Chapter 59: The Obedient Grand Duke Constantine (Part 2)

Grand Duke Constantine used to think that he mixed with the reformists purely because of political needs. He needed such a group of people who did not follow the tradition and needed them to help him wave the flag. He needed such a group of people to fight against the strongest Russian political forces. conservative group.

In a sense, Grand Duke Constantine is using the reformers. If one day he can ascend to the throne of God, it is hard to say whether he will reuse the reformers in the end.

But now, after Grand Duke Constantine left St. Petersburg to travel to other places in Russia, he suddenly found that the reformists are actually a bit cute. The way these people do things and their ideas are much cuter than those old antiques.

Only after seeing the conservative and backward forces in every corner of Russia, and seeing the ugly faces of these guys, will he feel that it is better to be a reformist.

Therefore, Grand Duke Constantine felt that he had changed after this trip. He not only agreed with the reform and the theory of the reformist, but felt that the reform was indeed necessary from the bottom of his heart.

In this case, you let him continue to praise conservative ideas, and you let him say that it is better to be conservative, of course he can still say it, but after all, it is a bit awkward to say it, like a little girl who is about to get married Same.

Anyway, Grand Duke Constantine was a little bit resistant, but this request was emphasized by Viscount Prozolov when he said: "Your Highness, if you still have the slightest intention of becoming the Tsar, then you must please The conservative group is not only because His Majesty likes them, but also because their power is too large, no matter who ascends to the throne, they must win them over!"

This made Grand Duke Constantine very depressed, because Viscount Prozolov said it very clearly - all the top and bottom of Russia are controlled by conservative forces. It's not that the tsars are too conservative, but that if you don't keep it, you won't be able to sit in that position!

This is very sad. At first, Grand Duke Constantine was a bit unacceptable, but Viscount Prozolov told him with a bloody case that this is the truth, whether you like it or not, you must accept it!

When Grand Duke Constantine accepted this fact, he felt that his previous behavior was ridiculous. As an ambitious man, he didn't even understand the most basic facts. He naively thought that as long as he pleased his old father, he would Enough to ascend to the throne.

Little did he know that there was actually a dark shadow behind his old father, and the will of these people was actually more important. This can also explain why he is obviously better than Alexander in all aspects, but every time he reaches a critical moment, he will be disturbed.

The reason is that conservative forces don't like him, so those who represent the highest end of conservative forces, such as Uvarov, will always spoil his good deeds.

And he also understands why his old father likes Uvarov so much. To put it bluntly, he doesn't care if he doesn't like it.

Thinking of this, Grand Duke Constantine sighed faintly. First, he felt that being a tsar was beyond his control, and he began to understand why his uncle died young and why his second uncle refused to ascend the throne. It's good to sit.

"Dear father, I have arrived safely in Chisinau, thanks to your blessings... I entered Chisinau secretly without informing anyone, I want to take a closer look at the city and the country The real situation... Only in this way can the problem be solved in a targeted manner. I believe you will agree with my approach. Please send my regards to my mother and Alexander. Only after I left St. Petersburg did I know that home is so nostalgic. I miss you It's..."

Grand Duke Constantine blew the ink on the paper. He was a little unaccustomed to writing letters in such a tone, because he was taught by his old father to be an upright man since he was a child. Yes, generally speaking, only the crybaby Alexander would write such nasty words.

But now he has to behave like a little girl, because Viscount Prozolov told him that if he wants to make a comeback, he must not only please the conservative forces, but also cater to Nicholas I. He must directly hit the softest part of the tsar's heart .

So showing love for him and thinking about him is especially important. He must know that there is a son thousands of miles away who misses him all the time.

At first, Grand Duke Constantine was very skeptical of the effect of this trick, because he thought his old father was such a machismo. Back then, Alexander would be scolded whenever he cried, but he always behaved like a man. Only then won the favor of the old father.

What is the reason for not learning the good ones but learning the bad ones?

"You are wrong!" Viscount Prozolov corrected without hesitation: "It is true that His Majesty has a very machismo style, but this does not mean that warmth is useless, or that he does not need warmth!"

Viscount Prozolov followed the teachings: "Your Majesty hates the attitude of a little girl in dealing with business affairs, and doesn't like the benevolence and indecision of women... But it doesn't mean that he doesn't need a little warmth. In my opinion, His Majesty is actually a good girl." He loves family very much, he likes the warmth of family, but he hides it very deeply!"

"To be a good son, you must not only be in charge of government affairs, handle all affairs with the fortitude and determination of a man, but also have a delicate side to let His Majesty know your feelings for him...that is to say, the ability card must be played, But emotional cards are also indispensable!"

At that time, Grand Duke Constantine was dumbfounded. This was the first time someone told him that his old father, who was tough in everything, had a tender side. Of course, he didn't really believe it at the time, and he couldn't stand Prozzolo at all. Only after the begging of the Viscount, he agreed to give it a try reluctantly.

But the effect of this attempt was completely beyond imagination. After he launched a gentle offensive, Nicholas I's attitude towards him did change. In the letter, he was no longer the frosty Zeus sitting on the emperor's throne. But a good father who cares about his son and worries about his son.

This stunned Grand Duke Constantine, even if he saw it with his own eyes, he could not imagine how it all happened.

But it doesn't matter, Grand Duke Constantine only needs to know that this trick is very effective, and it is enough to bring him closer to his old father. So from then on, he looked at Viscount Prozolov with admiration, and he didn't follow his advice, at least he attached great importance to it, and he was determined to do what he could.

You ask him what he can't do? Of course, there are also some. For example, before going to Chisinau, Viscount Prozolov actually gave him a good strategy, but he didn't like it very much...