Under the arrangement of Nicholas I, Minister Neserrode and Ambassador Gorchakov, the two opponents who were supposed to fight to the death, have now become the principal and deputy in this negotiation. It must be said that sometimes,
Destiny is so magical.
After arranging the task, Nicholas I stood up and walked towards them with the support of Duke Golitsyn. Grand Duke Constantine, Jomini, Neserrodie and Gorchakov also did not dare to see this.
After lingering too much in their seats, they quickly got up and stood up.
Nicholas I, who slowly walked up to Neserrodie and Gorchakov, held Neserrodie's hand with one hand and Gorchakov's with the other.
He held his hand and said with a trace of pathos in his weapon: "The future of the Russian Empire will be left to you! I know that you have had bad feelings in the past, but I hope that the two of you can put aside the past grudges and work together during the negotiations!
"
After speaking, Nicholas I handed Ambassador Gorchakov to Ambassador Neserrodie's hand and continued: "Now I want you to swear in front of me that you will not be affected by personal conflicts.
The whole big picture!”
Nicholas I's words made Neserrodie and Gorchakov feel resentful in their hearts.
Although Neserrodie and Gorchakov did engage in corruption and bribery, and also did things to undermine each other, they were undoubtedly people who loved the Russian Empire.
(In the hearts of the vast majority of Russia’s elites, there is no conflict between corruption, bribery, reselling of military supplies and love for the Russian Empire. Anyone with a little foresight knows that if the Russian Empire disappears, they, the parasites that live on the Russian Empire, will
How can I have a good life?)
Nicholas I's act of making them swear an oath was simply an insult to them.
However, even though Ambassadors Neserrodie and Gorchakov complained about Nicholas I in their hearts, they still said that they swore an oath in accordance with Nicholas I's wishes.
After the oath was over, Nicholas I ordered Gorchakov to shake hands with Neserrodie.
The two "enemies" who had been fighting for nearly decades now had to put aside their prejudices against each other and shake hands with each other under the order of the Tsar.
"Please give me your advice! Ambassador Gorchakov!" Neserrodie said to Gorchakov with a smile, emphasizing the word "ambassador".
"Please give me your advice! Your Excellency, Minister Neserrodie!" Gorchakov also showed a fake smile, and his last "Your Excellency, Minister" was also full of yin and yang style.
Nicholas I, who didn't know the inside story, thought that with his help, the two put aside their conflicts and worked together, and there was a hint of relief in his eyes.
After "solving" the problem of Neserrodie and Gorchakov, Nicholas I ordered Duke Golitsyn to help him to the side of Marshal Jomini and Grand Duke Constantine. He sighed and said with disappointment
His eyes were fixed on Grand Justice Constantine and said: "Constantine!"
"Tell me how I should arrange it for you, so that you will be satisfied!" Nicholas I said with a trace of disappointment.
"I..." Constantine opened his mouth and said nothing. He just stared at the father in front of him silently.
After the two fathers stared at each other for a while, Nicholas I responded to Constantine: "Let's do it! Poland happens to lack a governor, so go to Poland and serve as governor!"
"Ah?" Constantine showed a surprised expression on his face, and he quickly asked Nicholas I: "Where is Prince Paskevich?"
"He is no longer here!" Nicholas I responded to Nicholas I calmly.
"When did it happen?" Constantine asked quickly.
He remembered that when he left St. Petersburg, Prince Paskevich was serving as commander-in-chief in Finland. How could Prince Paskevich die in just a few months?
"Just some time ago!" Nicholas I said with a slightly choked tone: "On his way back to St. Petersburg to report on his duties, Paskiewicz was attacked by bandits (actually Finnish rebel forces). The man responsible for protecting them
The soldier and he were all killed!"
"Bandits?" Grand Duke Constantine gritted his teeth and said, "How dare they! How dare they kill an imperial prince! Aren't they afraid that the imperial army will wipe them all out?"
Nicholas I looked at his impulsive son in front of him, and his eyes revealed the disappointment that he couldn't hide.
Compared with Alexander (the eldest) and Nikolayevich (the third), Constantine's flaws are really too great.
If Poland hadn't needed a prince to take charge, he would never have allowed Constantine to pass.
Nowadays, in the entire court, Nicholas I no longer trusts anyone except Prince Golitsyn, who saved his life, and his wife and children.
In his opinion, those people were guys who wanted to take his life at any time.
"They are just a group of desperadoes. In their eyes, the Imperial Prince has nothing to fear! But fortunately, we have eliminated them all, which can be regarded as comforting Paskevich's soul!" Niku said
La I sighed and said something.
Nicholas I, who was worried about Constantine, immediately told Grand Duke Constantine to focus on maintaining stability and not intensify conflicts when he served as governor of Poland.
"Although there is some turmoil in Poland now due to the transfer of most of the imperial army, it is still in a relatively stable stage. What you have to do is to appease their emotions and not overly stimulate them..." Nicholas I
He said to Constantine earnestly.
"Don't worry!" Constantine vowed to Nicholas I.
"Well!" Nicholas I finally showed a smile on his face, and he reached out and patted Constantine on the shoulder to encourage him.
Later, Nicholas I once again asked Marshal Jomini if he could not leave.
Marshal Jomini still repeated what he had just said, and Nicholas I had no choice but to agree to Marshal Jomini's request to leave.
However, since France and Russia were at war, Jomini could not return to France, but had to stay in the Russian Empire for a while first.
During his stay in the Russian Empire, Jomini did not have to participate in any military affairs.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Marshal Jomini thanked him quickly.
After all the problems were solved, Nicholas I politely issued an eviction order to them.
Everyone except Grand Duke Constantine and Prince Golitsyn left Tsarskoye Selo, and Constantine himself was sent by Nicholas I to visit the queen's residence.
At this time, only the weak Nicholas I and Prince Golitsyn were left in the room.
"Prince Golitsyn, do you think Russia needs a change?" Nicholas I asked Duke Golitsyn tentatively.
"Your Majesty, I think the empire does need a change!" Duke Golitsyn said decisively, and then added: "But this change should be led by you, not by people from the lower classes like France.
"
"But many people outside Tsarskoye Selo hope they can carry out reforms in a way similar to France!" Nicholas I said to Duke Golitsyn.
"Your Majesty, the purpose of those people is to bring down the entire Russia and achieve their traitorous goals!" Duke Golitsyn denounced the traitors righteously.
If we only look at Duke Golitsyn's identity and his current state of angrily criticizing traitors, it would be difficult for anyone to connect him with the leader of the largest rebel organization in France.
"Yes! Their purpose is to bring down the Russian Empire. They are the most despicable and shameless worms in the Russian Empire!" Nicholas I said angrily, and then changed the topic and continued: "Recently, a case was solved in the third hall.
Arms smuggling case!”
When Duke Golitsyn heard what Nicholas I said, he couldn't help but feel something in his heart, "Your Majesty, this is a matter in the third hall, it's better for me to avoid it!"
"No need!" Nicholas I shook his head and said: "You have saved my life, and you are a member of the most loyal family in the empire! Why should I not believe you!"