After this comparison, Crown Prince Alexander really saw the power of Count Rostovtsev, and felt that his old father was right. He should listen to this count on national affairs. As for the Adlerbergs,
It is true that it can only be used as a lucky minister, and it is only suitable to help the emperor and his father do dirty work that is not visible, such as pimping and so on.
Anyway, when he left Nicholas I's study, Crown Prince Alexander was happier than ever before, feeling that he had made a turnaround this time. However, when he returned to his residence, he saw Menshikov and Che who were full of questions.
After Ernyshov, I was not very happy
Because the reactions of these two people disappointed him! Why was he disappointed? The reason is very simple, because the reason why Count Rostovtsev persuaded him actually had something else: "Your Highness, the way of a king lies in balance.
Employers should not just stick to the ministers they are close to and like. This will easily cause them to have some thoughts that they shouldn't have, and it will become difficult to control them over time."
"The reason why you prefer to use little Adlerberg as the governor of Wallachia is simply because there are a few people who are constantly nagging in your ears for their own selfish interests. With all due respect, let alone the fact that such behavior is detrimental to public health and enriches private interests.
Just say that it’s not a good thing if you keep satisfying them like this!”
"As time goes by, these people don't know how to cherish your trust in them, and think that whatever you give them is justified, especially since they are already in high positions. Once His Majesty is gone, won't they become more and more presumptuous?
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"So I think you should maintain good relations with all ministers and let them check and balance each other. The conservatives can use it, but the reformers cannot be left behind. Only in this way can the power structure be balanced and everything is under your control!"
At first, Crown Prince Alexander didn't particularly care. He felt that the people around him should be quite obedient, and everyone was wholeheartedly treating him well, so it was unlikely that they would be disloyal.
But when he returned to his residence and heard the nagging complaints of Menshikov and Chernyshev, his mind immediately changed.
Crown Prince Alexander knew very well that in terms of ability, merit, and understanding of Wallachia, Alexei was indeed more suitable to be governor. The reason why Menshikov and Chernyshev so hard recommended Little Adlerberg
, you can tell with your butt that there is a py transaction behind this.
Old Adlerberg must have bribed these two guys with huge profits, otherwise they would be so enthusiastic?
Although Crown Prince Alexander was disgusted with such private transactions between his ministers, there was nothing he could do about it. Our country, Great Russia, has its own national conditions, so what can we do? As the saying goes, when the water is clear, there will be no fish, but when the people are observing, there will be no disciples. Turn a blind eye.
Close one eye!
But this time, Menshikov and Chernyshov were clearly using their power to gain personal benefits, but they acted as impassioned as loyal ministers who were concerned about the country and the people. From the very beginning, they said that he should not change his mind at the last minute, and that he was too much.
Failure to do so will cause the country to suffer heavy losses.
All in all, this matter is that Crown Prince Alexander did something wrong, and it was so wrong that he had to go to the streets to criticize and be despised by thousands of people.
As a result, Crown Prince Alexander became angry. You were obviously using power for personal gain, so why did you criticize me? Do you really think I don’t know your little tricks? Who gave you the courage to act so arrogantly and not to punish me?
This crown prince takes it seriously!
Suddenly, Crown Prince Alexander remembered Count Rostovtsev’s previous warning? So it seems that he was too right? You really can’t be too nice to some people, otherwise you will really get into trouble. Sure enough? This time
Is it the right thing to use Alexei? We must introduce a competition mechanism and let these bastards know that without them, I, the crown prince, still have people available!
If Crown Prince Alexander had felt a little guilty towards Menshikov, Chernyshev and old Adlerberg because of his temporary change of heart before? Now he no longer felt guilty at all, but felt that
How many people are really disgusting? I wish I could just blow them away.
But the crown prince has always been weak-tempered? He still couldn't bear to be a bad person, so he just sent Menshikov and Chernyshev away with some consolation, and then sat there alone in a daze.
It took a long time for Crown Prince Alexander to sigh to Dmitry Milyutin: "People's hearts are unpredictable! Mitya, why do you think they are so selfish? That's it..."
Although the words were not finished, Dmitry Milyutin understood clearly. Sure enough, Count Rostovtsev's strategy worked. This series of beatings and cuts was a heavy blow to the conservatives in the heart of Crown Prince Alexander.
status.
He couldn't help but be amazed when he thought of Count Rostovtsev's entire set of operations. In fact, Count Rostovtsev was setting traps for old Adlerberg, Menshikov and Chernyshev from the very beginning.
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He deliberately gave Nicholas I a plan that was impossible to make this group of people give in, in order to make them move forward. Sure enough, the old Adlerberg, whose brain was occupied by greed, took the bait? He didn't even think about it.
He had never imagined how unhappy his actions would make Nicholas I, and he never expected that Crown Prince Alexander might retaliate.
Once Crown Prince Alexander retorts? Then this old fox will lose his wife and lose his troops, because Nicholas I will definitely ask Crown Prince Alexander the reason? As long as the reason is stated, Nicholas I will immediately realize one thing - he
In fact, the emperor has secretly expressed his attitude? The reason for mentioning the KPI is to make little Adlerberg retreat in the face of difficulties? It is to let Alexei be the governor.
But old Adlerberg and his gang just pretended not to see such an obvious thing? They just wanted to confront him. Is this what loyal ministers did?
Let's put it this way, even without Crown Prince Alexander's rebuttal, old Adlerberg was picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons. His actions would only make Nicholas I hate him.
Later, Menshikov and Chernyshev's visit to complain was completely expected by Count Rostovtsev, so he deliberately gave that warning. As long as Crown Prince Alexander is not a shrewd person,
He will definitely hate them. He will also think of the way of checks and balances, and then with a little guidance, the tendency of Crown Prince Alexander will definitely change, and he will no longer be only close to conservatives.
Of course, this requires skill and timing, and the most important thing is not to do it too deliberately. Dmitry Milyutin was told several times by Count Rostovtsev that he would rather miss the opportunity than act too hastily, so he just calmly
replied:
"Your Highness, it's possible that they just accidentally overlooked it or were deceived..."