Chapter 1063: A correct attitude is better than anything else
Is fifty thousand francs a lot?
Of course it was not a lot, just about one hundred thousand rubles. This small amount of money was certainly nothing to Alexander II.
But it also depends on the situation. Maybe a year or two ago, this amount of money was just a drop of money to him, and the jewelry and real estate he casually gave to his mistress were more than this.
But that was two years ago, and now fifty thousand francs is really a prudent plan for him. At least he would be reluctant to spend fifty thousand francs to send foreign newspapers to bully him.
"The money is not much," Alexander II said slowly, "but can you guarantee that they will shut up?"
Of course Duke Dolgoruky can't guarantee that he can even settle this matter with fifty thousand francs. How can he guarantee that fifty thousand francs can silence foreign newspapers?
What's more, this time it's clear that someone wants to show off his teeth to the third part, and want to humiliate Alexander II. Even if he can buy a newspaper with 50,000 francs, there are so many newspapers in Britain and France that he won't be able to find a few more.
Breaking the news?
Can you still use money to spend it all at that time?
So he replied awkwardly: "Your Majesty, I can only try. After all, it has happened for a while, and the news has spread. It is not that easy to stop the spread..."
I have to say that Duke Dolgoruky is a bit insidious, making excuses for himself and not forgetting the evil Pobedonotsev. What he means is that Pobedonotsev did not stop the spread of the news at the first time, and now
It was too late for him to intervene, so the responsibility lies entirely with Pobedonostsev and he must be spanked!
Alexander II understood it, but he didn't take it seriously. In other words, he knew very well that this was Duke Dolgoruky's way of attacking dissidents. Just listen to this, don't take it seriously!
So he just listened and did not express his opinion. This made Duke Dolgoruky a little disappointed. He added unwillingly: "Your Majesty, I think the leaks within the third part should be strictly investigated. The reason why this matter was spread to
If you go abroad, I'm afraid someone may have leaked the news on purpose!"
This is throwing dirty water, and it is so insidious. Did someone leak the news in the third part? There must be, but is this person definitely Pobedonostsev?
That’s not necessarily the case!
But Duke Dolgoruky knew that Alexander II would definitely be very annoyed, and he would definitely think in this direction? As long as the tsar thought more deeply, wouldn't he think that this leak was a bit too coincidental, and it happened to be Bobie?
When Donostsev gave up the idea?
Could it be that he deliberately leaked the information, or deliberately allowed some people to leak the information, just to take advantage of him?
Once Alexander II recognized this, Pobedonostsev would definitely be severely punished, and he might never be able to gain his trust and reuse again.
Did you see it? This is called insidious and vicious. If you are not careful in the officialdom, you may lose a layer of your skin!
It's just that this trick was useless against Pobedonostsev, because Alexander II was still relatively smart, and this method was too straightforward. He knew what Duke Dolgoruky was hitting just in a flash of his mind.
If you have an idea, you will naturally not be fooled.
"Check for leaks?" Alexander II sneered, "Where to start? Should it start with you?"
Duke Dolgoruky suddenly trembled and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I just feel that it is a bit strange for foreign newspapers to get the news this time. This is clear..."
Alexander II interrupted him rudely: "How did they get the news? You can check it out slowly. Isn't your third film the best at this? But without finding any evidence, you can make random guesses and jump to conclusions.
, that is absolutely unacceptable!”
Duke Dolgoruky was startled and quickly explained: "Your Majesty, I just feel..."
Alexander II waved his hand and said: "Don't tell me how you feel. I don't want to feel or speculate. I want evidence! Don't talk nonsense without evidence!" m..
Without waiting for Duke Dolgoruky to continue explaining, he ordered coldly: "It seems that you don't have any solid evidence, and what you said is just speculation. Go out first. If you think someone really leaked the secret, then go
Cha, don’t keep telling me groundless speculations!”
Duke Dolgoruky reluctantly resigned. Why did Alexander II resolutely drive him out?
The reason was very simple. He saw that Duke Dolgoruky's current focus was very problematic. What he focused on was how to attack Pobedonostsev and how to attack dissidents.
But this was meaningless to Alexander II. If Pobedonostsev could be dismissed from his post, he would have done it long ago. It would be better if Pobedonostsev resigned as a matter of course and agreed.
The reason why he didn't agree was simply because he couldn't do it! But now Duke Dolgoruky still wants to do it. Isn't this because he is confused and doesn't understand the current situation?
What is there to say to someone who is ignorant of current affairs? It is conceivable that this guy will only continue to find ways to exclude dissidents if he stays in the Imperial Study Room, and will not really care about the problems of foreign newspapers at all.
"Count, you have been silent just now. Is there really nothing you can do about it? Or are you deliberately silent and pretending to be deaf and dumb?"
Count Shuvanov was not nervous when faced with Alexander II's question. He bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, I was not involved in this matter and do not know the specific situation, so I cannot speak casually."
Alexander II sneered: "Really? But why do I think you are pretending to be deaf and mute on purpose, because you are afraid of being a sinner!"
Count Shuvanov bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, as a subordinate of Count Pobedonostsev and Duke Dolgoruky, I cannot comment on the issues between them casually. Which one is right and which one is not? Your Majesty is free.
It’s fair to say that my responsibility is to work hard and complete the tasks assigned by my boss. I don’t think it’s a mistake to keep my mouth shut.”
Alexander II looked at him and sneered: "There are many excuses, but you are very clever! You are just afraid of things and worry about losing your official title!"
Count Shuvanov did not defend himself, but bowed his head and respectfully listened to Alexander II's lectures, rather than hitting back and scolding him.
To be honest, Alexander II was very satisfied with this. It didn't matter to him what the responsibilities were or who was right or wrong. As long as he could complete the work he assigned, was it so important whether it was right or wrong?
To put it bluntly, you are right in everything, but if you just don’t follow his baton, what’s the use?
A minister should behave like a minister, accept the emperor's orders honestly regardless of right or wrong, and act in accordance with the emperor's intentions. This is the most important thing.
You see, Count Shuvanov's attitude is very upright. When I scold you, no matter whether it is right or wrong, listening honestly is better than anything else!