Count Uvarov was immediately dumbfounded, because he really didn't expect that things would turn out like this. Shouldn't Grand Duke Mikhail or Grand Duke Nicholas be the protagonist? Why is it Count Rostovtsev? Is this guy on top?
His mind was buzzing, and he realized that something was wrong.
It's not that Uvarov found out Count Rostovtsev's old cunning attributes and knew that he was the boss behind the reform party. It's that he has been with Count Rostovtsev for so many years, so he is familiar with this. human temper.
In his eyes, Count Rostovtsev's most notable feature, apart from his deep palace and intangible expression of joy and anger, was his superiority. Especially this last point impressed him deeply.
He felt that Count Rostovtsev was obedient to Nicholas I. As long as it was the Tsar's order, he would carry it out without any discount, even if Nicholas I ordered him to shoot him. My son, Count Rostovtsev, will not hesitate at all!
Moreover, Count Rostovtsev always lived in seclusion and never had in-depth exchanges or interactions with other dignitaries. He was completely a loner.
Such a person can neither be bribed nor talk about feelings. He is just like a stone in a pit, smelly and hard.
There is no way to deal with such a tough character, Count Uvarov, not to mention that such a person is deeply trusted by Nicholas I and has many more holy relatives than him, so he is like a mouse dragging a tortoise with nowhere to start!
Anyway, realizing that Count Rostovtsev might investigate this case, Count Uvarov immediately became extremely nervous. He knew that he had to find a way to disrupt this appointment quickly, otherwise Shuvalov's actions in Kiev It would be very bad.
Seeing that Nicholas I was very satisfied with Count Rostovtsev's self-consciousness and was about to accept his self-recommendation, Count Uvarov bit the bullet and intervened:
"Your Majesty, I personally think it is not appropriate for the Earl to investigate this case... Although there is no doubt about the Earl's ability, he has no experience in this field after all. I think it is more appropriate to send someone with more experience... …”
When Count Uvarov said these words, Nicholas I just looked at him coldly, with no expression on his face. But it was the absence of any expression that was more terrifying than the expression.
That is to say, Count Uvarov believed that he had a close relationship with Nicholas I, so he dared to finish these words. Anyone else would have stuttered halfway and could not continue at all.
However, even so, Uvarov was quite nervous, because he was vaguely aware of Nicholas I's anger.
When was the last time Nicholas I got angry with Uvarov? If there are historical records, it was probably during the Greek War of Independence. At that time, because of the forced promotion of Pan-Slavism, Uvarov joined in The Balkan brothers fought fiercely and used the national mouthpiece to cheer them on.
In the end, Russia, which had contributed so much after the success of Greece's independence, was not the biggest beneficiary. Greece actually fell into the arms of the United Kingdom. This made Nicholas I very angry. He was very angry with Count Uvarov and Prime Minister Neserrodie. A sharp rebuke.
That was the first time Uvarov was taught a lesson, and it almost became the last time he was taught a lesson. After that, Uvarov became more cautious and attentive, and never made similar mistakes again.
And this time he had the same feeling as last time, and it was very likely that he would be scolded bloody in the next second.
But at this point, Uvarov has no other choice. Can he take back what he said? What's more, he really can't allow Count Rostovtsev to ruin his good deeds. He has to take the initiative!
Just when Count Uvarov was thinking about how to persuade Nicholas I and try to change his mind while being scolded, Nicholas I finally spoke, but it was not the expected criticism or criticism.
He cursed, but His Majesty looked very calm, even a little too calm.
"I think the Earl is the most suitable candidate. This mission belongs to him!"
This beginning made Uvarov's heart sink to the bottom, because Nicholas I was almost announcing: I do not accept other opinions, I just want Count Rostovtsev to investigate this case, and no one objects.
Useless!
Then comes the second sentence: "Count Rostovtsev, as an imperial envoy, is solely responsible for investigating the case. During this period, the Ukrainian military police, police and the third department are all under his control."
This is the delineation of Count Rostovtsev's scope of authority, and this makes Uvarov's heart go cold, because including the third department and other police and military police are under the control of Count Rostovtsev, which means
It seems that he has the power to control everything.
Don't worry, it's not over yet. The third sentence of Nicholas I will come soon: "All local officials in Ukraine, including Governor Peter Barak, must obey the order of the imperial envoy and cooperate with him to investigate the case. If
Anyone who dares to disobey the orders of the Imperial Envoy, secretly or openly, Count Rostovtsev may suspend him or her from office with the approval of his two deputies, Grand Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Nicholas!"
This power is even greater. Although there are two grand dukes to control it, it is also a supreme power. It can even be said that if Peter Barak or others do not cooperate obediently, then Count Rostovtsev will
Let him cool down.
This simply made Count Uvarov intolerable, because it effectively deprived Peter Barak or Shuvalov of the possibility of intervening in the case, which was really detrimental to him.
However, the worst was yet to come! Because Nicholas I hadn’t finished speaking yet, he was seen telling his two sons: “As the count’s deputies, you must fully respect the count’s authority and cooperate with the count in his development.
Work, listen more, watch more and interfere less!”
Well, this is tantamount to turning around and putting shackles on the two grand dukes who are the only ones who can control Count Rostovtsev. Count Uvarov, who had just prepared to break up the meeting, immediately contacted Crown Prince Alexander to try to do the work of the two grand dukes, was dumbfounded.
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If Nicholas I had not given this instruction, Grand Duke Mikhail and Grand Duke Nicholas might have dared to betray him and Crown Prince Alexander, and restrain Count Rostovtsev to some extent.
But with this order, no matter how much Crown Prince Alexander and he lobby, the two of them will probably have to weigh it a little more. They, the princes, know best what will happen if Nicholas I is offended and does not listen to him...