Count Uvarov was naturally confused, and his perfectly flawless plan was completely disrupted by Count Rostovtsev.
What a great idea he had before, letting the Americans pay for that barren land without them having to spend a dime, how great!
Now it's better, they have to dig out their pockets to buy that barren land. What's the difference between this and throwing money into the water?
What's even more annoying is that he can't object yet. Nicholas I's expression said everything. His Majesty is particularly satisfied with Count Rostovtsev's plan. Anyone who dares to object will definitely be labeled as unpatriotic.
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But if you want Count Uvarov to swallow this breath, he really can't do it. After thinking for a while, he suddenly asked: "Count, your plan is not impossible. But the problem is that if Britain really
If we decide to invade the Far East and Alaska, what should we do? We can’t just ignore it!”
This is a bit vicious. In essence, it puts Count Rostovtsev on the opposite side of all the nobles who need to dig into their pockets. Think about it, for them, paying for a large piece of barren land was enough to comfort them, but now there are still
Maybe after paying for it, you still can’t get the land. Who can you tell me about this?
Count Uvarov thought that he could use this to cause trouble. Even if he could not dispel Nicholas I's idea, he would at least make Count Rostovtsev uncomfortable for a few days, otherwise he would really not be able to get rid of this tone!
Faced with the question of Count Uvarov's evil intentions, Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "Our most important problem at the moment is the war in Wallachia. As for the problems in the Far East and Alaska, we
As I have said before, it is nothing to worry about. The worst we can do is defeat the Turks and the British and French forces and then turn around and regain the lost ground. But I think it is more likely that once we defeat the Turks, these problems will no longer be a problem, and the enemy will
Take the initiative to retreat.”
Count Rostovtsev retorted to Count Uvarov in an understatement. This was not the end. At the end, he added: "For true patriots, there is no need to worry about failure at all, as long as we are united
Yixin, as long as our will is strong enough, we won’t be afraid of not being able to defeat the enemy. We don’t have to worry about suffering losses after spending a little money for the country!”
Well, this directly confused Count Uvarov's face, leaving him speechless and speechless. Why? You will understand if you look at Nicholas I's expression.
What kind of courtier did Nicholas I like the most? He liked obedient courtiers the most. Of course, Count Rostovtsev was definitely not an obedient courtier. In Nicholas I’s heart, the most obedient one was always Menshikov.
, loyal dogs like Paskovich.
Count Rostovtsev is definitely not even in the top ten in his heart, but in addition to liking obedient ministers, he also likes ministers who can help him solve problems. For example, what Count Rostovtsev just thought of for him
method, then it will be particularly satisfying to him.
What is even more satisfying is the high-profile words that follow. What kind of king doesn’t like this kind of minister who always contributes to him without asking for anything in return?
But he also knew that Count Rostovtsev mostly sang a high-pitched tone, but this high-pitched tone was particularly useful to Nicholas I, so anyone who had an objection to this would have an objection to him and be disloyal!
This is why Count Uvarov did not dare to continue to raise objections. He knew very well how serious the consequences would be if he left a bad impression on Nicholas I.
But, just because he doesn't speak doesn't mean that others can understand the meaning. Chernyshev originally wore the same pants as Count Uvarov, and he really doesn't want to waste money, not to mention his intelligence level
He was not as tall as Count Uvarov, so he couldn’t think that far, so he immediately retorted:
"Earl, in this case, how much are you prepared to pay?"
Probably in Chernyshev's view, Count Rostovtsev is deliberately high-profile, and when it comes time to actually pay for it, he will never be so happy. And he doesn't believe that Count Rostovtsev can really pay.
Too much money, for he had never heard that the count was rich.
As long as Count Rostovtsev cannot pay a big price, he will definitely make some sarcastic remarks. Not only will he be able to get angry, but he will also let the whole of Russia see clearly the hypocritical face of that guy.
It's just that Chernyshev didn't expect how cruel Count Rostovtsev was. Before he could speak, he said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have prepared five hundred thousand rubles for the acquisition of Alaska. Although the money is too much
Less is far from enough to alleviate the financial problem. But I believe that as long as every Russian donates generously, all this will not be a problem!"
Well, Nicholas I almost jumped for joy. Count Rostovtsev’s words moved him a little. He also knew that Count Rostovtsev’s family was not particularly rich, but they spent so much money in one go.
How much money is needed to alleviate the country's difficulties? What kind of spirit is this?
"Very good!" Nicholas I praised Count Rostovtsev with a smile. "If every Russian is as patriotic as you, Russia will become a paradise on earth! Count, in order to commend you, I have decided to grant you the Saint
Medal of Andre!”
The Order of St. Andrew is not an ordinary medal. As for Tsarist Russia, its significance is just like the Medal of Honor in the United States and the Order of Lenin in the Soviet Union. Generally speaking, it is impossible to obtain this medal without significant contributions.
And Count Rostovtsev only paid a sum of money in exchange for this medal. To be honest, this was really a turn of events.
However, he also knew that the reason why Nicholas I was so generous was simply that the empire's finances were really too tight, and if his suggestions could be widely responded to, then more than half of the money problem would be solved.
Therefore, although Nicholas I thought that Count Rostovtsev performed well, what was more important was that he spent a lot of money to buy horse bones. He wanted all the nobles and subjects in Russia to see Count Rostovtsev's role model.
, it would be best for everyone to learn from him.
Will he still be short of money?
Count Uvarov vomited blood. After the meeting, when he caught Chernyshev, he burst into flames and almost got scolded by the Minister of War until he shut himself up.
"The matter must not be settled like this!" Count Uvarov shouted angrily, "Let us pay for that barren land. His calculations are so loud! Go and tell the others clearly.
We will definitely not pay for this!"
Chernyshev was startled, looked around and persuaded: "Count, let's forget it. It's not like you can't see what His Majesty means. It's easy for His Majesty to be jealous of you if you do this! We'll pay you some money."