Chapter 151 Storyteller
The harsh sound of gunfire echoed in the room. Just as people were still reacting in the future, Yuri was the first to rush over. As he ran, he took out a Browning pistol from his waist. Just as he rushed a few meters away from the study, he saw a man rushing out.
The man was holding a pistol in his hand. When he saw Yuri, he was stunned at first. Just as he raised the pistol, while shouting behind him, Yuri with the gun shot first.
" Bang, bang, bang..."
After three consecutive shots, the assassin fell down, blood flowed out of the assassin's chest, and the blood turned red on the floor.
"Your Highness!"
Rushing into the study and looking at Grand Duke Mikhail lying on the chair with his head tilted, Yuri shouted excitedly. At this time, the people who were just celebrating the Russian freshman just now ran in through the door.
What's going on?
At this time, there is no need to ask anymore. Everyone saw it - Grand Duke Mikhail was assassinated!
After Grand Duke Mikhail made a concession and decided not to succeed to the throne.
But who killed him?
If Grand Duke Mikhail decided to succeed to the throne, then it is possible that he was assassinated, but now, now, why would someone kill him?
Who killed him?
"Generals, please be sure to take good care of the scene!"
Compared with others, Kerensky reacted first, and he said to several generals. Then he looked at the crowd and said in a very affirmative tone.
"Gentlemen, I think we should discuss this matter!"
It seems that these people can't understand, he added.
"Gentlemen, the fate and future of Russia are changing from now on!"
After such emphasis, everyone just withdrew from the study, but Kerensky was the last to withdraw. When he withdrew, he deliberately whispered to a general.
"General, please take good look at him, you know?"
As he spoke, Kerensky turned his eyes to Yuri, the trusted servant of Grand Duke Mikhail. Now, there is another more important thing waiting for him, all of which came too fast to be accepted.
"God! It must be those moths!"
Almost as soon as Kerensky walked to his friends, he heard their words. Unsurprisingly, everyone's faces were full of fear, and their faces were full of fear and uneasiness. At least from his face, Kerensky could be sure of one thing - they would not do it, he We can't do this kind of thing.
It seems that there are only those revolutionaries.
"Okay, gentlemen, what we need to discuss now is..."
Kronskyyan the abdication edict of the rejected succession in Yang's hand, and then he looked at Luo Jingke and said.
"Now, Grand Duke Mikhail, the heir to the throne, has been assassinated, which means that this abdication edict has become an "inexplicable mystery". Anyone can doubt under what circumstances this edict was signed!"
Under what circumstances did Kerensky's reminder only make everyone's heart beat faster? Of course, in the face of the death of the successor, anyone will suspect that the abdication edict was signed at gunpoint.
"If you don't abdiccate..."
No one wants to think about what will happen. They clearly know that if the Russian Empire is not "destroyed", then all of them will be destroyed by this revolution! Therefore, they hope that Tsar Mikhail will give up his accession to the throne.
But what about now?
The abdicate died in front of their eyes, in an assassination that no one knew the cause, which was enough to make anyone doubt them and question the legal surname of the abdication.
For a moment, everyone could not fall into a dilemma.
It's really difficult!
If they make the assassination public and the abdication edict, then the whole world will question them and suspect them. Each of them, every person who is here today, has become a murderer. They not only murdered an empire, but also killed a tsar!
What if the edict of abdication is not made public?
If you don't use this abdication edict, what about those mobes to give up violence after reaching their will? So, what will be waiting for them? At that time, it is not only Grand Duke Mikhail who needs to be buried with the Russian Empire, but also each of them. All of them may be taken to the guillode. Just like the French Revolution, all the nobles and all the leaders of political parties will be sent to the guilloon. At that time, I don't know which one it will be. When the Xin family came to power, no one knew where and in what direction the ambitious man would take Russia.
At this time, everyone has a speculation about the unknown future in their hearts. No matter what kind of speculation, there is no doubt that it is extremely optimistic.
"If Nikolay knows that his brother, Tsar Mikhail, died in the assassination, then..."
Luo said in an extremely low tone.
"Now that Nikolai has arrived at the base camp, we can't predict whether the killing of Tsar Mikhail will lead to a change in the attitude of the five commanders-in-chief of the front line, and of course, a change in the attitude of the base camp. The new commander of the base camp is the uncle of Tsar Mikhail, who enjoys great in the army. The prestige!"
