Bulgaria is the top priority for Count Rostovtsev, because only Nicholas I can continue to exert extreme pressure on Turkey to bring about the worst situation, and only then can Nicholas I be destroyed and Russia
Put yourself to death and live again!
It's just that there hasn't been much progress this month for the time being. After all, St. Petersburg and Istanbul are thousands of miles apart, and each round of the diplomatic battle between the two countries takes a long time. What's more, Russia and Turkey are not the only ones joining this battle.
There are also the two powers Austria, Prussia and Britain and France.
When all the big gangsters in Europe are involved, negotiations will become more complicated, and every move by any country will be endlessly interpreted, which further makes the negotiation process more cumbersome.
In fact, the procrastination of the negotiation process made Nicholas I very dissatisfied. He had never been a patient emperor. Not only did he enjoy success, but he also became more and more eager for quick success as he got older.
Take Turkey for example. Doesn't he know that such extreme pressure will lead to Turkey's extreme rebound? He must know that there are risks, but his ambition is so strong that he can't stop at all, so even if there may be risks
, but luck made him choose to take risks.
Therefore, in order to speed up the negotiation process, Nicholas I decided to send a plenipotentiary envoy to Turkey on his behalf, once again increasing the pressure on Turkey and directly crushing the turkey into pieces!
But he was a little hesitant about who to send as envoy to Turkey. Neserrodie tried his best to recommend his confidants, but Nicholas I didn't like it. He felt that Neserrodie's people were all the same.
Everyone is so cautious and cautious that it is impossible to understand his intentions, and naturally it is impossible to talk about carrying them out clearly.
Nicholas I wanted a special envoy who could understand his will but who had enough diplomatic skills and was particularly intimidating.
It’s just that such a candidate is really difficult to find, because there is really no one who can meet the above conditions, and there is no one who can understand his will. On the Bulgarian issue, he believes in Uvarov, Count Rostovtsev
They all know his thoughts, but neither of them is suitable to be sent as an envoy.
It's not that they don't have enough diplomatic means, but that Nicholas I feels that he can't live without these two people. No matter which one he leaves, he feels that he has no confidence in his heart. If something big happens, he doesn't have such people around him.
He really felt uneasy with two people helping him come up with ideas.
In addition, Nicholas I felt that Duke Alexander, Duke Ordorf or Neserrodie himself could understand his intentions and thoughts to some extent, but these people had their own problems. For example, the two Dukes of Alexander
The years have expanded too much. Although he can complete this mission 100%, what will he do after he succeeds?
Nicholas I has no plans to hand over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Duke Alexander for the time being, but he can’t go without reward, right?
Therefore, Duke Alexander is not suitable. As for Duke Ordolph, he is also suitable, but the problem is that as the director of the third department, he can be said to be the eyes and ears of Nicholas I. It is not appropriate to leave the ears and eyes abroad.
As for Neserrodie himself, Nicholas I believed that if he followed his orders wholeheartedly, things would be done. However, Nicholas I did not trust him. He knew that the prime minister actually meant it from the bottom of his heart.
I don't agree with his diplomatic strategy, so I will definitely make a name for myself. If I really let him serve as a special envoy, the final result will not be 100% satisfactory to him.
I think about how worried Nicholas I was! He couldn't find anyone among his ministers to help him share his worries. It really hurts!
"Count, who do you think is more appropriate to send as envoy to Türkiye?"
When Count Rostovtsev heard this question from Nicholas I, he felt relieved suddenly, because he knew that the moment he expected was getting closer. But on the surface, he remained calm.
Because Nicholas I was a particularly suspicious emperor, it was not easy to put someone who was involved in his own private affairs to the throne.
So Count Rostovtsev bowed slightly and replied: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Turkey as an envoy. I promise..."
In fact, Count Rostovtsev did not need to guarantee anything, because Nicholas I knew that he would be able to do it, but Nicholas I could not let him out, so the tsar could only sigh quietly and said:
"Of course I believe you can do it, but things in the country are also complicated. I need you to stay in the country!"
Count Rostovtsev nodded slightly, and then replied calmly: "Only Count Uvarov can complete this task!"
Nicholas I clicked his tongue again. Sure enough, Count Rostovtsev agreed with him, but the problem was that Uvarov couldn't leave either, and both his right-hand men and right-hand men had to stay.
"In that case, the selection will be really troublesome..." Count Rostovtsev seemed to be lost in thought, as if he was helpless about this thorny problem.
This made Nicholas I feel a little relieved. He felt that his wisdom was indeed not much worse than that of Count Rostovtsev. Didn't he see that this count was also helpless?
Of course Rostovtsev was not helpless. He was just using the most ingenious way to cater to Nicholas I and flatter him. This is a technical job or even an art. Do you think that he has only stood up these years?
Is it because of his political wisdom?
"After thinking about it for a long time," Count Rostovtsev said: "If this plenipotentiary envoy must be sent to Turkey, I think only Prince Menshikov can take on this important task..."
The tone of Count Rostovtsev's words was a bit sweet. It sounded like he was recommending Menshikov, but somehow it sounded like he didn't really recommend this candidate. Anyway, Nicholas I heard it.
He was so entangled, so he became even more entangled.
"Prince Menshikov?" Nicholas I groaned, frowned and asked, "Is he really suitable?"
It can also be heard from Nicholas I's tone that he does not think Menshikov is suitable, but if Menshikov is the special envoy, he also feels that Menshikov is barely qualified.
Candidates who pass the test.
"Of course Prince Menshikov is not the most suitable candidate," Count Rostovtsev replied solemnly: "But considering all factors, he has done diplomacy and he can understand your Majesty's intention.
And he also has enough reputation and qualifications..."