Zhukov's inaction turned Gutavov's premeditated attempt to take the initiative on the economic opportunity into a personal show that no one applauded, and for Gutavov, the effect of this high-profile appearance was not fully revealed, and it seemed to be a failure.

In this case, they have to change their course and change their strategy.

Since then, Gutavov has become much more low-key, and although he is actively involved in various activities that will help him increase his reputation, he has tried his best to show himself as a low-key person.

As a result, there seems to be a rare calm in the Russian political arena.

However, behind the calm may lie a larger crisis.

And who will be the one who will strike ahead this time, no one will know.

However, at this time, a major event happened, Zhukov's Western Military District received a secret report that France and England seemed to have reached an agreement to launch an attack on Russia, plot to forcibly occupy Russia's rich western regions, and promote changes in the domestic situation in Russia, prompting the old tsar to step down and support a new agent of interest to come to power.

When this secret message was sent to Nicholas II's desk, the pre-expected outrage did not appear, and the old Tsar, looking at the secret letter with his cloudy eyes, made a very calm decree that the matter should be dealt with by the commander of the Western Military District, Schikov.

In the face of a strong attack by Britain and France, it seemed a bit too hasty to hand over the matter to the commander of the Western Military District, Schikov, without discussion among the ministers or the cabinet meeting.

That's a big deal.

The old prime minister, Lebezovsky, who received the news, rushed to the summer palace as soon as possible to meet Tsar Nicholas II.

Lebezovsky, who was seventy-eight years old at the time, had been in the position of chief assistant for more than 20 years, and he assisted the current generation of Tsar Nicholas II as a retainer before the death of the previous tsar, and he accompanied Nicholas II for almost 30 years, and was not only the most trusted person of Nicholas II. He is also a witness to this era in Russia.

Although he is old, he has a decisive influence in Russia and North Korea.

Originally, on the grounds of old age and illness, he had repeatedly applied to Nicholas II for a meritorious service, but the tsar did not allow it. It was just that he was specially allowed to go home to recuperate for a while, and as for the question of Zhishi, I will talk about it later, in the face of the Tsar's attitude, Lebezovs, he had no choice but to temporarily get rid of the disturbances of the court and politics, and go home to enjoy the joy of family.

However, his heart never left the government for a moment, and he always paid attention to the changes in the government. Although he is temporarily outside the chess game, he has a full grasp of the situation, and he knows exactly what kind of civil and military battles, but what he knows better is that it was all made by Nicholas II, and only when the civil and military contain each other, can the tsar control the overall situation. If the bottom is hugged together, it becomes a monolith. That would be the greatest threat to the imperial power, so the Tsar would never allow such a situation to occur.

However, he had heard one thing today, that is, there was a foreign enemy preparing to invade, and it was not just a matter of internal strife. This is a matter of life and death, and he heard that the tsar has already made a decree to hand over the matter to the Western Military District, such a big matter. Leave it to the Western Military District to deal with, will this work? France and Britain joined forces, what a force this is, can a mere Western Military Region deal with it, in the face of such a strong enemy, it is not an exaggeration to mobilize the strength of the whole country to deal with it, the news This decision is too hasty.

What's more, Britain and France have always had relatively close relations with Russia, so how could they suddenly talk about attacking and attacking, and there must be a problem in this.

So, Lebezovsky hurriedly ended his vacation and hurried to the summer palace to meet Tsar Nicholas II.

The palace of the tsar's main activities is divided into four palaces of spring, summer, autumn and winter, which are built according to the changes of the four seasons, and the tsar will move to different palaces with the change of the four seasons.

And listening to the old prime minister's request to see him, Tsar Nicholas II couldn't help but have a knowing smile on his face, he knew what the old guy was here for.

Isn't it just that Britain and France are preparing to launch a military offensive, small things, small things, everything is under control.

Nicholas II was not old and foolish.

"Your Majesty, the minister has something unclear, and I hope His Majesty will advise." Lebezovsky finished his salute and said respectfully.

As soon as Nicholas II heard this, he knew what was going on, and he said quietly: "All right, old fellow, don't be there to make a joke, come, sit down and talk." ”

Nicholas II gestured to the left hand in front of him and greeted Lebezovsky with a smile.

The friendship between the two can be described as irreversible, although there are kings and ministers, but in fact they are no different from brothers.

Lebezovsky thanked him and sat down carefully.

Although Nicholas II treated him like a brother, the distinction between superior and inferior was indiscriminate, and Lebezovsky always strictly adhered to his subordinate duties.

When Nicholas II saw him sit down, he smiled again and said, "You are here for the invasion of France and Britain, right?" ”

The hearts of the two are like mirrors.

"Exactly." Lebezovsky was frank and authentic.

The two are confidants, so why should they have reservations, they must tell each other frankly.

"What do you think?" Nicholas II asked with a smile.

He knew that Lebezovsky must have his own opinion.

"Your Majesty, this matter is a matter of importance, and it cannot be taken lightly, it is still necessary to convene a court meeting, let the ministers discuss it, and then the cabinet will reconsider, and finally ask Your Majesty to make a decision before implementation." Lebezovsky said cautiously.

Lebezovsky was always cautious about state affairs and tried to be perfect.

"Ha, ha, you old guy, you don't come here, the emperor doesn't believe it, you can't guess the reason why the emperor did this, there is nothing for no reason, why do you use those red tape to fool me." Nicholas II laughed and scolded.

Only in the presence of Lebezovsky can he open his heart, he can laugh, he hopes that this old fellow can often come to talk to him, but this old fellow is always very cautious, never a step beyond the thunder pool at will, and so unlet go, Nicholas II feels that it is not enjoyable, very unpleasant.

"Your Majesty means—" Lebezovsky understood Nicholas II's intentions after thinking about it, and he couldn't help but hesitate a little.

I see, he thought that the Tsar brothers were old and confused, but who knew better than anyone else in his heart.

"Okay, just know, don't say, don't say, it's boring to talk too much." Nicholas II waved his hand and signaled Lebezovsky not to point out the matter, and at this point, God knows, the earth knows, you know, I know, just that.

"Do you know that this is very risky?" Lebezovsky said a little apprehensively.

The risks involved in this are indeed very large, and one carelessness may pay a heavy price, and Lebezovsky had to be careful to warn Nicholas II to think twice.

"The emperor knows, but the emperor knows even more, there is no other way than this try, you can rest assured, the emperor believes in his vision." Nicholas II insisted on his ideas unwaveringly.

This matter has been unresolved in his heart, and now is an opportunity, and he must grasp it, as long as this matter is over, the last bit of his peace of mind can be solved clearly, so he must support his own idea face to face.

At least give it a try.

"If His Majesty insists on doing this, the minister has nothing to say, I just hope that everything will go smoothly, if it is useful to the minister's place, but please ask His Majesty to command, and the minister should do his best to do it." Lebezovsky bowed to Nicholas II.

From Lebezovsky's side, he had to help Nicholas II achieve his goals, both in public and private.

"Okay, with your words, we don't have to do anything, just wait to watch the show." Nicholas II smiled and said.

Everything was in order, and Nicholas II was already in control.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lebezovsky said respectfully.

"Okay, okay, don't pretend to be there, you haven't been in the palace for a long time, since you're here today, then you can have a drink with me, the emperor hasn't been so happy for a long time." Nicholas II stood up, walked up to Lebezovsky, took his hand and said.

Then, without saying anything, he took his hand and left. (To be continued......)