Struggle in Russia

Dmitry Milyutin's ability Alexander II fully trusted, not to mention anything else, his performance in the Crimean War was also remarkable. It is a rare general in the Russian army who showed two eyes in this war.

If only in terms of ability, Alexander II felt that it would be no problem for him to take over the Ministry of War as the Minister of War.

The bad thing about it is that he has a brother named Nikolai Milutin, and this brother is also the leader of the reformists. Even if Dmitry has never clearly expressed his support for reforms, considering his brother's attributes, who would dare to say He is not a would-be reformer.

The reformists are now Alexander II's confidantes. Their power is too powerful, and even made him dare not reuse Dmitry. Otherwise, wouldn't the reformists have greater influence in the military?

Anyway, Alexander II had a headache about how to use Dmitri. If you don’t need it, you are indeed capable, and he has made outstanding achievements in battle before. How can such a general say that he doesn’t need it?

But you have to use him, Nicholas Milyutin is stuck there like a fishbone, making Alexander II unable to swallow it or spit it out, that is awkward!

During this period of time, he has been struggling and waiting, and he is not willing to reuse Dmitry unless it is a last resort.

But now Pobedonostsev broke this delicate situation, which naturally made him feel even more uncomfortable.

"Dmitry Milyutin?" he said with a long sigh.

Could Pobedonostsev not know what Alexander II was worried about?

Of course I know, but if I don't do something, Bariatinsky will come back. Between the trouble that Dmitri may bring and the big trouble that Bariatinsky will bring back, he can only be decisive. Choose the former.

He immediately said again: "Yes, Count Dmitry Milutin is a rising star in the military. He was very popular for his outstanding performance in the Crimean War. I think he should be able to help your Majesty open the situation!"

Alexander II hesitated for a moment and said slowly: "But, but Nikolai Milutin..."

Pobedonostsev immediately said: "I think Dmitry is loyal to His Majesty, and his allegiance is to Your Majesty, not to anyone else!"

Alexander II suddenly gasped in his heart, Pobedonostsev seldom speaks for others like this, why did he help Dmitry so decisively today? Could it be that there is something tricky between these two people?

Only the thought passed through him in a flash, for the man he had sent to watch Dmitri did not say anything unusual about him and Pobedonostsev. These two people's associations have little intersection at work, and they don't communicate with each other in private, it doesn't seem like they are tricky.

After thinking about it, Alexander II asked, "Are you sure he has a way?"

Pobedonostsev bowed and replied: "I'm not sure His Excellency Dmitry has a solution, but I think he is the only one besides Prince Bariatinsky who can help His Majesty in this regard. people!"

Alexander II was taken aback for another moment, and then realized that Dmitri was the only one who could support him in the military at this stage. If he couldn't even use this person, wouldn't the other old foxes be even more helpless? believe?

Thinking of this, Alexander II no longer hesitated and immediately ordered: "Invite Count Dmitry Milutin over immediately, hurry up!"

Pobedonostsev immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Alexander II didn't let Bariatinsky come back immediately, the problem wouldn't be a big deal. It's not worth worrying about. As long as Nikolai Milutin is still the leader of the Reformist Party, then Alexander II will never really trust him, so naturally there is nothing to be afraid of.

It's just that he was temporarily relieved, because Alexander II immediately said to him: "Some messy news should not be spread indiscriminately, which is not conducive to the stability of the country. Although some people chew their tongues just unintentionally, but I can't indulge, and warn them sternly, I don't want to hear similar rumors again!"

Pobedonostsev immediately sweated, and hurriedly replied: "I'll make arrangements immediately, and stop this bad trend immediately!"

Alexander II just gave him a cold hum and sent him away. Even though Pobedonostsev woke him up, he was still very dissatisfied with this person, and it was annoying to look at him even more! ..

Soon Dmitry was invited into the Kremlin, but when he heard about Alexander II's appeal, he was also a little speechless.

Of course he knows why Prince Vorontsov is so shameless. The root cause is that you have done too much, and the Duke has always supported progress and reform. How could he help the conservatives?

So he bluntly said to Alexander II: "Your Majesty~www.readwn.com~ I think that Duke Vorontsov has always been very assertive and will never change easily. Especially under the current situation, it is even more impossible for him to change. Instead of wasting time and energy on him, it’s better to think of another way.”

Alexander II asked impatiently, "Why do you think of another way?"

"If you must expand your influence in the military in a short period of time, the only way is to recall Duke Bariatinsky. As long as His Excellency the Duke returns, he will surely be able to unite a large number of people with his ability, connections and meritorious service!"

Alexander II looked at Dmitry with some surprise, because the people around him had always considered their own interests in a limited way, and recalling Bariatinsky would obviously not do Dmitry any good.

After all, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers!

"Couldn't you be able to complete this task instead of Duke Bariatinsky?" Alexander II Padmitri saw his intention and added in particular: "After all, the situation in the Caucasus is not stable, and the Duke is still needed for the time being." Garrison."

Dmitry replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, my status and influence in the army is far worse than that of the Duke, and I cannot replace him... If you must entrust this task to me, I am afraid I will let you disappointment!"

Now Alexander II was really surprised. He didn't expect Dmitri to admit that he was inferior to Bariatinsky in front of him. Should it be said that the child is too honest or that the child is stupid?

So much so that Alexander II forgot that Dmitry politely refused his order, and after a while he said, "Aren't you too modest?"

Dmitry shook his head solemnly and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, this is not modesty, but to be honest, I think I am far behind Duke Bariatinsky in terms of influence and network!"