Orbchok is fighting fiercely, and both sides are fighting for life and death around this place.

At this time, Wang Weiyi appeared in Moscow again. With the settlement of the Ukrainian problem, and the advance of the German army towards the Orbcok region, the time has come for the final settlement of the Russian problem.

Grand Duke Berstock ran away, he abandoned Ukraine, and even more so he didn't bother with what Orbchok. In his eyes, war has become the most terrible thing, and his own life is the first thing.

As if, only Moscow can give him a sense of security.

The government tightly controls the news of Ukraine's defeat, and they don't want the people to know even the slightest bit about it. Only fooling the people is the most important thing.

Therefore, almost all the official newspapers, television and radio stations in Russia proclaimed that the heroic Russian army, under the command of the great and wise Grand Duke Belstoka, was constantly winning.

It was under such whitewashing that Gregory slipped quietly back to Moscow.

At the same time, he summoned his trusted Chancellor of the Exchequer Andreas, Marquis Milosevic of Andyak, Marquis Natalia of Ruchlya, Marquis Khmelitsky of Pereas, Marquis of Khaldish Ronanova, Migrosky and, of course, his son Ilya and the commander of the Moscow garrison Duyoshenko.

Now, these people have become all his hope......

Of course, these high-level figures know what is happening in Ukraine, and some of them are terrified. Others, however, secretly rejoiced.

After all, the opportunity that belongs to them has finally appeared in front of them......

"The Germans and the rebels would never give up such a good opportunity...... "Gregory seems to have not recovered from the defeat in Ukraine: "I had information before I entered Moscow. Those damn guys, are attacking Orbchok, and when most of them arrive, it will be difficult for Orbchok to hold on, Kursk will also be attacked, and then, it will be Moscow. ”

Right now. The officials of these Russians already feel the seriousness of the problem.

But none of them spoke, but listened to Grigory: "Our three armies have suffered a terrible defeat, and new legions must be formed. Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer. How much money can you transfer? ”

Andreas was stunned for a moment: "Your Excellency the Grand Duke, our treasury has dried up......"

"Where's the money? What about that much money? Gregory was immediately dissatisfied, and his tone was full of reproach: "What about the military expenses supported by the Americans? Where are they used? ”

Andreas couldn't help but laugh. The Grand Duke actually asked where all the money went? Didn't he know that most of the money was embezzled by himself?

However, he would never have said these words under any circumstances.

"Your Excellency the Grand Duke. War has left us struggling to make ends meet. Andreas could only say so vaguely: "Especially after the Ukrainian rebellion." We've spent a lot of money on the military, so now we're very financially strained, and there's really no way to form new legions. ”

"Increase taxes, do whatever it takes!" The displeasure on Gregory's face became more and more obvious: "Gentlemen, this is a moment of life and death, and once Moscow falls into the hands of those people, all of us will die without a place to bury!" We will be hanged by those Germans! Gentlemen. Today's difficulties are temporary, when we get through them peacefully. Each and every one of you has contributed to me, and I promise that you will never forget it. ”

"Taxes are already very heavy...... Andreas said cautiously, "and if it continues to increase, it will cause great dissatisfaction among those people......"

"Don't mind what those scumbags think!" Grigory interrupted his chancellor of the exchequer, and then turned his gaze to Duyoshenko: "My Excellency, my commander, if the mob resists, are you sure that they will be pacified immediately?" ”

Duyoshenko replied respectfully: "I am at your service, Your Excellency the Grand Duke!" ”

The Grand Duke was very satisfied, and Duyoshenko's fat face made him look less hateful. The more this time comes, the more it can test one's faithfulness.

The only way to deal with those mobs is to crack down on them mercilessly......

Sycophants! Andreas scolded in his heart. The political situation in Russia has reached such a difficult point that blind repression will only further arouse the dissatisfaction of the people, and it will be out of control at the very end.

Aren't the Grand Duke and Dujoshenko aware of this?

But what else can I, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, say?

Gregory did not care at all what others thought, in his opinion, with money there was an army, and with an army there was capital to protect Moscow.

As for the dissatisfaction of the people, it is not in his consideration at all......

"What's the matter with poor Lilipolsky?" At this time, Gregory finally remembered the death of Lilipolsky.

In fact, although he trusted Lilipolsky, he did not care much about his death, which was his attitude towards all his subordinates.

