I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 330 The eternal problem
The secret police of the Russian Empire played an important role in maintaining the feudal rule of the empire.

The secret police have great power and have an independent chain of command independent of the Russian police system.

Danilov had the power to bypass Selevin and report directly to Nikolai. The secret police all over the country also became Nikolai's most powerful assistant in controlling the Russian Empire.

The secret police have the power to monitor public opinion, investigate, arrest, and interrogate.

George believes that this is not enough, and that the secret police can play a greater role.

The secret police have the power to monitor officials.

But it is limited to ordinary officials. Senior nobles with royal backgrounds like Vladimir, the secret police cannot and do not dare to do so.

But the problem is that it is high-ranking nobles like Vladimir who cause the greatest harm to the empire.

One Vladimir can turn the navy into a mess.

What about the Army?
What about the various governor-general regions and major military regions?
What about other business fields and government affairs fields?

On the 26th, the National Will Alliance, headed by former Interior Minister Ignaev, officially admitted members.

George didn't care much about these things. As the due date got closer, George spent more and more time in Huacun.

It is precisely because of George's attitude that Ya San has given George more and more trust in the past few years.

George is so innocent.

Most of the time, Catherine was selfless.

George knew that Amur would become a key surveillance target of the secret police, but he didn't care at all. He was obviously open to reading it as long as Danilov's report was finally presented to the Tsar.

On February 2, the Justice Party, headed by Pobedonostsev, was established in St. Petersburg.

"Are your eyes going crazy?"

Nikolay seemed to understand the secret police even less than George did.

Since George can stand the scrutiny.

"Then do it and do it well."

Sergei is only the governor and commander of the military region, and Moscow is not Sergei's fiefdom.

"Yes--"

Nicholas also wanted to see what those grand dukes who considered themselves masters of the empire were really like in private.

Nicholas' words made George laugh out loud.

"Is that right?"

Based on George's understanding of Ya San, it is impossible for Ya San to ignore Amul.

Danilov was embarrassed and dug a hole to bury himself.

The land redemption system was introduced when Ya Er was still alive. Thirty years have passed. How many serfs have obtained land through the land redemption system?
Are the farmers who live a prosperous life in reports from various places really farmers? Why are they different from what George saw with his own eyes?
Danilov did not dare to make a decision privately, so in the end, Nikolai had to give the order.

Ignaev also became the shortest-lived Amur governor.

In 1895, childbirth was still a nightmare for women. The infant mortality rate in the Russian Empire was as high as 1910% in 25, and it would only get worse in 1895.

Nicholas stopped troublesome this time and directly appointed George as the governor of Amur, making George the first person in the Russian Empire to combine lord, governor, and military commander.

Although the conservative forces in Russia are strong, the restoration of local parliaments and the formation of the State Duma are still generally recognized by the whole society.

George also wanted to return to Vladivostok as soon as possible, but at the critical moment of the handover of power between the old and new czars, George really couldn't leave.

Danilov's face turned red and he winked at Nikolai desperately.

Nikolai holds a bowl of water flat.

This is actually a good thing.

For Nicholas, they are also uncles, and George is closer to him, so there is no reason to favor one over the other.

Nicholas really doesn’t know.

Danilov did not shy away. This was not his decision.

Catherine was dissatisfied with George's delay in returning.

"If we had returned to Vladivostok years ago, why would we have bothered so much?"

Anne's due date was originally in July.

Jiang Xi arrived in St. Petersburg in March. After a comprehensive examination of Anne, it was determined that Anne was pregnant with twins.

"Ah--"

But when it came to Anne's pregnancy, Catherine finally acted selfishly and moved almost half of the obstetrics and gynecology department of Vladivostok Hospital to St. Petersburg.

George smiled at Danilov.

"Nikki, you may not know that Amul is definitely under surveillance by the secret police, and is also a key surveillance target."

George could almost imagine how miserable Nicholas would be bullied by those uncles if he was not by his side.

"George, if you do this, Amul will also be under the surveillance of the secret police——"

Conservative forces also needed the power to strengthen the imperial autocracy.

George could also understand Catherine's temper.

In Vladivostok, Ekaterina was unrestrained and could do whatever she wanted without caring about what other people thought.

There were too many restrictions in St. Petersburg. Due to the bad relationship between Catherine and the Empress Dowager, Catherine would not be invited to banquets held by the ladies of St. Petersburg.

Therefore, besides serving her daughter-in-law every day, Yekaterina's only hobby is playing mahjong.

As a result, Ekaterina's poker skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

But Ekaterina has to take care of the mood of the pregnant woman, so Ekaterina doesn't dare to win Anne's money.

