Struggle in Russia

Officialdom has always seen newcomers laughing but not old ones crying. Although Nesselrode's experience is worthy of embarrassment, there is nothing to make a fuss about. Count Kleinmichel believed that if one day he fell out of favor in front of Nicholas I, I am afraid that the end will be worse than that of the prime minister.

After all, Nesselrode has promoted a lot of confidants over the years, and there are such a group of buddies, even if they are down and out, there are still people who help them speak.

Therefore, Count Kleinmichel will definitely not help Nesselrode to worry about it, nor will he speak for him, he will just watch quietly, and he can do it without making trouble in this cesspit-like officialdom. up.

Just when Count Kleinmichel was thinking about something, Nicholas I continued to babble angrily, and it was not small to hear his opinions on Nesselrode!

"Does this old guy, Carl, really think that I don't know what he's planning!"

"Does he think I don't know that he's been secretly favoring Austria all these years?"

"If it weren't for the fact that he did things properly, I would have dismissed him a long time ago!"

"There is also the negotiation with Turkey. He has been obedient and submissive. It is completely perfunctory and absolutely unforgivable!"

Count Kleinmichel sighed in his heart. In fact, everyone knows Nesselrode's preference for Austria. It's just that Austria has a higher status and stronger national power in the Holy Alliance, so even if everyone knows His bias is also to turn one eye and close one eye.

However, things have changed in recent years. Austria was severely damaged in the 1848 revolution, and its national power and influence were not as good as before, while Prussia seemed to be thriving. Naturally everyone thinks Prussia is cuter.

What's more, the Austrians have always been proud and arrogant, and they don't think highly of Russia, even if the situation was stabilized because of Russia's rescue in the 1848 revolution. But in a blink of an eye, they forgot about this, and they didn't pay much attention to Russia. Whether it was Nicholas I or the noble ministers in the court, they all complained about this, thinking that the previous kindness was just hello. the dog.

For this reason, Austria was naturally disliked even more, and even Nesselrode, who had been speaking well and cheering for Austria, also suffered hostility and hatred. The big guys think that the reason why Nicholas I was deceived by the Austrians was that he was fooled by Nesselrode!

Count Kleinmichel knew that Nicholas I might not know these things, but these things would definitely feed back and affect him in another form, as can be seen from the changes in his attitude in the past two months.

Although Nicholas I was dissatisfied with Nesselrode before,

However, it is believed that Nesselrode's stay in the position of prime minister is still conducive to the stability of the government. It didn't mean to replace him.

But now?

You can see how much he hates Nesselrode just by the way he gritted his teeth, which shows how powerful three people become a tiger.

Count Kleinmichel reckoned that if this continued and people continued to speak ill of Nesselrode in Nicholas I's ear, the old prime minister might not even want to step down.

But what did it matter to him?

Count Klein Michel is very clear about the people who want to engage Nesselrode now, such as Count Uvarov, Count Rostovtsev, and even Chernyshov today. Husband's meaning, it may not mean to add insult to injury.

The wall fell and everyone pushed it, he is not Optimus Prime who can support this dangerous wall, not to mention that he has no friendship with Nesselrode!

"Peter, do you think it is appropriate to change the prime minister now?"

Count Kleinmichel was thinking about something, and Nicholas I's sudden question surprised him. Hearing this, do you really intend to change people?

He didn't dare to get involved in this kind of thing. If Nesselrode found out, he would hate him if he didn't change it in the end. Even if he changed it by luck, the new prime minister who came up might not be able to accept his favor. Why take such a risk? Woolen cloth!

So he replied honestly: "Your Majesty, I don't know, you know, I am a soldier, and I only know how to be loyal to you."

Nicholas I glanced at him, shook his head and joked: "Peter, you are so slippery, how dare you say you are a pure soldier?!"

Seeing that Nicholas I was in a good mood, Count Kleinmichel knew that it was just a joke, and immediately apologized with a smile: "I am a pure soldier, of course, as long as His Majesty gives orders, I dare to go through mountains of swords and seas of fire. I'm afraid that my ability is limited and I can't share your majesty's worries!"

Nicholas I shook his head again, sighed and did not speak, because he felt that Count Kleinmichel's words were true. It goes without saying that this little friend is loyal, but his ability is limited and he cannot really help He divides his worries and solves his problems.

But if Earl Kleinmichel really had the ability to solve problems, Nicholas I also knew that he might not be so close to him. After all, the emperor is a lonely family. A courtier with strong abilities can be used, but he cannot be a friend, let alone a brother, otherwise there will be endless troubles!

Sighing, Nicholas I felt that even if Earl Kleinmichel's abilities were mediocre, it would be fine, at least he could still be his friend, otherwise he wouldn't even have anyone around him to talk privately with him, it would be too much. bored!

At this moment, Count Kleinmichel suddenly interjected: "Your Majesty, if you are really troubled by the Prime Minister's affairs, you might as well ask other people for their opinions and see what they say. If everyone agrees If you feel that the Prime Minister is no longer competent for his duties, then there is nothing wrong with changing people!"

Listen to the opinions of other courtiers?

This option is really not within the scope of Nicholas I's consideration, because the emperor never listens and knows, almost all the courtiers have factions and interests, and they will only give him advice based on their own interests.

But the problem is that the interests of the emperor cannot be exactly the same as those of his courtiers, which makes it not always reliable to listen to the opinions of his courtiers, especially for such a big event as changing the prime minister, it will affect the whole body, and the devil knows those guys who advise him Is it dedicated to the public!

Anyway, Nicholas I can’t trust anyone on this issue. The current political situation in Russia is a delicate balance. Once he decides to change the prime minister, this balance will definitely no longer exist. It's not good for him to control the overall situation.

After thinking for a long time, Nicholas I still couldn't make up his mind, so he could only continue to live in such a stalemate. If it can be delayed for a day, maybe things will change positively after the Turks are settled?

Nicholas I took a deep breath, and was about to change the topic, but who would have thought that the State Secretary would suddenly barge in and say to him in a panic...