Chapter 663: Strict! Take it seriously! Hurry!
The two countries were at war and the envoys were not killed. George really didn’t expect that little Nicholas would be so irritable.
Little Nikolai emptied the magazine directly and spat on Kirov's body.
Although George's office was well soundproofed, the sound of gunshots still came out.
Felix, the guard chief, heard the gunfire and rushed into the office with a large group of guards cheering.
The office was filled with a strong smell of blood, and I couldn't stay there.
Christie was very attentive and did not forget to remind Felix to control Kirov's entourage first.
"What else do you have to control? Shoot them all, leaving no one behind!"
Little Nicholas shouted wildly, waving his pistol.
Felix looks at George.
George shook his head slightly.
It’s not that it can’t be killed, the program must be correct.
One of the important reasons for the Provisional Executive Committee's opposition to the Tsar was that the ruling class headed by the Tsar was looking down upon human life.
The irony is that after the Provisional Executive Committee came to power, it killed people much more harshly than the Tsar.
George would admit that Nicholas was weak, indulged the queen, and was extravagant.
George doesn't agree with saying that Nikolai cares about human life——
But this has to be said in two words.
After the outbreak of the world war, the Russian army suffered millions of casualties. From this perspective, Nicholas did not take the lives of Russians seriously.
In the current context, no country can be immune to this.
While the Second Provisional Government was negotiating with Germany, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary were also in contact with the Allies, trying to end the war through negotiations.
Lloyd George and Poincaré sent telegrams to George respectively, asking whether the Balkan theater led by George followed St. Petersburg's orders and ceased war with Germany.
George’s reply was simple: Never!
Churchill came to Constantinople again, bringing with him the promise of Britain.
Churchill hoped that George could end the chaos in Russia and lead the Russian Empire to continue fighting.
George knew Churchill’s purpose.
Churchill may have been partly concerned about the war, but more so for Britain's own interests.
This is understandable. If it were George, George would do the same.
Churchill was very good at communicating and knew what George wanted.
"Grand Duke, if you need it, the United Kingdom can provide all help, even the army."
Churchill wanted to say something else. George will not refuse anyone who comes, forget about the army. .
George was afraid that the British army would hold them back.
"I will personally end the chaos in Russia and lead Russia to continue fighting. Before that, no country can negotiate with the Allies."
George made a request, and he wanted to ensure that Russia was qualified to participate. Distribution of the fruits of victory after the war.
"Of course! Any private contact between a country and its enemy is a shameful betrayal!"
Churchill's words definitely contained an element of venting.
George's dislike of the Second Provisional Government reached a new level.
Not only do these people not care about Russia's interests, they also don't care about Russia's honor.
Like the British, the French also sent aid and promises to George.
George actually doesn’t care about promises.
Promise is based on strength. If George cannot do it, no matter how good the promise is, it will be useless.
George didn't care about aid. Constantinople lacked everything, and Britain and France still needed to import from Russia.
While George received his allies, Witte officially took over the civil affairs of Constantinople.
After the fall of the Lvov government, Witte was squeezed out by Kerensky, so he resigned from his position and came to Constantinople.
George still likes Werther very much.
Witt is not a qualified decision-maker, he is definitely a qualified executor.
George's first job for Werther was to comfort members of the nobility who had fled to Constantinople.
With George's support, Witt's work efficiency can be described as drastic.
Witt first warned those members of the nobility who asked for privileges that if they wanted to stay in Constantinople, they must abide by the laws of Constantinople, otherwise please leave.
Just look at St. Petersburg now to see the consequences of not obeying the law.
The law is binding on everyone. Even Grand Duke Yuriev abides by the law. What else can others say?
After experiencing the great changes in St. Petersburg, most people's need for privileges is actually not essential.
Some people have difficulty communicating, like little Nicholas.
Privileges are innate for little Nicholas, just like when he was in George's office, he could take out a gun and kill people at will. Is the other party a negotiator of the Second Provisional Government or an ordinary person? Not much difference for little Nicola.
Little Nikolai thought Kirov deserved to die, so he killed him.
For the same reason, Alexander and Little Felix killed Rasputin. Although the starting point was good, it was also a manifestation of privilege.
After Rasputin died, Nicholas said "No one has the right to kill", which was essentially a defense of the law.
Whether Rasputin deserves to die should be decided by the law.
In St. Petersburg, Werther had nothing to do about Nicholas Jr.'s behavior, so many of Werther's policies could not be implemented.
George fully supports Werther's work, so George is responsible for communicating with Nicholas Jr.
