Dmitri is a very open-minded man, unlike other stubborn people of this era who always stubbornly insist on some so-called experiences. Although he completely agrees with Li Xiao's suggestions, it does not prevent him from coming up with some small suggestions.
The book recorded it. Just for this reason, it is no wonder that he later became the Minister of War.
According to how serious he was when recording, he would verify and test all of Li Xiao's suggestions one by one to see if they were really effective.
After talking about health work, the two men talked about the situation among the people in Wallachia. It wasn't until twelve o'clock in the night that Li Xiao said goodbye and left.
It's just that for Dmitry, he didn't want to sleep at all this night. He accepted a lot of key information at once, and he had to sort it out due to emotions and reasons.
It wasn't until dawn that Dmitri roughly sorted out his ideas. He knew what to do first and then what to do after arriving in Wallachia. His priorities were clear and orderly.
At this time, his adjutant brought breakfast to him and informed him of the latest situation on the Grand Duke Constantine's side.
The three poor scapegoats died in the cell as expected and left a thought-provoking suicide note. All responsibilities were clear and clear, and Grand Duke Constantine could feel at ease.
"What is the Commander-in-Chief doing?" Dmitri asked in a deep voice.
He didn't care about Grand Duke Constantine and had no interest in those disgusting official documents that made things confusing. He just wanted to know what Pobedonostsev had done. With the personality of this "Torquemada", he couldn't easily
Let Grand Duke Constantine pass.
"The commander-in-chief is checking the property of the three criminals," the adjutant replied calmly, "and is carefully checking the stolen money and stolen goods."
Dmitri shook his head. As expected by Li Xiao, Pobedonostsev would not let go easily. Maybe for Grand Duke Constantine, throwing away three scapegoats would be an explanation. But for Grand Duke Constantine
This is not the case with Pobedonostsev. He knows exactly how much food is missing from the warehouse, where the food is going, and whether the final stolen money and stolen goods can be accounted for. He will also check clearly.
It is absolutely impossible for Grand Duke Constantine to expect to get this food for free. Pobedonostsev will tell him how terrible the debt collectors are. He will never get back the lost food with interest.
Will give up.
"Go and ask him how long he needs to be investigated. If there is nothing else, I will go to Bucharest to take office first!"
After discovering that the situation was serious, Dmitri was not willing to waste a day. He wanted to rush to Bucharest immediately to rectify military affairs. But Pobedonostsev certainly did not want him to leave so quickly, although now Grand Duke Constantine had to choose
A strong man loses his wrist, but once Dmitri, who holds the military power, is gone, it is hard to say whether he will still have such respect for the polished commander Pobedonostsev.
If Pobedonostsev wanted to disgrace Grand Duke Constantine, he would definitely need Dmitri's support, so he was naturally unwilling to let him go!
But Dmitri really has no interest in getting involved in these nonsense things. These things will only disgust him and ruin his mood. He has no masochistic tendencies, so naturally he doesn't want to get involved.
"Your Excellency, the Commander-in-Chief, hopes that the general will stay in Chisinau for a longer period of time, at least half a month... Of course, if General, you are busy with military affairs, the Commander-in-Chief also expresses his understanding. He hopes that you can leave some troops to help him handle the finishing work.
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Pobedonostsev's answer was a bit beyond Dmitri's expectations. The other party did not force him to stay, but just said with a little politeness that he could leave, as long as the troops could stay to support him.
Dmitri thought for a while and agreed to Pobedonostsev's request. Even if more than two thousand people arrived in Wallachia, they would only have so much meaning. He might as well give him a chance to escape and do serious things.
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So why is Pobedonostsev so happy? The reason is very simple. Even if we continue to investigate this case, it will just be a matter of dealing with a few more small fish and shrimps to disgust Grand Duke Constantine.
The nature of the case has been determined. Even if Dmitri left with his troops, Grand Duke Constantine did not have the courage to reverse the case. After this goal was achieved, Pobedonostsev would not continue to exert extreme pressure.
The workload is the same with or without Dmitry.
What's more, if Dmitri doesn't leave, then he will definitely get more than half of the remaining credit. Although this time he slapped Grand Duke Constantine hard in the face, he would inevitably be lectured and beaten by Nicholas I.
This was a heavy blow to his arrogance, which was a major benefit to Crown Prince Alexander.
But no one denies too much credit. Originally, Dmitri would take a large part of the credit here. Although the remaining bit of soup and water is not delicious, Pobedonostsev still hopes that he can do his best.
Maybe eat a little more.
Dmitry wanted to leave, and he was just happy to have one less person to share the credit. Then the remaining credits and benefits would be his alone, and it would also consolidate his position next to Crown Prince Alexander.
Dmitri came to Chisinau quietly, and then left quietly, just like a passerby, but he brought a little good news to the city, let's call it good news.
!
He punished several corrupt officials, helped Alexei and Li Xiao get out of the siege, and also consolidated his position with Crown Prince Alexander. Everyone should be happy, but Dmitri was not happy at all.
The reason was very simple. When he left the city, he saw the same scene he had seen when he entered the city. A group of hungry Chisinau civilians lined up in a long line and surrounded the bakery.
Food is still very tight, and prices are still high. Killing a few moths has not improved the lives of the people at all. The heavy black curtain still shrouds the sky, and it is still oppressive.
In Dmitri's view, this matter has nothing to do with the people from beginning to end, and it will not bring any benefits. Those who can benefit will never have the shadow of ordinary people in their eyes. Killing a few corrupt officials
Officials can't solve any problem at all!
Dmitri, who was sitting on the horse, turned around and glanced at Chisinau, then rode away without looking back, because he knew that even if he was unwilling in every possible way, he could not change this city.
and this country.
As long as Russia is still controlled by people like Grand Duke Constantine or Pobedonostsev, it will never be able to break out of this vicious circle, and can only repeat these ridiculous and sad things day after day, year after year...