As long as this person did not die at the hands of the traitors, then there was no problem.

He had also asked Andreas before, and in the mouth of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lilipolsky could have been killed by Duyoshenko.

If it had been in the past, Gregory would have given Duyoshenko a severe punishment without mercy, and even thrown him into prison, but now the defeat on the battlefield has made him dare not act rashly, after all, now is the time when manpower is needed most. Especially just now Duyoshenko's "loyalty" to himself also decided to let him make this matter a big deal.

It's nothing more than jealousy between men and men.

Duyoshenko did not know what the Grand Duke was really thinking, and heard the Grand Duke talk about it. The fat on his face couldn't help but tremble rapidly.

Khmelitsky knew that the time had come for him to come forward: "Your Excellency the Grand Duke, the assassination of the Minister of Security is really distressing, although we found some evidence at the scene. How so? It is not good for His Excellency the Commander of the Garrison, but after our careful investigation, we cannot rule out the possibility of a false accusation. Judging from my personal attitude, I believe that the garrison commander is innocent, but the specific results need to be investigated."

Duyoshenko's heart relaxed...... Andrias's complexion changed. This is not what Khmelitsky used to say.

"Then continue to investigate." Gregory said unconcernedly, "But we have to grasp what is the point now." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency the Grand Duke. I will do as you tell me to do. At this time, Khmelitsky knew that the Grand Duke had gradually begun to trust himself.

In fact, there is nothing about it, not trusting the people in your own family. Can you trust those outsiders?

At this point, Gregory finally turned his mind to the question he was most concerned about: "Mr. Migroski, how is the oil field project in Armenia going?" ”

"Everything is going on in an orderly manner...... Migroski quickly replied: "Now, the geologist who is responsible for helping us to successfully explore the oil field, Lyman Brown. Mr. Rodney is in charge of the project. The progress is very fast. The first investment promised by Mr. Petergov has arrived, and all the funds and manpower we have allocated are in place, and I believe that it will not be long before we will have satisfactory results. ”

This is what Gregory is most worried about, and it is one of the reasons why he is determined to continue the decisive battle with the German army after the crushing defeat in Ukraine.

Russia can be defeated, but its own interests can never be lost, and it would rather use the strength of the whole country to fight Germany to the death, and in any case protect the oil fields.

Once the oil fields are exploited, there will be a steady stream of money. To this end, Gregory did not hesitate to use any means......

He could have begged the Allies to send troops directly at the expense of Russia. He can even quietly start talking to Germany, as long as his position is not shaken, he is willing to do anything......

Maybe. It's time to give the Germans a taste of sweetness, Gregory thought to himself......

Most of his funds have been invested in the United States, and he has not hesitated to use military spending for this oil field, and if it cannot be successfully exploited, it will be the most terrible disaster.

After the Grand Duke finished explaining what he should have explained, Milosevic hesitated: "Your Excellency, Your Excellency, some small newspapers have been attacking and insinuating you recently. ”

Grigory's brows furrowed: "Mr. Milosevic, you are the Deputy Minister of Security, and after Lilipolsky leaves us, you should take full responsibility." Don't you know how to deal with newspapers and reporters who insinuate and abuse the government? ”

"Of course I know, Your Excellency the Grand Duke." Milosevic's expression looked very difficult: "The problem is, it's the journalist Poldorf is the editor-in-chief, he's a tough bone, he doesn't know how many times he has been thrown into prison, and he's strangely protected by some special people...... There were a few times when I was about to arrest him, but I was warned by some of the leading figures not to touch him...... Even the U.S. ambassador to Moscow met with me and said that freedom of expression in Russia must be protected......"

Hearing that the American ambassador was also implicated, Gregory's brows tightened together.

He really didn't understand why a small reporter had the courage to go against him again and again, and even more incomprehensible was why a small reporter could alarm the US ambassador.

Could it be that this Pordorf is backed by some huge force behind him?

I've heard that he's protected by the tycoon Fristoia, but it's a bit difficult to deal with that.

This damn Fristoia is so powerful that he really doesn't dare to provoke him easily. The friends around him are some real elites, and to some extent, even the power is more powerful than grasping.

Such people are often the most terrifying...... His Excellency the Grand Duke felt that he was a little nerve-wracked.

