Four hundred and fortieth chapters pig teammates (four)
The only one who felt unhappy was probably Neserroddie. He sat in his seat with a gloomy look on his face, like a gambler who lost his wife.
In fact, there is nothing wrong in saying that, because Neserrodie's wife is indeed in danger. Although the motion to continue the trouble in the Balkans was not passed, the destructive power of the trouble in the Caucasus is not much smaller.
His coordinationism emphasizes the strategy of balance, but now the balance has been completely destroyed by the sudden advance of Russian pigs, and he doesn't know how to continue next.
So at this moment, all he could think about was what to do next, how to explain to Austria, how to deal with relations with Britain and Turkey, and how to restrain the increasingly disobedient military monster.
He glared at Menshikov and others with hatred, and had only one thought in his mind - he could no longer let these Qiu Ba lead them away, he had to fight back!
However, he still has no idea how to counterattack Neserrodie. The only thing he can think of is to keep an eye on the next military operation. As long as these Qiu Ba make a slight mistake in their performance, he will let them know what snitching is.
It's called wearing small shoes, but I'll let you taste the horror of the Prime Minister's wrath.
The only people who were relatively calm at the scene were a few people, such as Count Rostovtsev who had been invisible all this time, Uvarov who made the difference at the critical moment, and the clever and capable Duke Ordov.
These three are old gods who are at ease. There is no trace of joy at all, as if nothing happened just now. However, occasionally when Ordov and Uvarov's eyes met, they both nodded slightly in understanding.
Obviously this is a tacit understanding between smart people.
The most excited people at the scene were Menshikov and Chernyshov. These two guys who were standing on the second floor could not see the situation on the third floor at all. They thought they had achieved a comprehensive victory.
It was my own intelligence that played a key role, just like a rooster that has defeated a love rival, its tail and comb are raised so high that it almost shows how awesome I am is written on my face.
Of course, there is a reason why these two men are so excited, because according to common sense, if their suggestions are adopted, it means that the command of military operations in the Caucasus should fall into their hands.
They were envious of Paskovich and Duke Mikhail before. Austria, Wallachia and Moldavia were too tempting. But Nicholas I already had them.
It is impossible for them to intervene even if they want to make a decision.
Now, although the fat meat in the Caucasus is not as delicious as Austria, it is still meat even if the mosquitoes are small. Who would despise too much credit? Although the credit may not be theirs, their subordinates can definitely go!
Is it easy to be the eldest brother these days? Not only do you have to keep up with the emperor, but you also have to find a good future for your subordinates and take care of all aspects. How difficult!
Anyway, these two people have already started gearing up, and they are looking at Nicholas I eagerly, waiting for him to ask who should be sent to the Caucasus to command the battle.
Nicholas I did not disappoint them and asked: "Which general is more suitable to send to the Caucasus to command the battle?"
Menshikov and Chernyshev were like dogs that saw flesh and bones, their eyes glowed green, and they were ready to pounce on them. However, what they did not expect at all was that Crown Prince Alexander
He actually got ahead of them:
"Father, I think Duke Baryatinsky is a suitable candidate. He is strong, powerful and experienced enough to take on this important task!"
Speaking of which, Crown Prince Alexander has been a little transparent in the imperial council recently, and usually doesn't speak. This shows how big the blow was to him last time. There is a reason why he spoke for the first time today.
Because just over a week ago, Dmitry Milyutin suddenly gave him advice and suggested that he talk to Nicholas I about launching a Caucasus campaign.
Of course, if it was just Milyutin, Crown Prince Alexander wouldn't listen, but Baryatinsky immediately followed up and applauded, which made him hesitate. Although Crown Prince Alexander didn't know whether this suggestion was similar to that of Milyutin and Milyutin.
Baryatinsky said so well, but since the two military attachés have spoken, especially Baryatinsky, Crown Prince Alexander must give face.
What's more, these two people only suggested that he speak to Nicholas I and did not let him speak in a formal occasion such as the imperial meeting, which made it even more difficult. So the honest Crown Prince Alexander quickly talked to Nicholas I in private.
Nicholas I said it, but what he didn't expect was that Nicholas I obviously dismissed it and directly denied him, saying that he was too reckless and too risky.
At that time, Crown Prince Alexander was very disappointed and a little depressed, because he felt that he was really unfair. His suggestions were always scolded, while Grand Duke Constantine's suggestions were always praised no matter how outrageous they were. This was simply a double standard.
What!
Anyway, Crown Prince Alexander was very frustrated and even felt a little sorry for Baryatinsky. After all, his younger brother had some bones to eat, but his good friend couldn't do anything. It seemed that he, the crown prince, was so incompetent!
But Crown Prince Alexander never expected that the turning point would come so suddenly. A letter from Duke Alexander Gorchakov completely changed the situation. After a quarrel between several ministers, the policy of making trouble in the Caucasus was decided.
He was stunned by the change, okay?
[Fuck you! This is what you said, dad, being too reckless and too risky. Your sister, you have completely accepted it, okay? It’s all up to you to talk about good feelings! 】
Of course, Crown Prince Alexander did not stay stunned for long, because he immediately realized that the opportunity had come, so he was the first to stand up. In addition to grandly advertising Baryatinsky, he also reminded himself in a subtle way that I
:
"Father, I told you before that Baryatinsky and Dmitry Milyutin both believe that there is great potential in the Caucasus. They have done sufficient research and research on this. I believe they are fully prepared.
I can definitely take on this responsibility!”
Nicholas I's head was a little square, because he just remembered that his precious son had indeed given similar advice before. Now that he thinks about it, it seems that Baryatinsky and Dmitry Milyutin still have some
Level, you are very accurate in seeing the problem!
In the opinion of Nicholas I, since Crown Prince Alexander has spoken and Baryatinsky is indeed qualified, it would not be bad to let him try...