There are only a few people in Huacun. Anne's money can't win, and Anna's money can't bear to win, so who will win?

So Nana was out of luck.

Recently, George often watched Nana frowning and clasping her fingers, wondering if she could win back the little salary Ekaterina gave her by playing mahjong. Okay, self-produced and self-sold, the logic is closed and it belongs.

What else could George do? He could only imitate Yasan and secretly subsidize part of Nana's salary.

To be honest, Ekaterina is really not interested in these nonsense in St. Petersburg.

Except for the first noble lady who came to Huacun every now and then to visit Anne, no one came to Huacun on weekdays. Maria invited Ekaterina to attend the banquets she held several times, but Ekaterina refused.

The word "courtesan" in St. Petersburg has a different meaning from the "courtesan" in Paris.

In St. Petersburg, a courtesan means a good dancer.

In Paris, only those sluts who can do anything for everyone will get this title.

"Is the relationship between that woman and the Queen really that bad?"

Gossip about royal secrets is Ekaterina's biggest hobby besides playing mahjong.

That woman refers to the Queen Mother.

"Where did you hear that? It's nothing!"

George denied it decisively.

"Haha - don't think I don't know, that woman is retribution, she deserves it!"

Ekaterina did not forget how Maria forced George and his family after Ya Er was assassinated.

It's hard to say whether there will be retribution or not.

It’s true that Maria and Alex don’t have a good relationship.

Maria's desire for control was too strong. Even though Nicholas had already ascended the throne, Maria still regarded Nicholas as a child and wished she could even interfere with three meals a day.

Alex is not weak either. It can be seen from the fact that she moved from Gatchina Palace to the Winter Palace after she married Nikolay. Alex does not want anyone to get involved in her life.

Not even the Queen Mother.

As George knew, Alex was working hard to learn Russian and encouraged Nicholas to become an independent and self-reliant tsar.

Strong is understandable.

There is no need to explain in detail what independence refers to.

Nicholas also had a headache and often talked to George and asked him how he handled family relationships.

George had nothing but pity for Nicholas.

Where is this? When Nicholas and Alex's son is diagnosed with hemophilia, the conflict between the Queen Mother and the Empress will completely break out.

Oh, and Alex is pregnant.

Since hemophilia only exists in males, George only hopes that Alex will be a girl so that Nicholas can live a better life for a few more days.

"Just say a few words and think of it as a way to accumulate virtue for the child——"

George knew how to deal with Catherine.

Ekaterina suddenly came to her senses and went to the chapel in Huacun to confess and reflect on her evil deeds.

George goes to visit Anne.

Anne's stomach was thrilling, like an inflated balloon, and the blood vessels were clearly visible. George didn't know that there was something wrong with the string in his mind, and the first word that came to his mind was "Blow it to break".

Annie was lying on the couch sleeping, and Nana squatted beside Annie's legs to squeeze her feet.

Seeing George come in, Nana stood up and saluted George, and Anne immediately opened her eyes.

"how do you feel today?"

George took the initiative to take over Nana's work.

"Aren't you going to help your great nephew solve his problems?"

Annie was full of yin and yang as soon as she opened her mouth. Compared with her previous personality, it was not only completely different, but also a world of difference.

"Every time I leave the Winter Palace, I can't help but thank God for sending you to me. Compared with some people, you are my angel——"

George was very good at coaxing people, and the first half of his words made Anne smile.

However, George still underestimated the fickleness of pregnant women.

After finishing the second half of the sentence, Anne suddenly changed her color: "You actually compare me with other women?"

"How can they compare with you -"

George knew how to change the subject: "There was a lot of excitement at the Mary Theater yesterday. It's really a pity that you weren't there."

"What's wrong? Tell me quickly!"

Anne's taste for gossip was even greater than that of Catherine.

"Two Grand Duchesses got into a fight over a ballerina."

George didn't go into too much detail, it was really embarrassing.

Before Nikolai married Alex, he had a long-term intimate relationship with an actress named Kshesinskaya.

Nikolai was still very dedicated. After confirming the relationship with Alex, he took the initiative to cut off the relationship with Kshesinskaya.

Kshesinskaya was unwilling to be lonely, and had some intimate relationships with Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich and Sergey that cannot be described in detail.

St. Petersburg is so big, so this matter spread a lot, and naturally it also reached the ears of the two Grand Duchess.

So yesterday, the two Grand Duchess finally got into a fight over this matter.

George's intention was to relieve Anne's boredom.

But George never expected that Anne would draw inferences.

"I haven't even asked you, have you ever given those shabby things to women before me?"

George felt bad because he had actually given it away.

(End of this chapter)