For Nicholas I, the biggest problem for his ministers was not whether they supported the reform, but their attitude towards the imperial power and whether they were obedient to the emperor and able to solve practical problems. Even if you supported the reform, as long as you did not clamor to kill the emperor's family or
Simply eliminate the imperial power, and he still has some ability to do some things, so it is not completely useless to Nicholas I.
For example, the old Count Speransky and Alexei, both father and son were die-hard reformers, but Nicholas I could still use it, but he had to be very careful when using it. Anyway, feel free to use it if it is safe.
Naturally, the crown prince Alexander did not have to draw a clear line with the reformists and never have any contact with each other forever. That was completely unnecessary. As long as he was not overly intimate, it was nothing to Nicholas I.
After thinking about this, Crown Prince Alexander was a little eager to give it a try. As Dmitry Milyutin said, he actually wanted to give Grand Duke Constantine some color. If he could do it under Grand Duke Constantine's
It must be really cool to be blatantly poaching!
What's more, Crown Prince Alexander is really a little impatient with those conservatives. These guys are too old, and they all look like unearthed cultural relics and have nothing to talk about with Crown Prince Alexander. He still wants to deal with young people of similar age, and reform
The vast majority of young people in the sect, after all, only young aristocrats who have not been severely beaten by life like innovation. The old men have been taught to be good, even if they like reform in their hearts, they are very honest with their mouths!
"Your suggestions are really thought-provoking! Why didn't I realize before that you are particularly good at making suggestions!"
Crown Prince Alexander was happy, and excitedly patted Dmitri Milyutin on the shoulder, and started shouting happily. But Dmitri Milyutin was vomiting in his heart: "That's because you were completely
You are not interested in listening to me, you only have eyes for Duke Baryatinsky!"
It’s no wonder that Dmitry Milyutin complained. Crown Prince Alexander really liked Duke Baryatinsky so much that it left no room for other ministers around him to develop. The relationship between the Crown Prince and Baryatinsky
It's basically like a needle can't be inserted and water can't be poured out. How can you ask others to give you advice? Because you are not even interested in hearing it!
This also made Dmitry Milyutin admire Count Rostovtsev's foresight even more. If it hadn't been for his clever plan to get Baryatinsky away from the crown prince, he would still have been able to just stare.
"Count Speransky," and Crown Prince Alexander didn't notice Dmitry Milyutin's thoughts at all. He was now thinking about how to make friends with Alexey, and he only heard him mutter: "Damn,
It seems like Leonid is a good friend with him. Why did I forget about Leonid? This guy is always not around when you need him! Damn it!"
Crown Prince Alexander has never hated his rashness so much. He had a very close relationship with Leonid in the past. Leonid almost followed his lead and was almost obedient and extremely loyal to him. But last time because of a certain
The relationship with the bastard was almost broken, and now this key partner was no longer around, so he lost the chance to have a good relationship with Alexey.
Crown Prince Alexander cursed and muttered non-stop: "It's all that bastard's fault, damn it!"
Naturally, all this could not be hidden from the ears of Dmitry Milyutin? But he automatically pretended not to hear? Even if he felt that the fundamental problem was still with Crown Prince Alexander himself, and judging from the situation in Wallachia, who
The so-called bastard grand duke is actually quite capable? In this regard, Crown Prince Alexander is a bit self-respecting? But Leonid still has a good eye for others.
"Do you think it's a bit abrupt for me to write to Leonid now?"
Although he was still complaining about Crown Prince Alexander in his heart, Dmitry Milyutin said: "Not at all? Your Highness, it is normal for you to care about your friends. After all, Colonel Leonid is at war!"
Crown Prince Alexander was very satisfied with this answer? He thought it didn't matter even if it was a little abrupt? After all, he was the crown prince and had too many things to worry about. How could he revolve around one or two people? He could still think of Leoni in his busy schedule.
Germany is already a friend enough!
He believed that Leonid wouldn't care? Or should he even be grateful for his concern? So immediately and without any psychological burden, he asked Leonid to introduce Alexei to him on his behalf and flattered him.
It's called the friend who takes care of Leonid.
This is the way monarchs think. They are accustomed to everything revolving around them, accustomed to being the center of the world, and accustomed to thinking that everything must be based on their own will.
I have to say that Nicholas I’s education was extremely successful in this regard. Even if Crown Prince Alexander looks cowardly and unlike him, it’s natural that he is as self-righteous as he is in his heart.
Anyway, taking shamelessness as a matter of course is what this family can do. Anyway, Leonid, who was far away in Wallachia studying new tactics and new tactics, was a little strange when he received this somewhat sudden letter? No.
We understand why Crown Prince Alexander, who had always been indifferent to the reformists, suddenly became interested in Alexei.
It's just that Crown Prince Alexander probably never imagined how direct Leonid was. Ordinary people who received such a letter would definitely do a good job of matchmaking behind the scenes and slowly introduce Alexei to Crown Prince Alexander.
But Leonid was completely different? After receiving the letter, he went directly to find Alexei? Tell Alexei that Crown Prince Alexander was very interested in him...
"Why is the Crown Prince suddenly interested in me?"
If Alexey had encountered such a good thing a few months ago? Then he would have been very happy, and his mind would be full of thoughts about how to repay Crown Prince Alexander for his kindness. But now he has experienced it
With so many things going on, especially after being in contact with the old pervert Li Xiao for so long, although he was happy, he was more confused.
Because Crown Prince Alexander had no interest in him at all before, even though he had a close relationship with Leonid, Leonid tried to introduce him to the Crown Prince, but Crown Prince Alexander was always very cold and ignored him.
appearance.
But this time his attitude suddenly changed. If you say there is nothing fishy, he would never believe it. He felt that he had to understand the reason first, and then he could decide how to contact Crown Prince Alexander...