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Chapter 85 Lessons

Nikolai Milyutin was moved. He knew that Count Rostovtsev had always been very powerful and well-informed, but he was so well-informed that he even knew the trump card in Grand Duke Constantine's hand. This was a bit scary.

What kind of relationship network does this count have? Is he the one who really controls the third part, not Duke Ordorff?

What worries Nikolai Milyutin even more is that if Count Rostovtsev knows all this, does it mean that Nicholas I also knows it?

In an instant, goosebumps rose up on Nikolay Milyutin's spine. If Grand Duke Constantine's arrangement was known to Nicholas I, it meant that their arrangement was meaningless.

No return!

"Don't be nervous, my friend."

Count Rostovtsev was still so calm, with a calm and carefree look. He calmly said:

"Just because I know some things doesn't mean His Majesty also knows it. Although we read the same documents and listen to the same reports, people are different."

"That His Majesty didn't know your specific plot, and he didn't even notice your little moves. And even if he had the slightest suspicion, his thinking direction was led astray by my misleading."

"You are still safe!"

Call...

Nikolai Milyutin suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. The pressure brought by Nicholas I was too great. It was really not easy to do small things behind the emperor's back. Fortunately, they still had someone on their side.

In the deep sea, Count Rostovtsev helps to check for leaks and fill in the gaps. What a blessing!

"But don't be too busy rejoicing!"

Count Rostovtsev's words made Nikolay Milyutin nervous again.

"Even if His Majesty doesn't notice it, it won't be easy for you to deal with Menshikov. In my opinion, the winning rate is at most 60 to 40!"

Nikolay Milyutin was surprised: "No way! We only have a 60% winning rate? Why?"

Count Rostovtsev raised his eyes and looked at him again, and said calmly: "No, you only have a 40% winning rate... just because Menshikov is the most loyal dog after the death of His Majesty, Benkendorf.

Your Majesty’s trust in him is beyond your imagination!”

Nikolay Milyutin was stunned. He was a little confused and didn't understand why this reason was so strong. They had collected a lot of ammunition and included a lot of evidence of Menshikov's crimes. These things are very explosive!

Count Rostovtsev smiled: "My friend, you have never understood one thing. In our country, under His Majesty's rule, the most important thing is not ability, nor conduct, nor moral character, nor social network, but Your Majesty.

of trust.”

"Your Majesty trusts you. Even if you commit heinous crimes, there is no need to be afraid. No one can cause trouble for you. But if Your Majesty does not trust you, it will be useless even if you have great achievements and good deeds. A little rumor or a trivial mistake can make you feel dejected.

Get out of St. Petersburg.”

"Unfortunately, His Majesty has enough trust in Menshikov. The things you have in your hands will only give the old bastard a few scoldings at most, but it is impossible for him to get out of the Admiralty Building."

Nikolai Milyutin was stunned. He wanted to refute, but his experience and knowledge since entering politics told him that Count Rostovtsev was right. Russia is such a weird thing, such a deformity, and it is so confusing.

People are speechless!

"Are you saying that our efforts are destined to be in vain?"

Looking at the depressed Nikolai Milyutin, Count Rostovtsev felt a little regretful. Compared with his brother Dmitry Milyutin, Nikolai Milyutin was more knowledgeable and capable.

More prominently, his enthusiasm for doing things and his ability to organize and coordinate are also quite outstanding, but there is one aspect that he is far inferior to his brother, and that is his composure.

Nikolai Milyutin is a little out of touch, probably because he has a more active mind, so a small victory or dawn can stimulate his enthusiasm, while a small setback or failure can also make him dejected.

Dmitry Milyutin is completely different. He is like a boulder, he is just there, and no one can shake it. Compared with him, Nikolai Milyutin is like a flame, when there is plenty of fuel.

When there is unlimited light and heat, lack of fuel or encountering wind and rain, you can only let the rain and wind blow away.

In Count Rostovtsev's view, it is more suitable to go to Dmitri than to Nikolai for plotting dangerous matters. The latter is too unstable and easily susceptible to interference and influence from the outside world. But it is a pity that Dmitry

Although Mitri also participated in their cause, he did not occupy such a key position as Nikolai. The only one who could help for the time being was Nikolai, a young man who escaped.

"I didn't say that," Count Rostovtsev had already planned his next words in an instant. He said gently: "What I mean is that you should not set your goals too high for this operation. Don't expect to be able to do it all at once."

Being able to knock down Menshikov with just one punch is unrealistic!"

After pondering for a moment, Count Rostovtsev continued: "The battle with Menshikov is a long-term process, and it is dangerous to expect a quick victory. What we have to do is to shake his standing in the political arena little by little.

foundation, to shake His Majesty's trust in him little by little..."

"This may take more time, but it is safer and easier to do. And at that old guy's level, there are countless mistakes and omissions. One or two will be reported today, and three or two will be reported tomorrow. If the little adds up to a lot...

…”

Count Rostovtsev smiled gracefully and said: "Based on what I know about His Majesty, although he likes loyal dogs, he hates loyal dogs that keep making mistakes and causing trouble. In the final analysis, he is a mean and unkind emperor who hates a person.

Sometimes, you will forget the countless good things that person once did!"

Count Rostovtsev glanced at Nikolai Milyutin and asked: "Do you understand what to do?"

Nikolai Milyutin sighed. He understood what Count Rostovtsev meant, but he was still somewhat reluctant. This was because the Decembrists really wanted to make a comeback and win a crucial battle.

Victory.

If Menshikov can be defeated in one fell swoop, it will be a major victory and will greatly boost their fighting spirit. But obviously, a quick victory is impossible. Although the old eunuch can still be defeated in the end, it is too time-consuming.

.

Rostovtsev could naturally see what Nikolai Milyutin was struggling with, and warned again: "My young friend, quickly put away your impatience, our career is destined not to be settled once and for all.

.25 years of lessons have been harsh enough, I don’t want to do it again!”

Nikolay Milyutin quickly sat upright, because Count Rostovtsev was rarely so strict. He immediately nodded and solemnly agreed: "Yes, Count. I will obey your will!"

Count Rostovtsev nodded, smiled slightly and asked: "My friend, don't be so nervous, I'm just reminding you. You have done an excellent job before, and it is understandable for you to have minor flaws and be impatient to wait.

."

After praising and encouraging Nikolay Milyutin, he suddenly asked: "I heard that Grand Duke Andrei Konstantinovich played a key role in this operation?"


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