When Duke Ordov and others were discussing what to do, Li Xiao went straight to Count Rostovtsev. He had to tell him about this matter no matter what. But what Li Xiao didn't expect was that Rostovtsev
After hearing this, Count Zev just said yes.
Li Xiao scratched his head and asked, "You already knew this?"
Count Rostovtsev smiled and said: "There are not many things that can be hidden from me in St. Petersburg, not to mention that it is impossible for me not to pay attention to such rumors."
Li Xiao was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Then you will watch Duke Alexander and others do nothing?"
Count Rostovtsev laughed and said: "Of course I didn't let it go. If I hadn't helped them secretly, do you think those rumors could have spread so quickly?"
Li Xiao was stunned again. It was obvious that Count Rostovtsev's operation was as high as the clouds. Duke Alexander and the others thought they had everything under control, but who would have thought that they were actually poor people being taken advantage of.
The one who really controlled everything was Count Rostovtsev. This old bastard saw through their intentions and took advantage of them. Obviously, this old bastard did it on purpose.
So the question is, what does Count Rostovtsev want to do with this operation? It is unlikely that he feels that Nikolai Milyutin has been having too easy and comfortable a time recently, so he specifically increased the difficulty for him.
After excluding this crazy idea, it is very likely that he has a big intention. Is it because he deliberately wants to use the power of Duke Alexander and others to cause trouble?
"Have you thought about it?" Count Rostovtsev smiled happily with a fatherly smile, "To sum up the past failures of the army, how do we know where we went wrong in the past? How do we know how to improve in the future?
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Li Xiao was taken aback. It was obvious that Count Rostovtsev's purpose was a bit too big. He was going after Nicholas I, and his purpose was to thoroughly criticize the tsar. Isn't it a bit too much to do this?
Too aggressive?
After all, doing this is like slapping Alexander II in the face. Just look at how excited he was when he reacted today, and he looked like he might bite someone!
"You think it's too fast?" Count Rostovtsev asked with a smile.
Li Xiao snorted and smiled bitterly: "It's not fast, but it's a bit sudden. If you could make it clear in advance..."
Li Xiao suddenly stopped because he knew why Count Rostovtsev wanted to launch a surprise attack. If he honestly told Nikolai Milyutin clearly, he would probably refuse to obey even to the death because of his urine.
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At that time, Count Rostovtsev was in an awkward position. If pressed, the group of people headed by Nikolay Milyutin would definitely be very resistant and might even split internally.
This is definitely something Count Rostovtsev does not want to see. As the saying goes, a good horse cannot drink water by forcing its head to be pressed. It is better for this evil man to be a bad person or not.
Just like now, Duke Alexander and his gang fanned the evil wind and lit a ghost fire to roast Nikolai Milyutin on the fire. Count Rostovtsev did not need to force Nikolai Milyutin and could only do what he wanted.
The route goes down, how easy is it? You don’t have to be a bad guy!
"What a loss for you!" Li Xiao sighed, "If Nikolai Milyutin and Grand Duke Constantine knew what you were doing behind the scenes, they would have planned to tear you alive!"
Count Rostovtsev smiled contemptuously and said: "Who will tell them? It is impossible for Duke Alexander and Duke Ordov to discover my existence at the level of Duke Alexander. Could it be that you want to remind Nikolai Milyutin
They?"
Li Xiao smiled bitterly and shook his head. He was definitely not that stupid and could not do such a stupid thing. Besides, he supported Count Rostovtsev's criticism of Nicholas I's mistakes, so how could he report it?
Count Rostovtsev laughed and said: "This is not the end of it. As expected, Duke Alexander will take action soon. We just need to quietly watch the show!"
With the words of Count Rostovtsev, Li Xiao naturally didn't have to worry about it. The bosses were not anxious, so he was not anxious. Who wouldn't be watching a movie!
To be honest, he was also a little curious. What should he do when his cousin discovered that the situation was not developing according to his will at all, and when he discovered that more and more forces were supporting Nikolai Milyutin?
Of course, Alexander II could not have foresight at this time. He was feeling pretty good at the moment, and it was clear that he was testing Nikolay Milyutin when he got angry at the Imperial Council this morning.
For the time being, he feels that the effect is good, and it has severely dampened the arrogance of the reformists. Next, if Nikolai Milyutin is not determined to defeat the enemy to the death, he will definitely give the reformists some color!
He ordered Pobedonostsev: "Constantine, pay close attention to the reactions of Nikolai Milyutin and my brother these days, and notify me as soon as there is any trouble!"...
Kanditantin Pobedonostsev quickly nodded and said that he was done, and did not forget to flatter him: "Your Majesty, you taught them a lesson this time and told them that your will is above all else.
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Alexander II nodded with satisfaction. This flattery touched his heart. He wanted this feeling of controlling everything so much, and finally understood why his father told him to hold power tightly before he died.
in hand.
"Don't take it lightly. Nikolai Milyutin and his friends have many accomplices. Pay special attention to my careless and silly brother! He is even more dishonest!"
Alexander II was right when he said that Grand Duke Constantine was indeed careless. Although he was somewhat unhappy with the criticism of his father, his dissatisfaction was more about what he thought was the point of just criticizing him.
It is true that he made some mistakes in decision-making, but is his brother a smooth saint?
You see, if Alexander II could have accepted the reality earlier and not forced the army to launch those unnecessary offensives, so many people would not have died, Sevastopol might have been able to hold on longer.
If the ministers had not unanimously advised him to accept the Paris Agreement, he might still refuse to admit defeat now!
Shouldn’t these mistakes be criticized?
According to Grand Duke Constantine, these mistakes should be criticized emphatically, and it is best to step on ten thousand feet and then engrave them on the pillar of shame.
So when he heard that Alexander II ordered Nikolai Milyutin to arrest people, he said with disdain: "It's so stupid. What have you done? This is not the time to arrest people. No matter what you do, you are slow to react. It's really stupid.