Chapter 98

What is the most worried about an emperor like Nicholas I who is very suspicious? In addition to worrying about someone trying to usurp the throne, he is also worried that his son will not be able to sit firmly. The "mediocrity" of Crown Prince Alexander amplified Nicholas I's concerns to a large extent, and naturally he became more and more wary of powerful ministers.

And how many people in the court can be regarded as powerful ministers who can't reassure Nicholas I? Among them must be the name of the Gorchakov family, who made Duke Alexander have liberal tendencies, and Nicholas I always felt that liberalism was actually synonymous with the revolutionary party, so he naturally became more wary of these two brothers.

This kind of wariness against Duke Mikhail and Duke Alexander can be clearly felt. Otherwise, it would be more than enough to take over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs based on the performance of Duke Alexander three years ago. But why did Nicholas I let Nechero He didn't even mean to make room for him.

Obviously you can't believe it!

As for Duke Mikhail, he does not have a particularly serious liberal tendency, but who made him share the brother Duke Alexander, not to mention his reputation in the army is too high, the two brothers add one Nicholas I really couldn't feel at ease.

Especially in the past three years, Alexei has carried out reforms in Wallachia in secret, and there are shadows of their brothers behind them. Do you really think Nicholas I can't see it? He just saw through and didn't tell the truth.

The emperor could pretend to be confused, but the ministers could not. If Duke Mikhail and Duke Alexander also pretended to be stupid, what would Nicholas I think? Anyway, these two brothers would not dare to bet. So as Wallachia became more and more prosperous, the two brothers began to distance themselves from each other, without him! Just self-aware and smart.

Duke Aldorf looked at Duke Mikhail meaningfully for a while. When the two brothers started to distance themselves from Wallachia, he still didn’t understand. He felt that Wallachia was obviously a good card. What a waste?

Now the Duke of Ordorf knows what old Jianghu is. No wonder the Gorchakov family can have two dukes in one family, and each of them gets along so well. This kind of caution is especially worth learning for him!

Immediately, Duke Aldorf remembered his own family affairs. The words of Duke Mikhail just reminded him that their brothers were the most worried people of Nicholas I, so they had to avoid suspicion. What about himself?

The Duke of Aldorf questioned himself and felt that he was absolutely loyal to Nicholas I, but as the old saying goes, three people become tigers, and his position is too sensitive, with too much power and too much information. The most important thing is to know There are so many secrets in the whole of Russia that he doesn't know.

Knowing too much is a big problem! Even if you are loyal and know too much, it is a thorn in the flesh of the king,

After all, there are some secrets that kings never want one more person to know...

Thinking of this, the Duke of Aldorf's heart suddenly felt cold, and a very bad idea came to his mind. He has been in the position of the chief of the third department for too long, and he has known too many secrets that he should not know. Although Nicholas I still seems to have special trust in him now, who can guarantee that there will be no sudden decree one day? Killed him?

[Should I take the initiative to leave the third part? 】

For the first time, the Duke of Aldorf had the idea of ​​retreating bravely, and this idea spread uncontrollably and rapidly, and he couldn't press it down!

"Hey! Old friend! What are you thinking, old friend!"

Duke Mikhail shook his palm in front of Duke Ordorf, trying to wake the latter from his contemplation. It is conceivable how nervous and focused Duke Ordorf was at this time.

"I was distracted, uh, where did I just say that?"

Prince Mikhail smiled meaningfully. He could probably guess what Duke Aldorf was thinking about. In fact, these words were deliberately asked by Duke Alexander to tell Duke Aldorf.

"Speaking of cable telegrams, is there a head!"

"Uh-huh!"

At this moment, the Duke of Aldorf didn't have the mind to take care of the trivial matters of the cable and telegraph. All he thought about was how to escape from the third department without leaving any hidden dangers or traces, and which department he would go to for retirement after leaving the third department. relatively cost-effective.

He replied a little casually: "Of course it can be done, but it will cost a lot of money to do it in a comprehensive way. With His Majesty's stinginess and some people's opposition, it is difficult!"

Was Nicholas I mean? It depends on what it is. He is not stingy at all for activities that show national prestige and grandeur, and he is willing to do it even if he is a trousers. But he is absolutely stingy with new things, especially new things that many conservatives are opposed to.

Even if he is willing to allocate money to do it, he will never allocate too much, and if the effect is not as good as he expected, then those who advocate this project will definitely not be able to settle down. For example, the railway that was built before was the most popular one. Those people are now all disgraced. As a result, few people in the court dared to mention the construction of the railway anymore.

Duke Mikhail naturally knew what kind of character Nicholas I was, and he knew that if he pinned all his hopes on the emperor, he would definitely be killed. But you let him give up an idea that can make money and credit, and he is a little bit unwilling.

Yes, human desires are endless. When Prince Mikhail was not a marshal, he felt that he was completely satisfied as a marshal, but after he really became a marshal, he suddenly felt—— Isn't it possible to set a small goal and work hard towards the title of prince?

Of course, it is very difficult for him to become a prince. After all, European revolutions do not happen every year. Even if there are, it may not be his turn to pick the fruit. The younger generation has also grown up. Even if there is such an opportunity again, Crown Prince Alexander will push his own people desperately. I am afraid that it will not be his turn.

In fact, Duke Mikhail was really wrong in this regard. Although Nicholas I intended to cultivate young and middle-aged generals like Bariatinsky, he only believed in the veterans he had promoted from the bottom of his heart. Even if these veterans are already very old, he would rather use old men than "unreliable" young people.

So if there is a chance of something similar to the European revolution, it is estimated that Paskovich, Duke Mikhail or Menshikov will be the conductor, not Bajatinsky.

Of course, it is normal for Duke Mikhail to not guess what Nicholas I was thinking, because the thinking of normal people is definitely not like his. Naturally, Duke Mikhail had to use some crooked brains for the title of prince...