Serfdom Reform Committee is not up to you, nor up to me, since His Majesty has appointed Count Rostovtsev to be in charge, and Nikolai Earl Milutin did not object, and Grand Duke Elena also acquiesced, I think this is the result that is generally acceptable after consultations between all parties, you should accept it!"

Grand Duke Konstantin's complexion suddenly changed. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but Prince Vorontsov's eyes were so determined. It was obvious that a few words could not change this.

This made him angry and annoyed, he didn't understand, obviously his opinion was clear to everyone, but why did Nikolai Milyutin object, and Grand Duchess Elena didn't agree with it, until now Vorontsov The Duke also made it clear that he did not support it. Don't these people have eyes and brains?

"Duke, you disappointed me so much! I thought you were a wise elder and a staunch supporter of reform, but I really didn't expect you to be so short-sighted and say such a thing!"