"He was strangely appointed editor-in-chief of the Moscow Herald." Milosevic did not seem to notice the change in the Grand Duke's expression and continued: "This is a newspaper that is quite influential in Moscow, and it has been constantly causing us problems. There had been uncertain information that Fostoia was the boss behind the paper, but Fristoya never officially acknowledged it. We don't have any hard evidence. ”

"This old guy who always causes trouble!" Grigory couldn't help but curse viciously, but there was some helplessness in his words: "Mr. Milosevic, I think you must have a meeting with Fristoia to test his true attitude, and at the same time, to see if he has anything to do with this matter. And warn him, even though he has many friends who are helping him. But, after all, he is making enemies of a government. Ah, what did the damn Herald say about me? ”

Milosevic hesitated to speak. Gregory was a little impatient: "Say, nothing has anything to do with you. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency the Grand Duke." Milosevic plucked up his courage and said: "They actually accuse you of embezzling state property and investing abroad. And you are accused of using foreign aid funds. Come and fill your own pockets. And they also published some so-called evidence in the newspapers......"

"Enough!" Gregory interrupted him angrily.

But at this time, his heart was extremely empty...... How did that damn reporter know about this? If the ignorant pariahs of Russia believe these words, they will cause themselves great trouble.

"Let's talk to that reporter again." Gregory barely managed to control his emotions: "See what he needs, see if you can buy him." I'm not afraid of him, I've never done any of these things, but I'm a benevolent person, and I don't want to exterminate these nonsense tabloid reporters! ”

In fact, everyone knows that the Grand Duke of Lu Dao has a weak heart. He was afraid that what he had done would be completely exposed, that he would become a public enemy of the Russian people.

But at this point, is there any good solution? If Poldorf could really be bought, then these problems would not have arisen long ago.

"Let's go down. Go down first, all of you. Grigory said irritably.

After all his men had left, Gregory tiredly poured himself a glass of wine. After a sip of it, he put down the cup heavily: "Ilya, my child, what do you think about these things?" ”

"I don't think it's going to be good for us." Ilya had nothing to hide in front of her father: "We have made too many enemies, and although our defeats on the battlefield are temporarily concealed by us, sooner or later they will be known by others." ”

"yes, that's what worries me the most." Gregory sighed, "We have many opponents, they are all waiting for the opportunity, and any mistake will leave us with no place to die." Ilya, it's time to prepare the must-haves. ”

He paused there: "You continue to keep a close eye on the direction of the money in the United States, the money there is all we have, and there is no room for any mistakes." No one is allowed to handle it but you. And I'm here to solve the problems we are currently experiencing. Once the Armenian oil fields are successfully exploited, we will have the means to eliminate the vast majority of the opposition. That's the most important thing we should be thinking about right now......"

Ilya agreed, but he found that his father's brow was full of deep worry and fear......

Yes, he could be sure that he was not mistaken, and that his father did have great fear......

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Milosevic and Khmelitsky looked relaxed as they walked out of the Grand Duke's Palace.

It began, and finally officially began, and the good show put on by Baron Alexon was going on step by step, and the arrogant and greedy Gregory was walking into a huge tomb.

But this stupid guy walked in and didn't even notice it.

By the time he woke up, it was too late. He will be buried deep with anger and despair.

What could be happier than that? The damage that Gregory had brought them would be returned to him one by one.

Only Ronanova seemed a little sullen, and as her husband, Khmelitsky understood perfectly well what his wife was thinking: "Ronanova, my dear wife, are you still worried about that old thing?" Have you forgotten what they have brought us? He never treated us as his own, so why should we feel sorry for him? ”

Natalia also persuaded on the side: "My sister, don't think about it so much, he only trusts his son, right?" He never really cared about us. Money is far more important to him than his loved ones. We also have children to raise, can we watch our children starve to death? ”

"I understand what you're saying...... "Ronanova sighed deeply, "but he's our father anyway." ”

"Please don't forget what the Baron told us." Milosevic said coldly from the sidelines.

Hearing the words baron, Ronanova shut her mouth.

Yes, don't go against the baron no matter what, her father is a prime example.

At this moment a black sedan drove up and stopped in front of them, and Mr. Capone poked his head out of the car: "Mr. Petergoff needs to see you at once!" ”

Several people shuddered at the same time, and the baron finally came back! (To be continued......)