Time flies so fast, and a week has passed in the blink of an eye. On the surface, this week in Kiev is the same as before, and it seems like nothing has happened. But only those who are actually in the game can feel the excitement.
Feeling suffocated.
"You can finally communicate directly with Count Shuvalov?"
Grand Duke Mikhail was not particularly excited when he learned the news, because he was not particularly interested in Count Shuvalov anymore, so he just said lightly: "Not bad, he was not discovered by the military police, right?"
Although Grand Duke Nicholas was not particularly smart or sharp, Grand Duke Mikhail's changes were too obvious, so he also noticed that the other party was absent-minded. It was obvious that the other party was not interested in what he said.
This confused Grand Duke Nicholas, because he had always acted according to the instructions of his younger brother. Before, he had attached great importance to Count Shuvalov and wanted to go out and communicate with the Count directly. But it only took so long,
Why does he seem to be no longer interested in Count Shuvalov?
Although Grand Duke Nicholas did not have great ambitions, he was quite keen on this as he was born into an imperial family. He immediately realized that there was something wrong with this, and he couldn't help but pay attention to it.
"No, according to your instructions, I dismissed the military police and will never be discovered!"
While talking about Grand Duke Nikolai, he carefully observed Grand Duke Mikhail's expression. He still looked unconcerned and even secretly yawned!
"That's good! That's good!" Grand Duke Mikhail responded perfunctorily, "You should keep in communication with the count and remember to inform me if anything happens!"
These words made Grand Duke Nicholas finally realize that Grand Duke Mikhail was indeed not interested in Count Shuvalov, otherwise he would never have said that. Because normal people would first ask Count Shuvalov what his orders and instructions were.
Explain, rather than turning a blind eye.
This made Grand Duke Nicholas very confused, because he didn't understand at all what Grand Duke Mikhail was causing, and why he suddenly became so cold towards Count Shuvalov? Did he find that something couldn't be done?
In fact, Grand Duke Nicholas was not particularly interested in pleasing Crown Prince Alexander, because he did not have such great ambitions. He could only be a comfortable Grand Duke, eating and drinking well all his life. So it didn't matter who the eldest brother or the second brother became the czar, as long as
Just give him the treatment he deserves.
He even wished that he could do less than he could do more. He didn't have to accompany Count Rostovtsev to investigate cases every day, and he didn't have to worry about secretly communicating with the military police guarding Count Shuvalov. He was happy and relaxed.
A heartless person like him is more suitable for this kind of relaxed lifestyle. It is really uncomfortable for him to do this and that!
So why Grand Duke Mikhail is no longer interested in Shuvalov? He doesn’t want to know the reason at all, because it doesn’t matter, it has nothing to do with him anyway!
If Grand Duke Mikhail knew that his third brother had this idea, he would probably be very happy, because he really doesn't want Grand Duke Nicholas to accompany him in what he wants to do now.
So what is Grand Duke Mikhail doing now? In fact, it is very simple. This guy is planning to set up his own business and get himself a position of real power.
This also starts from his contact with Peter Balak's opponents. These people still complimented him very much, and their attitude towards him was very warm and filial, which made Grand Duke Mikhail feel very happy, even if the next
For a period of time, this group of people actually did nothing, just working as slaves. But their attitude was still very useful to Grand Duke Mikhail.
You must know that he does not have this kind of treatment in St. Petersburg. Yes, even though he is the proud son of heaven and the son of the Tsar, he does not enjoy this kind of filial piety. Because the nobles in St. Petersburg all know that he has basically no chance of the throne and is destined to do so.
He is just a good brother of the emperor. So it doesn't mean much to please him. If you have the time, it would be better to directly please the Crown Prince Alexander.
Even those reformist aristocrats who couldn't curry favor with Crown Prince Alexander or who were not so in tune with the Crown Prince's political philosophy would not give him a second glance, because he had Grand Duke Constantine above him.
Let’s put it this way, Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine are the sun and the moon in St. Petersburg. Their light makes stars like Grand Duke Mikhail pay no attention at all. So Grand Duke Mikhail’s life in St. Petersburg is actually quite miserable.
, I get angry every time I see my eldest brother and my second brother being surrounded by many fans, while he is as lonely as a bean sprout and no one cares about him.
But he also knows that it is unrealistic to try to steal the show by force. Needless to say, Crown Prince Alexander will not treat him favorably from Nicholas I to the conservative nobles. He is not that stubborn yet. As for Kang,
He also tried to rob Archduke Standing, but it was very unsuccessful. The only gain was being laughed at.
Anyway, there was a period of time when he felt that this was what he would do in his life. He could only live in the shadow of his eldest brother and second brother and be an honest and good younger brother.
But after coming into contact with Peter Balak's opponents, Grand Duke Mikhail finally felt like he was living like a human being. He finally felt that he was a prince and not a dispensable spare tire number four.
The attitude of these people towards him was so well-behaved that he really felt what it meant to have status and reputation. Of course, he was not a fool, he knew the reason why these people were so well-behaved.
Yes, Grand Duke Mikhail actually came into contact with these guys and it was not without some discovery. From the mouths of these people, he slowly figured out the real situation in Ukraine, and learned about Peter Balak and Shuvalov.
The grievances between them, as well as the ins and outs of this case.
This discovery made him stunned and had to lament Shuvalov's audacity. Although he also disliked his second brother, Grand Duke Constantine, Shuvalov's actions still made him realize the danger of this man.
Count Shuvalov even dared to frame Grand Duke Constantine. What else could he not dare to do? Moreover, with his strength, he did not even take Peter Balak seriously, and directly made the governor invisible. This
What a strong desire and ambition for power!
Grand Duke Mikhail felt that he was incomparable to Grand Duke Constantine, and even had less power than the Governor-General Peter Balak. Since Shuvalov didn't even pay attention to these two people, how could it be possible?
Take him seriously?
And although he has the idea of secretly helping Crown Prince Alexander, there are preconditions for that, that is, he will never charge into battle and never take risks. Given Count Shuvalov's madness and situation, will he continue to engage in crazy actions?