Duke Ordorff knew very well the importance of the third part to Nicholas I. His Majesty ordered Benkendorf to establish such a secret police department just to monitor the country. Whether it was civilians or those who made Nicholas I
Uneasy liberals or princes and ministers are all under the surveillance of the third department.
It can be said that as long as you enter Russia, it is equivalent to falling under the jurisdiction and surveillance of the third department, and no one can be surprised.
For such an important department, Nicholas I will definitely choose his most trusted minister as the head. It used to be Benkendorf, and now it is Ordorff. As for the future, look at the list of Nicholas I's most trusted personnel.
You can make a pretty good guess on it.
The problem is that there seem to be fewer and fewer people on this list now. And basically everyone has their own position. If they are transferred rashly, it always feels like chaos.
This also made Duke Ordorf a little unsure. After thinking for a moment, he guessed: "There should not be many candidates. Menshikov and Paskovich are definitely among the best!"
It's just that these two candidates are definitely not willing to be accepted by Duke Ordorf and Duke Mikhail. The relationship between these two guys is very average with them, and it can even be said to be a bit bad. If they are allowed to control the third part
, that would be great fun.
But this time, Prince Mikhail said categorically: "Menshikov has absolutely no chance of taking over the third part!"
This judgment stunned Duke Ordorf. He didn't know why Duke Mikhail could come to this conclusion. After all, although Menshikov has been on the decline in recent years, he is definitely the most popular person of Nicholas I.
One of the people I trust, and with his qualifications and level, it feels a bit natural to take over the third part.
"What about the Admiralty?"
Duke Ordorf was stunned by this question. Indeed, if Menshikov was to take charge of the third department, then the Navy Minister would naturally not be able to continue doing it. Even if Nicholas I trusted him again, he would not be able to let him
To be in charge of the Admiralty Department and the Third Department at the same time is too much power.
Not everyone can wear two hats like Neserrodie, at least not Menshikov!
Duke Mikhail explained slowly: "If Menshikov goes to the third department, he will definitely hand over the Navy Department. Then let someone become the Minister of the Navy? Judging from the current reserve of senior navy generals, Menshikov can take over
The people in my husband's position are all liberals, do you think His Majesty would like to see liberals taking control of the navy?"
Duke Ordorf suddenly stopped talking. Indeed, as Duke Mikhail said, there are too many liberals among the top brass of the Navy. This is related to the fact that naval generals generally have a high level of education and have seen the world. But Nicholas
I will never allow liberals to completely control the navy, even if Grand Duke Constantine, his own son, becomes the Minister of the Navy!
Obviously Menshikov can't be moved, so the only option is to move Paskovich?
It's just that even Duke Ordorf himself denied this answer. The illiterate Paskovich is in charge of the third part. That old Qiu Ba will probably destroy that department. The third part is definitely not something that the rough guy can manage.
The department requires superb emotional intelligence and political wisdom, both of which Lao Qiu Ba really lacks.
But besides these two candidates, who else could Nicholas I trust?
Duke Mikhail gave his answer: "I think Count Uvarov and Count Rostovtsev are more likely to succeed you!"
Duke Ordorff was stunned for a moment and then frowned, because after thinking about it for a moment, it was really possible. Those two were definitely the most secretive high-powered bosses in the court. They could be said to be Nicholas I's think tanks.
Everyone has a superb art of control.
As far as Duke Ordorf is concerned, it is not enough to replace him with the level of those two. Maybe the third part can be brought to a higher level, or at least restore the glory of the Benkendorf era. There is absolutely no problem.
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Yes, even though the third part was well managed under the control of Duke Ordorf, it seems to be very good. But only Duke Ordorf himself knows that there is a huge gap between him and Benkendorf.
In the Benkendorf era, the third part was simply the Sword of Damocles that towered over the heads of all the nobles. No one was not afraid of it. But in his hands, he could only make the powerful and powerful feel afraid.
There is a huge difference between fear and fear. What is more important is the relationship between Benkendorf and Nicholas I. It was so good that even wearing a pair of trousers, it can be said that Benkendorf at that time was the one person below the ten thousand people.
That person, Count Rostovtsev, Count Uvarov, Menshikov, Paskovich, or even Neserrodie were not worthy to be compared with him.
This is the horror of Benkendorf. At that time, if Benkendorf targeted you, you couldn't even ask for happiness. You could only clean your neck and wait for the knife, or slip around.
Prepare the cemetery.
It's a pity that Benkendorf died. Although almost all the powerful people at that time breathed a sigh of relief and secretly congratulated the old bastard for going to hell. But even his most fearful enemies had to admit that this man was really powerful.
, is indeed a unique talent.
Since it is one of a kind, it is naturally difficult to find a replacement. Anyway, Nicholas I did not find a replacement that he wanted, so the replacement of Duke Ordorff can only be said to be barely qualified.
Even Duke Ordorf himself admits this. He is indeed far from Benkendorf. Although he does not lack some dark means and methods, that man is simply a devil born in the darkness, with all dark tricks.
He knows all the tricks and skills.
Compared with Benkendorf, Duke Ordorff felt that he could be regarded as a pure saint, and to be honest, his profession was leading troops in war, and he was really not good at this secret police trick.
As for who is good at these things, Duke Mikhail doesn’t need to tell him that he actually knows it. Count Uvarov doesn’t need to talk nonsense. He has dealt with this old fox for so many times. Of course he knows how despicable and cunning this old fox is.
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He is indeed qualified enough to control the third part, and he is also capable enough to revitalize the third part. If the third part is in his hands, it will probably become even more terrifying than the Benkendorf era.
It's not that Count Uvarov is more capable than Benkendorf, but that the old guy thinks he controls the mouthpiece of public opinion and thinks he is the spokesperson of Russia's interests. Without the constraints of public opinion, he dares to do any despicable things.
Because he has no scruples!
Anyway, the last thing Duke Ordorf wants is for the third party to fall into the hands of Count Uvarov. That would be an out-and-out nightmare!