Alexander II's sudden rage caught everyone off guard. Everyone didn't quite understand what happened. It wasn't until he made his appeal that everyone suddenly realized it.
It's just that I suddenly realized that it didn't mean that everyone understood Alexander II. In fact, most people felt that he was a bit unreasonable.
Why do you say that?
The reason is that in the era of Nicholas I, this kind of situation would not have happened at all. Because Nicholas I would definitely deal with the rumors in the market as soon as possible and nip all the signs in the bud.
He would never be like Alexander II, who didn't take it seriously the first time something happened, and then became furious when things got serious and realized that it was not good for him.
This is definitely not the style of Nicholas I. That man was arbitrary and arbitrary, but his words and actions were all spit and trap. He would never be like Alexander II who clearly did not take the correct measures to solve the problem at the first time, and then later
To deflect anger and blame.
This was really a bit unaccustomed to the ministers of the Nicholas I era, because in the Nicholas I era, they were more likely to be scolded for poor handling, rather than being reprimanded and criticized for no apparent reason.
Of course, although everyone complained about this and were very uncomfortable with it, not everyone complained about Nikolai Milyutin's misfortune. For example, to conservatives, such as Wu who always disliked him.
As for Count Varov and Kanditantin Pobedonostsev, they seemed to be looking at the joke.
In their view, although these rumors are not directly related to Nikolai Milyutin, it is not because of his poor handling that these rumors became prevalent. But in the final analysis, these rumors are inseparable from the free thought advocated by the reformists.
How could this situation have happened if you, Nikolai Milyutin, had not vigorously called for and promoted these dangerous ideas?
So it’s not unfair at all to hit you on the butt with the board, you deserve it!
In addition to these people who are happy to see jokes, like Duke Alexander and Duke Ordorf, they have a different mentality, because this matter was actually created by them, but they just borrowed the words of the reformists, so when they saw Nicholas
.Mi Liuting was being scolded, and they could only secretly say sorry in their hearts.
In addition to apologizing, they are more concerned about the direction of things. They want to know how Nikolay Milyutin will deal with this unexpected disaster. Will he fight back forcefully or silently be a doormat?
Of course, they did not want Nikolai Milyutin to be too strong, because that would very likely result in him getting out of hand. Once the reformists and Alexander II fought to the end, the final result would be very unhappy.
To be honest, Duke Alexander and others were really worried.
Fortunately, this hanging heart soon fell back into the stomach, because Nikolai Milyutin bowed his head and apologized to Alexander II very "cowardly", promising to immediately eliminate the influence and arrest those who slandered the late emperor.
"Well, I told you he doesn't have the courage!" Duke Ordorf said to Duke Alexander very contemptuously, "He is not the second Count Speransky. Compared with that count, he
Both the wisdom and the will are far behind!"
Prince Alexander also agrees with this conclusion, but now is not the time to complain about Nikolai Milyutin's incompetence. After all, whether he is in charge or objective, he is considered to be on their side for the time being. If he is unlucky, it is very likely to cause
chain reaction.
"What chain reaction?" Prince Mikhail asked in confusion.
Duke Ordorf sighed and said: "If His Majesty feels that he is weak and can be bullied, then His Majesty will very likely change his mind, and the reform will probably have another setback... If Nikolay Milyutin cannot withstand it, then
That’s a big problem!”
Duke Alexander is most worried about this issue. If Nikolai Milyutin cannot withstand the pressure, he may be taken away by Alexander II. Once this happens, it means that the entire situation will be rewritten.
!
For Duke Alexander, although he is not a staunch supporter of reform, he is also a beneficiary of the current situation. Once there is no reform, the conservatives will come back soon, and it will be very difficult for him to be the foreign minister or even the prime minister.
It's hard to say.
What's more, Duke Alexander believes that reform is still necessary for Russia. If it continues to follow the old path of Nicholas I, Russia's future will be very unhappy. As a Duke of the Empire, this is definitely not what he wants to see.
"Is it so serious?" Duke Mikhail saw that his brother's face looked very ugly, and then he realized the seriousness of the problem.
Duke Alexander sighed and said: "It's serious, it's serious, it's not serious, it's not serious... It mainly depends on His Majesty's next actions and Nikolai Milyutin's reaction... But I guess His Majesty is likely to start a new round.
How Nikolai Milyutin responds to the temptation will basically reveal the final result..."
As he spoke, he sighed again. It could be seen that he was very troubled and a little regretful. He probably felt that he was a bit out of luck this time. If he had known that the result would be like this and killed him, he would not have done it secretly.
Duke Mikhail looked at the frowning Duke Alexander and then at the troubled Duke Ordorf, and cautiously suggested: "Why don't you ask Grand Duke Andrei to come over and talk to see what he has to say?"
And what do you think, that little kid might have some tricks up his sleeve?"
To be honest, this suggestion was a bit ridiculous to Duke Alexander and Duke Ordorf. Although they recognized someone's vision and ability, they did not think that someone had the ability to solve such a complicated situation. In the end, they agreed with Mihay
Duke Er's suggestion is nothing more than treating a dead horse as a live doctor.
"you……"
When Li Xiao learned about the little actions and worries of Duke Alexander and Duke Ordorf from Duke Mikhail, he was a little bit dumbfounded. It was simple. He naturally got the news about what happened today. These rumors among the people
Rumor had it that he felt strange at first, not knowing that he had not found the hands that were secretly pushing him.
So when Nikolai Milyutin was criticized, he also had similar worries as Duke Alexander. However, after hearing Duke Mikhail explain the ins and outs, he felt that this matter was really speechless.
Fortunately, Nikolai Milyutin is not really the real leader of the reformists. Fortunately, there is a hidden old cunning Count Rostovtsev behind him, otherwise this matter will really be self-defeating!