Crown Prince Alexander glanced at Dmitry Milyutin with dissatisfaction. He felt that this military attache was good at everything, but he was too cautious and prim and proper at all times, never willing to show his true feelings. If at this time he
Next to him was Prince Baryatinsky, who was probably already scolding Menshikov and others.
Baryatinsky was really strong in daring to speak, and he always gave Crown Prince Alexander a straightforward and happy feeling. For Crown Prince Alexander, who had been suppressed by Nicholas I since he was a child, how much he wanted to talk to him.
Baryatinsky can also say whatever he wants without having to worry or dodge. How happy that would be!
In a sense, the reason why Crown Prince Alexander likes Baryatinsky is probably a little compensation for his own character weakness. He is too depressed, but cannot release it, so Baryatinsky's outspoken release has a great impact on Alexander.
The Crown Prince is the placebo effect.
Now that this dose of placebo has gone to Transcaucasus to prepare for the next battle, Crown Prince Alexander really lacked comfort, so he criticized a little unreasonably: "Dmitry, you should be bolder and don't always do it.
Those who are timid. We must dare to speak up about those people and things with problems, and don’t always think about the overall situation! These people themselves have no regard for the overall situation, and the more we give in, the more presumptuous they become!”
The more Crown Prince Alexander talked, the more angry he became. He couldn't help but slap the table and said angrily: "As for Prince Menshikov, I have helped him so much before. I thought he was serving the public wholeheartedly and wholeheartedly... Forget it.
Stop talking about him! I get angry when I talk about him!"
Crown Prince Alexander was extremely dissatisfied with Menshikov's performance during this period. He felt that Menshikov had not served him with all his heart. Thinking about who had always stood up for him when he encountered difficulties, Menshikov
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It was all in vain that he supported the old eunuch so much. I felt that the old eunuch was trying to burn bridges.
Menshikov looked down upon truly capable soldiers like Dmitry Milyutin, not to mention that the old eunuch was indeed a bit cunning. Although he belonged to the crown prince faction, he was favored by Nicholas I and supported him.
In fact, the Crown Prince's strength is just that. It is better to say that he and Crown Prince Alexander have a cooperative relationship. When there is benefit, he will stick to him. When there is no benefit, he will be like a warm swallow. At most, he will help him.
So Dmitry Milyutin replied: "After all, Prince Menshikov is an important minister of His Majesty. Maybe he has his own considerations and difficulties. Moreover, he is old and it is difficult to say how long he can work in the future, so he will be a bit philistine.
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When Crown Prince Alexander first heard this, he was unhappy? But after thinking about it for a while, he felt something else? He glanced at Dmitry Milyutin, and there was something in his words!
What does "is His Majesty's important minister" mean? It doesn't sound like a problem at first? But when you taste it carefully, it has a lot of meaning! His Majesty's important minister is translated as being only loyal to Nicholas I, which implies that Menshikov is not wholeheartedly dedicated to Alexander.
Crown Prince Service. Between Nicholas I and Crown Prince Alexander? Menshikov was definitely the first to be loyal to the former.
Of course, this is understandable? After all, you, Nicholas I, are still alive? Everyone has to be loyal to Nicholas I first, and the crown prince has to take the back seat.
But Crown Prince Alexander heard what Dmitry Milyutin really meant. He was actually reminding himself that Menshikov was not reliable and would not really fight for his interests. In other words, if Nicholas I
What does it mean to change the crown prince again? The most this guy can do is to dissuade him with a few words? He will never be like Zhukovsky who desperately tries to protect the crown prince Alexander.
These reminders alone made Crown Prince Alexander a little vigilant. Later, Dmitry Milyutin also specially mentioned that Menshikov was a little greedy because of his old age. This was actually another reminder.
Menshikov is indeed older. Although using older age to explain his actions this time is a bit different from his previous greed, does being older have another meaning? For him, he is already a high-ranking official.
For an old minister who has neither promotion nor reward, is it really worthwhile to support Crown Prince Alexander with all his strength?
Anyway, it has reached its peak? Even if Crown Prince Alexander succeeds to the throne in the end, what else can be done to him? What’s more, how many years can he still work when he is older? Maybe he can’t work in a few years and can only go home to retire? For
For those who are planning to retire, is it necessary to risk all their wealth and even their lives to support Crown Prince Alexander?
Crown Prince Alexander reacted immediately? For Menshikov, supporting him as the crown prince is just symbolic? There is no harm in supporting him when there is benefit? When there is no benefit or even danger, it is more important to protect yourself wisely.
Crown Prince Alexander immediately broke into a cold sweat. He suddenly discovered that Dmitry Milyutin, who seemed ordinary and unremarkable, seemed to be excusing those people but was actually hiding a secret. In fact, this guy had the same mind as Ming Jing, except that
He didn't say anything clearly, but reminded him in a roundabout way.
In short, Dmitry Milyutin did not excuse Menshikov and others. He clearly took off their underpants and exposed their ugliest sides in front of Crown Prince Alexander.
This made Crown Prince Alexander a little frightened. He glanced at Dmitry Milyutin suspiciously. Is this still the boring gourd-like honest man he was familiar with?
Dmitry Milyutin is certainly not honest. In the past, Crown Prince Alexander always thought that he was honest and not very talkative. In addition, Baryatinsky especially liked to speak, and he often made surprising moves, which attracted the attention of Crown Prince Alexander.
They were all attracted away, so they subconsciously ignored him.
Now that there is no interference from Baryatinsky, Crown Prince Alexander can only listen to Dmitry Milyutin's words. At least if he thinks about it a little, he will naturally be able to taste the profound meaning!
Crown Prince Alexander decided to test whether his guess was true, and asked: "You mean that Prince Menshikov is too old and has no pursuits. He only wants to spend his old age peacefully, so he is not willing to fully help."
Me?"
Dmitry Milyutin still answered honestly: "It's hard to say whether His Majesty the Prince has stopped pursuing it, but one thing is certain, fully supporting His Highness you does not mean much to him. If you succeed, you will gain little. If you fail, you will not gain much.