Struggle in Russia

Old Adlerberg had a headache. From his point of view, he sincerely hoped that Count Uvarov would stop tormenting us. Now that you are a thing of the past, stop torturing us little pawns.

He sincerely hopes that conservatives will immediately open a new chapter and let the older generation retire from the stage of history as soon as possible.

This is quite ridiculous, because in a sense, he also belongs to the older generation that should pass away, and also belongs to the old gangsters who should withdraw from the stage of history.

There is nothing to be proud of. After thinking for a while, he said to Count Rostovtsev: "How about you go talk to Prince Baryatinsky and try to get him to give up this idea? "

How could Count Rostovtsev talk to Prince Baryatinsky about this? Not to mention that his current status is aloof, and he is not suitable to get involved in the internal disputes among conservatives. If he did this, Alexander II would be the first to not accept it.

What's more, he hopes that the conservatives will be fooled. Regardless of whether Duke Baryatinsky and Count Uvarov can work together again, at least this will be an irritation to Pobedonostsev, which will make that one even more jealous. There is a sense of urgency that forces him to adopt more extreme self-preservation strategies.

Besides, the reason why he told old Adlerberg this was just to divert attention. How could he take action himself?

He shook his head and said: "It's not appropriate for me to talk to Duke Baryatinsky about this. I just feel that this moment is not suitable for internal unpleasantness to happen again... I believe you are the most suitable mediator."

Old Adlerberg really didn't want to care about this matter, but Count Rostovtsev had left his words here, and it seemed inappropriate for him to ignore it.

He said distressedly: "Count, it's not that I don't want to help, it's that those liberal elements have come up with new tricks... If they succeed, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Count Rostovtsev pretended not to know, and deliberately asked old Adlerberg to explain the cause and effect in detail. It took him another ten minutes to come and go.

"So that's it! If what you said is true, then this matter is really not a trivial matter!" Count Rostovtsev said with a very understanding look: "Well, I will go to see His Majesty with you, and I must let Your Majesty Realize the seriousness of the matter!"

Old Adlerberg was a little moved. Did he see it? The old man from Nicholas I's time was still reliable enough. Comparing Count Rostovtsev and Pobedonostsev, one proactively offered help, while the other was afraid to avoid it.

Comparing people to each other is really infuriating! It seems that only old friends can be relied upon!

After entering the royal study, Alexander II didn't have any trouble. He immediately met with old Adlerberg and Count Rostovtsev. After hearing the whole story, he also realized that it was not a trivial matter.

He immediately said: "Your feedback is too timely, Count. If those liberal elements are allowed to succeed, the consequences will be disastrous! So, I will immediately give an order to the Third Department and order them to stop harassing the Ministry of Justice!"

Old Adlerberg naturally thought it was very good, but Count Rostovtsev interjected: "Your Majesty, I don't think this is reliable enough... Your Excellency the Count has already looked for a third part before, but Pobedonosce The Earl Husband said he was helpless...even if you give him an order now, there is no guarantee that he will be able to solve the problem perfectly!"

Alexander II was stunned, while old Adlerberg looked at Count Rostovtsev with great gratitude, because he would never dare to say such a thing. After all, Pobedonostsev’s status is so high that giving him eye drops now will not guarantee that he will not be retaliated against later!