I have to say that Duke Ordov is really a first-class smart man. Although everyone in this study room knows that Bestuzhev. Liuming's case is not his responsibility and has little to do with him, but he
He just took the initiative to stand up and take the blame.
Why is he said to be smart enough? Because he must take the blame. As long as he has the slightest sense of shirk, he, the director of the third department, will be the end of his job.
His initiative to take the blame was actually equivalent to helping Nicholas I cover up the royal family's shame. Everyone knew that if this case was seriously pursued, Nicholas I or Grand Duke Constantine would definitely be slapped on the butt.
Who asked Grand Duke Constantine to recommend Bestuzhev? Who asked Nicholas I to agree?
But the problem is, letting the boss take the blame is not what a qualified subordinate should do in the first place. Otherwise, why would the boss hire you? If you can't even help take the blame, how can he expect you to be a loyal minister?
Let's put it this way, Duke Ordorf took the initiative to take the blame, which immediately made Nicholas I feel much more relaxed. On the other hand, if the boss was relieved, how could it make you sad?
As expected, Nicholas I just hummed and said lightly: "Very good, Duke, you can take the initiative to admit your mistakes, which is very responsible. This case in Kiev is indeed very bad, and you really need to reflect on it. So, you
After returning home, I immediately started self-examination and re-examined the third part from top to bottom, so as not to let a similar case happen again!"
If you don’t see it, it’s not even criticism. It’s just reflection on mistakes and self-examination.
But if Duke Oldorf hadn’t taken the initiative to admit his mistake just now, or even shirk responsibility, do you think Nicholas I would still be so tolerant? It would inevitably make him shed a layer of his skin!
Duke Oldorf immediately secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately and respectfully expressed that he would follow Nicholas I's instructions to reflect and self-examine, and then obediently returned to the queue.
His actions made Count Uvarov feel regretful. Yes, Count Uvarov actually hoped that Duke Ordolph would make a mistake. It would be best if he offended Nicholas I and be dismissed on the spot.
He had not forgotten about the cable telegraph thing, and he wished Duke Ordorff had made a mistake. But Duke Ordorff passed the test easily without any surprises, which made him disappointed and annoyed, and he waited for a while.
Seeing that no one else had the intention to speak, he stood up and said loudly:
"Your Majesty, this case is not trivial. The rebellious party was able to corrupt even the head of the third department like Bestuzhev Ryumin, which fully demonstrates how powerful their power is. If they are allowed to continue to develop, there will be endless troubles.
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This is actually nonsense, but it is also nonsense that Nicholas I cares about and agrees with very much. What he is most worried about and afraid of is the growth of the chaos. If Bestuzhev and Ryuming can be won over and bribed by them, then what will happen to him?
Is there anything else they can't do?
Seeing Nicholas I nodded slightly, Count Uvarov immediately continued: "So this case must be investigated rigorously. We must get to the bottom of it and bring the relevant responsible persons to justice one by one. Only in this way can we deter those evildoers."
, so that local ministers can know what can and cannot be done! So I beg you to investigate this case strictly, and it is best to send a reliable and capable person to supervise the case!"
Nicholas I glanced at Count Uvarov and asked calmly: "Who do you think is more suitable to go?"
Count Uvarov didn't know whether he was really old, or he didn't notice Nicholas I's little moves, or he was too eager to make a comeback in Ukraine and give Grand Duke Constantine a head-on blow, so he didn't realize this at all.
There was actually something wrong with the question, so he answered carelessly:
"Your Majesty, I think Count Vasily Buturlin is the most suitable candidate."
This Vasily Buturlin is the descendant of the former Field Marshal Alexander Borisovich Buturlin. Speaking of which, neither the old Buturlin nor the young Buturlin are talents, and their abilities are very mediocre.
.By the time of Buturlin Jr.'s generation, this family has become synonymous with conservatism.
One can imagine what Uvarov was thinking in recommending such a mediocre but extremely conservative person to investigate the case.
This also reminded Nicholas I once again of Count Rostovtsev's previous warning, and his suspicion suddenly became rampant, and he began to wonder whether this case was a conspiracy by conservatives against Grand Duke Constantine.
So he pondered for a moment and then flatly rejected Count Uvarov's suggestion: "Count Vasily Buturlin, that guy is so stupid that he can't even understand the Bible. How to investigate a case, he can't do it!"
Count Uvarov immediately felt extremely embarrassed, because he was ready to enthusiastically put in a good word for Buturlin, but when he turned around, Nicholas I actually said that he was too stupid to investigate the case, which was a bit embarrassing to his face.
I have no intention of getting off the stage.
Count Uvarov was a little puzzled. He couldn't figure out whether the reason why Nicholas I didn't like Buturlin was because he was too stupid or because of something else. However, at this moment, he couldn't ask carefully and could only throw it away.
The second candidate was chosen:
"If Count Buturlin is not suitable, what about Marquis Mikhail Burius? I think there is absolutely no problem with his ability..."
Needless to say, this Burius must also be a die-hard conservative, so Nicholas I denied it again without thinking: "He is now the director of the Military Academy, right? Then he would be better off staying in St. Petersburg.
Suitable, taking good care of his students is more important than anything else!"
At this time, Count Uvarov, no matter how stupid he was, realized that the problem was unusual. He proposed two candidates in a row, but they were mercilessly rejected by Nicholas I. The reason was definitely not due to ability. I am afraid that His Majesty did not know how to do it.
Don’t you want the conservatives to investigate the case?
It is not too late for Count Uvarov to realize this, because if he continues to nominate conservatives to investigate the case without opening his eyes, Nicholas I will probably be furious. He will think that this is Uvarov
The husband deliberately made a name for himself in order to send his own men to murder or slander Grand Duke Constantine.
Uvarov, who realized the problem, was immediately in trouble. If he continued to nominate conservatives, he would be seeking death. But if he did not send a real person to investigate the case, he was really worried that something would go wrong halfway.
So at this moment, he is either advancing or retreating. Let’s not nominate him. What if someone later suggests sending reformists to investigate the case? This opportunity will not be wasted!