Chapter 7 Blackmailed

Crown Prince Alexander was very clear about Nesselrode's coming. He knew very well that the old prime minister's life was actually very difficult, but did Nesselrode's life have a lot to do with him?

If it is said that Nesselrode has always been his die-hard supporter, then it is normal for the Crown Prince of Alexander to protect Ichigo. But the problem is that this guy Nesselrode is very slippery, and he seems to be very respectful to him as the crown prince, but if you expect him to go through life and death for the crown prince of Alexander, that is also a dream.

Anyway, the relationship is neither far nor close, close is not particularly close, and distant is not so much, it is that kind of feeling that is just a formality.

According to Crown Prince Alexander's preferences, he is too lazy to care about Nesselrode's mess. Anyway, it is not up to him to decide who should be the prime minister.

But he was a little surprised that both Prince Bariatinsky and Dmitry Milutin had persuaded him to give Raniescherrode a hand. Because it is difficult for Bariatinsky and Dmitry, the right-hand men, to be so consistent on one issue!

"Do you think it is beneficial to help Nesselrode?"

"Yes!"

"certainly!"

Bariatinsky and Dmitry replied almost in unison. To be honest, the two themselves were a little surprised. After they looked at each other, Bariatinsky first explained: "Your Highness, it is true that Your Excellency Prime Minister Your support is not that sufficient, but this does not mean that his support is not important. Grand Duke Constantine has been very active recently..."

And Dmitry said: "Your Majesty's interest in Bulgaria is not so great. Whoever performs well on this issue may be favored. This is an opportunity!"

Crown Prince Alexander felt a headache whenever he thought of Grand Duke Constantine. This younger brother has not stopped at all in the past two years. He has been wooing the ministers of the DPRK and China, and has vaguely formed a force. Although his father, Nicholas I, had no intention of abolishing the reserve, the jumping up and down of that guy made him really uneasy.

If, as Barjatinsky and Dmitry said, he can do a good job on the Bulgarian issue and let Dad see more of him, it is indeed attractive!

"But the risks involved?"

Bariatinsky and Dmitry looked at each other again, and the former explained first: "Your Highness, there is no risk at all. Haven't you seen that His Majesty has already made up his mind to put pressure on the Turkish forces?" It must be done!"

Dmitry also said: "As far as I know, Grand Duke Constantine is actively operating, and he has an idea to replace Razhelev as the commander of the Black Sea Fleet!"

Dmitry's answer seems to be wrong,

But Crown Prince Alexander was taken aback. Why was Grand Duke Constantine interested in the Black Sea Fleet, so far away from the political core of Russia? But what if he has a big plan and plans to use the Black Sea Fleet to make a fuss about Bulgaria or Turkey?

Once Grand Duke Constantine is allowed to complete this article, Nicholas I will naturally look at him differently, which is quite bad!

"You mean to help Nesselrod?"

Looking at Crown Prince Alexander who was still hesitant, Bariatinsky and Dmitry replied: "Of course we want to help, but we must do enough favors! lest that old guy turn his back on him in the future!"

Crown Prince Alexander immediately understood that the two men meant to use this opportunity to hold Nesselrode, so that the old fox could no longer sway left and right, just to make him show his attitude and only support him.

Crown Prince Alexander would naturally be happy if this could be achieved, but he didn't think Nesselrode was that easy to deal with.

"You are very reasonable to be worried. That person is indeed an old fox. It is really difficult to force him to take sides... But the difficulty does not mean that it cannot be done. You just need to tell him..."

Following the words and deeds of Bariatinsky and Dmitry, Crown Prince Alexander finally understood their intentions, and he was suddenly delighted, because according to this plan, Nesselrode might not be able to escape.

"You know, although I have a certain influence in the military, I can't order them casually, and the Bulgarian issue is related to the overall situation. The military must have different opinions. It is not easy to persuade them!"

Crown Prince Alexander sighed pretentiously, his expression made Nesselrode happy instead of panic, because he was too familiar with this routine, it was the prelude to bargaining and opening conditions!

So Nesselrode was not flustered at all. He waited for the next sentence with a serious and calm attitude. Sure enough, Crown Prince Alexander said after a while: "You must understand my difficulties. If I can make a decision, I must support your suggestion. Using strong political means to force Turkey to submit... But the problem is that because of the existence of certain people, the military has different opinions on this, and some of their words are ugly, implying that I lack the big picture and take too much risk..."

After a short pause, Crown Prince Alexander looked at Nesselrode, saw that the old fox was listening very carefully, and then said: "These words make me very passive. Even if I am the Crown Prince, I must pay attention to the influence, right?"

Nesselrode fully understood what Crown Prince Alexander meant. He had thought that the other party's conditions would be like this before, but he was still a little apprehensive and surprised when Crown Prince Alexander really proposed it. He felt that Crown Prince Alexander had indeed grown up, and he would not have negotiated terms so vigorously in the past.

"Of course I can understand your difficulties," Nesselrode replied cautiously, "If you don't hesitate to solve this trouble for me, then you will receive my wholehearted thanks, and I will do my best to serve you!"

Crown Prince Alexander stared at Nesselrode, because he never thought that the old fox would be so forthright. According to Bariatinsky and Dmitry's estimates, the old fox should at least bargain for a price. Willingly submit.

But who would have thought that he would surrender directly as soon as he opened his mouth, directly expressing his sincerity, which was so fast that Crown Prince Alexander couldn't believe it.

He was stunned for ten seconds before he said happily: "Okay! Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I am very satisfied with your attitude. I will help you with this favor!"

Nesselrode's mood was completely different when he walked out of Crown Prince Alexander's office. There was no longer any anxiety or uneasiness, and there was only a sense of relief after completing a major event.

Maybe you will ask why Nesselrode sold himself so readily. This is really not in line with his personality. Could it be that he actually has other conspiracy?