Nicholas I was indeed very satisfied with Count Rostovtsev's handling of the matter, at least his expression was relatively relaxed after receiving the count's secret report.
He gave a heavy grunt, threw the secret report on the table, and said to Count Kleinmicher: "They are all nonsense. Some people have been really dishonest recently!"
Count Kleinmicher did not say anything, because first of all, he did not know what happened to make Nicholas I comment like this, and secondly, as Nicholas I's closest servant, he knew very well that he could pretend to be deaf and dumb. The importance of this. Many times, His Majesty does not want to tell you anything, nor does he want to ask for your advice. He just wants to vomit and vent. At that time, you can just calmly be Mr. Tree Hole.
But this time the situation was a little special, because Nicholas I not only wanted to vent, but he also really wanted to know Count Kleinmicher's opinion, so he pointed to the secret report with contempt, Said: "Peter, take a look and tell me what you think!"
Count Kleinmicher carefully took the secret report and scanned it quickly. He was stunned by what was described above, because it really ruined his outlook.
According to Count Rostovtsev's report, the case in Kiev was entirely concocted by Count Shuvalov at the instruction of Count Uvarov, with the purpose of damaging the reputation of Grand Duke Constantine and restricting his development.
Of course, Count Rostovtsev spoke in more detail. He not only recorded the conspiracy of Count Shuvalov and Count Uvarov, but also talked about Grand Duke Constantine’s arrangements in Ukraine. The emphasis was on farewell. Stuzhev. He left a lot of questions.
But what Count Kleinmicher found more interesting was that at the end of the secret report, Count Rostovtsev specifically explained his handling method - reducing major issues to minor ones, not exposing these scandals, and only dealing with Shu. Count Valov and Grand Duke Constantine each spanked them a few times and that was it.
To be honest, this way of handling it is a bit too childish even in the eyes of Count Kleinmicher. Are you fooling around with such a big matter? Is this what humans do?
It's just that he didn't express this idea. After following Nicholas I for so long, he had a deep understanding of the tsar and knew that he had a good-looking personality. It was his consistent purpose not to expose family scandals. Therefore, Count Rostovtsev handled it this way, and most likely he could understand it.
The only thing that puzzled Count Kleinmicher was what did Nicholas I want to know from him? Is it his opinion on this case, his opinion on Count Rostovtsev's handling of the case, or his opinion on Shuva? What do Count Love and Grand Duke Constantine think?
Count Kleinmicher was a little unsure. He looked at Nicholas I frankly and said: "I didn't expect the problems in Kiev to be so big. These things are too appalling!"
This is a one-size-fits-all answer. It’s best not to express opinions casually on things you don’t understand. If you are forced to express opinions, just express shock.
Nicholas I didn't seem to realize that Count Kleinmicher was doing Tai Chi. He also snorted coldly: "Yes, it's a big problem! A small deputy director can do whatever he wants. Even the governor and the governor are not involved." The prince takes it seriously, who gave him the courage!"
Count Kleinmicher was shocked. Nicholas I's anger was completely directed at Count Shuvalov or, more strictly speaking, Count Uvarov. Especially the last question, it was like pointing a sword at the enemy.
Count Varov!
Apparently, Nicholas I was very resentful towards Count Uvarov. He felt that he was behind all this and felt that the count had gone beyond his duty as a minister.
This is a very serious question. Count Kleinmicher is becoming more and more cautious. He knows that his next answer is very critical. As long as he fails to answer a question well, he will be involved in the huge waves.
Maybe it will end up being shattered to pieces!
Count Kleinmicher remained silent. He lowered his head and lowered his eyebrows as much as possible to reduce his sense of presence. Of course, he did not expect this ostrich method to avoid Nicholas I's questioning, but at least let Nicholas I vent it out on his own first.
With a little anger, the next conversation will be a little safer.
As he expected, Nicholas I had no intention of asking him for an answer. Instead, he babbled alone and denounced Count Uvarov, scolding the count like a bastard.
After a long time, probably because he was tired of scolding, he turned back and asked Count Kleinmicher: "Peter, have you ever dealt with Count Uvarov? What kind of person do you think he is?"
Count Kleinmicher felt bitter in his heart. He had been hiding for a long time just to avoid this fatal question. Even though he was pretending to be an ostrich, he still couldn't escape. What's the matter?
Count Kleinmicher's heart was full of resentment towards Count Rostovtsev. He felt that it was extremely unethical for the old fox to hide in Kiev and throw the hot potato back to them for them to deal with.
It was just that he was scolding in his heart, but Nicholas I still had to answer the question. He could only bite the bullet and answered: "I don't have many personal relationships with Count Uvarov. We meet each other at dances or salons on weekdays."
That is to say, the friendship of nodding and saying hello. This Earl gives me the impression that he is knowledgeable, has a sharp mind and sharp words, and is a first-class powerful character..."
Nicholas I looked at him coldly and asked: "Is this all there is?"
Earl Kleinmicher smiled bitterly in his heart, gritted his teeth and continued: "But this Earl always gives me a dull, cold and deep feeling, and I can't talk to him together. Maybe
It's because we are too strange that we feel this alienated."
"The city is quite deep?" Nicholas I snorted again, "That's true. He just has too many thoughts and too deep thoughts. He is not frank enough or direct enough. To put it bluntly, he has too many evil thoughts!
"
Count Kleinmicher's heart became increasingly bitter. He really didn't want to continue this topic. If he continued talking, he would really get into big trouble!
But Nicholas I obviously liked this topic very much. He glanced at Count Kleinmicher and suddenly asked: "Then what kind of person do you think Count Rostovtsev is?"
Count Kleinmicher was dumbfounded now. He couldn't wrap his head around it - weren't we talking about Count Uvarov just now? Why did he suddenly talk about the more powerful old fox again? What about that?