Controlling the rhythm is easy to say but not easy to do, especially when you are facing a group of official circles. You think that Duke Alexander Gorchakov does not want to control the rhythm, but there is no way to do it.
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When all your subordinates disobey orders and do their own thing, especially when your immediate boss is still protecting these bastards, you will find that things are really difficult to handle. Not only are you isolated and become a loner, but anyone
After they mess things up, you are still the one who takes the blame. If you don’t experience this feeling, it’s really hard to describe the sour feeling!
"The worst thing is that I still can't replace them!" Duke Alexander complained angrily: "Even if they mess up the matter!"
This situation is even worse than Li Xiao expected, because this is no longer just a matter of Neserrodie and Duke Alexander causing trouble, but Nicholas I is also in trouble!
Why do you say that? Because without the acquiescence and connivance of Nicholas I, even if Neserrode was Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, he would not dare to let his subordinates be so rampant. Only with the acquiescence of Nicholas I, he would dare to do whatever he wants.
In other words, the emperor and the prime minister have reached an agreement on the matter of embarrassing Duke Alexander, and it is completely impossible to resist through formal channels.
So the question arises, why did Nicholas I condone Neserrode? What good did this do to him?
To most people, this is a mental illness, and it does no good at all. But Nicholas I was not an ordinary person, he was a tsar, and his perspective on problems was never an ordinary perspective. As mentioned before, Nicholas I was very good at balancing.
As an emperor, he would not let his ministers and their families dominate, but would always divide and rule.
He had supported Duke Alexander several times before, and each time Neserrodie was defeated. According to Duke Ordorff's reaction, the whole government and the public were already talking about whether Neserrodie could secure his position as prime minister.
One after another, many ministers believed that he would soon fall.
As Duke Mikhail Gorchakov became more prosperous in Wallachia and Moldavia, the government and the public generally believed that Duke Alexander was likely to replace Neserrodie as the next prime minister.
, so a large number of outsiders began to prepare to move closer to the Gorchakov family in advance, including a large number of Neserrodie's former supporters.
This phenomenon is not a good thing for Nicholas I. He has no idea of changing the prime minister for the time being. Although Neserrodie disagrees with him on some things, Neserrodie is the prime minister for the time being.
The best choice is to balance the forces of all parties and prevent any one company from becoming dominant.
And on the Austrian issue, although Nicholas I supported Duke Alexander's opinion, he did not necessarily feel particularly happy. For Nicholas I, who was particularly "nostalgic" and liked to maintain "tradition", the existence of the Holy Alliance was still
It is particularly important. Although he claimed that he had robbed Austria, it did not mean that he was ready to give up this alliance.
Therefore, beating Duke Alexander on some insignificant matters and temporarily preventing him from doing more things in Austria can be regarded as a small apology to Austrian friends.
It has to be said that Nicholas I was very precise. His approach could not only alleviate Neserrodie's precarious position, but also make the people in the government and the public feel a little more at ease. He could also beat Alexander without leaving any trace.
Duke, ask the Duke not to have the idea of taking credit and being arrogant? Lest the two brothers are in trouble? You can even give Austria an explanation and ease the tense relationship between the two countries.
Calculating like this, is it possible to kill three birds with one stone? It can be said that Nicholas I's methods are quite impressive, at least much better than Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine.
Anyway, after Li Xiao figured out the meaning, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. Who in the world did he not expect that Nicholas I would stand up and cause trouble? As soon as he made a move, the balance of power instantly shifted to Neserroddie's side.
Tilt, people are a little helpless!
Seeing Li Xiao's face, Duke Alexander smiled bitterly and asked: "You have thought of it too, haven't you?"
Li Xiao nodded silently. He was actually a little strange before. He thought that Duke Alexander would not be able to deal with a few thorny heads and bureaucrats. Now that he thinks about it, there is really no way. Who let the Prime Minister stand behind these guys?
And there’s the emperor!
"What do you think?" Li Xiao asked softly.
Prince Alexander asked: "What do you think?"
Li Xiao's voice was low: "Should we stop here, or should we continue..."
Prince Alexander smiled? He knew that someone was testing him, because if he really wanted to stop there, there was no need to write to someone? He asked someone to come and help. Someone was testing his bottom line.
, or asking him how far he is willing to go.
But can Duke Alexander also understand? After all, the situation is completely different now. In the past, the invasion of Austria was based on orders?
Do you want to do anything? It’s just blatantly resisting the order and engaging in petty actions.
The risk of doing this was particularly high. If he failed to anger Nicholas I, it would be over. Naturally, Li Xiao had to understand Duke Alexander's attitude and how far he wanted to go.
If Duke Alexander is a bit ambiguous, then he will naturally not go to any lengths. Although he has already aroused enough hatred from Nicholas I, there is no need to help Duke Alexander out of nowhere, right?
Duke Alexander looked at Li Xiao seriously and replied solemnly: "I mean, after all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It would be a pity not to make full use of it!"
Li Xiao immediately understood that Duke Alexander had no intention of giving up. Thinking about it, this opportunity was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it would be a pity to miss it. Of course, Li Xiao also knew that the reason why Duke Alexander was so active was that he had nothing to do with Nirvana.
The meaning of Sherroddie's spearhead.
These two people were old enemies. They disliked each other and both wanted to beat each other to death. Before, it was Neserrode who relied on Nicholas I's favor and his position as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to rub Prince Alexander on the ground.
Prince Alexander finally had a chance to make a comeback. How could he just give up on it? This time he had to make Neserrodie lose face and settle old scores with him!