Struggle in Russia

If Chernyshov and old Adlerberg were allowed to speak their minds, they would definitely answer: "I think it's better not to let the reformists do it. As long as they don't make too big a move, they can just tolerate it." It’s over.”

But these inner thoughts must not be told to Count Uvarov, right? The two exchanged glances again, then put on a smile and replied:

"Earl, you are right, we really cannot let those free elements do whatever they want. As long as you stand up first, we promise to follow up!"

Count Uvarov glanced at these two people and knew exactly what they were thinking. Obviously these two guys were worried that they would be sacrificed as cannon fodder by him like the conservative nobles who took a walk in front of the Winter Palace last time, so they emphasized that he should take the lead first and then follow up.

It is obvious that these two people are not prepared to really contribute, at most they are just preparing to scratch the surface.

In the past, Count Uvarov would have definitely taught them a lesson, but now the situation was stronger than the others, and he only needed these two guys to stand up and give a shout out to show off.

He temporarily gave up the idea of ​​arguing with them, but after passing this Count Kanvuarov would definitely have to settle accounts with them. He made up his mind to let these two guys pack up and get out. It was time to change. Some more obedient new blood replaced them.

The two groups of people who were at odds with each other reluctantly reached an agreement. Count Uvarov promised to go into battle as a vanguard as soon as he returned, while Chernyshev and old Adlerberg also promised to follow up in time. .

However, after the two parties broke up, Chernyshov and old Adlerberg had another small meeting in private.

"Do you really want to cooperate?" Chernyshev asked worriedly.

Old Adlerberg frowned and replied: "We must cooperate, but I think we need to consider how and when to cooperate. We must be cautious about this matter and wait and see the limelight first!"

Chernyshev nodded with deep understanding and said: "Yes! He just can't see the situation clearly. He didn't see that His Majesty is now relieved. Reform is inevitable. If he continues to sing the opposite, he will be trying to block the train and lead to his own destruction." !”

"Who says it's not the case!" Old Adlerberg sighed and lowered his voice and said, "I think we still have to make plans early. I'm afraid...I'm afraid something will happen to him. If he gets implicated, it's not an unforeseen disaster. What!"

"What are you going to do?" Chernyshev imitated him and lowered his voice, "If you don't cooperate, he will definitely not give up!"

"This is also what I'm worried about. What can't that old guy do? It's not like you didn't see what happened last time. There were so many people. He gave up when he said he wanted to. He was so ruthless!"

Chernyshov nodded with sadness. What happened last time also left him with lingering fears. If Count Uvarov did it again, who would they cry to?

"But," he hesitated, "what if he feels that we are not working hard enough to cause trouble for us?"

Old Adlerberg sighed: "I am also worried about this, and your Majesty is really worried about this. Why do you want to see this old guy? It would be better to just let him go wherever he wants to cool off. There are so many troubles!"

Yes, the opinions among the conservatives are very divided nowadays, especially those who are best at adapting to the changing circumstances, such as the old Adlerberg and Chernyshev, are particularly depressed.

If Count Uvarov really becomes a thing of the past, then their choice should be as simple as possible, just go and hug the new one and be done with it. But Count Uvarov came back again. Although Alexander II did not like him as much as Nicholas I, he did not let him go home to retire.

How can they, the wallflowers, make a choice about whether to leave or not? What if Count Uvarov is angered and lets this ruthless old guy deal with them?

Even if they are not afraid of this, holding them in such a hanging position will make it difficult for them to join Baryatinsky's faction.

Don't you think this is annoying?

"Let's take a step and watch it first," old Adlerberg sighed, and said sadly: "Speak less and observe more, be careful with your words and actions!"

The news of Count Uvarov's audience with Alexander II naturally could not be concealed from Count Rostovtsev. It's just that unlike Chernyshov and old Adlerberg's entanglement, he saw this matter very clearly.

He said to Nikolai Milyutin: "His Majesty's attitude is not difficult to guess at all. Although Count Uvarov is as big as before, he still has some appeal and influence. It can be used to fight against you, so that your family will not be left alone. What is so difficult to guess about this kind of emperor's mind."

Nikolai Milyutin cursed: "It is indeed not difficult to guess, but how to deal with this kind of conspiracy?"

He asked cautiously: "Then let's strike first?"

Count Rostovtsev smiled gracefully and said: "Are you sure this is appropriate? Do you really think that old guy has no means to save his life? What's more, this time His Majesty is actually standing behind him. If you dare to push too hard, Your Majesty will definitely You’re biased!”

Nikolai Milyutin said in astonishment: "What should we do? Just watch those old stubborns jumping around?"

Count Rostovtsev smiled again and said: "Of course not, it would be a stupid choice to directly confront them head-on. Smart people will always use their internal contradictions to divide and break up and then defeat them one by one!"

Nikolai Milyutin looked at Count Rostovtsev with longing eyes, meaning that you should quickly tell us how to divide and disintegrate, and how to defeat them one by one.

It’s just that Count Rostovtsev has never been a person who likes to talk clearly. He skipped this topic and asked: "Are you planning to let little Speransky return to St. Petersburg?"

Nikolai Milyutin was stunned. Aren't we talking about dealing with Count Uvarov? Why did you suddenly get involved with little Speransky?

But now that Count Rostovtsev mentioned it, he could only reply: "Yes, he has this idea. Many people think that he has done a good job in Wallachia, and he is one of his own, so let him Coming back will help us improve our reform plan."

Count Rostovtsev nodded slowly and said: "Yes, but don't let him come back to idleness. Let him try to become a high-ranking official in several surrounding states. In addition, let Grand Duke Andrei come back with him!"

Nikolai Milyutin's eyes widened. He could understand and fully support Alexei's return, but he didn't understand the use of Li Xiao's return. After all, Alexander II's soldiers didn't want to see his cousin. At this critical moment, why did he offend His Majesty with such a meaningless thing?