Baryatinsky knew that if outsiders had such an impression, even if he could not defeat Count Uvarov for a while, it would be a huge blow to his reputation.
Besides, this time there is the endorsement of Crown Prince Alexander, so even if Count Uvarov becomes angry and wants to settle a score with him, he is not afraid. He even wishes Count Uvarov would become angry, which would just make Crown Prince Alexander conflict with him.
Hum!
It was a lot of fun at that time. Anyway, Baryatinsky didn’t believe that Count Uvarov really dared to cheat on Crown Prince Alexander. That old fox knew what he could and couldn’t do. Even if he got angry, he could only break him.
The teeth swallowed it into the stomach.
Just thinking about Count Uvarov swallowing his anger, Baryatinsky felt a little secretly happy. He immediately said to Pobedonostsev: "Very good, just do as you say, and do it boldly.
If you need my cooperation, just ask!"
With Baryatinsky being so "powerful", it was naturally even more impossible for Pobedonostsev to be cowardly. Therefore, the rumors about Count Uvarov among the aristocratic circles in St. Petersburg suddenly increased, and within a few days, almost everyone
Everyone knew that he was despised by Nicholas I.
"Count, something is wrong!" Old Adlerberg was the most sensitive to these rumors. After discovering something was wrong, he was the first to report to Count Uvarov. "There are suddenly a lot of rumors about you in the market.
There are rumors circulating that His Majesty is extremely disappointed with you and no longer trusts you!"
In fact, Count Uvarov had heard some of these rumors. After all, he was not deaf, but the part he heard was not that serious. At most, it meant that he was beaten by Nicholas I.
Count Uvarov immediately realized that something was wrong. It would be a ghost if there was no name and no one was doing it.
He immediately asked: "Have you ever asked where the relevant news first came from?"
Old Adlerberg immediately replied: "I checked, the source of the information is not old or young, there are people from the Army Department, the Ministry of the Interior, the General Staff, and..."
Listening to the list of departments listed by old Adlerberg, Count Uvarov became more and more aware of the seriousness of the matter. Because usually such gossip involving a powerful official in his position would usually be revealed.
It has clear direction. It cannot be spread from several departments at almost the same time.
In the past, this kind of news was just a few words from one or two gossipy guys at the Winter Palace. But now there are six or seven departments transmitting this kind of news at the same time. What does this mean?
This means that this group of people is organized, planned and implemented carefully, indicating that there must be a powerful force behind the scenes controlling all of this!
In short, Count Uvarov knew that someone was targeting him!
It's just that there is currently too little relevant information for him to guess who is behind the scenes. Of course, that doesn't mean that he doesn't have suspects. With his acumen, he can roughly delineate a scope of suspicion, such as Baryatinsky.
It's definitely among them.
After thinking for a moment, Count Uvarov immediately asked: "What are Baryatinsky and others doing recently?"
In fact, not only he but also old Adlerberg also believed that Baryatinsky and his group were the most suspicious, because first of all, he had a close relationship with Crown Prince Alexander and could know the secret information. Secondly, it was more beneficial to him to spread these rumors. After all, he had a close relationship with Crown Prince Alexander.
He had previously tried to question Count Uvarov at the meeting.
It's perfectly normal for someone who knows nothing to play dirty, but old Adlerberg doesn't understand why Baryatinsky suddenly became bolder?
"They are very active," old Adlerberg replied calmly. "They have been meeting secretly for several days in a row. Because I am not familiar with their circle, I don't know what they talked about!
"
Count Uvarov snorted directly: "What else can we talk about? Don't think about it. He is the one who spread these rumors! This guy..."
Count Uvarov was so angry that he felt that he was quite good to Baryatinsky. He had always cared for his growth and provided them with shelter from wind and rain. But these wolf cubs are now taking advantage of his old age.
He even thought of rebelling, which is unbearable!
Count Uvarov's face was full of uncertainty, which made old Adlerberg feel anxious. For this old fox, it was natural that he did not want to see Count Uvarov and Barry.
There was a big conflict in Yatinsky because it meant internal division.
No matter who wins or loses in the end, there will definitely be a batch of cannon fodder thrown out as consumables. Although it is unlikely that he himself will become cannon fodder, it is entirely possible that the people under him will be consumed.
For old Adlerberg, who has lived an extremely miserable life in the past one or two years, every ounce of power at hand is extremely valuable, and he does not want it to be wasted.
What's more, he also knew that what Baryatinsky and others spread was not a rumor, but a fact. Count Uvarov was indeed disliked by Nicholas I. Although it may only be temporary, it is undeniable that if
Now that the two sides were at war, it was hard to say how Nicholas I would choose.
Even if His Majesty chooses to ignore it, it will be a huge blow to Count Uvarov. After all, the people below are watching. Once they find out that Nicholas I did not protect Count Uvarov, then
Aren't those rumors becoming more and more confirmed?
And once the rumors are confirmed, even if Count Uvarov wins in the end, it will be just a miserable victory. It is conceivable that from then on, it will be impossible for him to control the situation as before!
I am afraid that the conservatives will enter the post-Count Uvarov era ahead of schedule. All kinds of competition will become more intense, turbulence and chaos will be inevitable, and maybe a new and more comprehensive internal battle will begin!
These are very detrimental to the old Adlerberg, whose power has greatly shrunk. Now he relies on the help of Count Uvarov to stabilize his position. Once there is a big internal turmoil, Uvarov, who was busy putting out the fire at that time,
How could Count Varov still have the energy to protect him?
Old Adlerberg swallowed as he thought, and said cautiously to Count Uvarov: "Count, I think Baryatinsky and his gang are well prepared this time, and I'm afraid they are confident. You
If there is a conflict with them at this time, I am afraid that it is because of inadvertent calculations and intentions, and we may not be able to gain the upper hand!"
Count Uvarov glanced at him and did not express his position immediately. He seemed to be thinking about the pros and cons. This gave the old fox some confidence. He added: "I think it is better to endure it and wait until this window is passed before teaching them a lesson."