Alexander II was a bit amazed, what kind of brain could have such a weird way of thinking. On the surface one thing is one thing but secretly it is another thing, tsk tsk, but I like it!
Yes, Alexander II liked this advice.
The reason is simple. He is dissatisfied with the way Dmitri made these planes. Although he is unable to punish him due to the situation, he cannot even give a public warning. Just because you hit you does not mean that he will be happy and comfortable. Just swallow this breath.
Already.
Of course he couldn't swallow this breath, so it was very necessary to secretly send someone to warn Dmitri and sound the alarm for him.
Besides, he also wanted to see what was going on? Why did Dmitri have to make a fuss and make this matter bigger? Did he really have the desire to compete with Baryatinsky?
It is also very important for Alexander II to understand this. If this is true, he will have to make long-term plans and try to use Dmitry's ambition to balance Baryatinsky's influence.
Thinking of this, he suddenly asked: "Count, are you willing to go to Ukraine?"
Yes, Alexander II felt that Count Rostovtsev was the most suitable candidate to go to Ukraine. He was mature, prudent and understood the overall situation. More importantly, he had no close relationship with any conservative faction, so there was no need to worry about his bias.
a certain party.
Count Rostovtsev bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, if you want me to go, I can leave immediately, but I feel that I am not the most suitable person to go to Ukraine."
Alexander II sighed and asked: "Who do you think is more suitable?"
"Count Shuvanov!"
Alexander II was shocked when he heard this answer. Why is he needed everywhere? He is needed to assist Pobedonostsev, and he is needed when going to Ukraine. Why, we can't live without him, right?
Or are you, Count Rostovtsev, planning to win over Shuvanov and train him as one of your own?
However, Alexander II did not reject Count Rostovtsev's suggestion, but asked: "Didn't you suggest that he stay in St. Petersburg to preside over the work of the third part?"
"Yes," Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "But Count Shuvanov is indeed the most suitable candidate to go to Ukraine, because he has been working in Kiev for a long time and is very familiar with the situation in Ukraine and has knowledge of all aspects there.
He knows the people and things very well, and he is smart and prudent and will definitely give the most appropriate warning so that the situation will not develop in the direction we do not want."
Alexander II was stunned, and then he remembered that Count Shuvanov was indeed very familiar with Ukraine. There was almost no one more suitable than him for this task, which meant that he was really the most suitable candidate for these two issues at the moment.
Alexander II smiled bitterly, gave Count Rostovtsev a meaningful look, and after much hesitation, he replied: "The matters in St. Petersburg are more important, so let Count Shuvanov stay!"
Seeing what he meant, he still hoped that Count Rostovtsev would go to Ukraine, but the latter immediately gave up the idea: "If I go to Ukraine, firstly, there will be too much movement, and there may be unpredictable chain reactions. Secondly,
Then St. Petersburg needs me even more. The situation here is complicated. How much can I leave to help Your Majesty think of countermeasures..."
Alexander II immediately stopped talking, because Count Rostovtsev was so right, St. Petersburg needed him more. Otherwise, who would he turn to for help and advice when he encountered trouble? It was the unreliable Pobedonos.
Tsev is still the selfish Duke Dolgoruky. He cannot trust these two people for the time being!
Suddenly he sighed: "You are right, it is more advantageous for you to stay in St. Petersburg. Are there any other candidates?"
Count Rostovtsev fell silent. It wasn't that he couldn't propose a candidate, but that there was something wrong with the candidate he proposed. In short, it was hard to explain clearly.
Alexander II also noticed it, and immediately said: "This candidate is a bit sensitive, isn't it? Count, just rest assured, no matter who he is, I have no problem with it as long as he is suitable for this task!"
Count Rostovtsev is not a three-year-old child, so how could he believe such nonsense? What’s more, the candidate he proposed is really a bit sensitive, and I’m afraid Alexander II will be very unhappy!
He replied thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, there is such a candidate. There is no problem in terms of ability, but his character is difficult to define, and this person is a bit...a bit..."
Alexander II couldn't wait to ask: "What's the matter?"
Count Rostovtsev replied cautiously: "It's a bit disgusting."
Alexander II was stunned. This was the first time that he heard Count Rostovtsev say that he hated someone. He suddenly became more and more curious about this person. What kind of character was this person that had such great "ability" to let Rostovtsev?
Count Vtsev doesn’t even like it?
"Tell me, who is he?"
Count Rostovtsev smiled bitterly and said: "Then I said, please forgive me, this person is really inappropriate!"
Alexander II urged: "Speak quickly!"
Count Rostovtsev took a deep breath and replied: "Grand Duke Andrei Constantine."
Alexander II was stunned. Li Xiao's name surprised him. He couldn't understand why Count Rostovtsev recommended this annoying guy.
He felt uncomfortable hearing this name, let alone entrusting him with such an important task!
He suppressed his displeasure and asked, "Do you think he is more suitable? Why?"
Count Rostovtsev carefully explained: "The Grand Duke is indeed very disgusting, but it is undeniable that he is still a bit crooked. His methods of doing things, his intelligence, and his vision are both top-notch. He handed over the task
If you leave it to him, you won't be afraid of not being able to figure out the real situation."
Alexander II interrupted unhappily: "But I heard that he has a good personal relationship with Dmitry Milyutin!"
Count Rostovtsev nodded and said: "Yes, but I think this is precisely an important reason why he is suitable for this job. Think about it, if you send others, if Dmitri really has a problem
, will it cause him tension and anxiety? Otherwise, it will affect his energy. The situation in Ukraine is serious!"
Alexander II was stunned. This explanation was a little weird. After thinking about it for a while, he asked: "But what if they are colluding?"
"If you are not afraid of their collusion, you can also send a trustworthy military attaché to go with you. Just ask him to report back exactly what he saw and heard without giving him any other authority."
Alexander II nodded reluctantly: "It's not impossible, but..."