Struggle in Russia

Old-fashioned Germans like Nesselrode are the most disciplined. In his opinion, it's okay if he can't intervene in the marching and fighting, but he has to follow his own diplomatic strategy.

If he, the prime minister and foreign minister, can't even take charge of major foreign affairs, then what's the point of being an official?

If this place is not recovered today, the gang of Qiu Ba will definitely make more progress in the future, and then he, the Prime Minister, will really become a clay statue Bodhisattva!

"Nonsense!"

Nesselrode interrupted without waiting for Nicholas I to speak, his beards were blowing and his eyes were staring, as if he was trying to fight Menshikov desperately.

"Military actions must be subordinated to national policy. Our policy is to maintain the normal order in Europe, not to stir up the European continent!"

"If we continue to take risky actions, it will inevitably bring Britain and France closer together, and may even lead to the possibility of them forming an alliance against our country!"

"If this turns out to be true, then our risky behavior is digging our own grave!"

"Your Majesty, I demand that all risky actions be resolutely stopped! Especially the suicide risky actions launched by the navy at sea must be stopped!"

Nesselrode almost patted the table. Fortunately, he still had a little bit of clues. He knew that this was not his prime minister's residence but the imperial meeting. The only one who was qualified to pat the table was Nicholas I. It's just that Nicholas I reacted flatly to his speech, not excited at all, let alone slapped the table, and didn't even intend to move more.

It wasn't that Nicholas I was calm, or he was considering Nesselrode's warning, because he wasn't interested in a single word of the old prime minister's words. Over the years, he has gotten used to Nesselrode's cautiousness, and as long as there is any move that breaks the balance of the European continent, the old man will jump out and warn. It would be surprising if he didn't speak today.

But Nicholas I was really fed up with the warnings of the old prime minister. This is the same as the story of the wolf who came. You warned people for the first time, and people listened for the second time, but the third time, the fourth time, and even the time. It's alarmist talk, and no one will listen to it.

The same was true for Nicholas I. Nesselrode's warning was too cheap for him, especially after he successfully blackmailed Austria last time, the old man's warning was greatly discounted in his heart.

Because Nicholas I thought so: [When blackmailing Austria, you bad old man also yelled about the danger, what would break the alliance, and arouse the resentment of the Austrians, but the result? The Austrians didn't dare to fart, so they agreed directly, which means that you are a bad old man who is lying, and I am afraid that you are scaring me just to protect the interests of your Germans! I can no longer be fooled by you! 】

With this level of awareness,

Nicholas I naturally didn't like to listen to Nesselrode's opinion, because he always felt that the old man would make a name for himself.

To put it bluntly, at this time Nesselrode hadn't realized that his relationship with Nicholas I was not as good as it used to be, and he was already a bit suspicious. At this time, what he said is useless, and may even have the opposite effect.

"Your Majesty, if we continue to take risks, the foundation of stability in Europe will be shaken. A disaster similar to that in 1812 will come soon. We must rein in the precipice!"

Well, Nicholas I really couldn't listen to it. If it wasn't for the principle of showing face to the prime minister, he really wanted Nesselrode to shut up, so he just hummed lightly, and then... nothing What then!

This kind of attitude has actually explained the problem. Nicholas I was essentially rejoicing, and he naturally didn't want to miss the opportunity to make himself famous. However, he was also worried that if something unexpected happens, so it is not so much to consult the opinions of the courtiers, but to hope that the courtiers will actively express their support, and then even if something goes wrong in the future, the blame will also be borne by the courtiers. Unfortunately, he was dragged down by his courtiers.

Nicholas I was such a hypocrite, if he couldn't see through this point, then he really couldn't be his confidant, obviously Nesselrode couldn't be his confidant, so even if he is the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs , In fact, the sense of presence in the court is not high.

But Menshikov, Ordov, and Chernyshov are completely different. If they still can't figure out Nicholas I's little thoughts at this time, then they really have spent so many years in vain. How long will it be to stand up for His Majesty the Tsar at this time!

It's just that there was one person who rushed ahead of them. Although Peter Volkonski was getting older and more stupid every day, he was very good at guessing Nicholas I's mind, so he moved the fastest:

"Your Majesty, I think the Prime Minister is too alarmist! Britain only has a navy worth mentioning, and France is in civil strife. So what if they form an alliance? Where is our opponent of a million soldiers?"

"General Lazarev's suggestion is right. It's time to show the power of Russia to the world. Let all the young people in Europe see the great achievements we have made under your wise leadership. Let those incompetent Rats hide and tremble!"

[Fuck! 】

Menshikov, Chernyshov, and Ordov were all scumbags in their hearts, and they all glanced at Peter Volkonsky at the same time, and then hurriedly swarmed up and echoed.

In an instant, voices of approval accounted for an overwhelming majority. Nesselrode could only stare dumbfounded at a group of old hooligans showing their shamelessness. Three or two times he was about to interject to refute, but these people simply refused to give him any advice. A little chance, let him have a stomach full of words but can't speak at all.

"It seems that an agreement has been reached!" Nicholas I nodded in satisfaction. This is all he wanted, "You have convinced me that it seems that it is indeed necessary to take actions to show national prestige. Lazarev's suggestion is good. Do it!"

At the end, he also added: "If the momentum is bigger, the Baltic Fleet can also cooperate. We must let the whole of Europe see our strength!"

Then, the imperial meeting ended, and Nicholas I left contentedly, leaving only the stunned Nesselrode. The old prime minister has not figured out the situation until now—what is the purpose of holding this meeting today?

"Nesselrode is about to fall!" Count Rostovtsev said to Nikolai Milutin calmly, "As long as this demonstration can achieve reasonable results, the Prime Minister Nesselrode will When it's over!"

Before Nikolai Milutin could speak, he said again: "So we are going to help the old guy!"