Struggle in Russia

St. Petersburg.

The former imperial office, an institution that did not exist in Russia before Nicholas I. In January 1826, less than a month after Nicholas I quelled the December uprising, this powerful institution was suddenly born.

As the engine of Nicholas I ’s dictatorship, the Imperial Office established five departments at the beginning of its establishment. The first was responsible for drafting laws for the emperor. The second was initially led by the famous Count Speransky. The task was to draft laws. text. The fourth department is responsible for royal charity activities, the fifth department manages the national serfs, and then a sixth department is added, mainly responsible for Caucasian affairs.

But the five departments mentioned by Shicai are actually not as famous as the third one that was not mentioned: the third part of the former imperial office, the original leader was Count Alexander Benkendorf. The Earl and his department's main task is to "gather intelligence on all incidents and dangerous and suspicious people", which is translated into secret police or secret services.

The third, under Benkendorf's leadership, annexed the gendarmerie organization that originally belonged to the Army. Since then, he has served as a gendarmerie commander. Since then, a "reassuring" gendarmerie officer wearing a bright blue uniform has appeared in the Empire Throughout the country, it was widely "awed and respected" across the country, eliminating the "enemy" of countless empires and emperors.

Ben Benkendorf was a natural conspirator and the most competent dogleg. His flexible, bold and obedient personality made him "prosperous" in the secret industry. The most famous one was the removal of Pushkin, the father of Russian literature.

完美 That perfect action made everything look like a tragedy caused by jealousy, but anyone who knows the inside knows that the action of Frenchman Dantes was inspired by Benkendorf. The reason is not only that Benkendorf himself and his friend Uvarov could not get used to Pushkin, but more importantly that Nicholas I was too tired of Pushkin. He increasingly needs to get rid of this nasty trouble, but he must not be dirty. Took his own hand.

Then Benkendorf shot, he planned a perfect love kill, settled the annoying trouble, and made Nicholas I very satisfied. Since then Benkendorf and his conspiracy department have become an integral part of Nicholas I's life and rule. In the words of Benkendorf's deputy Maxim von Falk, "Anyone who sneezes in his home will report it to His Majesty within an hour."

To the delight of Russian progressives and to the great disappointment of Nicholas I, Benkendorf, an old loyal and sensitive old dog, has been dead for several years. The only Russian who misses him in Russia is Nicholas I (Nicholas I Gula I put a plaster bust of Benkendorf in his office).

In 1847, the third part was led by Count Alexei Oldoff, another loyal dog of Nicholas I. Although the Earl was equally loyal, he was too far behind Benkendorf in his ability to conspiracy, and his style of work was far from satisfying Nicholas I.

I was just unable to substitute Nicholas I, because his ministers were almost always carved out of a mold-not smart enough to serve him dedicately.

So as Nicholas I and his foes of the authoritarian system gradually began to learn and evolve, it became more and more difficult, and the third part became bloated, bureaucratic, and corrupted. Day by day, the old man really felt a little overwhelmed.

"Chairman, this is the latest development of St. Petersburg University and Moscow University. Some traces of secret activities are worthy of attention."

"Chief Commander, Omsk also has information showing that the Chaos Party has strange signs, and local authorities have demanded enhanced monitoring."

"General, Bucharest and Belgrade have asked for support. His great cause requires more investment, especially the local anti-Ottoman armed forces need more support."

"Chief General, there are some news from London and Paris that are worth noting. Some gossip news is circulating and seems to be detrimental to our country's reputation. Please also inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to let them cooperate with us in carrying out relevant clearance work."

The mess of information flooded into Oldorf, drowning the poor old man completely. He is just a Russian-style general who is better at military affairs. He is better at solving problems with bayonets and cannons. Letting him lead the third part is like embroidering dogs and needles for dinosaurs, which is really helpless.

"Is there any information that is particularly urgent and needs special attention?" Oldorf asked weakly, pinching his forehead.

The heads of several departments immediately rushed and said, "These are particularly urgent and require special attention!"

This was also one of the things that made Ordorf a headache. After the third part became more and more bloated, the rolling between various departments was also one after another. In order to grab more funds, more credit, and more power, these directors They are particularly good at attacking each other internally. In severe cases, they constantly hinder each other, making their work efficiency worse than that of snails.

Sometimes Ordolf really wants to swipe all these **** with a big hand, but it's clear that this is just a matter of thinking. Don't look at Ordof as the third director. It seems to be in charge of this powerful institution, but only he knows it. UU reading www.uukanshu.com. He has no actual control. The third chapter always belongs to Nicholas I. of.

In order to prevent this terrible institution from becoming the enemy of the Tsar, His Majesty was very good at balancing the third part. Several directors did not deal with Oldorf, secretly assisting Nicholas I to monitor his every move. I am afraid that before Ordov's order to replace them is passed on, the little reports of these guys will be sent to the desk of Nicholas I first.

Therefore, in addition to Aldov's reluctant support, he is doing his best and being muddy. He is not guilty and does not easily express his opinions. Everything is done according to the order of Nikola I. Even if the emperor's majesty was getting older and his power and vanity and religious fanaticism became stronger and stronger, many orders were inexplicable and lacking in mind.

"I will inform your Majesty immediately of your feedback, and wait for His Majesty's decree!" Oldorf quietly took the thick stack of information, and then threw it to Nicholas I. Anyway, His Majesty likes to understand everything and control everything, so wait for his orders, why bother with headaches and offend people?

But Oldorf did not know when the thick intelligence Nicholas I could see and when he could give instructions. Because there is so much that the Her Majesty needs to handle in person, information like this is normal for ten and a half months.

But he even did not think that these messy information actually contained the deadly danger. He had not noticed it, of course, even if he saw his dull nerves, he couldn't realize the danger, because his focus was another big thing.

"Did Andrey Konstantinovich have not solved that trouble, Your Majesty is already impatient, why hasn't it been solved yet? May I even teach you how to deal with such a simple case!"