Struggle in Russia

If it was changed to the Qing Dynasty, as a good slave, the old Adlerberg would probably have to kneel down and kowtow to apologize and shout death.

Fortunately, this is Russia. Even if it was strongly complained by a group of Western European neighbors that the "East" is more "barbaric", the Russian aristocratic ecosystem is more or less not as cheap as the Qing Dynasty.

So old Adlerberg did not kneel down despite his sincerity and fear. He just bowed deeply: "Your Majesty, what I just said is from the bottom of my heart, and it is true... as long as you give an order, don't worry about it." I'm not afraid of mountains of swords and seas of fire!"

Alexander II waved his hands indifferently and smiled lightly: "A mountain of knives and a sea of ​​fire? I hope! Well, let's not talk about this, it's boring to talk about it... Let's talk about Grand Duke Andrei, he went to Count Speransky What else did you do after that?"

Old Adlerberg quickly replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, according to your instructions, Duke Dolgoruki has sent additional manpower to keep an eye on Grand Duke Andrew for 24 hours. After entering Count Speranski's mansion, he did not There are no more actions, basically closed doors to rest, and occasionally going out is just wandering around."

Alexander II frowned and asked, "Walk around? Would he be so leisurely to hang out? This man has always been dishonest. I think his wandering is fake. I'm afraid he is planning some kind of conspiracy in secret!"

Old Adlerberg curled his lips in his heart and said to himself: You are trying to inflict a crime, so there is nothing wrong with it! You say that people are hanging around and you are plotting, but if they really go around and visit visitors, then you can't blow it up.

"Then should we arrest him immediately? Now that the enthronement ceremony is imminent, we really cannot allow anyone to spoil the current good situation!"

Alexander II glanced at him, and finally showed a little smile: "Catch it? You dare to say it, but I don't know if you dare to do it?"

Old Adlerberg's scalp was numb, but he didn't dare to hesitate and immediately bowed and replied: "As long as your Majesty gives an order, I will arrest him immediately!"

Alexander II snorted: "A sinner you are not afraid of? Are you not afraid of revenge?"

Old Adlerberg immediately raised his head and puffed up his chest and replied without hesitation: "It is my responsibility to share your majesty's worries, and I am not afraid!"

Alexander II smiled again, but he didn't know if he was laughing at old Adlerberg's big talk or he was relieved.

It's just that it doesn't matter, because he can't really arrest Li Xiao. For him, chatting with old Adlerberg is just a distraction, nothing more than venting his depression.

"Okay, I know you are very loyal," he said with a smile, "it's just that this matter needs to be discussed in a long-term way, and you can't be rash. By the way, you go and invite Prince Vorontsov over, I have something to say to him!"

Old Adlerberg didn't dare to hesitate and immediately bowed and retreated out of the room. After closing the door, his facial features shrunk unconsciously. What Alexander II said just now was a long-term plan, which means that he was indeed arrested. The meaning of tidying up Li Xiao, but there is no way to do this matter for the time being, so I can only let it go first.

This can't help but make him secretly dumbfounded. He used to think that Nicholas I was narrow-minded enough, but who would have thought that Alexander II was even more narrow-minded.

Although Li Xiao is indeed a bit annoying, but that's just not pleasing to the eye. No matter how you say it, he is not guilty of death, so why should he be arrested and sent to prison?

Even a cousin like Li Xiao who has no faults and merits can't tolerate it, so how small is Alexander II?

It's easy to serve such a master. If he hates something, he will hate you for the rest of his life. Once you are useless, will you be arrested and imprisoned?

Old Adlerberg felt chills on his back. For the first time, he realized that Alexander II might be more difficult to serve than Nicholas I. Shouldn't he be prepared early for safety's sake?

He sighed and shook his head, and then put aside these miscellaneous thoughts. After all, the most important thing now is to invite Duke Vorontsov according to Alexander II's order.

As for why Alexander II invited Duke Vorontsov, the reason is not obvious. Isn't it that Alexander II still hopes to win over Duke Vorontsov and let the Duke work for him.

Old Adlerberg estimated that Alexander II would give Duke Vorontsov more honors and benefits. To be honest, this made him a little envious and jealous.

In exchange for him being Prince Vorontsov, who must be farting, he would happily be a dog for Alexander II.

It's a pity that he is not Prince Vorontsov, because the latter obviously doesn't think there is anything to be happy about, at least the latter didn't see any joy on his face when he went out after chatting with Alexander II in the imperial study for half an hour mean.

"Duke, what are you talking about with His Majesty?" Old Adlerberg asked cautiously~www.readwn.com~ Prince Vorontsov replied calmly: "It's nothing, just a little business."

Old Adlerberg didn't think that Alexander II had the leisure to chat with Prince Vorontsov. It was probably because the two of them hadn't reached an agreement this time, so he was surprised: It is said that Prince Vorontsov didn't want to return to the center of the stage after sitting on the bench for so many years?

This time is obviously a godsend, why are you still so stubborn?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help persuading him: "Duke, don't blame me for talking too much, Your Majesty has high expectations for you! This time I gave you the highest honor again, you should be grateful no matter what you say, sometimes don't be too stubborn Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!”

Prince Vorontsov glanced at him and said calmly: "Do you know what His Majesty is talking about with me?"

How could an old fox like Old Adlerberg show timidity? He smiled and said, "I'm just making a random guess, mainly because I think it's a pity that you have wasted so many years, Duke, and I don't want to see you miss opportunities for nothing. !"

"Then thank you for your concern," Prince Vorontsov replied calmly, "It's just that I'm getting old, and now I just want to live my life and I don't have the energy to continue serving the country. What a treat!"

Old Adlerberg looked at Duke Vorontsov in amazement. In his opinion, shouldn't a master like Duke Vorontsov be playing tricks on the ground? Even if you really want to reject Alexander II's kindness, you shouldn't tell him so bluntly, right?

Is this old man confused?

It's just that he didn't wait for him to understand that Prince Vorontsov had already got into the carriage and left, which made him bury all his doubts in his heart, but he had a feeling that this time's enthronement ceremony might not be like Alexander's. The second generation wished so well!