Any fool can see that Alexander II is not going for Prince Mikhail, but obviously for Bungi. As long as Prince Mikhail guarantees that there is no problem with his accounts, then Bungi will do well next
Explain where the money actually goes!
In fact, Bunji has already felt tremendous pressure. He does not think that Prince Mikhail will be foolish enough to take the blame for him, so the finger of blame will definitely be pointed at him next. If he cannot give a reasonable explanation, I am afraid that the Ministry of Finance will ask him to
The boat capsized!
As expected, Prince Mikhail replied without thinking: "Your Majesty, you can check the accounts of the Ministry of War at will. I can guarantee that there will be no problems!"
Bunji's heart trembled, knowing that what was supposed to come would eventually come. If it didn't work out, he could only stand up and take the blame. He must try to save the German party members in the Ministry of Finance!
But before he could stand up and take the blame, Nesserrodie spoke first: "Your Majesty, I think there must be a misunderstanding. The Ministry of Finance has been working hard and without complaint. Even if there are discrepancies in the accounts, it may be due to errors caused by different statistical methods!
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Of course Neserrodie knew what Bunge had done and what the purpose was. If Duke Alexander and his gang were allowed to attack the Ministry of Finance, his few points of support in the cabinet would also be interrupted. That would almost be possible.
Declare that you must get out.
Therefore, he must stand up and express his attitude. Even if he goes all out with this old face, he must tell Alexander II and Duke Alexander: "Bungi is my man, and beating him is beating me. Don't kill them all, at least leave some space for me."
Save some face!"
Neserrode went all out to protect Bunji and the Ministry of Finance, which was actually a surrender in a sense. He had to clarify his attitude, otherwise why would anyone give him the last chance of dignity?
So he immediately said: "The reason why there are such flaws in the Ministry of Finance is because I, the Prime Minister, have not fulfilled my responsibilities, so I have resigned. I hope Your Majesty can agree!"
Bunji was stunned. He never thought that Neserroddie would risk everything to protect him. In his opinion, this was not cost-effective at all.
What does it mean to be a mere finance minister, even if he is saved? Without the cooperation of the prime minister, the finance minister is, to say the least, a senior cashier, and his influence on the political situation is too small.
So shouldn't the correct idea be to abandon the pawn to save the chariot and go out to take the blame to save Neserrode, the Prime Minister?
Why did Neserrode do the opposite?
He was about to stand up and refute Neserrodie's initiative to take the blame, but Neserrodie shook his head slightly at him and told him not to speak out.
So why did Neserrode take the initiative to take the blame?
The reason is very simple. If it is a normal state, Bunji should indeed be sacrificed instead of him.
But the problem is that this is not a normal state. The current situation is that he is already a lame chicken, and he is a mud bodhisattva who is in danger of crossing the river. Even if Bunji is sacrificed this time to save him, how long can he survive?
If the worst happens, Bunge is sacrificed here, and then Alexander II dismisses him, wouldn't this be a big loss?
Since he is really uninteresting as prime minister, why should he try to stay? It would be better to try to keep Bunge and the German party members in the Ministry of Finance in order to make a comeback in the future.
It has to be said that an old fox like Neserrode is quite smart. He knows that he is really meaningless as the Prime Minister. Instead, it is better to protect powerful successors like Bunji. With Bunji under his disciples, his disciples will be better.
There is also a place to stay, so as long as he performs well, he will have a chance to challenge the Prime Minister's throne again.
On the contrary, if Bunge collapses, his prime minister is lame, and the Ministry of Finance is replaced by a native party member, it will definitely be difficult for the descendants of the German disciples to keep it. Wouldn't that mean the future is ruined?
Therefore, settling accounts must not only be done in the present, but must also be done in the future. It would be more cost-effective to sacrifice Neserro from the future!
Bunji soon figured out Neserrodie's end, and admired the "high integrity" of this old superior and fellow countryman. He secretly made up his mind that this account must be settled in the future, and he must make things difficult for them today.
People pay the price!
Haha, Bungi and Neserrodie had good ideas, but the question was who told them that Alexander II and Duke Alexander would definitely follow the path they gave them?
Maybe Neserrode himself thinks that I am a dignified old prime minister who has served in three dynasties for 20 to 30 years. I must have some face. I have even lowered my dignity to beg you. Why don't you give me some face?
This kind of thinking cannot be said to be naive, it can only be said that the wrong person was calculated. If it were Nicholas I, it is really possible for him to get away with this, because his relationship with Nicholas I was different, even if there were conflicts later,
However, he assisted Nicholas I for more than 20 years without any credit but with hard work. Nicholas I would give him some face.
The problem is that the current tsar is Alexander II. To Alexander II, Neserrodie has no merit or hard work. It is really out of the question to talk about love with him!
What's more, what has Alexander II been so worried about recently? To put it bluntly, it's money!
For the sake of money, he, the tsar, had to live frugally and for the sake of money, he, the tsar, was forced to give up so much dignity. How much does this hurt?
But now, when Nima settles the accounts, it turns out that the treasury that he spent so much time on is not out of money, but that it was hidden by you bastards who were looking after the treasury. In other words, it was you who made him so undignified!
All in all, the only ones who hurt him are the bastards from your Ministry of Finance!
Do you think Alexander II was angry or annoyed?
What's more, things are very different this time. It's not that he, the tsar, wants to use the money from the treasury to enjoy and squander freely, but to put down the rebellion!
What kind of thing is this? It is a matter of life and death that affects the foundation and future of the country. If you can make a name for yourself in such a major event, then what else can't you do?
In short, the nature of this incident was so bad that Alexander II couldn't bear it. In addition, everyone had no feelings at all, so you Neserrodie must give face when you say give face?
You are so beautiful!
Alexander II immediately rejected Neserrodie's words: "Your Excellency Prime Minister, the accounting issue is not a trivial matter. It is true that you need to shoulder some leadership responsibilities, but it is more important to understand the truth of the matter and what is going on!"
He waved his hand and said: "This matter must not be forgotten. It must be investigated to the end. It must be found out whether there is any problem with the Ministry of Finance. If not, then Duke Alexander and Prince Mikhail will be held accountable. On the contrary, the Ministry of Finance
If you have done something wrong, the Chancellor of the Exchequer cannot absolve himself of the blame!”