Chapter 143 Reason (Part 2)
In order to repair the relationship with Uvarov, Bajatinsky knew that he had better do something to make the old man happy. When the old man was happy and forgot about the previous troubles, he was basically safe.
And now that Alexei just came to his door by himself, he must have no reason to let it go, so he chose to encourage Crown Prince Alexander to attack Alexei without even thinking about it. He even gave Pobedonostsev a wink not only by himself.
"Torquemada" naturally understood the elegant meaning of the stringed songs, and immediately realized what Bariatinsky wanted to do. Naturally, he did not disagree with this, because his ideas were similar to those of Bariatinsky. Sell it to Uvarov, since last time he was with Bariatinsky.
"The duke is right. Count Speranski has always been a liberal, and now he has made it clear that he wants to collude with Grand Duke Constantine, so he has to guard against it!"
Crown Prince Alexander focused his attention on Dmitry Milyutin. Two people had expressed their attitudes. He wanted to see how Dmitry reacted. Would he be the same as those two people?
All of a sudden, the pressure poured on Dmitry. Those who are familiar with this man know that this man is actually a veritable reformer, and he is not in the same line as Bariatinsky and others. It is a matter of course for the reformers to defend the reformers, otherwise what is the point of holding together?
However, Dmitry was a different reformist. In a sense, he was Count Rostovtsev's pawn placed next to Crown Prince Alexander. This pawn was very critical and could not be used unless it was absolutely necessary.
So Dmitry's choice is very difficult. If he doesn't want to be exposed, he has to echo the views of Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev. But to be honest, he hates these two conservatives and thinks They were rigid as granite at such a young age, and reeked of conservatism that disgusted him.
He knew very well why these two guys attacked Alexei, it was just to ease the relationship with Uvarov, otherwise, if the only person who annoyed Crown Prince Alexander at this moment was Grand Duke Constantine, look at them Go up and scratch the beard of Grand Duke Constantine?
In the eyes of Dmitry, such behavior is even more despicable and embarrassing. If he hadn't been charged with a heavy responsibility, he would have to spit in the faces of these two guys.
It's a pity that Dmitry knew that he couldn't do this. Not only could he not spray these two bastards, but he had to go along with them, because he knew how crucial Count Rostovtsev's plan was, so he had to be patient.
[Sorry, Count Speranski, I can only make you sacrifice! 】
Dmitry apologized to Alexei in his heart,
He said very calmly: "Since Earl Speranski is going to be taught a lesson, then we must pay attention to the reaction of Grand Duke Constantine. According to Duke Bariatinsky, they are accomplices. Once we take action against one of them, then The other one must react!"
Crown Prince Alexander was very satisfied with Dmitry's answer: [Look at the awareness of others. As soon as I heard that I was not satisfied with Skotia, I started to plan how to make suggestions without saying a word. This enthusiasm, this awareness, is really my own. ah! 】
In the past two years, Crown Prince Alexander has become more and more satisfied with Dmitri, because Dmitri is usually low-key and has outstanding ability to do things. The advantage or the good job, the more important thing is that wherever he points, this person will definitely hit him. He is a loyal minister who works hard and does not ask for anything in return!
How many masters don't like such loyalty? Anyway, Crown Prince Alexander liked Dmitri more and more, and felt that if all his courtiers were as reliable and low-key as him, then he, the Crown Prince, would not need to worry about the future at all.
It's a pity that not every courtier is as cute as Dmitry, such as the other two important ministers in front of him, Duke Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev. In contrast, although these two people are also loyal, reliable and capable, but their purpose is not particularly simple!
Don't think that Crown Prince Alexander is a fool. Why did Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev advocate cleaning up Alexei as soon as they came up? He knows the core reason very well. Husband's relationship!
To put it bluntly, these two are using public tools for private use, using the joy and anger of the crown prince to serve their own interests.
Someone may ask, since Crown Prince Alexander knew the purpose of Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev, why did he agree?
The reason is very simple, that is, the crown prince himself needs to ease the relationship with Uvarov. Don't forget that in the previous cable telegram incident, he, the crown prince, also sided with Duke Ordorf and Duke Mikhail, which made Uvarov very embarrassed.
It is blunt to say that Crown Prince Alexander hurt Uvarov very badly that time. After all, Uvarov has always supported him with a clear-cut banner and has always been his most important supporter. So Crown Prince Alexander must make Uvarov happy no matter whether it is compensation or appeasement. To put it bluntly, Bariatinsky and others just saw his true thoughts and clamored to clean up Alexei. of.
And this is also the brilliance of Baryatinsky and Pobedonostsev. They are tightly tied to Crown Prince Alexander in everything, and they are all prosperous and all are damaged, forming a tight group. Worried about making the wrong choice and incurring the crown prince's displeasure.
In this regard, Dmitri is quite different. He and Crown Prince Alexander are not completely integrated, and they are definitely not that close. But this is also good, because too close to the emperor or prince can sometimes pay a huge price.
For example, when changing the crown prince, such as when giving the crown prince a bad idea. The former is easy to understand. Once the emperor and the courtiers stand in the wrong team, they will naturally have to pay the price. The latter situation is not easy to understand. Isn't it because you have a close relationship with the prince, and if you make a mistake, you can play the emotional card?
The problem is that the emotional card is not so easy to play, and it does not work every time. For example, this time Bajatinsky and Pobedonostsev urged Crown Prince Alexander to engage in cable telegrams. Perfect, not only made a lot of money, but also played with Uvarov, but think about it carefully, which one of them made more money? Did Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev gain even more?