Chapter five hundred and sixty second highest priority
"Your Majesty, I think this plan is definitely not feasible! Once implemented, I am afraid that not only will it be impossible to defeat Turkey, but it will turn our soldiers into mortal enemies!"
Neserrodie said the most unpleasant things in one breath, which was really cool to be honest. At least Count Uvarov, Prince Ordov and Chernyshov looked at him with different eyes.
There’s a bit of “worship” there.
In their opinion, if you are not very stubborn, you certainly cannot be so reckless. Although what you say is true, His Majesty really doesn't like to hear it, let alone listen to it. Aren't you asking for trouble?
Nicholas I sighed, and was really speechless about Neserrodie's choice. The old prime minister didn't know when he couldn't keep up with him. He always wanted to go against him and always opposed him.
, it’s simply annoying!
He once again considered changing the prime minister, feeling that only by changing the prime minister and replacing someone with the same mind and heart as him could Russia be put on the right track. If Neserrode was retained, the old man would definitely continue to oppose him and continue to
He has had enough of opposing all his decisions!
"Prime Minister, don't you think what you just said is inappropriate? As the Prime Minister of the Russian Empire, you should put Russia's interests first and find ways to solve the difficulties we are currently facing, rather than just encountering the slightest problem.
Complain and complain!”
Neserrodie wanted to defend, but Nicholas I did not give him this chance at all, and continued to scold: "Prime Minister, I know what you want to say, it is nothing more than some so-called reasons, and I have heard those reasons too many times.
I don’t want to hear anymore. Now either you carry out my orders well and help me win this holy war, or you can do something down-to-earth and do what you can. These are much more meaningful than those boring nonsense!"
After all, Nicholas I did not directly say that you should stop and let someone else become prime minister, but these words were still very serious. To directly criticize Nesserrode in public was a signal. Obviously, anyone who is not deaf would know it.
Neserrode is in danger this time.
Neserrodie let out a long sigh, knowing that the last option now was to abdicate voluntarily in favor of someone more worthy. Since the monarch and his ministers were already separated, why should they insist on it? If you leave early, you might be able to leave some memories, otherwise you will have to wait for Nishi
When Gu La I drove people away, he really couldn't leave anything behind.
But this choice is too bitter for him. He has struggled in Russia for thirty or forty years, and it must be a lie to say that he has no feelings. Russia is already his second hometown, and he has saved all these things after so many years of hard work.
He really couldn't bear to see Nicholas I and a bunch of sycophants ruin his foundation. He didn't feel bad for being such a bastard, but he did!
After thinking about it, Neserrode simply went all out and said to Nicholas I bluntly: "Your Majesty, your grand plan is indeed very attractive, but no matter how grand the plan is, it must be built brick by brick. Blindly
It is fanciful to think that you can accomplish in one day what it took one generation or even several generations to accomplish."
"Today's situation is extremely bad. The British and French armies have not taken direct action, but through economic means, our country has fallen into an irreversible situation. To be honest, what we need most at this time is to recognize the reality and stop immediately."
"We cannot win this war. If you must continue, I am afraid that not only will your magnificent dream be ruined, but the fruits of Russia's half-century of hard work will also be squandered."
"You definitely don't want such a result, and I don't want it either, so I have to stop you from continuing on the wrong path. Prince Paskovich's plan is simply a risk, a gamble, and the possibility of failure is 10%.
99.9%, there is absolutely no chance of success. Even if you are compassionate and don’t think about those poor soldiers, you still have to think about Russia!"
What Neserrodie said was sincere, but Nicholas I couldn't listen to it at all. He only had his own dreams in his heart, only those things he believed in. These unfavorable words of advice were like an awl, pricking him with pain.
, at this moment he finally strengthened his determination and could not let Neserroddie continue to confuse the public with his monstrous words to increase the enemy's prestige and destroy his own morale.
He looked coldly at Neserrode, who looked hopeful, and said coldly: "Prime Minister, you are really confused. Didn't you say you were ill some time ago? I think you should take good care of your health recently.
You can't do anything with your sick body, but you tend to get confused!"
"Well, from today onwards you should recuperate and go home to have a good rest. Now that the weather is getting better, it will be more beneficial for you to leave St. Petersburg and go to a warm place in the south to have a good rest!"
"Your duties will be temporarily taken over by the crown prince. When you recover from your illness, you can come back to take charge of the work. It's been decided!"
After saying that, Nicholas I waved his hand firmly and ordered the Lord Privy Seal to be summoned to immediately promulgate the edict for Neserrode to go home and recuperate immediately. His sincerity almost drove Neserrode home directly.
, it doesn’t give any face at all.
Perhaps Nicholas I thought that he had already saved face for Neserrodie, and did not directly remove him from office, but let him take sick leave. This was already a huge favor.
It's a pity that neither Neserrodie nor others think so. It is generally believed that Nicholas I was a bit mean and unkind. Even if he wanted to get Neserrodie out, there were better ways to do it in private.
On the occasion, someone was sent to give a hint and ask Neserrodie to resign voluntarily. That would be called face-saving.
But now, Neserrodie is nominally retained as Prime Minister and is only allowed to recuperate from illness. But all fools know that this is actually driving people away. Actively driving people away without leaving any trace is also driving them away!
You have been kicked out by others, so what face and affection do you have left? Of course you are mean and unkind!
Neserrodie's sudden dismissal naturally caused chaos in the cabinet and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although Nicholas I ordered Crown Prince Alexander to act as Neserrodie's deputy, after all, the old prime minister had been in charge for more than thirty years.
The sudden change of personnel in the DPRK made it difficult for anyone to adapt immediately, which naturally aggravated the internal chaos in Russia and added another layer of chaos to the ongoing war.
"The top priority is to immediately implement His Majesty's order and gather enough ships to implement Prince Paskovich's plan. This plan is very important. It doesn't matter even if you don't do other things. This must be implemented first!"
I don’t know whether he was frightened by Neserrodie’s sudden dismissal or whether Crown Prince Alexander was privately educated by Nicholas I. The first thing he did after coming to power was to put Paskovich’s landing plan at the top of the list.