Paskovich is an out-and-out old guy. This veteran is fifteen years older than Nicholas I, and six years older than the old eunuch Menshikov who is already too old to move. He can be called
It is the living fossil of the Army.
But don’t underestimate this living fossil. In 1816, this Ukrainian became the chief of Nicholas I and had a huge influence on him. After Nicholas I became emperor, he still respected this living fossil very much, saying that
Paskovich as "my father, my commander".
Therefore, Paskovich got the nickname "Dad". However, his reputation in the army was not good, and not everyone liked him and respected him as much as Nicholas I did.
For example, Paskovich's secretary, the Russian poet Griboyedov, said: "Paskovich is an intolerable stupid ass, only Ukrainians can be cunning, and he is an idiot!"
Think about what his close secretaries say about him. What kind of temperament does this father have? Even Chernyshov, an old friend, actually looks down on his father a little in his heart. He feels that he is sensitive and irritable.
Arrogant, boring, and most shamefully, almost illiterate.
Awesome! A field marshal who could barely read and write was such a powerful person in Russia in the mid-19th century. He was also trusted and favored by Nicholas I. How strange this is!
Paskovich leaned his stocky back tightly on the sofa, crossed his legs, raised his chin and asked angrily in his unique Ukrainian accent:
"Sanya, why are you looking for me in such a hurry?"
Old Chernyshev didn't like being called Sanya at all, and he didn't like anyone to treat him so rudely except Nicholas I and his long-dead father.
Old Chernyshov preferred to be called His Excellency the Count, His Excellency the Count or His Excellency the Minister of War. But there was nothing he could do about Paskovich, who was more senior and liked to rely on his elders. Since Nicholas I called him
After my father, the old man became more and more arrogant. He really regarded himself as an elder. He always spoke to the younger generation in a tone of lecturing them, which was really disgusting.
Old Chernyshev suppressed his displeasure and said: "Sir, there has been some news that has been widely circulated recently. Have you heard about it?"
Paskovich yawned. For an old man like him, he couldn't even think about riding a girl, let alone trying to find out some gossip. He didn't care and wasn't interested.
Seeing Paskovich showing a lack of interest, old Chernyshev became increasingly unhappy and could only suppress his anger and deal with him patiently.
"I heard that His Majesty is not very satisfied with Prince Menshikov?" he asked ambiguously.
Paskovich, who had been yawning with his mouth wide open just now, suddenly sat upright, looked straight at old Chernyshev, and asked incredulously: "Really?"
The corner of old Chernyshov's mouth twitched. He suspected that he was suffering from convulsions before he came to Paskovich for information. This old fool was really getting slower and more confused.
He could only turn to the side of St. Petersburg Police Chief Alexander Pakar, who was sitting as straight as a primary school student: "Your Excellency, you have many eyes and ears. You should have heard this news, right?"
Kapar was so flattered that he almost stood up. He, the police chief of St. Petersburg, is famous for his hard work. Just like the Shuntian Prefecture Yin in ancient China, there are many mother-in-laws with low official titles.
, there are many powerful people gathered in the capital, and if you are not careful, you will offend the master who cannot afford to offend him. What is worse is that if someone else makes a mistake, he will have to take the blame.
Anyway, Kapar had only been the director for a year, and he had the idea of retiring and returning to his hometown to farm. In order to keep his hard-won official title, Kapar had to dig around, and finally caught up with Cherny.
Shaof's line is counting on the boss to help him in times of crisis.
So as soon as he heard that Chernyshev was invited, he rushed over with a completely low-down attitude. Anyway, Kapar had already made up his mind, even if it was Chernyshev.
He accepted even if he was asked to carry shit and urinate. As long as he could keep his official title, it didn't matter if he was asked to offer chrysanthemums.
But what Kapar didn't expect was that Chernyshev would be so polite and allow him, a small official, to sit at the same table as the dignified cabinet ministers and field marshals. How polite and valued this was.
Kapar felt a little happy in his heart. He heard that the deputy director followed Menshikov's path and was often teased by an old eunuch like a dog walking. He was teased to the point where he often doubted his life. Compared to this, he was so lucky.
!
This made Kapar respect Chernyshev even more. He felt that although Chernyshev's status in Nicholas I's heart was not as good as Menshikov's, he was ten thousand times better than that old eunuch.
.How happy it is to work with such a boss!
Therefore, in response to Chernyshev's question, he responded respectfully: "Your Excellency, according to the information I have heard, His Excellency the Minister of the Navy is currently traveling around, meeting with his friends, and has held salons for several days.
It seems that there is news from the Winter Palace that Grand Duke Constantine wants to impeach him."
To be honest, these things are of little use to Chernyshev, because he has also heard about this information. The reason why he is so friendly to Kapar, the little police chief, is because he likes the intelligence network that the other party has.
For Chernyshov, his biggest shortcoming is his lack of intelligence capabilities. He only has Paskovich, an old and confused ally, in the Winter Palace and Nicholas I. But this old guy cannot accompany Nicholas.
For about a lifetime, news from the Winter Palace was always lagging behind. It was socially inconvenient for him to get too close to the third party. After all, he already controlled the army, and it would be a taboo to interfere with intelligence any more.
In desperation, Chernyshev could only use Kapar, who was not very powerful. After all, this was a local snake in St. Petersburg. Although he was just a very frustrated cauliflower snake, the snake had its way to him.
It is always easier and better informed than him to inquire about information.
But now Kapar has disappointed Chernyshev. This kind-faced and somewhat chubby police chief can not only apologize and admit his mistakes, but also take the blame. His ability to engage in intelligence is not generally low. If there is no one available, he will really be direct
Get this idiot out.
Chernyshev could only say with a smile and patience: "When you go back, hurry up and collect relevant information. This is a big deal, don't be careless!"
Wen Yan sent Kapar away, and Chernyshev patiently discussed with Paskovich: "Old friend, you have to go to the Winter Palace sometimes. You can't really disarm and return to the fields."
We heard something happened outside the window. Your Majesty, the crown prince and the country still need you very much. If something big happens, you can respond in time, right?"