Struggle in Russia

Grand Duke Constantine was silent. Although he didn't necessarily admire Viscount Prozolov very much, and he didn't think that this person was really a qualified counselor, he knew one thing, that this person really had a better understanding of some issues than he did. .

Since Viscount Prozolov said that Prince Vorontsov had a different opinion of Count Rostovtsev, it was probably true.

But this made him puzzled. Count Rostovtsev thought he knew a lot. He was a standard conservative. It was because of his informant that the Decembrists failed.

Of course, Grand Duke Constantine did not complain about the Decembrists, but felt that Count Rostovtsev was a **** conservative, and he should be cast aside as long as such a person had even a little bit of progressive thinking.

For example, he disliked Count Rostovtsev very much, so according to common sense, Duke Vorontsov should also dislike Count Rostovtsev, and should oppose him with all his strength!

Before, Grand Duke Constantine was quite dissatisfied with Nikolai Milutin and Grand Duchess Elena for acquiescing to Count Rostovtsev to take over the Serfdom Reform Committee, but thought that they had to accept this result under pressure.

But after being reminded by Viscount Prozolov, he felt that something was wrong here.

Think about it, Nikolai Milyutin and Grand Duchess Elena don't object, so don't talk about it, even Duke Vorontsov doesn't object, is there any secret in it?

"You mean there are articles in it?" Grand Duke Constantine asked.

Viscount Prozolov nodded and replied: "Their position is too strange. One, two or three acquiesced. How could it be such a coincidence? I think it is very likely that His Majesty has reached some kind of deal with them. kind!"

Grand Duke Constantine was taken aback immediately. In fact, he also thought of this possibility. What is he most afraid of now? I am most afraid that Alexander II will cut him off from his teammates and isolate him step by step. When he really becomes a loner, it is probably the day when he is finished.

He hurriedly asked: "What kind of deal do you think they have reached?"

"I think it is most likely that His Majesty will allow Count Rostovtsev to be in charge of the Serfdom Reform Committee in exchange for a certain degree of concession!"

Grand Duke Constantine nodded and said: "It makes sense! Otherwise, they would have no reason to agree to such a nonsensical appointment, and let someone like Count Rostovtsev manage the Serfdom Reform Committee. Isn't this... Isn't this a joke!"

What he was about to say was actually even worse, but he held back temporarily.

It's just that this kind of speculation is of little significance to Grand Duke Constantine, because it is impossible to guess what kind of deal Alexander II and Nicholas Milutin and others made and what kind of concession he made. M..

Without knowing this, he still couldn't accurately judge the situation, let alone adopt targeted strategies.

Fortunately, he also has a not-so-reliable counselor, Viscount Prozolov, who suggested: "Your Highness, I think the most urgent thing is to rush to Moscow immediately, and try to find out what concessions His Majesty has made, so that we can start Next move!"

Grand Duke Konstantin also hummed: "You are right, there is really no need to waste time on this old fellow Vorontsov, we will set off for Moscow immediately!"

When Grand Duke Constantine hurried to Moscow, Li Xiao and Duke Vorontsov strolled back to their special train to chat about him.

Prince Vorontsov sighed: "Your cousin is really frizzy and impatient, and he can change his face faster than turning the pages of a book!"

Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Today he has restrained enough to you, if it were me, he would have cursed outside the door!"

Prince Vorontsov was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled: "It seems that you know him very well!"

Li Xiao smiled again and said, "It's hard to understand, but after dealing with him a few times, he basically understands his temperament, that is, your status is too high and he is still restrained."

Prince Vorontsov laughed loudly and said, "This is still restrained? Then if he is willing to do it for me, wouldn't he be able to get out of that hotel?"

Li Xiao curled his lips and said, "If he is the czar, there is such a possibility!"

Duke Vorontsov shook his head, as if he didn't understand Grand Duke Constantine's behavior. The nobles still have to show some face these days, especially high-ranking nobles. It's really heterogeneous!

However, he did not continue the topic. Instead, he suddenly asked, "What do you think of Count Rostovtsev?"

Now it was Li Xiao's turn to be dazed, because it was really hard to answer this question, after all, the identity of Count Rostovtsev was highly confidential~www.readwn.com~ He couldn't be sure whether Duke Vorontsov knew the inside story, What if he casually talks about something serious?

After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively asked, "Are you saying what do I think of him being in charge of the Serfdom Reform Committee?"

Prince Vorontsov glanced at him, and said slowly: "Not exactly, I'm asking you what you think of Count Rostovtsev!"

Well, this question made Li Xiao even more difficult, but he also turned his mind quickly, and immediately replied: "I don't have much contact with the count, and I don't know him very well, so I don't have any opinions."

Prince Vorontsov chuckled, and said, "Then tell me your general impression, isn't there some impression?"

Li Xiao knew that he couldn't hide now, he had to face this question directly, and he had a feeling that if he couldn't answer this question well, the relationship between him and Prince Vorontsov would probably be the same in the future up.

After thinking for a while, he replied: "My first impression of that earl was from the Decembrists. According to the folklore, he is a despicable traitor who betrayed the Decembrists!"

Prince Vorontsov smiled and said, "Do you also think he is a traitor?"

Li Xiao didn't answer this question directly, but said: "I'm not particularly interested in whether he is a traitor or not. I just think that the Decembrists would never have succeeded, even if Count Rostovtsev hadn't informed him. , they cannot escape the fate of failure!"

oh?

Prince Vorontsov smiled meaningfully and said, "Is this how you see the Decembrists? But now they have a lot of admirers and supporters! Especially those who support reform, very Most of them worship them, if you say that about their idols, they will probably be very upset!"