Struggle in Russia

Nicholas I convened an imperial conference and wanted to hear the opinions of his ministers. But his courtiers don't say that everyone is wonderful, but at least they are very different minds.

For example, Prime Minister Neschel Rodie, this dear man is firmly opposed to any risky measures, and believes that Russia is best to keep its own feet and not toss about it, especially not to provoke the powers. Anyway, Wallachia and Moldavia are already on the plate. Just eat slowly.

Of course, this is only a nominal excuse. The reason why Neschel Rodier really disagreed was that he was dissatisfied with what Nicholas I had done to persecute Austria too much. He hopes that Wallachia and Moldavia will not go well with the rebellion, and then he can return to the old coordination policy that he has always advocated.

Therefore, he is naturally alarmist: "I must warn your Majesty that letting the Black Sea Fleet carry out an adventurous operation is absolutely an extraordinary provocation. It will inevitably cause further reactions from Britain and France and is likely to trigger a full-scale conflict. This behavior must be resolutely resisted!"

Seeing that Nicholas I fell into deep thought, Neschel Rodie hurried to take advantage of the heat: "Britain and France have issued severe warnings on diplomatic channels before. The matter is clear. Once we continue to take risks, they will definitely react. ! So we must stop all improper actions!"

Nicholas I remained silent, unable to see what he was thinking, but his face was not very good after all, which made people feel very worried.

After a long time, Nicholas I asked Chernyshov: "Count, what do you think of the Secretary of the Army?"

Naturally, Chernyshov could not agree with Neschel Rody’s opinion. Even if he was indeed worried that the actions of the Black Sea Fleet would be regarded as provocations, as the Minister of the Army, the generals under his hand were looking forward to the moment of meritorious awards. How can he object?

"It's a bit too provocative, right?" Chernyshov squinted at Neschel Rodie, showing his contempt vividly. "If it is provocative, it is also the first provocation by Britain and France. They not only openly incited Wallachian. Ya and the Moldavian Rebels rebelled, and they sent their fleets outside the Black Sea before, but in the end? It's not over!"

Chernyshov is very affirmative: "It can be seen that Britain and France are completely bluffing. They cannot go to war with us for the sake of only Wallachia and Moldavia... , We must also show muscle and strength, and tell them it is best not to challenge our traditional interests in the Black Sea! Muscle display is very necessary!"

Neschel Rodie was immediately upset, and interjected: "You are playing with fire! If there is a conflict!"

Chernyshov was not polite, and immediately replied: "There is no evidence to prove that this will cause any conflict. Prime Minister, you are completely unfounded! We know more about military affairs than you. You only need to show it on diplomatic occasions. Our country’s strength and self-confidence is just fine!"

There is a suspicion of slapping the face, but it means that Neschel Rodie is too weak in diplomacy and too embarrassing to Russia. This naturally made the old man very upset, and immediately counterattacked: "You don’t need to say more about how to show our country’s strength. I think you’d better think about how to face the powerful Royal Navy. Once the incident occurs, the Black Sea Fleet cannot be saved. Your risk-taking policy!"

Seeing that the two of them were about to breathe fragrance, Nicholas I immediately knocked on the table: "Quiet! This is the Imperial Conference! Pay attention to your words and deeds!"

After speaking, he turned to the Duke of Aldorf and asked: "Where is the fleet of Britain and France? What is the action?"

Aldorf was stunned when he was asked, because Nicholas I should not ask him directly about the navy, even if his third part is indeed responsible for intelligence collection, but it is best to ask Burmese about the navy at the Imperial Conference. Shikov, Minister of the Navy, would be a little strange otherwise.

So was Nicholas I a mistake? No, the reason why he directly asked Aldorf was completely intentional. Because Menshkov's recent performance made him very dissatisfied, the old eunuchs at the Imperial Conference had a dismal performance last time, completely turning into the existence of soy sauce.

As his most confidant dogleg, how could he watch Prince Alexander fall into desperation without saying a word? How could such a performance assist the Prince? How to be trusted?

So it was clearly a matter for the navy, so Nicholas I deliberately left Menshikov, even before the convening of the imperial meeting, he did not ventilate with the old eunuch, completely treating him, the minister of the navy, as air.

What's Menshkov's face? Embarrassing? It may be a little bit, but it is more helpless, because he, the minister of the navy, is really aggrieved. He didn't know anything about the navy at first. The bosses of the following two fleets, Lazarev and Bellings Gaojin, have both. With qualifications and combat exploits, he can kill him in seconds.

In addition to a troublemaker, Grand Duke Constantine, what do you mean by his role as Secretary of the Navy? If you talk too much, it's easy to make people laugh, and if you don't talk, you'll be stunned by Nicholas I. It's hardly human inside and outside!

But Menshkov’s biggest advantage is that he is thick-skinned. Although Nicholas I’s actions made him very faceless, he completely assumed it hadn’t happened. The old **** sat there comfortably, as if everything was fine. .

Aldorf feels a bit sitting on the wax, because he knows the old **** too much, don’t look at his calm and beautiful man’s style, UU reading www.uukanshu.com, but in fact, this man has a very small mind. It means that Jacques will be reported.

Although it was Nicholas I who asked him to answer by name, after all, it was to make the old **** lose face, so he was also very embarrassed. He could only bite the bullet and replied: "According to the information I understand, the British and French fleets have no special measures. , All rest in the home port...Of course, this is just a little bit of information that I understand. Prince Menshkov is responsible for maritime affairs, and he should know more about the relevant situation!"

I have to say that Aldorf has responded well. He not only answered Nicholas I’s questions, but did not offend Menshkov, but also pushed him along the way and gave him a chance to speak. He is really an old fox. !

It’s just that no one expected the latter, because Nicholas I didn’t follow this narrative to ask about Menshkov’s situation, but he gave a hmm, then nodded slightly, and asked Mikhail directly. Count Lorris Melikov:

"Count, what do you think?"

Melikov was a minister of emergency. To tell the truth, he did not have a strong sense of presence. Generally speaking, he was dozing off with soy sauce at the Imperial Conference, but today Nicholas I even asked about his 100% soy sauce party. Not paying attention to Menshkov at all, this move is thought-provoking!