Struggle in Russia

Why did Alexander II feel wonderful?

The reason is very simple. If you want to persuade and win over the reformist generals, you must have some skills and connections.

And Dmitry has such a relationship. Nikolai Milutin is his brother. When other reformers see him, they not only have to show some face, but they may subconsciously think that he should be one of their own. Just get closer?

Is it difficult to fool a few people as long as Dmitry is a little bit stronger?

Alexander II felt that it was not difficult at all with Dmitry's ability, and this task seemed to be tailor-made for him. It would be impossible for anyone else, even Bariatinsky, to complete it.

Why? It's not that Bariatinsky is incompetent, but that he doesn't have a reformist big brother like Nikolai Milyutin!

Thinking of this, Alexander II no longer hesitated and immediately made a decision: "Dmitry, you are right, just do what you think. I believe you will be able to let others understand my intentions and painstaking efforts. It will bring things back to the right track!"

Dmitry chuckled again in his heart, because the words were familiar to him, Alexander II was the best at doing this, anyway, it was all empty promises, and you would be a fool if you took it seriously.

Fortunately, both he and Count Rostovtsev had the foresight, and he immediately said: "Thank you for your trust, this task is impossible to complete without your trust... But I still have one thing or an unfeeling sympathy." Please hope His Majesty agrees."

Alexander II was in a good mood. After thinking for a while, he waved his hand and said, "A ruthless request? A ruthless request that can embarrass you, Earl, is probably not easy! Let me tell you first, as long as I can do it There is nothing you can't promise!"

In fact, don’t take this seriously, but if someone tells you to listen first, most of them will listen to see if there is any conflict of interest before making a decision, and there is a high probability that he will not agree.

Dmitry also knew, but he felt that Alexander II should be able to agree as long as he listened.

"It's like this. If you want to win the approval and support of the generals who support the reform, you must agree to some of their demands. If you don't do anything, it is probably impossible for them to sincerely support and support His Majesty's proposition!"

Dmitry glanced at Alexander II, seeing that he had no reaction, he continued: "So I think it is acceptable to agree to some innocuous demands of them, such as purchasing more advanced weapons and carrying out some small-scale reforms... "

Alexander II fell into deep thought. This request was not impossible to agree to. Most of the poor performance of the Russian army in the Crimean War was caused by backward weapons and equipment. It was inevitable to buy some new equipment, but there was no money in the treasury. A big question, what if the gang of people opened their mouths?

And how small is the so-called small-scale reform? And what should be changed?

This is what he cares about the most. What if the reformist guys kick their noses in the face?