Peter Volkonsky stared blankly at the window of his office. Outside the window was Bolshaya Nevsky Street. Normally when the weather was good, he could see young noble men and women walking and playing by the river, but today it was covered with thick snow.
Next, there is nothing outside the window.
There was no one, no sound, and it was as empty as a wilderness. This boring scene would only make people drowsy, but Peter Volkonsky, who was getting increasingly depressed, did not feel sleepy at all.
The anxiety in his heart made him very uneasy. In the past year, Peter Volkonsky felt that the job of chief minister of palace affairs was becoming more and more difficult. As he got older, Nicholas I's
Tempers are becoming increasingly unpredictable…
Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, especially an arbitrary tiger like Nicholas I, which is even more dangerous and scary. Sometimes Peter Volkonsky wants to just resign and return to his hometown, but every time he wants to speak
At that time, he still missed the power of the Winter Palace. Without it, could he maintain his luxurious life?
What's more, there is still a thorn in Peter Volkonsky's heart, and that is his cousin Sergey Volkonsky. Although what that man did in 1825 did not give Volkon
The Ski family brought too much disaster. But when he thought that his family might leave a rebellious impression on the royal family, Peter Volkonsky became frightened and suffocated.
He was afraid that once he retired, rumors and slander would flood in and the Volkonsky family would be completely ruined.
【Must stay! Never retreat!】
Peter Volkonsky encouraged himself secretly, but the slightest noise from outside the door would make him panic, fearing that Nicholas I would send someone to give him another problem.
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Peter Volkonsky felt that it was too difficult for him. He had to take care of Nicholas I's emotions, and also the emotions of Crown Prince Alexander, and by the way, the careless Grand Duke Constantine couldn't be left behind either.
He's been quite noisy lately.
As a minister of the emperor, the relationship within the emperor's family was Peter Volkonsky's primary concern. Only by making the emperor's family comfortable could he continue to be his official and continue to make his fortune.
But it is too difficult to do this, especially as the struggle between Grand Duke Constantine and Crown Prince Alexander has become more open and fierce recently, and as Nicholas I's attitude becomes more and more ambiguous,
Peter Volkonski felt that he was dancing on the edge of a knife every day, which was too tiring and scary.
Thump thump thump!
The knock on the door startled Peter Volkonsky, who trembled and almost fell off his armchair.
"Prince, Count Rostovtsev is visiting."
call……
Peter Volkonsky breathed a sigh of relief and ordered with some urgency: "Invite the count in immediately!"
Peter Volkonsky has a very good relationship with Count Rostovtsev, at least he thinks so. He has helped the count with some small favors, and the count has also helped him with small favors from time to time. Friendship and relationship
Isn’t it established and stabilized through these small tasks?
Peter Volkonsky felt that Count Rostovtsev was a reliable partner. Everyone had the same interests. Moreover, the count was as low-key as him. The most important thing was that the count had the same relationship with Nicholas I as him.
Special status. Everyone can benefit from each other and avoid danger and trouble together.
"Earl, how is His Majesty's mood?"
In fact, what Peter Volkonsky wanted to ask most was not about Nicholas I's mood, but whether Nicholas I was satisfied with him. After all, in the question and answer session in front of the emperor just now, His Majesty did not express his position in the end.
, I don’t know whether he is happy or unhappy.
"Don't worry, Duke, His Majesty's mood has stabilized." Count Rostovtsev replied calmly.
"Moreover, it seems to me that he is very satisfied with your previous answer."
Count Rostovtsev's addition made Peter Volkonsky secretly happy, but at the same time he was still unsure.
He asked: "How did you tell?"
Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "Your Majesty just told me."
Peter Volkonsky's eyes widened and he looked at Count Rostovtsev in disbelief. After a while, he asked: "His Majesty said it himself?"
Count Rostovtsev nodded and said: "Yes, I said it myself. The original words are: It seems that old Petya (Peter Volkonsky) is more reliable, Volodya (old Adlerberg)
) There are too many little tricks and small-mindedness!”
Peter Volkonsky breathed a sigh of relief and almost fell down on the carpet with his knees. He smiled and thanked you repeatedly: "Count, thank you so much. If you hadn't reminded me today, I would have fallen into a trap.
You still don’t realize it! Your Majesty is so right, that despicable guy Volodya!”
Peter Volkonsky was very angry when he mentioned old Adlerberg, and the reason was very simple. One of them was the chief minister of palace affairs, and the other was the second minister of palace affairs. It was equivalent to one being the number one and the other the second.
Boss, when will the relationship between the first and second-in-command get better?
As the saying goes, peers are enemies. As Peter Volkonski has grown older over the years, old Adlerberg has taken away a lot of his business. This is directly reflected in the fact that Peter Volkonski's status is inferior to him.
Once upon a time.
This made Peter Volkonski very insecure, and he had been secretly guarding against old Adlerberg's attempt to seize power. Unfortunately, he was too old, and his skills and wisdom were not as good as those of old Adlerberg.
Gao Ming is becoming more and more unable to do what he wants.
For example, a few days ago, Count Rostovtsev suddenly sent him a letter, reminding him that Nicholas I may be paying attention to the affairs of Grand Duke Constantine recently and may ask him for his views and opinions. Count Rostovtsev hinted
He must not act stupid or pretend not to know, otherwise he will be doomed.
To be honest, Peter Volkonsky didn't quite believe it at first, but when Nicholas I really asked, he almost choked. Fortunately, Count Rostovtsev helped him analyze the pros and cons and told him
After finding the best answer and the role played by old Adlerberg in it, he successfully escaped the disaster.
"That count is indeed very insidious," Count Rostovtsev said indifferently, still expressionless for thousands of years: "You should be more careful in the future. I'm afraid he won't accept your position since he has been coveting it for a long time.
Hand!"
Peter Volkonsky suddenly fell into deep worry. He felt that Count Rostovtsev was right, and he would not have stopped.
After thinking for a long time, Peter Volkonsky suddenly showed a fierce look in his eyes and asked viciously: "Kill him?"