Pobedonostsev was confused. He still knew what the position of the Chairman of the Holy Synod was. In short, he managed the entire Russian Orthodox Church on behalf of the Tsar. In other words, he was the boss of the Russian Orthodox Church.
You must know that although the Orthodox Church is the state religion in Russia, the management power of the Orthodox Church is not in the hands of the clergy. Since Peter the Great abolished the position of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Chairman of the Holy Synod has acted as the authority of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Although this position is a government position, and the level is equivalent to that of an ordinary cabinet minister. Although this position does not have particularly great power, the glory attribute is not generally strong. How can I put it? It means that you are particularly proud when you go out.
Think about it, no matter what level of church you enter in Russia, no matter whether the person sitting in front of you is an ordinary priest or a patriarch, you have to bow your head to say hello and obey the management honestly when meeting you. It is almost like overriding religion.
Does the feeling above feel good?
Anyway, for Count Uvarov, if he can stay in this position for a few years, it will be no less than the sublimation of his soul for an old-fashioned person like him.
Pobedonostsev immediately realized Count Rostovtsev's brilliance. Although he respected the chairman of the Holy Synod, his power was just that. He had a good name, but his intervention in secular affairs was very ordinary.
Such a position is most suitable for Count Uvarov, a guy who is destined to be eliminated but is unwilling to call it quits immediately. Pobedonostsev believes that Count Uvarov will definitely accept this gift.
He would be very satisfied. The only problem was that he didn't know how arrogant that old fox could be after accepting the gift.
Yes, Pobedonostsev really doesn’t have much confidence in this aspect. The reason is that he knows Count Uvarov too well. He bluntly said that the old guy is a black man from the inside out.
The old fox, what he is best at is eating everything and not working.
You must be more careful with old bastards like this!
Pobedonostsev immediately asked: "This method is very good. The only problem is what if he takes the benefit and doesn't do anything?"
Count Rostovtsev smiled. Of course he knew what Pobedonostsev was worried about, because it was normal to have such worries. After all, little foxes like Pobedonossev were worried about Count Uvarov.
It’s normal for old foxes to become famous. After all, they are all foxes who have become sperms, so who doesn’t understand the other?
After listening to Pobedonostsev's words, Alexander II immediately looked directly at Count Rostovtsev, probably worried about this possibility, and Count Rostovtsev replied calmly:
"This kind of worry is necessary, but the possibility is very small. If Count Uvarov is really that wanton, then it is justifiable for His Majesty to deal with him."
This answer is quite different from the psychological expectations of Pobedonostsev and Alexander II. They originally thought that Count Rostovtsev had a clever plan to restrain Count Uvarov, but in the end it was just here?
However, Count Rostovtsev must be confident if he dared to answer like this. Neither Alexander II nor Pobedonostsev said much.
"Then do it as soon as possible!" Alexander II waved his hand, probably asking Count Rostovtsev to act quickly.
Count Rostovtsev was also unambiguous and immediately bowed in response and then exited the imperial study.
At this time, only Alexander II and Pobedonostsev were left in the imperial study. Needless to say, these two monarchs must have some private conversations.
"I told the count that from now on all the information on the third part will still be compiled and sent to him in one copy as before."
Pobedonostsev did not expect that Alexander II did not tell him that he was dismissed, nor did he tell him that Count Rostovtsev would replace him in charge of the third part. Instead, he told him to restore the previous rules and put the third part
I shared the important information with him, but he was a little unsure about what it contained.
However, Pobedonostsev did not hesitate and immediately bowed and replied: "It's your Majesty, I'll do it right away."
Alexander II nodded and continued: "Don't be pressured. This is not to take away your power, nor to let the earl supervise you, but for the time being, departments like the third part still need the help of veterans like the earl.
, can avoid many annoying little problems, just like this time, it could have been avoided, but in the third part, Nikolai Milyutin’s intention was not discovered, which made me very passive and angry!”
Pobedonostsev quickly lowered his head. This was Alexander II's lesson to him, and he had to bow his head and accept it. Moreover, the blame was originally his, so it was normal to be scolded.
After two lectures, Alexander II's tone softened again: "Of course, I know this can't be entirely your fault. After all, you have never worked in the third part and are not familiar with the operation, and there are too many people in the third part."
You are so clever, there may even be many people who are eager for you to make mistakes so that they can replace you!"
Alexander II's tone became stern again, and he sternly said: "So the third part really needs to be changed. Nikolay Milyutin was right about this. This institution is old and full of mediocrity.
If we don’t get rid of them, this department will soon completely decay and die!”
Alexander II's voice became louder and louder: "My friend, there are not many people I can trust now, and you are one of them. I hope you can reintegrate the third part as soon as possible so that the previous one can work well."
I’m back again for the third part. This is my expectation for you, I believe you won’t let me down, right?”
Pobedonostsev quickly replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my best to fulfill your request, and I will not let you down!"
Alexander II smiled with satisfaction and said: "Very good, then hurry up and do it, I will watch. In addition, in the face of Count Uvarov and Nikolai Milyutin's troubles, you should listen more to Rostov's words."
Earl Husband’s opinion, he is experienced and can be considered reliable, do you understand?”
"Yes! Your Majesty! I will definitely follow your instructions!"
Alexander II raised his head and leaned on the back of his chair and said with a sigh: "Constantine, tell me why there are so many annoying guys in the way? I beat them one after another, and the scolding can't be hit.
I still feel disgusted with you every now and then...Why is it so difficult to be a tsar?"
Pobedonostsev lowered his head and did not dare to answer a word, because he knew that these words were not meant for him, and even in a sense, these words were actually a blow to him...