“Shouldn’t that guy die?”
Little Nicholas was angry.
“The law should have the final say whether he should die or not, not us.”
George worked hard to maintain the dignity of the law.
"George, this is why you always disappoint!" Little Nicholas wanted to see where the river of blood was now.
"No one wants to live in a disorderly society."
What George wants to maintain is not the feudal rule of the Tsar, but the order of Russia.
According to Nicholas Jr.’s logic, the fate of George and other grand dukes should also be decided by a few people in St. Petersburg.
As long as you have the ability, you can kill whoever you want. Everyone is at risk.
“We are order!”
Little Nicholas still doesn't realize the seriousness of the problem.
"We are not order. Order is determined by the will of the majority of people and must be in the interests of the majority of people. This is why Nicky abdicated."
You're welcome, George, Nicky It is entirely their own fault that the princes like Gula and Little Nicholas have fallen to this point.
"George, do you know what you are talking about? Don't forget that you are Grand Duke Yuriev!"
Little Nicholas was surprised that what George said was different from that of the Provisional Executive Committee The committee members are exactly the same.
"Nikki, the empire no longer exists."
Although George is also part of the empire's ruling class, George does not miss the ruling order headed by the tsar.
George can keep himself clean and obey the law.
George neglected to discipline his own son, so how could he ensure that others abide by the law.
"George, I said, you have the ability to rebuild the empire!"
Little Nicholas's expression finally turned serious.
"Nikki, I can rebuild Russia, but I will not rebuild the empire."
George is not a tsar, this job is too dangerous, and the abnormal mortality rate is too high.
If Nicholas was hit hard, he never expected that George was the biggest rebel.
"How about you become the czar——"
George is up to no good.
“No, no, no, I can’t do it!”
Little Nicholas was like avoiding snakes and scorpions.
Is it easy to be a tsar?
Nicholas supported Stolypin's reforms, and the aristocracy was dissatisfied.
Without reform, the bourgeoisie will be dissatisfied.
Improving workers' welfare will affect the profits of capitalists. It is cold-blooded to ignore workers.
If you win the foreign war, everything will be fine. If you fail to win, the Tsar will commit suicide to thank the world.
In short, as long as there is one person in Russia who does not live the life he wants, it is the responsibility of the Tsar.
Who makes the Tsar everyone’s baby daddy?
"Look, even you don't want to be a scapegoat, why do you want me to take this responsibility?"
George was straightforward and euphemistic because he was afraid that little Nicholas wouldn't understand.
"This is the last time. If a similar incident happens again, no matter who it is, he will be tried by the court."
George gave up persuasion and education and reasoned with these people. It won't work at all. You have to treat the Russians simply and roughly.
"George, you are crazy, you must be crazy——"
Little Nicholas couldn't believe it. How could a person betray his own class?
George did not want to be buried for the aristocracy.
Although Little Nicholas was reckless, he had been a Grand Duke for so long and knew not to offend George at this time.
But someone took the initiative to challenge the order of Constantinople.
After the provisional government was established, Princess Kirill surrendered to the provisional government and became the first grand duke to defect.
Kirill was smart enough to escape St. Petersburg and come to Constantinople before the fall of the Provisional Government.
On New Year's Day, a car drove out of Kirill's mansion and abandoned a body on the outskirts of Constantinople.
The body was soon discovered. After investigation, the police confirmed that the deceased was Kirill's maid and had been violated before her death.
Witt came to George and asked what should be done.
“According to relevant legal provisions, we should deal with it as we want——”
After George's instructions, he gave Werther three more reassurances: "Severely! Severely! Hurry!"
Kirill was arrested by the Constantinople police that day.
Kirill's father, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, died in 1909.
Kirill's mother, Duchess Mary, came to Anne and hoped that George would be lenient.
Anne did not see Mary.
Mary went to see little Nicholas again.
Little Nicholas is also missing.
On February 19, after a trial, the Constantinople court sentenced Kirill to death for murder and compensated the victim's family 150,000 rubles.
When the news spread, the whole of Constantinople was in shock.
This was the first Grand Duke in the history of the Russian Empire to be sentenced to death for murder.
The deceased was still a humble maid.
The court's verdict is very clear: No one has the right to deprive others of their lives, and offenders will be severely punished by law.
This verdict is more effective than George emphasizing it a thousand times.
On February 21st, Kirill was executed in Constantinople.
Now no one questions the majesty of the law.
In order to maintain the dignity of the law, Grand Duke Yuriev even gave up his own nephew. Who would dare to test the law with his own body!
(End of this chapter)