Struggle in Russia

In an instant, Count Mikhail Loris Melikov became the most concerned cub at the Imperial Conference. It's just that Count Melikov, who is used to being transparent, doesn't want to be the most watched cub at all. He would rather be a little transparent that nobody loves than to show the limelight.

why?

No one is a fool. Melikov knew very well that Nicholas I had a purpose for not paying attention to Menshkov. Regardless of what his Majesty’s purpose was, he would definitely have to pay it back when he got the limelight.

Melikov knows how many catties he has. He, the minister of emergency, is a pure soy sauce party. Where can he dare to participate in the affairs of the United States, at most, he will help raise the flag and be a tinker during a war. A giant like Shikov sits on an equal footing, and really dare not make it right.

In accordance with Melikov’s usual method, in the face of Nicholas I’s questioning, he was prepared to just prevaricate and continue to be his own little transparent, but the poor earl was just about to speak, and he saw it suddenly. Nicholas I's very unfriendly eyes changed his mind instantly.

The reason is simple.

When the prettiest cub of the Imperial Conference, Mr. Menshikov, he was hated by the old **** for two days at most. The big deal is over after the tea apology. The old **** couldn't force him to be too cruel!

But if I offend Nicholas I, it is a big problem whether he can continue to mix things up. Maybe he, the minister of emergency, will immediately end up. Although it is not interesting to be a little transparent, he is also a cabinet chief. If you don’t have this position, you still have to mix wool!

So Melikov immediately turned the helm: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, there is no sign that Britain and France are prepared for war. Everything shows that they are not prepared for a war with us in the Balkans or the Black Sea!"

This passage can be considered stable, but it is impossible to satisfy Nicholas I, and Melikov still looks at himself with his eyes when he sees Nicholas I, knowing that if I can’t say something with a touch of excitement today. , It is estimated that this hurdle will not pass.

So he could only glance at Menshkov, as if to say sorry, and then said: "In addition, based on what I know about General Lazarev, an outstanding general like him will never fight unprepared. In the battle of the war, since he put forward relevant suggestions, it shows that he has full confidence. I believe that as long as our navy is led by a veteran like him, there will be no problems!"

Nicholas I was finally satisfied, so would there be a beating effect? Look at this old eunuch, who is getting more and more slick, thinking about self-interest more and more, how can you not teach it! There is also the professional ability that hasn't grown in these years, it makes people worry about it!

"Earl Melikov said very well. Our fleet must show the value of existence. Spending so much money every year must be worthwhile. It must not be frightened just because the enemy was strong in the past...... in the Ushakov era. The navy is not such a virtue!"

Menshkov's face is naturally not good-looking, but the old **** can only hold back because he can see that Nicholas I is against him, and he cannot compete with his master. No, bear with it!

After beating Menshkov a lot, Nicholas I was quite comfortable, and then he returned to the subject: "Of course, although I am full of confidence in the navy, after all, it involves Britain and France and must be treated with caution, gentlemen, be careful. Think clearly, is it really necessary to show muscles?"

After going around in a circle, the problem returned to its origin. All the ministers were full of slapsticks in their hearts, all complaining that Nicholas I liked to toss around if nothing happened, it was a waste of their precious time.

But who allowed Nicholas I to centralize power completely, definitely not one of the most powerful kings in Europe in this era. He just said what he wanted, who would dare to say nothing?

Therefore, this slanderous courtier could only continue to play games with Nicholas I, but after the last round of arguments, the situation was relatively obvious. The civil servants basically followed Neschel Rodi, and The ministers of the military commander line all quarreled Lazarev fiercely, wishing to make the action of showing muscles bigger.

Especially the old **** Menshkov, who is really not generally positive, the first one jumped out and said: "It is very necessary to show muscles. I think it is necessary to show not only the muscles of the Black Sea Fleet but also the muscles of the Baltic Sea Fleet. The two fleets are dispatched together to show their national prestige from two directions, let the British and French know our attitude and determination!"

This speech was not radical, and it was nothing like an old eunuch. But this is no way, because Menshkov understands that if he doesn’t show his attitude, he will be rubbed against the ground by Nicholas I. He doesn’t want to be scolded by the sky, so he just goes out to show that he has How positive.

Didn't Lazarev say to show off the muscles of the Black Sea Fleet? Then Lao Tzu went one step further, even the Baltic Fleet was dispatched together, was it firm enough? Is it powerful enough? Domineering enough?

In this way, I can't say that Lao Tzu is not sharp enough, right? As for the possible consequences, what **** consequences Nima can do! Let's go through this level first!

For bureaucrats such as Menshkov, the purpose of what they do is extremely clear, that is, if they can fool things, they will fool things. Mixed day is one day, will things worsen in the end? It's not a problem for him, he is not the czar, so he can't think about it so much, as long as he can get along, can he be flooded afterwards!

What's more, there is an underlying reason why Menshkov is so active, and that is to sell favors. He can probably guess why Lazarev suddenly proposed to show his muscles, but it is just because of his presence in the war.

Everyone who is a soldier understands this kind of thing, and he, the minister of the navy, must not stop it, otherwise the officers of the following two major fleets will have opinions. No one supports the boss who can not profit from the army, so Myanmar Shikov simply sold more favors to consolidate his position in the navy.

It’s just that, it was inevitable that Nesher Rody was offended. The old prime minister was opposed to doing things in Wallachia and Moldavia. Now Menshkov not only does not put out the fire, but also goes inside. Come on, don't this openly fight him!

If the gang is allowed to continue tossing around, there is still uncertainty about what will happen in the future, so Neschel Rodie can't bear it anymore, he must resolutely fight back!