Struggle in Russia

Based on long-term planning, Alexander II could not just watch Grand Duke Constantine being beaten by Nikolai Milyutin. However, as Duke Baryatinsky’s trump card expired, he originally planned to help Grand Duke Constantine win the battle. The plan of greater advantage is definitely not going to work.

According to his idea, no matter what, he had to help Grand Duke Constantine survive the difficulties this time, at least he couldn't watch him die like Pobedonostsev did.

It's just that although everyone knows this idea well, not everyone thinks it is possible.

Even an old fox like old Adlerberg believed that Alexander II had misjudged his own strength. He felt that it would not be easy for Grand Duke Constantine to pass the test even if Alexander II personally took action.

Grand Duke Constantine might have to shed a layer of skin this time!

Based on this judgment, after Pobedonostsev finished speaking, he directly observed his eyes, nose, and mind and went to chant sutras.

He neither wanted to offend Alexander II nor Pobedonostsev. After all, the latter seemed to be the boss of the conservatives for a long time in the future. How could he challenge the boss?

Count Rostovtsev also had an indifferent attitude, and it seemed that he did not intend to speak anymore. The only person in the study who could resist Pobedonostsev was Duke Dolgoruky.

It's just that the Duke felt a little exposed today. Not only was the good impression he finally left on Alexander II gone, but more importantly, he didn't have much to do when faced with Pobedonostsev's pressing step by step. .

Pobedonostsev was defeated in several consecutive shots. It is difficult to believe that he can withstand the opponent's offensive.

But now that the situation was stronger than the others, Duke Dolgoruky had no choice but to bite the bullet. He stood up again and said to Alexander II: "Your Majesty, Grand Duke Constantine is by no means Count Nikolai Milyutin. What’s more, his opponent this time is far more than just the earl. It can be said that the important people who support the reform are on the opposite side of him, and it is impossible to expect him to block the other party’s consensus!”

As he spoke, he glanced at Pobedonostsev: "I think this method is definitely not feasible. If we do this, it will be equivalent to sending Grand Duke Constantine to death!"

After saying that, he respectfully returned to his original position and looked at Alexander II silently, his eyes full of sincerity, as if to say: "Your Majesty, just listen to me, I can still lie to you!"

Speaking of which, his response measures were quite clever. He did not come up with different strategies to fight Pobedonostsev **** for tat, because there was really no good solution for the time being. After all, the situation was here.

He just needs to prove that Pobedonostsev's method doesn't work!

Will this move work?

It would definitely be possible if it was just dealing with ordinary people, but the problem is that Pobedonostsev is not an ordinary person!

I saw him asking slowly and calmly: "Duke, you said that my strategy is not good. You must have a better way, right? Why don't you tell me?"

The tone of these words revealed contempt, and it was clear that he was contemptuous of Duke Dolgoruky, as if to say: "If you can beep, tell me what good solution you can do, but if you can't help it? Then shut up!"

This move was also cruel enough. It cannot be said that it hit Duke Dolgoruky within seven inches. To be honest, the damage was not great but it was extremely insulting. Duke Dolgoruky was so angry that he vomited blood, but he still returned it. He couldn't talk back, who gave him no idea!

There was a dead silence in the study room for a while. Those who had the means, such as Count Rostovtsev, would never speak. Old Adlerberg, a man who was wise and protective, chose to watch. It was really uncomfortable for Duke Dolgoruky to stand there. .

After being cold for a long time, he gritted his teeth and retorted: "I don't have a better way, but your way just doesn't work. This goes against His Majesty's expectations! For now, we can only fight with the enemy! Instead of Leave Grand Duke Constantine to die alone!”

Hey, these words worked, not that his idea was so good, but these words hit Pobedonostsev's weakness.

The latter is indeed contrary to Alexander II's expectations and is completely selling sheep over dogs. He was just sure that Alexander II couldn't do anything to him, so he dared to be so unscrupulous.

However, after all, Alexander II was the emperor and held a great position. Otherwise, Pobedonostsev would not have been able to do anything but directly oppose it.

Duke Dolgoruky broke this point and said directly that it was against the will of Alexander II and it was absolutely not allowed!

If Pobedonostsev continues to insist, it will be like giving Alexander II eye drops, and the nature will completely change. Even if Alexander II relies heavily on him, he will not be able to accept such a slap in the nose. facial behavior.

At that time, unless Pobedonostsev really had a confrontation with Alexander II, he would have no choice but to bow his head and admit his mistake.

It’s really uncomfortable to back him up this time~www.readwn.com~ Let’s continue talking to Duke Dolgoruky? What if Alexander II misunderstood?

Then the advantage he had so easily established just now was all in vain!

But if you don't refute Duke Dolgoruky, you are acquiescing to the other party's statement. Then you can only roll up your sleeves and follow Alexander II and follow Grand Duke Constantine.

This is even more disgusting than feeding him Xiang!

I have to say that Duke Dolgoruky’s move was a mistake, and he was lucky enough to succeed.

After hesitating for a moment, Pobedonostsev could only say bitterly: "I just think it is too cheap for Grand Duke Constantine to let His Majesty take action now. If Your Majesty must do this, of course I will share your worries for Your Majesty!"

This was actually tantamount to a concession, and Alexander II secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Just now he was really worried that Pobedonostsev would not submit, and in that case the monarch and his ministers would really have no choice but to turn against each other.

This made him change his view on Duke Dolgoruky. Although this guy was selfish and unreliable, he was still quite suitable to be a troublemaker.

If he hadn't interfered with this, I really don't know how today would have ended!

"Very well, Earl, this is the you I am most familiar with and like the most. Since there is no other better way, let's do this!"

With that Alexander II was about to leave the meeting, but the unlucky attendant came in for the third time. To be honest, his face was green when he came in, because this time he still brought bad news.

Looking at the face of Alexander II who looked like the bottom of a pot, he could only bite the bullet and move forward, saying in a voice not much louder than a mosquito: "Your Majesty, there are rumors outside that the late emperor originally planned to pass the throne to His Highness Grand Duke Constantine. …”