Grand Duke Constantine used to think that his association with the reformists was purely a matter of political necessity. He needed such a group of people who did not follow tradition and needed them to help him wave the flag. He needed such a group of people to fight against the strongest political force in Russia.
conservative group.
In a sense, Grand Duke Constantine was using the reformists. If one day he could ascend to the throne of God, it is hard to say whether he would eventually reuse the reformists.
But now, when Grand Duke Constantine left St. Petersburg and traveled to other parts of Russia, he suddenly discovered that the reformists were actually a bit cute. The way these people did things and their ideas were much cuter than those old antiques.
Only when he truly sees the conservative and backward forces in every corner of Russia, and sees the ugly faces of these guys, will he feel that the reformists are better.
Therefore, Grand Duke Constantine felt that he had changed after this trip. He not only verbally agreed with the reform and the theories of the reformists, but also felt from the bottom of his heart that reform was indeed necessary.
In this case, you let him continue to praise conservative ideas, and you let him say that it is good to be conservative without conscience. Of course, he can still say it, but after all, it is a bit awkward to say it, like a little girl getting married.
Same.
Anyway, Grand Duke Constantine was a little resistant, but this request was emphasized by Viscount Prozolov. At that time, he said: "Your Highness, if you still have the slightest intention to be a tsar, then you must try to please him."
The conservative group is not only because Your Majesty likes them, but also because their power is so huge that no matter who ascends the throne, they must win over them!"
This made Grand Duke Constantine very depressed, because Viscount Prozolov said it very clearly - Russia is controlled by conservative forces from top to bottom. It is not that the czars are too conservative, but that if you are not conservative, you will not be able to sit in that position!
This is very sad. At first, Grand Duke Constantine was a little bit unable to accept it, but Viscount Prozolov told him with bloody cases that this is the fact, and you must accept it whether you like it or not!
When Grand Duke Constantine accepted this fact, he felt that his previous behavior was very ridiculous. As a careerist, he didn't even understand the most basic facts. He naively thought that as long as he pleased his old father, he would be satisfied.
Enough to ascend to the throne.
Little did he know that there was actually a dark shadow behind his old father, and the will of these people was actually more critical. This can also explain why he obviously performed better than Alexander in all aspects, but he was often disturbed at critical moments.
Good thing.
The reason is that the conservative forces don't like him, so the group of people who represent the highest end of the conservative forces, such as Uvarov, will always harm his good deeds.
And he also understood why his old father liked Uvarov so much. To put it bluntly, it didn't matter if he didn't like him.
Thinking of this, Grand Duke Constantine sighed quietly. First of all, he felt that he couldn't help being a tsar. He began to understand why his uncle died young and why his second uncle refused to ascend the throne. It was really that the position was too unfair.
It's nice to sit down.
"Dear father, I have arrived in Chisinau safely. Thanks to your blessing, I have a safe journey... I entered Chisinau secretly without informing anyone. I wanted to take a closer look at this city and this country.
The real situation... Only in this way can we solve the problem in a targeted way. I believe you will also agree with my approach. Please send my regards to my mother and Alexander. Only after leaving St. Petersburg did I know that home is so missed. I miss you.
Already..."
Grand Duke Constantine blew the ink on the paper. He was a little uncomfortable writing in such a tone, because since he was a child, his old father taught him to be an upright man. Such a little girlish attitude was definitely not allowed.
Yes, generally speaking only Alexander, the crybaby, would write such disgusting words.
But now he, a big man, must act like a girl, because Viscount Prozolov told him that if he wants to make a comeback, he must not only please the conservative forces, but also cater to Nicholas I. He must directly hit the softest place in the heart of the tsar.
.
Therefore, it is particularly important to show your love for him and miss him. You must let him know that there is a son thousands of miles away who is thinking about him all the time.
At first, Grand Duke Constantine was very doubtful about the effectiveness of this trick, because he felt that his old father was such a macho man. Back then, Alexander would definitely be scolded whenever he cried, but he always behaved like a man.
Only then did he gain the favor of his old father.
If you don't learn from the good ones, you have to learn from the bad ones. What's the reason?
"You are wrong!" Viscount Prozolov corrected without hesitation: "It is true that His Majesty's macho style is very strong, but this does not mean that warmth has no effect, or that he does not need warmth!"
Viscount Prozolov followed the instructions: "What your Majesty hates is the childish attitude when dealing with business, and he doesn't like the kindness and indecisiveness of women... But this does not mean that he does not need a touch of tenderness. In my opinion, your Majesty is actually a
He is a very family-oriented person, he likes the warmth of family, but he hides it very deeply!"
"As a good son, you must not only take charge of government affairs and handle various affairs with manly perseverance and decisiveness, but you must also have a delicate side and let His Majesty know your feelings for him... In other words, you must play the ability card.
But the emotional card is also indispensable!”
At that time, Grand Duke Constantine was dumbfounded. This was the first time someone told him that his old father who was strong in everything actually had a tender side. Of course, he didn't believe it at the time and couldn't stand Prozzolo at all.
Only after the Viscount's begging did he agree to give it a try reluctantly.
But the effect of this try was completely beyond imagination. After he launched a gentle offensive, Nicholas I's attitude towards him did change. In the letter, he was no longer the cold and cold Zeus sitting on the emperor's throne.
He is a good father who cares about his son and worries about his son.
This made Grand Duke Constantine stunned. Even if he saw it with his own eyes, he could not imagine how all this happened.
But it doesn't matter. Grand Duke Constantine only needs to know that this trick is very effective and has indeed brought him closer to his old father. So from then on, he looked at Viscount Prozolov with admiration and did not say anything to him.
He obeys what he is told, at least he attaches great importance to it, and he will do it resolutely if he can do it.
You ask what he can't do? Of course there is some. For example, before going to Chisinau, Viscount Prozolov actually gave him a good idea, but he didn't like it very much...