For a moment, Count Uvarov was in a dilemma. At this time, he really regretted that he had come forward too early. He should have let others explore Nicholas I's thoughts.
But who told him to stand up? It is not easy to go back. At least none of the people in the study are willing to help him. There are even many people who are looking forward to him making a fool of himself, such as Rostovtsev
Counts, such as Duke Ordorff.
Especially the latter, who was sneering in his heart and thinking about how to apply eye drops to Count Uvarov!
Why is the relationship between Duke Ordov and Count Uvarov so tense? It is not only the matter of the previous cable telegram, but more importantly, this time the third part of Kiev has such a big case, which makes Aldov
Duke Husband was caught off guard, and he was really one of the two.
Anyway, he didn’t believe that Bestuzhev. Ryumin was related to the rebels. Such nonsense could not deceive him. He just thought about it a little and knew that it must be Count Uvarov’s people who were making trouble, probably just for the sake of
To avenge the defeat of the Black Sea Fleet!
Duke Ordorf was not interested in the hatred and disputes between Count Uvarov and Grand Duke Constantine. For him, the two groups could fight in any way. It was best to fight against each other and both sides would lose.
But Duke Ordorff has only one request. You two can fight however you want, as long as you don't implicate others and don't bring disaster to the pond.
But this time Count Uvarov's efforts to make a name for himself were directed towards the Kiev Third Department. Although the local Third Departments have great power and greater autonomy, after all, Duke Ordov is also the Third Department.
The nominal boss.
If anyone comes to his land to cause trouble, no matter what happens, he should be notified and told, and even more politely, he should ask his attitude in advance.
But this time what happened, Duke Ordorf only found out about it after seeing the report from Kiev. This was a very disrespectful behavior. Anyway, Duke Ordorf was quite unhappy.
Actually, with Count Uvarov's status, it's okay to kill him first and tell him later. When something happens, just come and tell Duke Ordorf. At least you can give Duke Ordorf some points by pretending to apologize.
Thin noodles.
The problem is, there is nothing. There was no announcement before the incident, and Count Uvarov did not make any statement after the incident. Would you be comfortable if you were Duke Ordorf?
Of course, we all know that it is inappropriate to put all the blame on Count Uvarov. After all, Count Shuvalov also killed first and then dealt with it, and he can be regarded as catching Count Uvarov off guard.
But the biggest problem with Count Uvarov is that he didn't say anything after the incident. Probably because he was still angry with Duke Ordorf because of the previous cable telegram incident and didn't want to deal with Duke Ordorf.
Or maybe he feels that he is very powerful and there is no problem even if he doesn't know Duke Ordorf.
Anyway, he didn't do anything, and now he should pay the price for it!
Just when he was struggling, Duke Ordorf interrupted: "Your Majesty, this case is of great importance. Why don't you let me go there myself and see what's going on?"
He quite approves of Duke Ordorf's blackmailing and recommending himself to Nicholas I. At least he feels that Duke Ordorf is not a member of Uvarov's party and has always been more reliable in his work. There should be no problem in leaving this case to him.
While Nicholas I was still considering Duke Ordolph's self-recommendation, Count Uvarov became anxious.
Because he finally remembered that his previous behavior seemed very unkind, and he did not give Duke Ordorf face at all. If Duke Ordorf really accepted this job, he would not give him face at all, and he immediately felt
Got nervous.
Without waiting for Nicholas I to speak, Count Uvarov quickly said: "Your Majesty, Duke Ordolph has heavy official duties and cannot leave St. Petersburg lightly. It is not appropriate to entrust him with this task..."
In fact, Count Uvarov originally didn't want to use the inappropriate description, but after thinking about it, he couldn't find a more suitable word to describe it. He couldn't clearly say that Duke Ordorf had an old grudge with him and worried that he would do it deliberately.
Bad thing.
Nicholas I glanced at Count Uvarov and saw that the latter was a little embarrassed, but he did not say anything in the end. He just said with a faint hum: "Asking the Duke to investigate such a trivial matter is really a waste of time.
Okay... is there anyone else willing to volunteer to investigate this case?"
Count Uvarov breathed a sigh of relief. When Nicholas I glared at him just now, he was really worried that his majesty would reject it in one fell swoop and then actually send Duke Ordorff over!
Now it seems that this bad possibility has not happened, which is really lucky!
At this time, Count Uvarov finally realized his previous huge mistake. He should not have made the relationship with Duke Ordov so tense, especially after what happened in Kiev.
Duke Husband said hello.
Otherwise, now he doesn't need to worry about Duke Ordorff ruining his affairs at all. Even if Nicholas I sends Duke Ordorff there, it won't matter.
It's just that it's a little late to wake up now, and after this incident, even if Uvarov wants to repair the relationship with Duke Ordorf, the price he will pay will be even greater. Anyway, it will definitely not be done in a few words.
Something that can solve the problem.
Of course, at this moment, Uvarov could not take care of Duke Ordorf for the time being, because Nicholas I just asked if anyone else would like to volunteer to investigate the case. This actually meant asking the person in the study
Is anyone else willing to investigate the case?
Look at the ministers called by Nicholas I. After excluding Duke Ordov and Count Uvarov, the only ones left are Count Rostovtsev and a few grand dukes. Then Nicholas I
Who are you implying to recommend yourself immediately?
Anyway, Uvarov didn't believe that Nicholas I was hinting at Crown Prince Alexander. Let's put it this way, everyone else in this room might investigate this case, but he didn't have the possibility.
Because the relationship between Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine has been too tense in recent years, if Crown Prince Alexander were sent there, Grand Duke Constantine might be tortured to death by him.
For the time being, it seems that Nicholas I has no intention of killing Archduke Constantine, so it is absolutely impossible for him to let Crown Prince Alexander investigate the case.
After excluding Crown Prince Alexander, only Count Rostovtsev and the other two grand dukes are left. So who is Nicholas I hinting at?