Struggle in Russia

Facing Dmitry, who was like a curious baby, Count Rostovtsev laughed. Yes, he felt that Dmitry was still a bit short. If it was Li Xiao, he would definitely not ask such a simple and obvious question.

Of course, Count Rostovtsev also knew that it was not Dmitri who was stupid, but Dmitri still had the dignity of a nobleman, and he couldn't let it go!

So he explained: "The reason why you speak to the Crown Prince instead of His Majesty is very simple. Do you think His Majesty's cautious character may approve of military operations in the Caucasus?"

Dmitry shook his head. Nicholas I is indeed unlikely to continue taking risks. After all, he has already done a lot of tricks during this period, and it is really out of line to do that. But since Nicholas I can't agree, what's the use of talking to Crown Prince Alexander? Can the crown prince agree?

In addition, even if Crown Prince Alexander agrees, is it possible for him to convince his stubborn old man?

Count Rostovtsev smiled and said: "You are right, there may be problems in this regard. If it is another time period, then His Majesty will definitely not be persuaded by the Crown Prince, and it will be difficult for the Crown Prince to be persuaded by you!"

Speaking of this, he paused emphatically, and then said: "But, now is very special! As long as the Crown Prince is persuaded, everything will fall into place!"

Dmitry's eyes widened, and he couldn't figure out why everything would go smoothly after convincing the crown prince. In his opinion, there is no causal relationship at all!

"Count, I find it difficult to convince the Crown Prince!" Dmitry replied honestly.

Count Rostovtsev said with a smile: "If I were to tell the Crown Prince, it would be very difficult!"

Dmitry said in amazement: "Is it easy for me to tell the crown prince?"

Count Rostovtsev laughed and said, "Go tell the crown prince, it's even harder!"

Dmitry was dumbfounded, and he didn't know what kind of medicine Count Rostovtsev was selling in this gourd? Since it's more difficult for him to go, what's the point?

Count Rostovtsev explained unhurriedly: "Of course you won't be able to convince the crown prince if you go alone, but if you go with Duke Bariatinsky, the crown prince will agree 100%!"

Dmitry snorted suddenly, because he knew that Count Rostovtsev's words were true, because in Crown Prince Alexander's heart, Duke Bariatinsky's status was very high. Definitely the person he trusts the most in the military. If Duke Bariatinsky could be persuaded, the crown prince would naturally be able to be persuaded.

But the question is, how to convince Prince Bariatinsky? The duke has always been cautious, and he is definitely not someone who can be moved by a few words or a little bit of petty profit.

Count Rostovtsev explained slowly: "That's why I told you before that this military operation will be commanded by Prince Bariatinsky! Only in this way will he do his best!"

Dmitry was stunned for a moment, because this is indeed very possible. Although he was a little envious of Duke Bariatinsky's status with Crown Prince Alexander, he had to admit that the other party still had a few tricks in the military.

And after working together for so long, he knows very well that Bariatinsky has a restless heart. He is quite eager to make meritorious deeds. He has moved around, but in the end he still failed to compete with Duke Paskovich and Mikhail Gorchakov.

Of course, if he insisted on going, it would be extremely simple to arrange a deputy or army commander to do it by relying on the relationship of Crown Prince Alexander. It's just that he didn't have much interest in it and finally gave up.

Obviously, Bariatinsky is eager to have the opportunity to be alone, and now Count Rostovtsev has given him this opportunity. Although fighting the Persians in the Caucasus is not as eye-catching as going to Austria and Wallachia, but For the Russian army, where veterans hold military power, it is not easy for him as a young man to have this opportunity.

Dimitri is almost certain that as long as he explains the situation to Bariatinsky and tells him that he has the command, then this man will definitely be active. In this way, can Crown Prince Alexander not nod?

This made Dmitry a little jealous, because he also longed for the opportunity to be on his own! He also wants to go to the Caucasus to give it a try.

"It's a pity, it's unlikely!" Count Rostovtsev shattered his ambition directly, "Who made you not close enough to the crown prince!"

Dmitry can only say nothing about this, because he knows that if he wants to be as close to Crown Prince Alexander as Bariatinsky, he must give up some persistence. But those things were things he really didn't want to lose! So he would rather stick to himself than trade principles for a chance of success.

"Sometimes you have to be more strategic!" Count Rostovtsev pointed out, "Just keep the persistence in your heart and remember it silently! If you want to realize those ambitions and dreams, you must first have a chance to stand out, otherwise you will It doesn’t make much sense to stick to principles forever!”

"Be flexible, don't be so rigid, sometimes it is acceptable to tell lies against your will, this is a strategy!"

It's just that Dmitry really can't do it. If he could, he wouldn't be Dmitri. Count Rostovtsev was naturally aware of this, and he just changed the topic after a few words:

"Don't be too disappointed. Letting Duke Bariatinsky go is actually good for you! Getting him away will help improve your status with the Crown Prince!"

Dmitry immediately realized that if there was no Baryatinsky, then Crown Prince Alexander encountered military problems and needed advice. Then he must be the only one to come to him. With his ability, the crown prince will definitely discover his talent.

Especially considering that there are still so many military operations in the near future, there will naturally be more opportunities for performance. As long as he can catch it, even if Bariatinsky comes back in the future, he will still be able to impress the crown prince. It is hard to say who will win in the future!

Seeing that Dmitri was revived with full blood in an instant, full of energy and fighting spirit, Count Rostovtsev just shook his head slightly in a covert way. There are some things that can be seen through, but Dmitri has basically stood on their side now. , It is only good to let him have full performance opportunities.

What's more, as long as Nicholas I can be persuaded to carry out military operations in the Caucasus this time, it will be a great success. What needs to be done now is to tell Dmitry how to persuade Bariatinsky correctly...