Struggle in Russia

Yes, Dmitry was not completely passive in this matter, he also had some means of making people unhappy. Of course, it’s best not to use this method if you can’t use it. Once you use it, it’s easy to become a target of public criticism!

But Li Xiao wasn't all threats. What he just said had a second meaning. Ukraine has become a mess, and there must be some people who can't keep their official titles, so naturally a group of people will be vacated.

Dmitry certainly has no right to decide on these vacated positions, but he has the right to recommend them. As long as he tells Alexander II that a certain person has performed well in countering the rebellion, do you think Alexander II will look at it differently?

The more critical the position, the more it needs to be looked at differently. For Duke Alexander, although he has basically been appointed as prime minister by default, nothing like this will matter until the dust settles.

Therefore, he needs to attract as many people as possible. The more friends, the less resistance, and some key positions in Ukraine can be used to attract friends.

If this matter can be settled through Dmitry's relationship, it can be said that his chances of becoming prime minister will be much higher.

Suddenly, Duke Alexander was a little moved. Ukraine is indeed a mess. There are indeed many troubles in supporting Dmitry to counter the rebellion, but these troubles will not disappear by themselves, even if the person who countered the rebellion is not replaced by Dmitry. For other generals, there will be no less troubles for the money they should spend.

From this point of view, this is a road that must be taken, and hiding cannot be avoided.

What's more, if the general who countered the rebellion was replaced by someone else, such as someone from Bariatinsky's side, Duke Alexander would not be able to take advantage.

After hesitating for a moment, Duke Alexander sighed: "The matter in Ukraine will affect the whole body. Even if I want to help, the trouble will be very big!"

Li Xiao looked at him, a little unsure of what Duke Alexander really meant. Is this an excuse for being too troublesome to get more benefits? Or is it really troublesome and hard to handle?

After pondering for a while, he tentatively said, "But this is both a trouble and an opportunity, isn't it?"

Duke Alexander gave him a sideways glance, and said indifferently: "There are opportunities, but it's hard to say if you can't catch them! If you don't do it well, you will lose your reputation. Is it worth it?"

Now Li Xiao understood what he meant. Feelings: Duke Alexander wants to eat chicken but is afraid of being beaten at this time. He probably feels that the Prime Minister is in sight and does not want to take risks, so he waits for Nesselrode to retire and take over the throne!

This kind of mentality is the most terrible in Li Xiao's view, because after all, Alexander II did not clearly say that the position of prime minister must belong to Duke Alexander, he just had this intention.

It is not so easy to turn the intention into reality, because Alexander II can change his mind at any time as long as the stone does not fall to the ground.

At this time, what Duke Alexander needs most is not to be cautious and do nothing, let alone wait passively for the pie to fall from the sky.

The more cautious he is, the more he will be restricted by not doing anything. Even if he really becomes the prime minister in the future, it will be more difficult to do something.

What he needs most now is to calm down and do whatever he wants. The more he takes things lightly, the harder it will be for others to handle him.

Having figured this out, Li Xiao said bluntly: "Duke, why do I feel like you have changed after you took over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs! You are afraid to speak louder, what are you worried about?" ? What's there to be afraid of?"

Duke Alexander was taken aback for a moment. He didn't expect Li Xiao to say such a word suddenly. He was a little upset at first, thinking that Li Xiao was too offensive, how could he talk to him like that?

But soon he controlled his emotions and started self-analysis involuntarily. Could it be that he has really become timid during this period of time?

It's not a problem at all if the overall situation is so rough, right?

This idea flashed through his mind, and he immediately realized the problem here.

There is nothing wrong with pursuing a little bit, but there is a problem with pursuing without principles.

Think about it these days, in order to avoid being involved in the battle between reformists and conservatives, he almost dared not do or say anything, and finally came back to take control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to his ideas, he must definitely punish this department The Great Reformation removes Nesselrode's influence.

However, he was frightened by the situation and did nothing after taking over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He did not do anything to the disciples and grandchildren of Nesselrode.

Is this really what he wants to see?

Obviously not.

So will there be a big problem if he clears Nesselrode's influence?

Actually no.

Because everyone knows that Nesselrode is already in the past tense, and even Alexander II has deprived him of his power, so what if such a dead dog steps on two feet?

But for the sake of the so-called "overall situation", he did nothing stupidly, just waited so foolishly.

But after waiting for these months, has there been news of Nesselrode's resignation or retirement?

No! Nothing works!

Nesselrode is like a tumbler~www.readwn.com~ He wobbles and refuses to really fall, which makes him more and more anxious and angry, and indeed more and more passive !

Duke Alexander figured it out. Although Alexander II wanted him to be the prime minister, how he really became the prime minister would depend on his own efforts. He had to prove that he really had the ability.

The first thing to bear the brunt is to oust Nesselrode from power, or let Nesselrode retire honorably!

If you can't even do it here, why should you be the prime minister? It's hard to find a lot of Russians who can be the prime minister with two legs for a three-legged toad. You have to prove that you are better than other toads!

Duke Alexander let out a long breath. He realized that he had made a big mistake. The reason why Nesselrode had not retired for so long was probably the key reason for his lack of strength.

When Alexander II promoted him as foreign minister, he probably hoped that he would put pressure on Nesselrode like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, not to mention beating him to death, at least letting him know that he was no longer suitable to continue. Staying in the position of prime minister, it is best to retire bravely and take the initiative to retire.

But his weakness and inaction did not put enough pressure on Nesselrode, and there was no pressure at all for the old man to continue to be his prime minister leisurely.

That being the case, why did he have to retire bravely and voluntarily?

Duke Alexander, who wanted to understand this, was a little bit remorseful. He knew that he had missed the best opportunity. If he acted vigorously as soon as he came to power, I am afraid that Nesselrode would have rolled back to Vienna to retire.

His hesitation made Nesselrode see the opportunity, and also saw through his falsehood. Even if he frantically exerted pressure to repel the old man in one fell swoop, it might not be so easy...