Duke Oldorf had a headache. He had just accepted the task assigned by Nicholas I to inspect the performance of the wired telegraph and didn't think it was anything. But as the news spread in the past few days, people from all walks of life have been eyeing him.
, from time to time a certain big shot would come to his house to do work.
Yes, Count Uvarov still has a lot of reputation. Although he can't find a particularly good connection with Duke Ordorf, he can still find a few moderate connections.
"I'm telling you, none of these fancy new gadgets are really useful. Just tell me about the railway that was built a few years ago. What's that thing called? It's uncomfortable to sit on and smells a bit choking.
It’s far behind our carriage, and it’s a waste to spend so much money!”
"That's right! Duke, we can't make this kind of mistake again. These new gadgets are all deceptive things. You have to help His Majesty keep them safe!"
If there were just one or two such lobbyists, Duke Ordorff would be fine with it, but for several days in a row the people at home were all people who spoke ill of the cable telegram, so no matter how stupid he was, he would know that there was something wrong with it.
With his energy, it was not easy to figure out who gave the instructions, so he quickly understood that this was what Count Uvarov meant, and he was immediately confused.
If it were someone else, Ordorf wouldn't really care, but Uvarov still has face, and he's not afraid of anything. He's just afraid that this guy will twist his mouth in front of Nicholas I. That guy may have the ability to make things happen.
He is not strong, but his ability to stir things up is particularly strong. Duke Ordorff would really not want to offend him unless he had to.
The problem is that if he gives Uvarov this face, then Nicholas I will have a hard time explaining it. He knows why Nicholas I suddenly became interested in wired telegraphy, and he has done a little research on wired telegraphy.
After some time, he discovered that this thing might not be particularly perfect, but the efficiency of transmitting messages was so many times faster than the current hand.
You can really sit in St. Petersburg and know the dynamics of the country. This thing is of great significance to Russia, which is vast and sparsely populated. Especially in the military, this thing allows St. Petersburg to remotely control the battlefield thousands of miles away. There will never be anything else.
Delayed decision-making, this is simply amazing.
Anyway, Duke Ordorf had a very good feeling about wired telegraphy. He even took a high look at Alexey, who had been promoting wired telegraphy, and felt that someone had a good vision and that the new things he recommended were indeed valuable.
But, these things become a bit unsatisfying with the involvement of Uvarov. Although Duke Ordorf is a capable bureaucrat, in the end he is still a bureaucrat, and bureaucrats have characteristics that cannot be avoided——
That is to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Their first consideration is not the national interest, but their own interests. Bureaucrats like Duke Oldorf will only take the initiative to do things when the interests of the country and their own interests are both beneficial.
"Tell me, am I not a person who brings trouble from heaven to my family?"
Prince Ordorff was so annoyed that he could only hide in his friend Prince Mikhail's place for some peace and quiet.
"Is cable telegraphy really as useful as you say?"
Duke Mikhail suddenly became interested in what Duke Ordov said. Only a general like him who has actually been on the battlefield and commanded a large corps knows the importance of communication. If wired telegraphy is really that fast, then what?
It's really necessary to do something about it.
"It's not bad at all. Apart from the construction cost being a little more expensive, there are no other big problems!"
Duke Mikhail thought for a while and asked: "Is it really possible to quickly communicate from St. Petersburg to a place thousands of miles away?"
Duke Oldorf sighed and said: "As long as the lines are laid."
Prince Mikhail fell into deep thought. He rubbed his chin and considered whether to take part.
"No, are you going to support the construction of a cable telegraph?"
Duke Ordov, who was too familiar with Duke Mikhail, knew what he was thinking when he saw his expression, and immediately advised: "You have to be careful about this matter. Count Uvarov seems to hate this thing. Do you support it?"
The cable telegraph is like a slap in the face!"
After hearing this, Duke Mikhail sneered: "He hates a lot of things. He hates us brothers very much if you say it bluntly. According to your wishes, our brothers should kill themselves quickly!"
Duke Ordorf suddenly let out a sigh. He had really forgotten that Count Uvarov and Duke Alexander were very at odds with each other. He had often spoken ill of Duke Alexander in front of Nicholas I. The reason why Duke Alexander had not spoken in these years was
A very important reason why he became the foreign minister is that Uvarov always snitched.
Anyway, these two families are already enemies, so Uvarov really doesn't care whether he likes Duke Mikhail and Duke Alexander.
"But," Prince Mikhail said suddenly, "if you really want to engage in wire telegraphy, you really need to be cautious. We can't get too close to Count Speransky's group."
Duke Ordorf frowned, because although he had considered this reason, he did not pay special attention to it, because although Nicholas I did pay special attention to Count Speransky and had some opinions on his policies, in general
Still acceptable.
In other words, even if they get closer to Count Speransky and his group, they will not be labeled as reformists by Nicholas I. But after hearing what Duke Mikhail said just now, it seems that these two brothers have no idea about this.
It's particularly sensitive. Could it be that there is some inside story that he doesn't know about?
Duke Ordorff immediately became interested, and he said calmly: "It doesn't matter if we get closer, the three of us Dukes still have some respect, and the little brat didn't bother him too much! What's there to be afraid of?"
Yes! I think you brothers, the older you get, the less courageous you become!"
"You know nothing!"
Duke Mikhail snorted angrily, then looked around before whispering: "Your Majesty is getting older and older, and the status of us old guys has also reached the top. Your Majesty has to think about the Crown Prince no matter what.
No. So we old guys have to be sensible and know how to avoid suspicion and protect ourselves!"
Duke Ordov suddenly understood that the reason for daring was to protect himself! But this makes sense. There are two Dukes in the Gorchakov family, and Duke Mikhail is already a marshal. These two brothers are almost already
It means it can't be sealed. To put it bluntly, it means the tail is too big to fall off.
What would you do if you were Nicholas I? In order for your son to live a better life in the future, you have to find a way to change the position of an old minister like their brother, otherwise he will not be able to feel at ease even if he dies, okay?