After reminding everyone, Luo Jianke sat in the chair feebly. Does Russia really want to shed all its blood?
He is not clear about the future, but he knows clearly that this assassination is likely to change everything, and the fate of Russia is also likely to change.
The Cossacks, who have been loyal to the tsar for hundreds of years, are very likely to throw themselves into the tsar's arms again. This revolution is very likely to change its original surname. After all, if the tsar dies, everything will change!
"It is impossible for Nicholas to ascend to the throne again!"
A member of the Social Democratic Party made a speech to remind him.
"He has abdication!"
"However, he is likely to become the new regent, you know..."
Kronsky's voice was a little heavy, and his expression became nervous.
"Nasha? Romanov and her mother are in China now, and... she is the fiancee of the Chinese crown prince. This... It is very likely that she is no longer a thing of the Romanov family!"
Kronsky's reminder only makes everyone's words hoarse, Nasha? Romanov is the only daughter of Grand Duke Mikhail, and he is also his successor. If, which means, now, if the edict of abdication is not published, then, Nasha? Romanov will be the successor of the Tsar of the Russian Empire, and Nasha? Romanov's other identity can't help but worry them - the fiancee of the Chinese crown prince!
And this identity means that if nothing unexpected happens, the princess of the Russian Empire, the only successful successor of the Russian Empire now, will be the wife of the next Chinese emperor!
In the face of the current chaotic situation in Russia, how can China have no ambition? If they make an excuse to "make sure Nasha? Romanov's Tsar's throne as the reason, if he sent troops to Russia, then, the future of Russia... silence!
Everyone was silent at this moment. Now, the base camp may not be able to send an army to suppress the revolution in Petrograd. Similarly, Petrograd may not be able to send troops to attack the base camp.
And the more serious problem is that now Russia does not have the ability to stop the enemies from the East, or the millions of Japanese troops in Russia at any time according to the order of the Chinese emperor to ensure that the Romanov dynasty will not be subverted. This revolution in Russia.
And what kind of result will all this lead to in the end?
Maybe, in the next few decades, the Russian Empire will still be the Russian Empire, but a few decades later, when is Nasha? After the legal heirs of the two empires born after the marriage of Romanov and the Chinese crown prince grew up, will the Russian Empire still exist?
Russia, perhaps, has become a historical term since then!
"No! This must not happen!"
Miliukov, the firm royalist, suddenly said excitedly that as a nobleman, it is difficult for him to imagine the scene of his tsar becoming a Chinese, which is unacceptable.
"Now, we need to ensure Russia's interests!"
Yes!
is the interest of Russia, not the interests of the Russian Empire!
When Mirukov said this sentence, everyone seemed to have found the backbone. Yes, there is nothing more important than Russia's interests now.
"The Grand Duke of Mikhail, who has signed the edict of abdication, was not the Tsar of the Russian Empire when he died. As his daughter, Nasha? There is no doubt that Romanov is by no means the legal successor of the Russian Empire! Similarly, the law of succession to the throne of the Russian Empire also clearly named this point, just as Prince Alexei no longer enjoys the right to inherit!"
As a legal expert, Kerensky analyzes the whole incident from a legal perspective. Now, they have no time to pay attention to assassins or messengers behind the scenes. At present, the most important thing is to ensure the existence and future of Russia.
"I agree with this very much, but... gentlemen!"
Looking at the people around him who recovered some anger, Shulijin pondered for a moment and then asked.
"What you must understand is that if we disclose the imperial edict, coupled with the death of Grand Duke Mikhail, it is likely to make the outside world suspect the legal surname of the edict of abdication!"
This... Shulijin's words are obviously reminding them of another fact. This fact is very simple. Each of them may be a participant in a conspiracy. Similarly, there are good reasons for the outside world to suspect that they killed Mikhail!
This is something they have to consider!
"So, we have to find a way!"
Find a way, is there any better way?
"If only I had died a few days later!"
Guchikov said with regret that if Mikhail died two days late, maybe there would be no such problems now. At least at that time, no one would stand up and doubt the legal surname of the edict of abdication and the personality of these people, but what about now? If they make public edicts and news of death, it is likely that what awaits them is the opponents' attacks on their personalities.
"How many days late to die?"
