The nobles in St. Petersburg have no idea what situation Kiev will face. For most of them, whether the people of Kiev live or die has nothing to do with them.
There is still peace and harmony, but there are also a small number of people who are keenly aware that Kiev is likely to become a big bomb. If not, they will be shattered to pieces.
"The mud-legged people have all risen up. This has not happened for thousands of years, but now it has happened. What do you think this is?"
"That's right! I heard that Kharkov was in a terrible state. The mob openly ransacked everywhere and killed many people. One of my cousins and his whole family were all killed! It's really scary!"
"It's not just scary, it's simply appalling! If this mob is allowed to continue to develop, will it be our turn next?"
The gentlemen were whispering, but judging from their wandering eyes, it didn't matter how lively they talked, but it wouldn't matter how much they really valued and feared this matter.
The reason why I talk about this is more to cast stones to ask for directions, yes, it is to cast stones to ask for directions!
These old foxes are all human beings. They don't pay much attention to the rebellion in Ukraine. They are just worried about one problem - their money bags.
Think about it, counterinsurgency does not require money!
But everyone knew what the state of the treasury was like. Nicholas I's huge gamble almost wiped out the treasury, and he couldn't spend much money to quell the rebellion.
But the rebellion was so serious and so loud that Alexander II was very unhappy. He even appointed his close confidant Dmitry to take charge personally, which showed that this matter could never be ignored and must be taken seriously.
Naturally, counterinsurgency must be massive and cost a lot of money.
So the question is, where does the money come from?
The first thing these old foxes think of is taxation, but Nicholas I has already levied special war taxes several times before, and Russia has been scratched one or two layers of skin. Especially ordinary people, they really can’t scratch it.
Oil is coming out.
In this case, nobles like them must stand up and set an example!
But who wants to be taken advantage of?
Besides, it’s not just ordinary people who were hit by the oil before, they also suffered heavy losses, okay!
Do you think they will feel happy now that they have to reach out to them and ask for money?
So, taking the opportunity to discuss the situation in Ukraine, these guys gathered together and looked eagerly at the key figures who could represent them, hoping that these bosses would make it clear that they could not continue like this!
Who are the bosses?
They are all acquaintances, Count Uvarov, Count Pobedonostsev, Duke Dolgoruky, old Count Adlerberg...
All the conservative bosses gathered together. It was a rare occasion.m..
After all, Count Uvarov has been keeping an unusually low profile these days, not showing up if he can. He probably understands how big of a mistake he made in the previous period, and is a little afraid to jump up and down casually.
It's just that the Ukraine matter is too big, and the relationship is too broad and deep. He realizes that this time it may be the decisive battlefield between the reformists and them!
At this time, as the nominal leader of the faction, he could no longer hide. What's more, he felt that this was also an opportunity, the last chance for him to defeat Baryatinsky's group and regain his power.
He was very pessimistic about the situation. He had already fallen out of favor with Alexander II. Facing the pressing pressure of Baryatinsky and his gang, he had no particularly good means of counterattack. He was severely restricted in all aspects.
, if you can’t seize the last opportunity, you really have no choice but to go home and retire!
Although the situation was urgent, Count Uvarov did not lose his composure and watched.
His acting skills are so bad, and he dares to show off his skills even with this little ability, which is simply laughable.
Count Uvarov remained calm, and Pobedonozev also kept his composure.
To be honest, he and Count Uvarov are a bit like brothers in bed, and they are the most unlucky conservatives during this period.
He was so tortured that he had no choice but to retreat into his shell and hide from the wind.
Of course, Pobedonostsev is slightly better. After all, Alexander II has not been completely disappointed with him, and he still has a chance to make a comeback.
He decided to be more cautious about this meeting and not rush out to light cannons foolishly. Since even people like Count Uvarov who were angry were not in a hurry, why should he be in a hurry? Let's take a look at these people first.
Let’s talk about what kind of medicines are sold in the bastard’s gourd.
Among the remaining people, old Adlerberg is a thousand-year-old fox with a keener sense of smell than anything else. How can he not smell the strange smell in such a big mess like Ukraine?
Besides, he didn't have the consciousness to charge into battle, so naturally he just sat on the Diaoyutai and watched the show!
The only one who is a little impatient is Duke Dolgoruky. In fact, it was he who initiated today's conference.
He felt that the rebellion in Ukraine was a good opportunity to kill two birds with one stone by defeating the reformists and attacking Uvarov.
Wouldn't it be wonderful when the reformists give up and Uvarov is finished?
So seeing that Uvarov and others were silent, he stood up first, waved his hands and said loudly: "Gentlemen, the national crisis is at hand. The rebellion in Ukraine is a huge crisis for us. If we cannot deal with it properly, I am afraid that
We will all die without a burial!"
He paused deliberately and looked at Count Uvarov and Pobedonostsev. Seeing that these two people still showed no expression, he felt a little contempt in his heart: Can't you understand such a simple truth? Or do you understand?
However, he was so frightened by the reformists that he even lost the courage to stand up and take charge of the situation! How dare he still have the nerve to hold on to his position? What the hell!
"Gentlemen!" He emphasized his tone and said more sternly: "How did the rebellion in Ukraine happen? I think the most fundamental reason is that some people have been ruined by liberalism, which has shaken our thousand-year tradition.
, which caused the serfs’ hearts to wander, which led to the crisis!”
"Without their demagoguery, things would never be what they are now. I think these demagogues are fully responsible for this!"
After looking around the audience, he said loudly: "So counterinsurgency is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to clean up people's hearts, maintain our fine traditions, and eradicate those bastards who deceive people and deceive people. Only then can we be forever
Avoiding future troubles is the most important thing!”
Duke Dolgoruky said a lot in one breath, and looked around with some pride, feeling that he should be the first to win a lot of applause...