Count Uvarov immediately understood what Crown Prince Alexander meant - Nicholas I was just punishing him a little this time, and had no intention of really alienating or deposing him.
This immediately made Count Uvarov's heart return to his stomach. As long as he did not really fall out of favor, everything would be easy, because it meant that he could slowly repair his relationship with Nicholas I.
Count Uvarov is still a little confident about this. With his level and understanding of Nicholas I, is it difficult to win back Nicholas I's heart? What's more, Count Uvarov feels that Nicholas I
It is impossible to live without him. Without him, who would help the tsar make suggestions and help him mediate the interest disputes among his ministers? Do you think this is easy?
Count Uvarov believed that he was indispensable to Nicholas I. Even though Count Rostovtsev could compete with him in some aspects, except for making suggestions, he was completely inferior to him in other aspects.
At least it was impossible for him to integrate those ministers with different ideas and make them serve Nicholas I honestly.
In this regard, Count Uvarov believed that he was the unrivaled leader in Russia, so he immediately forgot all the anxiety he had felt before and those nights where he could not sleep due to tossing and turning.
Count Uvarov was resurrected with full health. He saw through Nicholas I's strong-willed nature and felt that he did not need to worry too much.
And his ease was so conspicuous that even Crown Prince Alexander saw that something was wrong with him - are you too happy too early, or did you not understand what I just said?
I want to teach you a lesson and make you remember it longer!
Crown Prince Alexander knew how important Count Uvarov was to him. Although this old guy sometimes relied on his old men to make excuses, he was still the boss of the conservatives and could make those guys work for him.
If he collapses, the conservatives will immediately be leaderless and fall into internal strife. That is not what Crown Prince Alexander wants to see, so he quickly reminded: "Count, you must reflect on and learn from your lessons recently. Don't let your father down."
The emperor’s expectations for you, don’t let me down!”
Count Uvarov raised his head and looked at Crown Prince Alexander. These words were a bit harsh to him, and he didn't particularly like hearing them. When did it take his turn for Uvarov to be taught a lesson by a junior?
However, considering that Crown Prince Alexander had just sold face and favors, he still had to admit this account, so he reluctantly nodded and replied: "I will reflect on it carefully, and I will not let down His Majesty's trust, and I will not let His Highness
You are disappointed!"
However, Crown Prince Alexander could clearly see that this was just perfunctory, and he suddenly felt a little unhappy. He felt that what I said was really right. None of these ministers were worried, and they must be beaten carefully. Otherwise, look at them.
What does it look like?
Even a smart guy like Count Uvarov is like this, and those other bastards and old fritters may be in trouble!
After Crown Prince Alexander had this realization, he sneered in his heart and said to himself: "Okay, you think you are fine, you think you can sit back and relax, right? Okay! I won't say anything else, I will go back to the Winter Palace later.
, see how I give you eye drops, if I don’t give you some memory this time and let you know who is the master, then I, Alexander, don’t deserve the surname Romanov!”
Count Uvarov did not expect that his complacency would leave such a bad impression on Crown Prince Alexander, nor did he expect that it would actually make Crown Prince Alexander want to teach him a lesson. If he had known about it, he would definitely not be so arrogant.
Come to think of it, Count Uvarov has been in the Russian officialdom for nearly thirty years and has never suffered a single loss, and no one can deny him face. As he gets older, he will inevitably become arrogant.
No matter how rational he is, he can't completely avoid it.
For example, what he takes for granted now may be intolerable to Crown Prince Alexander or Nicholas I. It's just that he doesn't realize it yet.
After bidding farewell to Crown Prince Alexander who was eager to pick up a girl and kiss her, Count Uvarov did not stay too long at the ball. After dancing a couple of dances with a lady, he turned around and left in a cool way, which made the observers on the sidelines
Baryatinsky was filled with hatred for his actions.
Of course Baryatinsky will be resentful, because Count Uvarov has controlled the conservatives for too long, suppressing the young faction like them and unable to raise their heads. It is not easy to see him unlucky. According to Baryatinsky
No matter what Ji's idea is, this time he will have to regain some control from Count Uvarov.
Naturally, he had heard a lot of rumors during this period. Crown Prince Alexander also hinted that he had better distance himself from Count Uvarov because Nicholas I had a problem with the old fox.
This news naturally made Baryatinsky secretly happy, otherwise he would not have been so aggressive in previous meetings.
Originally, according to Baryatinsky's plan, he planned to take advantage of Count Uvarov's beating to more or less regain some of his voice and clarify his status within the group.
But who would have thought that this old guy's methods were really clever. Although he was a little embarrassed, he resolved his criticisms and now reached an agreement with Crown Prince Alexander. Otherwise, the crown prince would not have told him so readily that Nicholas I only beat and warned him.
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This means that the old guy instantly feels confident and is definitely no longer afraid of his criticism. It also means that his efforts to seize the right to speak have failed again!
Baryatinsky was very frustrated and said to his friend Pobedonostsev dejectedly: "Constantine, it seems that the old guy has passed the test again, and our plan can only be scrapped!"
Pobedonostsev's expression is not much better than that of Baryatinsky. He and Baryatinsky both belong to the young group, and their interests are highly consistent, and they can be regarded as die-hard allies. Baryatinsky is not good, he is naturally
It will also be very uncomfortable.
"I don't know what the old guy used to pry open the crown prince's mouth. After all, our background is not as good as his!"
Baryatinsky nodded thoughtfully, envious of the knowledge of an old monster like Uvarov, because it meant that he had a way to play cards no matter what the situation.
Thinking about it, he also sighed: "Yes, it seems that we have to endure it for a while, but I don't believe that every time he has such a good life and can easily pass the test..."
When Baryatinsky was envious and jealous, the chamberlain of Crown Prince Alexander suddenly walked up to him and whispered a few words in his ear, and his expression immediately changed...