Chapter 114 Candidates (Part 2)

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Menshkov?

When Uvarov heard that the old eunuch was recommended by Count Rostovtsev, he couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

Uvarov was very aware of the personality of Nicholas I. As the most important counselor of the tsar, he knew exactly what position he and Count Rostovtsev had in his heart.

Objectively speaking, the roles of the two of them overlap highly, just like crouching dragons and phoenix chicks, one is enough. But Nicholas I clearly knew this, but every time he had a major problem, he always consulted them both at the same time. What does this mean?

It shows that the tsar did not believe them in his heart, and kept both of them just in case, otherwise he only needed to ask one person.

It's not that Uvarov knows this now, he knew it many years ago, but why hasn't he said anything? Don't try to be the only one with that strategist?

The reason is very simple. Uvarov knew that this was impossible. Nicholas I, who was suspicious by nature, could not only believe in the words of a counselor. On major issues, he would definitely listen to opinions and then make decisions. The counselor's family dominates.

So even if there is no Count Rostovtsev, Nicholas I will dig and find someone else who can replace that count. At that time, the situation may be even worse for Uvarov.

Why do you say that? Because over the years, he feels that he has almost gotten along with Count Rostovtsev, and both sides know the basics, and know how to make suggestions that are best for him, the country, and Nicholas I.

If it was replaced by someone else, especially someone with a difficult political orientation, such as Duke Alexander, then Uvarov would have even more headaches.

For example, now, after hearing that the candidate recommended by Count Rostovtsev is Menshikov, the first thing Uvarov needs to think about is not whether this candidate is so suitable, is it Count Rostovtsev? If there is anything else on his mind, he really doesn't have to think so much about it, because he knows that Count Rostovtsev is unlikely to engage in such tricks. Because they both know each other too well to know that it is meaningless and meaningless to do this.

The only thing Uvarov needs to think about is two points. First, whether Menshikov will hinder his interests, and second, whether Menshikov can satisfy Nicholas I. If there is no problem with these two points, then he will nod his head in agreement, and then the matter will be settled like this.

So let me talk about the first point first, whether Menshikov will hinder the interests of Uvarov or the conservatives. This is actually beyond doubt, because Menshikov is originally a conservative, and his rigidity and stubbornness are sometimes stronger than Uvarov. No, but Menshikov will not.

In other words, Uvarov would not object to Menshikov as a special envoy from the point of faction. As for the second point, can Menshikov satisfy Nicholas I?

After thinking about it for a while, Uvarov knew that Nicholas I should be satisfied with this choice. First, Menshikov was his most trusted general. The husband's qualifications and prestige are also enough to convince the public. In this way, there is no problem!

So Uvarov replied directly: "Prince Menshikov is a good candidate. He has done diplomacy, he can understand your majesty's intentions, and he has enough reputation and qualifications..."

Well, these words are too familiar to Nicholas I, because Count Rostovtsev has already told him about them. Since the two confidants said so, he naturally felt that Menshikov was the right choice.

However, he didn't immediately nod his head in agreement, but pretended to be reserved and said: "Well, then I'll think about it..."

In fact, he was not prepared to think about it at all. As soon as Count Uvarov left, he ordered Menshikov to enter the palace immediately.

The poor old eunuch ran to the Winter Palace in a hurry, thinking that something serious happened, but what awaited him was a painful chore!

"Embassy to Türkiye?"

Menshikov was taken aback, because he could not understand why this unfortunate job had happened to him. He's not from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and he hasn't been involved in this kind of thing before. No matter how you look at it, it shouldn't be his turn to do this job!

The most important thing is that the old eunuch doesn't want to go because he is getting old and his energy is not getting better day by day. He really doesn't want to travel thousands of miles for this journey. Isn't he uncomfortable staying in St. Petersburg to live his life with peace of mind?

Of course, Menshikov didn't dare to foolishly say that he didn't want to go, because he also knew what kind of temper Nicholas I had. He hated being rejected by his courtiers, or that his courtiers didn't follow his ideas.

Now it is clear that Nicholas I is not consulting Menshikov, but wants the old eunuch to go. But the old eunuch really didn't want to go, so he politely refused: "I am willing to serve as a special envoy to Turkey and do my part to liberate the Bulgarian brothers, but I am a little worried that the old man will not be able to fulfill His Majesty's important request. ..."

Menshikov felt that as long as he smeared his face, Nicholas I should reconsider, but what he didn't expect was that Nicholas I interrupted his "self-blackening" with a wave of his hand: "This kind of Only an experienced official like you can handle important state affairs, so don’t be too modest, this job belongs to you!”

This sentence made Menshikov unable to utter the refusal in the back, and the old eunuch could only reluctantly accept the task. And this time the entire officialdom in St. Petersburg was a sensation.

why? Because in the past three years, Menshikov's sense of existence has become less and less. It seems that Nicholas I no longer favors him as much as before. Most people think that within a few years, this old guy will automatically resign and return to his hometown to withdraw from everyone's sight.

So when there was news that Nicholas I was going to send a special envoy to Turkey, many people felt that this was his opportunity. For example, the old Adlerberg once again made up his mind to send his son push up.

Everyone thinks that Turkey is easy to bully, and being this special envoy is a chance to get credit for nothing, but suddenly Nicholas I handed over this task directly to the old and fatuous Menshikov before they could move up and down. The glasses that fell off the ground, okay?

Of course, if these people knew that Menshikov actually didn't want to go, they would probably be even more surprised and angry, and they would think that the old eunuch was in a blessing and didn't know his blessing!

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