Chapter 729
Schwarzenberg got another drunk with Pyotr Volkonski and got nothing but a buzzing pain in his head. This made Nesselrode speechless after receiving the news.
At the beginning, Nesselrode still had great expectations for Schwarzenberg, and was going to work with the fellow Austrian to turn the tide and persuade Nicholas I to return to the right path.
But after Schwarzenberg came for a week or so, Nesselrode discovered that this little fellow had a big problem, that is, he did not follow the rules and was easy to be turned around by Rongzhi.
If Schwarzenberg was just an ordinary diplomat, it would be fine, then the problem would not be too big, but this guy is the Prime Minister of Austria, and his words and deeds not only represent the face of Austria, but also represent the will of Austria. The performance makes it easy to underestimate whether Austria is good or not.
At least Nesselrode knew that his powerful Majesty Nicholas I had already underestimated Austria, thinking that a clown like Schwarzenberg could be the prime minister of Austria, so Austria really has no tiger monkey in the mountains. Your Majesty!
Nesselrode understood the personality of Nicholas I. He was not so much a Russian as a Prussian. He appreciates iron and blood methods more, and trusts the strong with firm will and decisive actions.
On the contrary, even if you can speak flowers with your mouth, and a tongue can destroy human flesh and bones, you can't get along with Nicholas I. He hated these talkative masters the most, and felt that these people were totally unreliable.
However, Schwarzenberg gave Nicholas I the impression that he was only capable in words, but not decisive enough. It was too difficult to impress him with such an image.
Actually, Schwarzenberg didn't like Nicholas I's taste at all, and the effect of replacing his brother-in-law Wendisch Gretz was actually much better. In history, Nicholas I did not generally appreciate the latter, and felt that the latter's resoluteness and iron-blooded methods were the best.
It is a pity that in this life, Schwarzenberg and Wendisch Gretz fell out ahead of time, and Schwarzenberg was not at all worried about letting this political enemy visit Russia. Otherwise, what if Wendisch Gretz can make Nicholas I happy? In the end, he was not married to someone!
It can only be said that the appearance of Li Xiao really made Schwarzenberg miserable. Although this guy was short-lived in history, his situation was not so pitiful. Franz Joseph I, who helped him to the stage, was very cautious. When Schwarzenberg died, he would simply abolish the position of Prime Minister, because he was afraid that someone would continue to follow Schwarzenberg and make the emperor of Austria Have a bad day!
The days of Schwarzenberg in this historical time and space are too sad,
Not only did the deposed emperor fail to get what he wanted, but even his brother-in-law who took advantage of him turned against each other. Anyway, it's a cup of tea!
However, no matter how miserable Schwarzenberg was, Nesselrode would not let him sympathize with him. As a young pine and an old fox in politics, Nesselrode only believed in one truth-that is, the strong are not condemned. The weak are guilty.
Schwarzenberg is weak, so not only can't sympathize, but he has to spur him well, otherwise this guy will really ruin his event!
Yes, Nesselrode once felt that his side had gained the advantage again, that Nicholas I had finally regained his sobriety and finally returned to the right track. He also planned to take this opportunity to set things right and settle accounts with bastards like Duke Alexander, and it would be best to send these bastards away in one wave.
That's because I really hoped for the stars and the moon, so I hoped for Schwarzenberg, an ally, but who would have thought that this guy would be such a pig!
Just think about Nesselrode's mood. If you were an ordinary old man, you would probably be so angry that you would have a heart attack or cerebral infarction.
"This guy is unreliable at all!" Nesselrode finally lost his temper, "What's the matter with an old fritter like Peter Volkonsky? Go to Menshikov, go to Ordorf , or go directly to Crown Prince Alexander! I just don’t know what to say!”
Nesselrode, who couldn't sit still at all, couldn't bear it any longer, so he had to go off in person. He put down his body and went directly to Duke Ordorf, planning to convince the spy chief first, and then talk to the eunuch Menshikov. The steward grinds slowly.
Probably Nesselrode felt that Duke Ordorf should be better dealt with or persuaded than Menshikov. It has to be said that this old man really refused to accept his old age. There was a major problem in his judgment, and he didn't see Duke Ordorf clearly at all, let alone Menshikov.
Nesselrode never thought that the Duke of Aldorf had actually formed a political alliance with the Duke of Alexander. Their group was one of the greatest enemies of his prime minister. Ideological work, it is really a heifer flying on a plane-it's awesome.
Besides, Menshikov, this guy is really just a showman, except that Nicholas I still dotes on him, but in fact, there is really nothing to do with it.
Nesselrode actually went to persuade Menshikov first to let Schwarzenberg use money to open the way, and the old eunuch really gave in. But, why did he go to the Duke of Aldorf first? You don’t even know how his itinerary is arranged. It’s hard to do it first and then easy. First hit the real old fox with soft nails, which arouses the Duke of Aldorf’s attention. Be very vigilant, and then go slowly to find the old eunuch. You said how could the Duke of Aldorf give him a chance to do something.
"This slippery old fox!"
After walking out of the gate of the third part, Nesselrode began to scold, because he chatted with the Duke of Aldorf for an hour. It seemed that the Duke of Aldorf was easy to talk and submissive, but after thinking about it carefully , the other party didn't seem to promise him anything, it was all empty talk.
"Mistake!"
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At this time, Nesselrode also knew that he had made a mistake. He should have thought of the Duke of Ordorf as Nicholas I's secret spy leader, how could he be easy to talk about? Li got the truth - grandma!
"Go, go to the Admiralty immediately!"
Nesselrode knew that he couldn't delay any longer, and had to deal with Menshikov as soon as possible. He felt that he and the old eunuch still had a good relationship. Even if the old eunuch didn't talk about feelings, he couldn't stop talking about money, right? For the sake of money, he should be easy to talk to!