Alexander II also felt that none of his ministers were carefree, and there were many who harbored evil intentions.
For example, the old man with a fawning face in front of him, even though he seems to be a loyal minister, is actually full of bad intentions. He may have some evil plans!
So he didn't bother to answer the question and asked directly: "Has Prince Vorontsov arrived?"
Old Adlerberg actually wanted to talk to Alexander II about harboring evil intentions. This kind of opportunity to apply eye drops does not come every day, so how could he miss it?
However, Alexander II did not take the bait as he wished. He could only reply angrily: "His Excellency the Duke arrived the day before yesterday..." At this point, he suddenly paused before continuing: "Grand Duke Andrei also arrived with him.
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In fact, old Adlerberg did not intend to confess Li Xiao at first, but he immediately thought that since Alexander II specifically asked about Duke Vorontsov, it meant that he was particularly concerned. Since he was particularly concerned, then Voronzo
Even if he doesn't report Duke Husband's every move, someone else will.
What do you think Alexander II would think if someone else said something about Li Xiao but he didn't?
Although he and Li Xiao had reached a tentative agreement, it was not good to snitch on someone at this time, but the old Adlerberg knew better whose job he was carrying.
Besides, offending Li Xiao is a bit troublesome but not a big deal, but offending Alexander II might even lose his hat.
Needless to say how to choose?
Alexander II nodded slowly. In fact, he had known this news for a long time. After all, he sent the special train to Duke Vorontsov. Naturally, he knew that Duke Vorontsov invited Li Xiao.
To be honest, he was really disappointed. The reason why he gave Duke Vorontsov such high courtesy was naturally because he wanted to win him over because he would sacrifice his life for him.
What are you selling your life for?
Naturally, they used the influence of Duke Vorontsov to control the army on the one hand, and on the other hand they hoped to use him to resist the pressure of Nikolai Milyutin and Grand Duke Constantine.
If old reformists like Duke Vorontsov are on his side, it will naturally bring a large number of reformers to his side, and then they will naturally not be afraid of Nikolai Milyutin and Grand Duke Constantine.
Already.
That's why he promoted the special train to a military rank. He originally thought that he should be able to move and impress Duke Vorontsov. After all, he had been sitting on the bench for ten or twenty years, and he might have dreamed of being promoted to marshal!
But reality gave Alexander II a blow. When he heard that Duke Vorontsov invited Li Xiao to ride on the special train, he almost lifted the roof of the imperial study room.
Who doesn't know that Li Xiao, his cousin, is one of the people he hates the most, even if he doesn't rank first, he is definitely at the top.
Anyone with a little bit of common sense should know to stay away from Li Xiao, but Duke Vorontsov clearly knew that he was going to Moscow to be promoted to marshal, and yet he gave the emperor eye drops like this. Isn't this a slap in the emperor's face?
Isn't the meaning of it very obvious? Anyway, Alexander II was filled with hatred. Even after so many days, when old Adlerberg reported again, he still felt a faint pain in his heart.
"Really?" he said angrily, "Then what? The Duke invited His Excellency the Grand Duke to go to his mansion with him?"...
Yes, Alexander II knew very well that Li Xiao had already dealt with all the industries around Moscow and had no place to live.
Old Adlerberg lowered his head and replied: "To report back to your majesty, this is not true. After leaving the station, the Duke said goodbye to the Grand Duke and went their separate ways. The Grand Duke seemed to have gone to Count Speransky's residence."
Alexander II snorted coldly and said coldly: "I still have some conscience, and I don't make the same mistake again and again, but it's too late!"
Old Adlerberg was startled. Alexander II's tone was full of resentment and murderous intent. This was not a good sign. Generally, when the tsar treated someone like this, that person was close to death.
But the person who was being commented on was Duke Vorontsov. This Duke's position was so unique that even Adlerberg, the conservative senator, knew that he could be idle but could never use his axe.
But looking at Alexander II's face now, old Adlerberg shrank his neck. He didn't have the courage to warn him at this time, so he could only pretend to be deaf and dumb and pretend he didn't hear.
Old Adlerberg did not speak, but Alexander II opened up the conversation. He criticized eloquently: "Some people think they are senior and have made some meritorious deeds in the past, so now they are proud of their merits and don't care about anything."
In their eyes, even the most basic aristocratic ethics have been forgotten. Even if such people were of some use in the past, they are now a burden to the country. Only by eradicating them can our country become great again!"
Old Adlerberg quickly nodded in agreement and said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. Some of us don't even care about the most basic conduct of courtiers. It's really abominable. There is really no use in keeping such people. It would be better to deal with them as soon as possible.
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Alexander II glanced at him calmly and said slowly: "Is this really what you think?"
Old Adlerberg nodded hastily, but who would have thought that Alexander II sneered: "You mean to deal with Duke Vorontsov now?"
Old Adlerberg swallowed hard, because this question is difficult to answer. If you agree, who doesn't know the status and influence of Duke Vorontsov and wants to deal with him? See if Nicholas I has any
Let’s wait until we can deal with him.
What if Alexander II asked him how to deal with Prince Vorontsov? What was even more terrifying was what if Alexander II gave him this task?
Isn't this just putting a bomb in his arms?
But what if Alexander II feels that he is not loyal enough if he does not agree?
Anyway, this question was full of pitfalls on both ends. For a while, old Adlerberg didn't know what to choose. It took him a while before he answered: "As long as His Majesty thinks it is necessary to deal with Duke Vorontsov, I will immediately go all out to assist him."
Your Majesty, eradicate this pest!"
Alexander II laughed, which made old Adlerberg feel a little hairy. In fact, this laughter was colder than the north wind in the cold winter, and it was so gloomy that it made people feel uncomfortable all over!
"It sounds nice to say it," Alexander II said contemptuously, "but are you really willing to contribute? Maybe you don't dare to do anything if you don't say you are beautiful!"
Old Adlerberg was about to swear that he thought of Alexander II, but he waved his hands indifferently and said: "Forget it, it's good that you have such an attitude. At least it's better than some people who don't even dare to say it.