Struggle in Russia

Dmitry was lost in thought. He was a person who was good at thinking. He would never agree with others. If others had already been led by Nicholas Miluting, why had he been ambiguous with the reformers?

He will think clearly about any problem or decision, and will never rush to do it if he doesn't want to be clear, and once he thinks it clearly, he will definitely not make a move!

After a long while, he sighed: "Earl, what you said is reasonable. Compared with some petty pets around, it is more important to completely change the current system. If you don’t make changes, it will continue to be as sullen as it is now. Our national strength and other powers are getting bigger and bigger, and sooner or later others will see through our reality. At that time, we may lose more than just some of the interests of Poland and the Black Sea coast! I am afraid that there will be the fear of subjugation!"

Count Rostovtsev smiled. He likes to chat with smart people like Dmitry. If it is his brother Nikolai, I am afraid that he will be entangled forever. In the end, he will not make a decision. Wait until the situation is irreversible before having to do it.

From this perspective, Nikolai seems to be radical but conservative, while Dmitry seems to be conservative but his decision is extremely decisive.

"Yes," Count Rostovtsev nodded, "So I have been contributing to this conflict for some time, and now the overall situation has basically been achieved, and all aspects are slowly advancing according to my vision. According to my estimation. , It may take about five years before the full-scale conflict between us and Britain and France will break out!"

This statement surprised Dmitry, because he had been reviewing the recent moves of Count Rostovtsev. According to his calculations, Count Rostovtsev should be sent to Wallachia and Austria. The opportunity brought about a full-scale conflict with Britain and France, and the war should start within a year.

But Count Rostovtsev said just now that it will take another five years. What is going on?

Seeing Dmitry’s doubts, Count Rostovtsev smiled and explained: "My friend, you underestimated our majesty. He is a man of prudent nature. He has not been lusted yet. Dizzy, so once England and France issue a comprehensive warning, he will definitely rein in the precipice immediately. Now he will not go head-to-head with England and France!"

Dmitry yelled, this was something he didn't expect, because he felt that Nicholas I had been very swollen recently, and he strongly grabbed Wallachia and Moldavia from Austria, and he was constantly in the Holy Land. Fired at France on the issue, it feels a bit magical!

Count Rostovtsev shook his head and said: "This is not enough, or it is just a test of your majesty. He is exploring the bottom through a series of small adventures, testing the bottom line of Britain, France and Austria. Once he finds that the situation is not good, he will immediately give up and retract!"

Dmitry hummed. He admitted that if anyone knows Nicholas I best, it is none other than Count Rostovtsev. He has been together for more than 20 years, and he must know Nicholas I well. To say that it is actually immature is definitely immature.

"Then what do we need to do?" Dmitry asked.

"It's very simple, go to his head with one brilliant victory after another!"

Dmitry blurted out again: "So in the imperial meeting, you watched that Chernyshov and Menshkov agreed to General Lazarev's proposal for a new adventure, right?"

Count Rostovtsev chuckled: "Yes, this is not a big deal anyway. Even if the adventure is not successful, it is nothing more than damaging our fleet. Anyway, we have never been a maritime country, even if there is no fleet. No immediate pain!"

Dmitry gave a wry smile. He knew how determined Count Rostovtsev was. The Baltic Fleet and the Black Sea Fleet developed with great difficulty. He invested a huge amount of money, and he could even give up. It shows how determined he is!

However, Dmitry did not think that Count Rostovtsev was wrong. Russia has never been a maritime country. The desire for the ocean is not as great as that of the United Kingdom. Even without the navy, it depends on the vast land and abundant human resources. Can deal with the great powers. What's more, the two large fleets under Menshkov are really not enough to look at. The old **** is really not a good minister of the navy, and it abruptly gave the navy a crook!

"Then what do you need me to do?" Dmitry asked bluntly.

Count Rostovtsev smiled again. Talking to a smart person is a peace of mind. He does not go around the circle and said directly: "I need you to speak to Prince Alexander. You can carry out military operations in the Caucasus. I recommend Duke Baryatinski to go. Kill Shamir in one fell swoop!"

Dmitry was stunned. According to Count Rostovtsev's intention, this was to continue advancing in the direction of the Caucasus, which was tantamount to stabbing Turkey and the Persian Qajar dynasty behind the scenes, saying that this was an explicit provocation!

You know, although the Turks were forced to agree with Russia on the issues of Wallachia and Moldavia, they were full of vigilance and dissatisfaction. Now Russia suddenly moves a knife in the direction of the Caucasus, UU read www.uukanshu. Com, no matter how you look at it, it's a drunkard who doesn't mean drinking.

Do not underestimate the Caucasus direction, its geopolitical significance is not less than that of the Balkans. Russia's expansion in this direction has continued for hundreds of years, but in recent decades, the process has been greatly delayed due to the strong resistance of the Persians.

And the British have been staring at Persia, because the British are very worried that once the Qajar dynasty of Persia is destroyed by Russia, the Russian power will reach the British forbidding India! What's more, rumors have been circulating in the United Kingdom that Russia is trying to meddle with India. How could they turn a blind eye to this?

Dmitry was sure that once he started to deal with Shamir, the nerves of the British would be highly tense, and they would certainly not stay out of the way. At that time, the situation that Count Rostovtsev wanted was basically formed.

Thinking of this, Dmitry had to admire the earl. He was able to pinch the fate of nations and knew how to be a qualified shit-chucking stick. But the only thing that puzzled him was why Count Rostovtsev said just now that he asked him to speak to Prince Alexander, instead of directly to Nicholas I?

In addition, why is it that Duke Baryatinski is recommended to lead the troops instead of letting him go out in person? There must be a saying...