There was a ferocious look between Grand Duke Constantine's brows. He said extremely coldly: "These bullshit words are meaningless to me. It's very simple to want me to let you go... I know you have some of the old eunuch's knowledge."
Hand over the handle, hand over these, and I will let you go!"
There was cold sweat on Mark's forehead, and his heart was even tighter. However, when Grand Duke Constantine put forward the conditions, he suddenly relaxed. He knew that his luck had come!
Don't underestimate a scumbag like Mark. His ability to do things may be very mediocre, but his ability to get involved in officialdom is extremely rich. He knows what to choose in any situation and what is best for him.
If Grand Duke Constantine had just dealt with him without saying a word, Mark knew that he would be doomed today, and even if he did not die, he would lose half his life. But Grand Duke Constantine obviously did not mean to kill him, and instead tried to find out from him
Dealing with Menshikov's tools is a completely different situation.
Mark has considered this situation before, but this idea only passed by briefly, because Menshikov's power is too great and his enemies are relatively weak. If he defected to Menshikov's political opponents,
Even if he has a lot of evidence against the old eunuch, it will be difficult to bring him down in the end.
Menshikov still has the most venomous tongue if he is bitten instead of dead. If he is not defeated, the old eunuch's methods will definitely not let him go, and he will definitely not survive by then.
of.
Therefore, even though Mark was very dissatisfied with the old eunuch's perfunctory and ruthless behavior, he did not dare to make a mistake and had no idea of betrayal at all.
But things were completely different after Grand Duke Constantine took action. Perhaps in terms of power, Grand Duke Constantine was inferior to Menshikov, but this was only temporary. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Nicholas I had no regard for this second son.
There is still something to look forward to. If nothing else happens, the future Minister of the Navy will definitely be Archduke Constantine.
These current arrangements are just a test for Grand Duke Constantine. The future of this Grand Duke will definitely be bright, and at the very least, he will be stronger than the current Menshikov.
What's more, even though Grand Duke Constantine is not as powerful as Menshikov, his political status is much higher than that of the old eunuch. If he wants to attack the old eunuch, even if he cannot defeat the old eunuch, he can still make him
The old eunuch was in dire straits, and it was too easy to use his ability to protect one of his subordinates from the old eunuch's revenge.
Thinking of this, Mark's mind came alive. He felt that he was a rare commodity. If he could negotiate terms with Grand Duke Constantine and betray Menshikov at the best price, he could immediately get rid of the current predicament and return the favor.
You can take advantage of the situation and catch the ship of Grand Duke Constantine, and your future will be more secure!
As the saying goes, interests move people's hearts. In the face of absolute interests, even a coward like Mark becomes bold.
He immediately pretended to be loyal and said decisively: "Your Highness, I don't understand what you are talking about. I really don't understand what you mean..."
"don't know?"
Grand Duke Constantine snorted playfully, straightened his upper body, put the black tea in his hand on the table, and sneered: "I don't think you don't understand, but you are deliberately pretending to be stupid!"
After that, without waiting for Mark to speak, he told Joseph: "Osika, go to the third department and talk to them about the accounts of the Baltic Fleet's expenditures in 1842, um, and Kronstadt."
Some of the quality problems in the fortress project are shocking! I think we should investigate them carefully!"
Mark suddenly turned pale, because this was a threat. Whether it was accounting issues or quality issues, they were actually related to him. Who knew that he was responsible for these matters back then.
There were also reports and exposures back then, but he was protected by Menshikov. Under the protection of the old eunuch, the relevant issues were naturally ignored. But now, with the stingy virtue of the old eunuch, I am afraid that
I really won’t protect him from the wind and rain anymore.
Even, it is not ruled out that the old eunuch is more sinister and takes this opportunity to directly solve his hidden danger. After all, he has no use value, so he can be given up. It is probably safer for the old eunuch to just send him to squat in jail.
Whatever Mark could think of, Archduke Constantine naturally wanted to get it too. He also figured out Mark's vitality and took action. For him, if he didn't take action, it would be enough. If he did, he would kill the opponent with one blow and make him submit.
Grand Duke Constantine was very confident in this, because according to his understanding Mark was not a good bird. He was greedy for life, afraid of death, greedy for money and lustful. To put it bluntly, he was full of the five poisons. It is impossible for such a person not to cherish his own life.
All loyalty and faith are bullshit to such a person!
He believed that Mark would obey obediently, so he leaned on the chair, raised his head and looked down at the humble Mark, just like the gods gazing at mortals, full of pride and disdain.
However, Grand Duke Constantine's pride did not last long, because under his gaze, Mark, who should have been humble and begging for mercy, showed a decisive expression, and he categorically rejected the threat:
"Your Highness, I don't know what you are talking about. As for you to investigate those old cases, that is your freedom and I can't stop it..."
After saying that, Mark closed his mouth, lowered his head and remained silent, with the expression of a dead pig who was not afraid of boiling water and let it go.
Grand Duke Constantine was shocked. First, his mouth grew louder and his throat made a loud sound. Then he stood up suddenly and said angrily: "You... OK! You must be tough! I think your mouth can do it."
How hard! Osika, go to the third part!!"
Major Joseph showed an embarrassed expression, because going to the third part was really just a means of blackmail, just a tool to force Marco to relent. But now people don't accept this trick at all. Even if you really reported it, what can you do?
Even if we really get to the bottom of it, the person killed in the end is just Mark Mikheyevich, who is already lame, and Menshikov cannot be hurt at all, which is meaningless.
What's more, whether those cases were easy to investigate or not is another matter. Although Mark handled the matter, the biggest advantage was that it went into Menshikov's pocket. If we investigate it now, Menshikov will never remain indifferent. I'm sure
I will intervene, and you have no choice whether to continue the investigation or not!
But Major Joseph could not directly refuse Grand Duke Constantine's request. He could only say to Mark: "Mark Mikheyevich, I advise you to be more sensible... What are the consequences of angering His Highness the Grand Duke? You should
Clearly, there are some things you’d better think more about before answering!”