When Peter Balak was called to Count Rostovtsev for questioning, he was confused and nervous. What was confusing was that he couldn't understand how someone could come forward to accuse Merkulova and him, because but
Anyone with some background knows who is behind Merkulova. Anyone who dares to offend him and Count Petlev at the same time is not seeking death.
It's just that he has confidence, but if you want to say that he is not panic at all, it is also false. After all, it is hard to say how Count Rostovtsev will handle this matter. After all, he can really ignore him and Mei
Irkulova's background.
However, when Peter Balak saw Count Rostovtsev, he felt a little more at ease, because the count seemed not to want to delve into this matter.
"Your Majesty the Governor, you should already know the reason for calling you here. I won't waste our precious time with nonsense. As usual, I have to ask you some questions, and you can answer them truthfully."
Peter Barak replied with a smile: "Of course, I understand, just ask."
Count Rostovtsev asked casually: "You have a close relationship with Miss Merkulova?"
"It cannot be said that we have a close relationship," Peter Barak said quickly: "As you know, this lady is my goddaughter, and I have the obligation to look after her and care for her."
Count Rostovtsev nodded and did not continue to ask questions about the relationship. Instead, he asked: "Do you know that Merkulova has connections with the Polish rebels?"
In fact, Peter Barak wanted to explain a few more words about the relationship, because he was not afraid of being stabbed in the back on this issue, and because of Count Petlev's reputation, he could also hint to Count Rostovtsev to give him
For the sake of Count Petlev, don't make a fuss or make a fuss about it.
However, Count Rostovtsev did not intend to delve into their relationship at all. In a blink of an eye, he directly asked about the Polish rebellion, which made Peter Balak's prepared excuses useless.
Count Rostovtsev didn't ask, so naturally he couldn't talk nonsense. He could only reply carefully with a smile: "This is definitely a slander. As far as I know, Miss Merkulova is the most loyal subject of the empire."
, she is loyal to His Majesty and the Empire, how could she have anything to do with the Polish rebels? This is absolutely slanderous, you know, some guys just can't see..."
However, Count Rostovtsev was not interested in listening at all and interrupted directly: "In other words, this is a false accusation and a shameful slander?"
Peter Barak nodded repeatedly: "It's definitely a false accusation!"
Count Rostovtsev nodded and said calmly: "Very good, it will be easier if you say so. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, and I will return the money to you and Merkulova
Miss, I am innocent."
Well, Peter Barak was a little dumbfounded, because he had imagined many scenarios, but he didn't expect it to be so easy. When he walked out of the door, everyone was a little confused and couldn't believe that he had passed the test like this.
"You're just going to let him go?" Sergey couldn't help but ask.
Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "Otherwise? Arrest him immediately? Arrest a governor just because of some accusations that have no evidence and do not know whether they are true or false?"
Sergey was stunned when he was asked. He also knew that it was impossible to take down Peter Barak so casually, but he could have made things more difficult for the opponent. At least he could have pursued the opponent fiercely on the relevant doubts, which just happened to make Grand Duke Nicholas look on.
We also know how suspicious Merkulova and his performance are, so we can pave the way for taking them down in the future!
But now he has done nothing and asked Peter Barak to go back after just asking a few questions. Isn't this too hasty?
Count Rostovtsev glanced at him and said: "These are enough. His testimony has been heard by Grand Duke Nicholas and has been recorded. These things must be counted if they are to be cashed. We will investigate in the future.
If his words are inconsistent with the facts, he will be held responsible."
This explanation was barely acceptable to Sergey, but he should definitely be sharper and at least put more pressure on Peter Barak instead of letting him go so casually.
Count Rostovtsev sighed and taught a lesson: "If you are not sure to kill the enemy with one punch, then it is best not to let him discover your hostility towards him. Otherwise, your reckless behavior will only remind your enemy to be more careful about you.
What’s the point of being wary of you?”
Sergey was stunned when he was asked again. Only then did he understand that Count Rostovtsev was trying to paralyze his opponent. He deliberately pretended not to be particularly concerned about it so that Peter Barak could relax his vigilance. Then once the opponent revealed a flaw or found it,
Once you know the handle, you use thunderous momentum to defeat your opponent in one fell swoop.
This move was much more effective than his stupid pressure to arouse the other party's vigilance and rebellion. Of course, another important reason why Count Rostovtsev did not exert extreme pressure was that Grand Duke Nicholas was watching from the side!
He also knew exactly what it meant when it came to Merkulova. If Count Rostovtsev was too aggressive, he would definitely mention it when reporting to Nicholas I in the future. Even if everything had settled by then
Surely Nicholas I would have felt that Count Rostovtsev did not take the royal family seriously, otherwise how could he be so ignorant?
For Nicholas I, ministers who did not value the face of the royal family were definitely not loyal, and naturally they could not be trusted. Therefore, he pressured Peter Barak just to show his so-called authority and aura, but in the end he lost his dignity. This is not stupid.
What!
Count Rostovtsev was definitely not a fool, so he let Peter Balak go easily, and then followed the same pattern and asked Merkulova a few questions, and then let her go.
The intimidation and bribery of the reporter was not an ordinary one. Judging from the posture, it seemed that he wanted to hold the person accountable for slander.
"This imperial envoy is really a smart man," Grand Duke Mikhail said with a smile after hearing Grand Duke Nicholas explain the whole story: "Obviously he knows the inside story and knows what is touchable and what is not.
No wonder we have our current status.”
Grand Duke Nicholas nodded and said: "That's right, when I just heard the news, I thought that the count would pursue and fight fiercely! Who would have thought that he just fooled the two and sent those two away, but instead
They are unusually harsh on the whistleblower, as if they are preparing to prove his false accusation!"
At this point, Grand Duke Nicholas suddenly paused and asked curiously: "Who do you think instigated this whistleblower? This person is so courageous! I'm a little curious about who has such courage!