Struggle in Russia

Alexander II's face was very ugly. This ugliness far exceeded the two times just now. If I had to give a score, it was at most seven or eight points ugly before, but this time it was very ugly!

But this is easy to understand, because for all emperors, the most emotional thing that makes them lose control is the issue of legitimacy.

However, their emotions would not be stable if there were discussions in this area. Alexander II was a novice emperor. It was the first time he encountered a similar problem. It was normal for him to be particularly excited.

Of course, the most important thing is that this rumor disgusts him.

"...These baseless rumors say that your father's real favorite heir is His Highness Grand Duke Constantine. Before his death, he prepared to depose you as crown prince several times and replace him with Grand Duke Constantine as crown prince...and you discovered this trend. Later, he was poisoned secretly... That's why your father died so suddenly and strangely..."

Alexander II felt that the veins on his head were throbbing. This rumor was so vicious that it actually accused him of murdering his father. This was completely intolerable to him!

You must know that although he and Nicholas I had a harmonious relationship, they could be regarded as a loving father and a filial son. The old man was a little stricter and had higher demands on him, but that was all so that he could manage the country well. !

How come I don’t like him!

He also said that he poisoned his father. Damn, what a **** bastard is talking nonsense!

"Check! Give me a thorough investigation immediately! I must find out this guy who maliciously fabricated lies and slandered the royal family, and he must be shot! No, this is too easy for him, hang him! Send him to the guillotine!"

The furious Alexander II was speechless for a moment, which shows how angry he was.

It's just that anger is anger, but things can't be done like this.

For the people, any more serious things that the government opposes will be regarded as more authentic and reliable by default.

If you are so serious with the people who spread the rumors, then there may be some ugly rumors coming out!

Alexander II said angrily: "Are we just going to let them talk nonsense?!"

Pobedonostsev sighed in his heart. He felt that Alexander II had been trapped. This was clearly a trick of the reformists to distract themselves from the entertainment. If we take this seriously, then the strength that is not strong enough in the first place will have to be dispersed, so what else can we do to fight with the opponent!

He immediately advised: "Your Majesty, I think this is a despicable trick used by those liberals to distract you. Once you fall into their trap and deal with these gossips as they wish, then Constantine The Grand Duke is in danger!"

Duke Dolgoruky also said: "Your Majesty, a little impatience will ruin a big plan. You must not fall into the trap!"

Did Alexander II know this was a ruse?

He knew more or less, but he couldn't help it!

This was all arranged on his head, and he was labeled as having killed his father to seize the throne. If he didn't fight back, there might be some unpleasant words spread in the future!

He replied angrily: "Back then, my uncle was rumored to have killed my grandfather. He faced these rumors with tolerance. What was the result? More rumors spread against him later, which fully shows that If I don't try to clarify the rumors, they will spread more and more widely... If I don't take the initiative to eliminate these rumors, I can imagine that future generations will think that I am really an unfilial son who killed his father! This is absolutely intolerable!"

All said and done, everyone knows what Alexander II means. For him, Grand Duke Constantine did not need to be saved, but his feathers must be kept clean, and he must not let others throw dirty water on him!

But the emperor, especially the emperor who wants to make a difference, must not care too much about feathers, because the environment he lives in is the most filthy and dirty dyeing vat in the world. There are really no good people in the officialdom. As this large group of **** and bastards, Boss, you're already in a cesspit, so stop pretending to be a stinker!

Alexander II did not have such a consciousness. He relied on a group of bad people to manage the country, and relied on bad people to enjoy the glory and wealth and the admiration of thousands of people. However, he felt that the bad people were too stinky and affected his so-called reputation, so he was ready to go to war to show his true nature. , this is a bit confusing!

Of course, it's not that you can't be serious. When there are no other things to interfere, of course you can do whatever you like. You can do whatever you like.

But it’s different now!

Everyone is rolling up their sleeves and preparing to accompany you to support Archduke Constantine and fight against the reformists. At this time, you suddenly say that someone has slandered you, and you want to deal with the person who slandered you first. Isn't this nonsense?

To put it bluntly, you are not aware of the overall situation and act recklessly regardless of the interests of everyone!

What kind of person do you hate the most in official circles?

I hate people like you who hurt everyone's interests the most. Taking people's money is like killing your parents. Although you, Alexander II, did not steal everyone's money~www.readwn.com~, but you really hurt everyone's interests. Who will follow you? You fool!

Everyone, including Duke Dolgoruki, changed their expressions. They followed you and thought you were the boss because they expected you to bring glory and wealth, not to fall into the pit with you!

If you want to do this, we won't do it!

At this moment Count Rostovtsev finally spoke: "Your Majesty, it is not impossible for you to severely punish those who spread rumors, but the prerequisite is to give up Grand Duke Constantine and admit defeat to the liberals. Do you think this price is worth it? "

Alexander II stopped talking. He understood the reason, but he just couldn't bear this tone!

Count Rostovtsev sighed and said: "Your Majesty, to us, a mere Grand Duke Constantine is really nothing. A person like him who sympathizes with liberal elements would not be a pity to die... He only dumped us. You will applaud! But this is different for you. You have let St. Petersburg know that you will stand with Grand Duke Constantine. If in the end you sit back and watch his failure, who else will take your word for it in the future? Take it seriously?"

Alexander II was stunned. Are the consequences so serious?

Count Rostovtsev continued: "You mentioned earlier how your uncle Alexander I faced rumors. I am not going to use him to advise you. I just ask you to think about those great emperors in the history of our country. , what will they do when faced with your situation? Are they acting on impulse without regard to the overall situation?"

Alexander II still didn't say anything, but everyone could see that he listened, which made Pobedonostsev and others heave a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Count Rostovtsev was able to persuade him. Otherwise, people’s hearts will be scattered in the future, and there will really be no way to fight against those reformists!