Struggle in Russia

Why did old Adlerberg shrink his eggs suddenly? The reason is very simple. To hang out in the cesspit of Russia, one must first know who not to mess with.

In old Adlerberg's code of conduct, the tsar was the first thing to not be messed with. Then there are all kinds of small circles of powerful people. Especially those who bear the brunt of the big shots. For example, Menshikov, such as Peter Volkonsky, such as Oldorf, and such as the Gorchakov brothers.

The Gorchakov brothers are indeed not the top kind of dignitaries in Russia. But that doesn't mean they're easy to mess with. Of these two cousins, one is good at fighting and the other is good at dancing with long sleeves, adding one piece is considered both civil and military.

What's more, there are some important figures who hold the group with the Gorchakov brothers this time. For example, Prince Mikhail Semenovich Vorontsov. For example, Prince Vasily Dolgorukov.

The former is a well-known "Lord of England", a well-known Anglophile in Russia, and one of the surviving heroes of the Napoleonic Wars. Unlike Menshikov, Paskovich, and Gorchakov, who belonged to the Napoleonic war heroes, the British Lord was more capable of fighting and had a higher status back then.

Take Gorchakov, for example, in 1812 he was nothing more than a minor colonel. And Vorontsov was already a real combat hero who fought against Napoleon.

In 1812, this was already the commander of the division. During the Battle of Borodino, Vorontsov's division once fought so hard that there were only 400 wounded left including himself. He was promoted to lieutenant general in 1813, and after defeating Napoleon, he was the commander of the Russian occupation army in France. After that, he operated Crimea for a long time and served as the Governor of Crimea.

Look at the old eunuch who is a few years younger than him. His qualifications are old enough, but he was really just a soy sauce party back then, and he was not worthy to carry shoes for Vorontsov!

This is still in terms of seniority, and in terms of ability Vorontsov can hang up and beat old eunuchs. Wu Neng goes up the horse to set the world, Wen Neng draws a pen and An Tianxia is talking about Vorontsov, he is capable of writing and fighting, he is an expert in governing the region, and he is a good hand.

It can be said that Vorontsov was a rare talent in Russia at that time. But it is a pity that this pillar is not compatible with Nicholas I. As mentioned earlier, Vorontsov is a pro-British faction who likes enlightenment and freedom, and is completely out of tune with the rigid, conservative and rigid Nicholas I.

And what's more terrible is that Vorontsov also married a Polish wife, which undoubtedly violated Nicholas I's taboo. So even though Vorontsov's ability and record are outstanding, he has not been fully trusted and reused by Nicholas I, and now he is being raised to spend his old age in peace.

However, although Vorontsov is a bit retreating to the second line, it does not mean that his influence is small. As a hero of 1812, as a veteran, he had much more influence in the army than Menshikov and his like. It can be said that his disciples and old officials are all over the world, even the current Minister of War Chernyshov must sell his face.

And this is just about Vorontsov's personal influence. It would be even more astonishing if the influence of the Vorontsov family was wielded. Vorontsov's grandfather was the Prime Minister of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, his father was also the Minister of Foreign Affairs for a time, and his aunt was so awesome that she almost caused Catherine the Great to lose her throne.

Can you tell me that the energy of such a family is too small?

Vorontsov and the Vorontsov family alone are enough for old Adlerberg to scratch his head. If you add another Dolgorukov family, you really have to stay away.

The Dolgorukov family is also a well-known old aristocratic family in Russian politics. Old Menshikov, Menshikov's ancestor, was kicked out of power by Vasily Lukic Dolgorukov and exiled. This later deposed the Tsar for a time and was finally beheaded.

Prince Vasily Dolgorukov is not as awesome as Vorontsov. He is not a hero, but he is also from the army, but his military achievements are not outstanding. But seniority is enough, during the time of Alexander II,

This man once served as the Minister of War and the Chief of the Third Department.

Do you think that people who can climb to these two positions are easy to get along with?

So why do these two want to support Li Xiao with the Gorchakov family?

In fact, these two families are not supporting Li Xiao's endorsement, but to protect their own interests. As I said before, Duke Mikhail is going to promote Li Xiao's improved rifle in the army. To this end, he is setting up a factory and recruiting technical personnel.

The shrewd Duke Mikhail knows that this kind of big business is definitely not enough to eat alone. Who doesn't want to eat fat meat that is so rich and exciting! If you want to have a stable life, you have to find a group of powerful friends to make a fortune together, sharing benefits and risks, this is the right way.

And the old brothers that Duke Mikhail was looking for were the two above. With the endorsement of those two, the promotion operation in the army was unimpeded.

Although the old Adlerberg, who has no influence on the army, has a way of playing tricks and tricks, all the tricks have no room to use when they are crushed by strength. The Vorontsov family, the Dolgorukov family and the Gorchakov family, let alone Nicholas I have to give face.

What's more, these three are old-fashioned families who have always paid attention to their eating habits, and the soup that has been divided has moistened the middle and high-level executives of the army and navy. In front of such a close alliance of interests, the old Adlerberger wanted to find trouble with Li Xiao, it was purely for trouble--I have never heard that cutting off people's wealth is like killing their parents!

Besides, old Adlerberg is an old man in the officialdom, and he doesn't really have a deep hatred with Li Xiao. It was Nicholas I's family who didn't like Li Xiao, not him. Even if it was to share the worries of the master, he had to be reasonable. It didn't make sense to cause trouble for himself because of the slightest unhappiness of the master!

Therefore, the old Adlerberg gave a special warning to the younger Adlerberg, for fear that his son would show off in order to gain attention. Anyway, the more prosperous Li Xiao is living now, the more Nicholas I will be dissatisfied with Grand Duke Constantine. Letting him live is beneficial to Crown Prince Alexander and the three old and powerful families. Then, will he make himself happy after eating too much?

"You don't need to do anything more, just do your job well and handle everything in a business-like manner!"

This was old Adlerberg's last explanation to his son, and after speaking, the old man hurried to the Winter Palace. According to Nicholas I's schedule, now he should pamper the perfect man and prepare for the royal ball in the evening. At this time, he, the pimp, must be present and must introduce his newly discovered beauty to the emperor. This is a serious and important event, and there must be no delay!