Where did Mark Mikheyevich get the confidence to think that Prince Mikhail Gorchakov would not just sit back and ignore him?
Is it because he is Menshikov's confidant and confidant?
Is it because he has money and is ready to bribe Prince Mikhail?
It should be said that it is not these two reasons. Because Menshikov's cronies are not important enough to Duke Mikhail. Even if Duke Mikhail's status is lower than that of the eunuch chief, a flatterer like Mark does not matter to him.
Let’s just say it’s just bullshit, okay?
As for money? Hey, do you think Duke Mikhail is so short of money? What's more, this time he values merit more and is even more disinterested in the so-called extraneous things.
Naturally, these two reasons are not convincing enough at all, and they cannot impress Duke Mikhail. Mark Mikhailovich’s real confidence is that Nicholas I hopes that the Black Sea Fleet will exist in balance. If Mark falls,
If the Black Sea Fleet is removed, then the Lazarev family will dominate the Black Sea Fleet, which is extremely unfavorable to the imperial power, and also unfavorable to Duke Mikhail, who is about to command the Black Sea Fleet to quell the rebellions in Wallachia and Moldavia.
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Mark confidently believed that his existence was extremely important to Duke Mikhail and Nicholas I, and that the Black Sea Fleet could not do without him as an important stumbling block, so he believed that Duke Mikhail would be on his side.
So is he thinking correctly?
It should be said that part of it is correct. Without the farce of the military parade a few days ago, Duke Mikhail really would not have allowed Lazarev to touch Mark easily. No matter how useless this person is, he can still check and balance Lazarev.
Important chips.
And we really have to give Nicholas I face. After all, the Black Sea Fleet is what His Majesty wants to see. If the balance is really broken, isn't that giving His Majesty the Emperor medicine?
However, the bad thing was Mark's poor performance. When Duke Mikhail discovered that this guy had made a mess for the naval infantry and messed up all the supplies in the warehouse, Mark's checking and balancing effect was no longer there.
It doesn't make any sense anymore.
After all, Duke Mikhail's first priority is military exploits. When Mark cannot bring him military exploits and is full of hindrances, then the meaning of this check and balance is gone.
Naturally, Duke Mikhail's attitude was ambiguous. He said calmly: "I don't understand Izmail's affairs. If you don't understand, you can't talk nonsense. I believe that the military police and the third department will not
It's all groundless, let's take a look, maybe things will be clarified soon, maybe it's a misunderstanding."
These words directly made Mark feel cold in his heart, because Duke Mikhail's attitude was completely different from what he expected. Could it be that he didn't speak clearly enough, or could it be that the Duke didn't hear clearly what he just said.
Mark could only bite the bullet and continue: "Duke, I think there is definitely something wrong here. I know my brother Mikhail. He has always been honest and dedicated to his work. How could he be so corrupt?
He also committed all kinds of crimes including murder and silence, which is definitely a frame-up!"
Prince Mikhail chuckled in his heart. If it were someone else, he might have believed it, but what kind of person the surnamed Mikhailovich is? It’s clear just by looking at the guy in front of him. There is definitely a possibility of corruption and bending the law.
Yes, it is definitely not uncommon to pay someone to kill someone, and it is even reasonable to have other charges.
Of course, these have nothing to do with him. He has no interest in intervening in the Black Sea Fleet's troubles. His attitude towards this matter is to let Mark and Lazarev fight. You are free to see who can win. It has nothing to do with him.
He said impatiently and perfunctorily: "I said, I don't understand this case... and it seems that Colonel Balyakov is doing his job and there is nothing deviant... Even if you have opinions, you have different views.
You should also go to the gendarmerie department. Why are you looking for me?"
Mark was really anxious now, and said without hesitation: "I think only you can uphold justice for me. This is a conspiracy between some insidious villains in the Black Sea Fleet to frame our brothers... So I am completely responsible for the people of the Black Sea Fleet."
I can’t believe it, I think you are the only person best suited to investigate this case!”
Mark's stubbornness made Duke Mikhail a little annoyed. He had already made it clear that he didn't want to get involved in this stinking shit, but this bastard in front of him insisted on pushing him into the shit. What's the intention of this guy?
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Suddenly, Duke Mikhail's face became serious and he said in a deep voice: "Lieutenant General Mark Mikhailovich, let me tell you one last time that there is no problem with the procedure of this case. Even if you have different opinions, you should submit it to the third party.
Report to the headquarters of the third department or the higher-level military police department! This case is not under my control, and I don’t want to deal with it. This is a matter for your Black Sea Fleet, you can solve it yourself!"
Mark was dumbfounded now. He never expected that Duke Mikhail would have such a decisive attitude and not give him any face at all. He suddenly went a little crazy.
"Duke, you can't do this!" Mark said angrily, "His Majesty did not send you here for the purpose of Lazarev and his like!"
These words naturally made Duke Mikhail even more angry. Of course he knew what Mark meant, but it was not someone's turn to say this! To put it bluntly, this was a serious offense!
"General, let me remind you one last time, you can handle your own affairs! As for my mission, you don't need to worry too much!"
It’s just that I don’t know whether Mark didn’t understand the warning or was really desperate and risked his life. He still refused to give up: “It’s very dangerous for you to do this! As long as I respond to Prince Menshikov and His Majesty, you
I’m afraid the commander will be turned into a traitor! I advise you to know something better!”
At this time, Duke Mikhail was completely angered, because someone was trying to suppress him with Menshikov and Nicholas I. What? I really thought he was a lot worse than Menshikov, even Menshikov
Does one of Shikov's dogs dare to point fingers at him?
Suddenly, Duke Mikhail had a serious look on his face and replied coldly: "Try me to be wise? You are really courageous! No wonder you can lead the elite naval infantry into a rabble. No wonder you dare to general the supplies in the warehouse.
Sell everything... advise me to be wise? I'll give you the original words! I think it's better for you to be wiser. If His Majesty knows what you have done, what do you think will happen to you!"
Without waiting for Mark Mikheyevich to answer, Duke Mikhail pointed in the direction of the door and scolded unceremoniously: "Get out of here! If you dare to say any more nonsense, I will contact the Black Sea Fleet now.
The military police, please check the naval infantry warehouse first! Get out!"