Struggle in Russia

Nicholas I suggested that you, Uvarov, would not agree to it at all, but you have to reverse the car. Not to mention that you are full, at least you have no vision at all. So Count Rostovtsev's question directly changed Nicholas I's face, and the look in Count Uvarov's eyes was even more terrifying!

It is conceivable that Count Uvarov was taken aback, and he quickly explained: "No, no, I didn't mean that, I mean..."

Well, he who just wanted to argue was just thinking about how to destroy Count Rostovtsev's good deeds, and he didn't think about it deeply at all. Naturally, he was a little panicked after being beaten back, so he could only hold his feet temporarily. After thinking for a while, he hastily explained:

"What I mean is, since Your Excellency the Prime Minister is under too much pressure, and Prince Menshikov is not familiar enough with foreign affairs, it is better to send another person who is familiar with foreign affairs and reliable enough to take charge of this matter, so that the best of both worlds will be achieved!"

This explanation seems to be the case, but it is not very convincing. Anyway, Nicholas I does not believe it, and he does not think this idea is wise.

Let's not talk about whether we can find a candidate like Count Uvarov said, even if there is, we have to call this person to St. Petersburg first, right? It's okay if this person is in St. Petersburg, but what if he's not there?

According to the conditions set by Count Uvarov, if he is reliable and familiar with foreign affairs, he can only find it in diplomats or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. And he can replace Menshikov, which determines that he must have a similar identity and status, so the number of candidates is pitifully small, okay?

To put it bluntly, I am afraid that I can only choose among a few ambassadors stationed abroad and ambassadors stationed in major powers.

These people are not close to St. Petersburg, and it may take a month or two to send someone to send a letter to invite them back. Please come back and explain it. It will be more than a month before I go to Istanbul, and I have been tossing here for more than two months.

If you think about it, it is already the end of September, and it will be winter in two months. Regardless of whether the negotiations go well, one thing is certain, that is, it is absolutely impossible to use troops.

Without the threat of force, Nicholas I doubted whether Turkey would be obedient, and if he could, he hoped to solve this problem within this year and not delay it until 1853.

But according to Earl Uvarov's suggestion, that is obviously impossible, so what's the point of making such a fuss?

The reason why Nicholas I reprimanded Nesselrode a few days ago was not because he procrastinated, but now the reprimand has been reprimanded, and even the authority has been removed, but the problem still cannot be resolved within the year. significance?

And following Count Uvarov's advice would create another thorny side issue.

If the new envoy has performed well and accomplished his mission, how is the next step in recognition?

He is already an ambassador, and he is also a powerful figure in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you let him go further, it will definitely threaten Nesselrode's status. As I said earlier, Nicholas I did not intend to change the foreign minister for the time being. Didn’t you make these two people fight each other?

It's not just a problem with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Menshikov was also exempted from the special envoy's errand earlier, and his face was also swept away. Although this is not a big problem, it is always a slap in the face. Moreover, Nicholas I still liked this old guy very much, and didn't want him to lose face so much.

Let's put it this way, Count Uvarov's suggestion offended Nesselrode and Menshikov at once, and it may also cause power disputes in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and even the cabinet. Is this acceptable for Nicholas I, who wanted to maintain stability?

It must be unacceptable, so he looked so terrible at Count Uvarov.

And Earl Uvarov soon realized what kind of bad idea he had just made. The old fox wanted to slap himself twice right away--let you talk nonsense, screw it up!

For a moment, the atmosphere in the imperial study was a bit weird. Nicholas I and Count Rostovtsev looked at Count Uvarov strangely. None of the three of them had any intention of speaking. It was as embarrassing as possible.

Fortunately, this embarrassment did not last long. Count Rostovtsev quickly "reacted" and broke the silence: "Count, your suggestion is not impossible, but it is a bit cumbersome. Prince Shikov is still worthy of trust, not to mention that a veteran like him can bring unusual psychological pressure to Turkey, I think it is more appropriate to continue to trust him!"

Nicholas I liked to hear this. The tsar liked soldiers the most. He always felt that soldiers were the most reliable and would never let him down no matter what he did, especially for a loyal veteran like Menshikov. Is his heart love. Count Rostovtsev's trust in the veteran seemed to him to be typical of him.

So without waiting for Count Uvarov to say anything, he waved his hand and said: "Then it is decided, let Menshikov take full responsibility for all negotiations with Turkey, and send someone to the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to give them instructions and let them do their best. Cooperate and obey all instructions of Menshikov!"

Count Uvarov was naturally upset, but he didn't dare to speak indiscriminately, after all, the painful lesson just now was there. He just looked at Count Rostovtsev coldly, he remembered!

Did Count Rostovtsev notice it?

Of course he saw it, but he wasn't nervous, because he wasn't scared too much, and Count Uvarov's actions made no sense at all. Do you really think Nicholas I is blind? How could it be possible not to see your hostility? Is it really wise for you to show your hostility in front of the emperor so fruitfully?

Count Rostovtsev's judgment was very accurate. Nicholas I did see Count Uvarov's hostility, which made him a little unhappy, because first of all, you, Count Uvarov, had a bad idea and didn't say anything. Count Rostovtsev just helped you down the steps to avoid embarrassment, so you should express your gratitude no matter what.

But you old guy is not only ungrateful but also hostile. This is simply repaying kindness with hatred!

Obviously, you old guy is a villain, you don't know what to do, and you don't have any gratitude at all.

Nicholas I naturally didn't like such a person, which also determined that in the future he would definitely not trust Count Uvarov as much as before. However, Nicholas I was happy to see Count Uvarov and Count Rostovtsev mess up. For him, it would be great if the two power ministers check and balance each other!