Nelidova's estimate was very accurate. Nicholas I thought that he could scare the Adlerbergs by raising his demands, but this was really just wishful thinking, because for a sophisticated bureaucrat, the way to deal with his superiors was really difficult.
too much.
Even though Nicholas I was an extremely high-ranking superior, even though the risk of dealing with him was a bit high, it was nothing compared to the benefits that could be gained from becoming the Governor of Wallachia.
After hearing the news spread by Nicholas I, old Adlerberg said to his son disdainfully: "What's the problem with increasing taxes? If Wallachia doesn't even have this little oil and water, then what's the point?
What’s the point?”
The meaning of the old fox is very simple. Nicholas I's requirements are indeed a bit high, but to be great, just scrape the ground! Even if it scrapes three feet of the ground so that all the people of Wallachia eat chaff, what does it mean to officials like them?
Anyway, they are not the ones eating the chaffy vegetables. Anyway, they will not lose the oil and water that should be harvested. Anyway, it is impossible to be the governor of Wallachia for a lifetime. After a few years of gilding and returning to the central government, who cares about the floods?
, that is the butt that the next Governor of Wallachia should wipe.
For pure bureaucrats, the thing they are least afraid of is the so-called KPI. They have 10,000 ways to make their performance look pretty, as long as it allows them to get promoted and make a fortune.
"After you go to Wallachia, you not only have to complete the tasks assigned by His Majesty, but you also have to complete them beautifully. It doesn't matter even if you receive a little less filial piety... This is your most critical step. You have to be more beautiful, so that your future will be better.
It’s easy to leave!”
Judging from what old Adlerberg meant, the position of Governor of Wallachia was already within their grasp. The reason was simple. With the support of Crown Prince Alexander and not being intimidated by the so-called KPI, then
Who else can stand in the way of little Adlerberg?
Now the old fox is more worried that his son is too focused on making money and not improving his performance. This is a small gain at a loss, so he wants to give a few special words.
Little Adlerberg also had a proud look on his face and was very high-spirited. It didn’t matter that the ministers in both the government and the public were more optimistic about Alexei, but in the end he didn’t have the last laugh. Thinking about it, Alexei was quite pitiful.
So what if you risk your life and run to Wallachia and juggle life and death? In the end, it all depends on the relationship!
The father and son, who were born in the year of the Fox, were a little proud. They felt that things were absolutely certain and there would be no changes. Especially old Adlerberg, who met Peter Volkonsky when he was on duty in the palace.
At that time, the pride and arrogance were barely written on his face, as if he was saying: "Old man, aren't you against me? No matter what, I still have the last laugh."
Is Peter Volkonsky really angry with this guy? He went to Count Rostovtsev in private and complained: "Your method doesn't work at all! That bastard is getting more and more proud?"
The deputy has determined my attitude, and I am so angry! Didn’t you say that his son has no chance? This is not the rumor now!"
Count Rostovtsev smiled and replied calmly: "My old friend, come and sit down and have a cup of tea to calm down? It's not worth getting angry with such a villain. Besides, has His Majesty's appointment been approved?"
How do you know that the Governor of Wallachia belongs to his family?"
Peter Volkonsky suddenly became anxious. He said anxiously: "Don't you know yet? Now it has been spread all over the world? Your method did not scare them at all. No accident..."
Count Rostovtsev patted the back of the old man's hand and comforted him: "There is no accident, that position must not belong to his family? Let him be happy for two days first? When the results come out later, wouldn't it be more enjoyable for you to watch the joke?"
?”
Peter Volkonsky looked at Count Rostovtsev suspiciously, his face full of distrust, and after a long time he said: "Are you sure?"
Count Rostovtsev laughed and said: "Have I ever deceived you? Just watch patiently, there are many jokes to make you happy!"
Even if Count Rostovtsev reiterated his assurances, Peter Volkonsky left without believing it, because he could not see any possibility of a comeback? But the development of things was so interesting, even though everyone thought there was no possibility of a comeback.
When possible? Things happened to turn against the trend!
In the new round of imperial meetings, when Nicholas I stated his KPI requirements? When little Adlerberg confidently rushed forward and was the first to ensure the completion of the task? When old Adlerberg was proud of himself
Looking at Peter Volkonsky and laughing? When Nicholas I frowned and said nothing, a voice overturned everything.
I saw Crown Prince Alexander calmly saying to Nicholas I: "Father, if you want to ask my opinion, Mr. Sasha Adlerberg and Count Alexei Speransky are both suitable candidates.
Any one of them can be qualified for the post of Governor of Wallachia... But if you ask me to consider all aspects, Count Alexei Speransky is more suitable. He is more familiar with Wallachia.
situation, it is easier to carry out work..."
Not to mention that old Adlerberg's eyes fell out, even Nicholas I looked like he had seen a ghost. No one expected that Crown Prince Alexander suddenly changed his banner at the last moment!
What the hell is this? What is going on?
There was dead silence in the conference room. Menshikov and Chernyshev looked at Crown Prince Alexander in confusion, completely confused as to why the young master suddenly changed his mind. Even Grand Duke Constantine opened his mouth in shock, dumbfounded.
He looked at his brother.
After a long time, Nicholas I broke the silence first and asked: "Do you really think so?"
Apart from old Adlerberg, the one who is most confused now is Nicholas I. As a father, he knew his son. Since old Adlerberg and others had tried their best to recommend young Adlerberg,
There must be the approval of Crown Prince Alexander behind it.
But at this moment, he suddenly changed his mind. What happened? Did this cowardly son have his old habit again?
Nicholas I was most dissatisfied with the cowardice of Crown Prince Alexander. Even if he loved his younger brother, he could not compromise and forget his responsibilities as the crown prince. This meant that he had no principles, was not trustworthy, and was not like a father!
At this moment, Nicholas I once again suspected that Crown Prince Alexander had an old habit, so he looked very ugly. He would rather use Little Adlerberg against his will than have his crown prince weakly protect him.