Six hundred and twentieth chapters unexpected benefits
Nicholas I was surprised, because he never expected that Duke Ordov would recommend Count Shuvalov as the special envoy. You must know that this count had just made a big mistake. He was asked to ruin things in Kiev.
He had a strong opinion of Count Shuvalov and wished he could kill this guy.
For him to accept such a person as such an important envoy, he really cannot accept it.
However, Duke Ordorff's face still needed to be given, and Nicholas I could only reluctantly listen to why he recommended this candidate.
"Tell me the reason, Duke. You should know that Count Shuvalov is not reliable!"
Duke Ordorf does not think that Count Shuvalov is unreliable. On the contrary, judging from his performance in Kiev, he is not generally reliable. Of course, the most important thing about him is not that he is reliable, but that his means and mind are sufficient.
He is superb, but also despicable enough. He is best suited to do things that are not suitable for talking about on the stage.
So he replied in a low voice: "Your Majesty, of course I know why you think Count Shuvalov is not reliable enough, but in my opinion, it is precisely because he is enough in some aspects... enough without any lower limit, that he is suitable for this time."
Task!"
Nicholas I was stunned. He did not expect that the reason given by Duke Ordorff was like this. Because someone is too despicable, shameless and has no lower limit, so let him go out to harm Britain and France as a troublemaker?
Okay, this reason is so weird and powerful that it is a bit hard for Nicholas I to accept. Could it be that the majestic Russian Empire changed its destiny by relying on despicable rotten people?
He subconsciously refused, but then he thought about it, the way Britain and France used public opinion to throw dirty water on him was also despicable, and letting an equally despicable bastard treat him the same way he treated him was also a way of expressing his bad temper.
Even if an outsider saw it, they would probably understand that it was just a passive counterattack and it could be understood that it was purely self-defense.
If you think about it this way, Count Shuvalov's choice as Nicholas I is not so difficult to accept. Count Rostovtsev reported to him in detail what that guy did in Kiev.
After seeing that guy's tricks, Nicholas I had to admit that this guy was indeed very bad and shameless, but he did have some tricks. If something hadn't gone wrong along the way, that guy might have actually framed Grand Duke Constantine.
It was successful.
From this point of view, having Count Shuvalov go to the Kingdom of Sardinia as a special envoy to do work might actually have a miraculous effect.
Thinking of this, Nicholas I hesitated. He wanted to agree but felt that it was a bit difficult to overcome psychologically. If others knew his true thoughts, they would definitely despise him. This made him who cherished reputation and focused on face.
Have to be cautious.
After thinking again and again, Nicholas I asked: "Besides Count Shuvalov, are there any other candidates?"
Duke Ordov immediately replied: "Apart from Count Shuvalov, I am not the only person who is qualified for this task. I personally think that Prime Minister Neserrode and Duke Alexander Gorchakov are also qualified for this task."
, it’s just that the Kingdom of Sardinia requires us to send the Prime Minister to do the work, which is a bit...a bit fussy and unseemly, and it is a bit troublesome to send Duke Alexander there, after all, Austria cannot do without him..."
Nicholas I fell silent. Duke Ordorff's words came to his mind. He was so concerned about face that he was definitely not willing to let Neserrodie come forward to lobby the Kingdom of Sardinia, because it was really easy to talk but not easy to hear.
Rumor has spread that the royal families of various European countries have said that Russia has no one left. A small country with big ass noodles has to send a prime minister. If big countries like Britain and France have something to do in the future, who will be sent as a special envoy? Do you want him, the tsar, to be the special envoy?
Do you want to take action personally?
What's more, Nicholas I now extremely distrusted Neserroddie, and was naturally even more reluctant to let him come forward.
As for Duke Alexander, in terms of ability, Nicholas I felt that there was no problem at all, but he could not trust him in terms of his position. He always believed that this diplomatic wizard was too liberal, and in his heart, liberals could almost compete with the revolutionary rebels.
equal sign.
How is that possible if you ask him to hand over such an important task to a potential rebel?
So if you think about it for a while, the matter is actually simple. Except for Count Shuvalov, the rest of the people are inappropriate.
But sending Count Shuvalov to Nicholas I felt like he had eaten a fly. After struggling for a long time, he still couldn't make up his mind. He could only say: "Let me think about it, and you can think about it again when you go back."
Let’s see if there are any suitable candidates, and if there are any, let us know at any time!”
Duke Ordorf was sent away. Although Nicholas I did not fully agree with his suggestion, he knew that it was only a matter of time. Because apart from Count Shuvalov, St. Petersburg would never find a second more capable person.
The right candidate.
It’s not that there are none at all, but that people with the ability are unwilling to go, and those who are willing to go are not sure. Only Count Shuvalov, who had just made a big mistake and was thrown into the cold palace, was willing to take on this unfortunate job.
After Nicholas I sent away Duke Ordov, he directly summoned Count Rostovtsev.
"Duke Ordorf recommends Count Shuvalov as a special envoy to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Do you think it is appropriate?"
Count Rostovtsev understood the twists and turns in his mind. It was definitely suitable. To put it bluntly, it was just that Nicholas I couldn't let go of that little face.
He immediately replied: "It is very appropriate. Count Shuvalov, as the most outstanding talent in our country, is resourceful and decisive, and is particularly suitable for such an urgent task. Moreover, he is bold enough and can often break through the rules to solve problems. It is up to him to
But the special envoy is particularly suitable!"
"And his status is just right. I believe he will be grateful to Your Majesty for giving him this precious opportunity!"
Nicholas I was stunned again, because Count Rostovtsev's last words seemed to imply something. After thinking for a while, he seemed to understand that given Count Shuvalov's current situation, as long as he was given a
How could he not work hard when he was given the opportunity to make meritorious deeds?
If you send an ordinary person there, you will only have to put in 100% effort at most, but if you send him there, how dare he not put in 200% or even 300% effort to fight?
Suddenly Nicholas I's eyes lit up. He was very satisfied with this unexpected advantage. At least he didn't have to worry about Count Shuvalov not doing his best. Presumably, this bad guy would use all his skills to complete the task. In that way