Guccikov's words only made a flash of brilliance in the eyes of Kronsky and others. If he died a few days late, all the charges could be blamed on others, and this "abdication" was also legal. At that time, it was just a tsar who did not ascend the throne. He was likely to die from those revolutionary parties, and even It may also be in the hands of the disappointed royalists. What does it have to do with them?
How can I die a few days late?
"It's impossible for us to resurrect His Royal Highness, but at least..."
Shulijin said it first.
"At least let the outside world know a few days later!"
"Well, there is such a possibility. Hasn't the murderer been killed by Yuri? Even if it is the mastermind, I'm afraid there is no news now. If we block the news and inform the public on the other hand that Grand Duke Mikhail refused the throne, and Russia will set up a new temporary political axe. At least, no one will doubt us!"
Although everyone in this room is extremely innocent, as a politician, each of them knows very well that for the outside world, Mikhail's death is a personal stain that can never be explained clearly, and this stain is very likely to destroy everything about them. This is not them. Acceptable.
It is also now that they are trying their best to avoid things.
"But..."
When the words came to his lips, Guccikov deliberately lowered his voice.
"Yuri, maybe there are other people who know these things. If it is leaked, even if everything is not as rumored by the outside world, I think we all need to bear the accusations of the outside world."
This accusation is extremely obvious. As long as someone is slightly encouraged, the reputation of all of them will be destroyed. Personal reputation, the future of Russia, almost everything is on them at this moment. They clearly know that once all this happens, it will not change. It's just their personal fate, but the fate of the whole Russia.
At this time, it was already dark. In fact, "Tsar Mikhail II" did not sign the abdication document until 6 p.m., and now it is already 7:30 p.m., but everyone still has not made a choice. Now, in the face of a dilemma, not only most of the representatives led by Klensky who asked Mikhail to abdicate secretly regretted it, but also Milyukoff and Guccikov, the members of the Constitutional Party, also regret the original decision.
What kind of decision is correct?
Everyone looked at the abdication document. Now, this abdication document clearly shows them the fact that the Romanov dynasty that ruled Russia for 304 years and the Tsarist system that existed for 371 years ended, and the Russian Empire disappeared from the world. At this time, Alexander It has only been a hundred years since he rode a white horse into Paris.
"Just a few days ago, General Shtakberg, who lived next door, was killed by the mob who rushed in!"
At this time, Kerensky said one thing, which is extremely common in Petrograd now. Many generals and nobles were killed at home by robbed mob. The reason why they were not "revolutionary reactionaries" were killed is very simple, just because they tried to use their hands. Weapons to protect your family, that's all.
And this seems to be a reminder. After all, Grand Duke Mikhail is not staying in his own home now. He has always stayed in the private residence of the Duchess of Pujakina on Millionaire Street, where he took refuge, and the surname of Millionaire Street is often attacked by mops. After all, he lives here or Nobles, or rich people, have always been the target of the moble, and how many of those moble people can recognize Grand Duke Mikhail?
Perhaps, when Grand Duke Mikhail took refuge in the home of the Duchess of Pujakina, he was attacked by the mober. In the process of mober robbery, some mobers saw the Duchess Pujakina, the famous beauty of Petrograd, trying to use some violent means, and in this case, as a A responsible nobleman, Grand Duke Mikhail, took what he thought was appropriate, and then what happened?
With Kerensky's words falling, everyone's mind began to follow his prompt and stage a "appropriate" script. This matter can be completely pushed to those mob. Perhaps this is the last resort.
"Now, let's vote!"
After a discussion without any clue, Luo Jianke finally decided to make a decision on the future of Russia in an open way. Perhaps this is the best choice.
A few minutes later, the vote was over. As they imagined, the party who decided to "hide the news" had a majority. After the vote, Kerensky looked at the crowd and said.
"Gentlemen, now, there is only one problem left,"
Looking at the crowd, he slowly spit out three words.
"The insider!"
Informed people, how many insiders are there? In addition to the Duchess of Pujatina, there were a few servants. After the outbreak of the revolution, most of the servants in this private residence left. They went to the carnival of the mod. Who else?
Yuri!
The attendant who has been guarding Grand Duke Mikhail with weapons is an insider. If this story can be supported by him, then everything is logical, but is it possible for him to support this "story"?
No!
As a personal follower of the Grand Duke, he will definitely defend the Grand Duke. He will meet God earlier than the Grand Duke. This is a reasonable story, including other people in this private residence.
"Okay, gentlemen, let's all end it!"
(to be continued)