Chapter 145 Contest (Part 1)

It can only be said that Bariatinsky is indeed a cunning fox. His method is not a method, but it can be implemented at first glance, because Wallachia and Moldavia are far away from St. Petersburg, and they take advantage of the information asymmetry This advantage can indeed catch Grand Duke Constantine by surprise, and end the battle before Grand Duke Constantine can react.

Anyway, Crown Prince Alexander listened to it, and after thinking about it for a while, he didn't notice any problems, but he was not the same as before. In the past, he could only listen to Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev and had no other choice. And now he has one more option to listen to Dmitry's opinion.

At this time, Crown Prince Alexander had to lament how clever his father's methods were. It is really a good way to strike a balance among the courtiers, no matter how you look at it, you can be invincible, at least no courtiers can fool him casually. He felt that he had to discover more courtiers like Dmitry in the future, so that no one could fool him.

"Dmitry, what do you think?"

Faced with Crown Prince Alexander's question, Dmitry was very calm, because from the beginning he knew that Bariatinsky was very difficult to deal with, and he would never be able to repel him with a few words. When he proposed the strategy of using the spear to attack the shield, he considered how Bariatinsky would crack it, and it can only be said that Bariatinsky's reaction was completely within his expectations.

So he replied unhurriedly: "If you can act quickly to catch the Grand Duke Constantine and Count Speranski by surprise, of course you can succeed. I agree with this, but the only question is, can we really solve it so quickly?" means of question?"

Dmitry asked this question really well, because Bariatinsky just meant that no matter what we do, let's go for a surprise attack first, maybe we will win if Grand Duke Constantine can't react.

To be honest, this is an irresponsible approach, because everything must be planned before action, and all aspects of the situation and impact must be considered, at least various situations must be considered, such as what to do if a sudden attack does not work.

And what Bariatinsky said just now is irresponsible no matter how you listen to it. He only said to do it, but he didn't think about what to do if he couldn't do it? It didn't even say how to implement it. This is a typical reckless mess.

At least to Crown Prince Alexander, it sounded like a mess. How could he come up with such an idea, say what to do but not how to do it, and also consider the consequences of not doing it? Leng Touqing doesn't have such a way of doing it!

In fact, it is very simple. Of course Bariatinsky would not be so unskilled. If he had been at this level before, then Crown Prince Alexander would have been tricked to death countless times by him. The real reason is that he just wants to quickly determine the deal with Alexei, and then he will slowly discuss the specific action plan with Pobedonostsev.

As for the dire consequences of not being successful? Hehe, in their view, now that Crown Prince Alexander has basically confirmed his status, even if Grand Duke Constantine can fight back, how powerful it can be. Could it be possible that Nicholas I can let him threaten the status of Crown Prince Alexander.

For Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev, as long as the status of Crown Prince Alexander is intact, then even if Grand Duke Constantine can be arrogant for a while, as long as Crown Prince Alexander ascends the throne as emperor in the future, everything can be made up for.

What's more, in their opinion, taking Alexei back may not necessarily provoke Grand Duke Constantine. How can a mere Alexei take down Crown Prince Alexander?

In short, these two people feel that their side is invincible, so they can do whatever they want regardless of gains or losses.

It's just that, I know in my heart that I can talk about it in private, but I must not say it in front of Crown Prince Alexander. It will hurt people and feelings if it is said.

After all, as a courtier, you should always consider your master. How can you let your master go all out to charge and enjoy the fruits leisurely? Taking a step back, this kind of thinking is disrespectful to Crown Prince Alexander. Did you not put the interests of the Crown Prince first?

Although Grand Duke Constantine couldn't do anything to him, even if it was Nicholas I's verbal criticism or beating, it was not Crown Prince Alexander himself who suffered, and he was not the one who was unlucky? How can you let the master carry it alone?

So when Dmitry broke all this, both Bariatinsky and Pobedonostsev had to face this problem, they couldn't use the fact that the consequences are not serious, the crown prince, you are all fine prevaricate. Either they can persuade Crown Prince Alexander to let the Crown Prince accept this possibility, or they have to honestly give effective methods and strategies or countermeasures to give Crown Prince Alexander a reassurance, otherwise this matter will not be able to be done!

Bariatinsky immediately felt pain in his egg. He looked at Dmitry, who had a completely calm and serious expression, as if he was discussing the matter, but he always felt that something was wrong, but there was no evidence .

Then he glanced at Pobedonostsev again, which means you hurry up and talk about it, it really makes me say that I am ugly right now, isn't that ridiculous!

Pobedonostsev immediately said: "This question is good, it is indeed very important, but I think we must first determine the need to deal with Earl Speranski, and just determine this goal. The rest of the plan and so on You can take your time and think about it in the long run!"

To put it bluntly, Pobedonostsev's move was still a tactic to delay the attack, because he naturally didn't have the strategy to make him use it for a while. Can you say something? So he tried to confuse concepts, as if accusing Dmitry of disapproving of cleaning up Alexei.

Of course, that's what he meant in fact, but his expression was very cryptic, and his method was very clever, but this trick was of no use to Dmitry. For the latter immediately says:

"Your Excellency, haven't we already unanimously determined that it is necessary to teach Count Speranski a lesson and eliminate his accomplice? What is there to discuss about this? Now that we have made it clear, we should immediately consider how to achieve this. The method of the target, after all, His Excellency the Duke said that he must be wiped out with a sudden attack, otherwise there will be endless troubles. To be quick and easy, we must hurry up and implement it. After all, the timing is ever-changing, and the political wind sometimes changes as soon as it is said. , we have to do the relevant work ahead, we can't let the Crown Prince worry about us all the time, right?"