Alexey doesn’t understand the point of delaying time, because even if the investigation team concludes that it is Sir Thomas Edwards who they assassinated, so what? There is no witness and no physical evidence. Even if there is evidence, the Russian official will be determined
Deny it, so what if the conclusion is unfavorable?
Fontana explained: "Count, I'm worried that this will have a negative impact on you. Although as you said, your country's official will definitely deny it, but this is superficial. In fact, will it... will it?
It is hard to say whether His Majesty Nicholas I will be dissatisfied with your self-assertion, or your enemies at home will use this to criticize you!"
I have to say that Fontana is much more careful than Alexey and thinks more comprehensively. When Alexey is still on the surface, she can think deeply. She is not only thinking about Russia.
The issue of gains and losses is more about considering Alexei’s gains and losses.
Suddenly, Alexey also fell into deep thought. Will anyone in the country use this to criticize him? There should be. After all, I had many enemies back then. These people have always made trouble before, and they will definitely not do it now if they have the opportunity.
Let go of the opportunity to add insult to injury.
What Alexey was really uncertain about was the thoughts of Nicholas I. He could not guess the thoughts of His Majesty. From the perspective of revenge, assassinating Thomas Edwards and giving the British a warning was in line with that.
His Majesty has a vengeful personality. He likes to defend Russia's ministers forcefully.
But from the perspective of doing things on his own without making a report, His Majesty is likely to be very unhappy, because Alexei took care of such a big matter without notifying him, which simply does not take him as the emperor seriously.
Nicholas I disliked ministers who made their own decisions.
After struggling for a long time, Alexei couldn't analyze the reason. In the end, he could only admit helplessly: "It's hard to say, but I have reported the cause and effect of the matter to the country in detail. Your Majesty should be able to understand me after understanding the details.
What he did..."
So did Nicholas I understand? A few days later, when Alexey's report was presented to his desk, he was a little confused. A few days ago, I heard that a high-ranking British diplomat died in Wallachia.
When he was an official, he was full of ridicule:
"The stupid Wallachians are provoking again, first provoking us, and then starting to provoke Britain. These idiots are really asking for their own destruction!"
"The time to put down this rebellion is getting more and more mature. I hope that the garrison in Bessarabia will be ready to enter Wallachia at any time to put down the rebellion and restore order!"
At that time, Nicholas I also asked Neserrode: "Can you please inform the British side and propose that we jointly carry out counter-insurgency operations?"
Fortunately, Neserrodie was experienced and instinctively realized that this assassination was very unusual and that it was probably aimed at Russia, so he declined more tactfully and reminded Nicholas I:
"Your Majesty, this case happened suddenly and out of the blue! I suspect there is something wrong with it, and I cannot rule out a conspiracy, so it is better to stay calm for the time being and wait and see how it develops!"
At that time, Nicholas I still complained that Nesserrodie was too conservative and that he would become more timid as he got older and would only miss opportunities. But today, when Alexei’s report was delivered, Nicholas I realized that he was indeed
Thinking of things too simply!
Previously, he had wanted to take advantage of this golden opportunity to take advantage of the Wallachian people seeking death to reverse the British resistance to his entry into Wallachia and capture Wallachia in one fell swoop.
But now it’s good. After a long time, it turned out that it was not the Wallachians who wanted to die, but his good ministers who killed the wrong people. Damn, what is this? If the truth of the matter is exposed, then I will really
This caused a strong backlash in the UK. At that time, even if he, the Czar, called out to Tianqu, no one would believe him!
Nicholas I immediately changed his expression and immediately ordered: "Immediately use the most reliable and confidential method to contact Count Speransky and ask him if he has dealt with the incident... No! This is not reliable enough. Immediately
Let Duke Ordorf send his most capable subordinates to Bucharest, and be sure to assist Count Speranski in handling the incident!"
After thinking about it, Nicholas I was still worried, and added: "When necessary, authorize them to clean up all factors that may endanger national security. They must be foolproof!"
Well, this is the most real Nicholas I. He is the most ruthless and cold king. No matter who it is, as long as it harms his vital interests, no matter what contributions this person has made before, he will not care.
So despite the fact that Alexei's father was Count Speransky, he was worthless in the eyes of Nicholas I. He could even sacrifice Alexei if necessary.
In fact, in the Russian court, it was not only Nicholas I who was so cold-blooded and ruthless, but also other ministers. Peter Volkonsky immediately nodded and accepted the order, and then turned around to execute Nicholas without hesitation.
Ra I's command.
As for the old Adlerberg next to him, he even suggested: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is not safe enough, because according to the information obtained through secret channels, Count Speransky's identity has been exposed before. He is in Wallachia."
His activities are not a secret... Even if his previous reckless actions are really watertight, I suspect those conspirators will deliberately throw dirty water and use him to attack our country and Your Majesty!"
Nicholas I's expression naturally turned even worse when he heard this, and he immediately asked Neserrodie: "Prime Minister, is it possible that Count Adlerberg's concerns will come true?"
Before Neserrodie answered Nicholas I's question, he first glanced at old Adlerberg meaningfully, because this old bastard's words were simply killing Alexei, as long as he admitted it,
With Nicholas I's personality, Alexei was really in danger.
After thinking for a while, Neserrodie replied: "Count Adlerberg's concerns are not unreasonable. Although there is no sign of this yet, we have to be on guard!"
Neserrodie's words were clever enough. He neither admitted nor denied them. He almost kicked the ball back perfectly. What he said was as if he didn't say it. Anyway, he would not offend anyone, especially Ah.
Lexi is a second-generation person with deep and extensive relationships.
Nicholas I frowned. It was obvious that he was not satisfied with Neserrodie's answer. Taking advantage of the opportunity when Prince Peter Volkonsky returned from conveying the order, he repeated his question to this confidant.
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"What do you think should be done? Duke!"
It can be said that Alexei's fate is in the hands of Peter Volkonsky at this moment. For a while, everyone in the room was looking at the old Duke, wondering what his answer was...