Solovyov in Tsarist Russia 1796.

As for these disputes, there are always people who will take advantage of them.

Although there is a new certification method for property division, if we look at the overall framework, it is obvious that some nobles still do not agree with it and attempt to use legal means.
Otherwise, Solovyov would not dislike Katya's sister-in-law so much. You have embezzled most of your daughter-in-law's property and sent her to Switzerland. Do you still have the nerve to ask for the property inherited by your brother as the heir?

But there was no way to say this publicly. After all, the other party was also a high-ranking court lady, and the Musin-Pushkin family was considered to be relatively powerful in the court.

However, competing for property with one's own family is indeed an outrageous move.

In order to ease the relationship, Katya got her aunt a mink coat.

Although the craftsmanship is good, Solovyov always wants to complain that his mother-in-law is okay and not too fat. If Madame Lebrun retouches the photo, she is still a beauty with charm.

If it was Katya's aunt wearing this coat, she would look exactly like Cuihua, the female bear that Big Bear and Little Bear like.

Don’t compare them with Russian bears. Russian bears are generally quite literary and have been “tamed” by Russians and are very well-behaved.

Some time ago, when he was taking a walk in his own estate, he saw a black bear lying under the wall of the estate, as if it wanted to do something. If there were only railings, Solovyov would have actually fed the bear.

Not only has the stereotype deepened, but Solovyov himself has also been given a steely impression.

Even Adela was somewhat affected. She was French, but after coming to Russia, she did nothing but drink.
As for the servants bringing all the things Katya bought back home, it also gave Adela a headache.

Katya was embarrassed and said to her directly: "Adelaide, this is all my fault. Mishka was talking about business with the board of directors upstairs, and it was inevitable that he would think of his relatives in Moscow who wanted something..."

Adela looked at Katya. This sister-in-law was usually very reliable, but now she was a little...
"Well, I can still think of a way, but I have to send a reliable person to Moscow. Speaking of which, Sister Katya, your aunts are..."

It's not possible to say "noisy", so Adela is also thinking about what to do.

Prince Mecklenburg has not yet replied to the letter regarding Julia's matter. The main reason is that the Danish issue is difficult to resolve, which forced Frederick Louis to stay in Copenhagen for a longer period of time.

However, the prince would not say anything about his son's marriage. A son with a lower right of succession married the sister of Alexander and Constantine's confidants. His own daughter-in-law had once honored this family. It was obviously more appropriate.

What's more, this is a marriage between nobles and commoners with unequal status, which does not affect the inheritance rights of the family.

Russia has a semi-Salik inheritance law. Generally speaking, if there is no suitable male member in the family, the inheritance can be passed on to the selected son-in-law. This is how those Russian double surnames came about.

As for why it is gone in modern times?
During the Soviet era, this was no longer a concern and everyone used single surnames, which was considered progress.

There is a lot to talk about among the German princes.

However, if Christian chooses to stay in Russia in the future, his descendants can be recognized according to the principle of equality of titles, and his sons will still be princes of the Mecklenburg branch.

This is an objective fact, but what to do depends on other people's intentions.

Adela always found it difficult to get things done. She thought that there were no reliable people in several aspects. Her sister's marriage would probably be settled next year. Madame Recamier gave birth recently, and the family would probably go to Paris at the end of the year - because she had also heard about the Battle of Wagram, and everything was almost over.

It seems that I should take advantage of this time to make a trip to Moscow and come back quickly.

However, Solovyov also had things for his sister to do.

"Adela, Katya bought a lot of things, but she has to go to Moscow to deliver them. Even if you want to go, you have to wait a few days."

Adela knew that her brother always knew what she wanted to do, but sometimes he just pretended to be confused.

"Well, it looks like I'll go."

"My dear sister, you are really sensible, better than Yulia. She has been working as a maid in the palace these days, and I heard that she seldom comes back."

It would be best if nothing happened, but Christian is a sensible man and no one should be killed, especially since the two of them are planning to get married.

As for Adela, if she goes to Moscow, she will definitely be able to get things done.

But now, there is something else that she needs to do.

"I will translate some texts I brought back from China in the next few days. When the manuscript is finished, you can give it to Count Nesherrodi of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No, it is not good to pass it on like this. It is better to send it directly to Mr. Speranski. In this way, it can also be presented to the emperor in its original form."

These official documents and articles also need to be translated several times so that they can be used by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Solovyov knew this very well, but what he was thinking about now was also strange.

It was obvious that Adela looked down on those playboys, especially the more suitable sons of military officers, probably because they were not as promising as herself and their status was not as noble as Katya's two brothers (probably more importantly, they were both approachable), so there was really nothing for her to like.

If it were Speransky, who is single now and has only a daughter with his wife who died young, and is busy with government affairs every day, he actually needs a caring person at home.

The only problem is probably that I am too old. I am already 37 years old this year.

Adela was nearly 20 years younger than him, but in Russia, it was common for older men to marry younger women, and usually the marriage was between older nobles of higher status and wealthy young women.

For someone like Speransky, who has a high political status but a relatively weak foundation, to marry a young wife, or to remarry, it is inevitable that there will be some comments.

Solovyov did not have clairvoyance, but he felt that Speransky would definitely encounter some trouble. If he were to marry into his own family, although he would also be roughly classified as "pro-French", he had one advantage, that is, he had a close relationship with the royal family. In addition, as the son-in-law of the Krymsky branch of the Dolgorukov family, which was famous for its military achievements, he could also protect Speransky.

During the reform, the official ranks of the nobles will be linked to their jobs, making them all responsible for a number of tasks and subject to regular assessments, which will definitely cause opposition.

If the entry requirements for registered nobles were to be relaxed, some impoverished families would oppose it, because some commoners would also be able to become masters.

Instead, most of the nobles who lived in the country estates, the vast majority of the common people, and the even larger class of serfs were given space for class mobility.

Speransky was doing institutional reform, using state decrees to guide the Russian Empire towards modern society and complete the social transformation of the Russian Empire. Solovyov, on the other hand, was doing the reverse by developing productivity. The two men had the same goal.

The Russian court was full of those people who were scheming and doing nothing, as Andrei said.
Although I don't want to say this, Speransky's reforms actually require the support of some great nobles.

The most important thing is actually Alexander himself.

Although Arakcheev was annoying, he was still loyal to Alexander and admired Speransky's abilities, but the same could not be said for other people in the court.

There would definitely be a force gathering to oppose the reform, and Alexander's character would easily be influenced by a powerful opposition.

At this time, Solovyov's idea was simple. He just wanted to create a faction of supporters.

But if this continues, it will inevitably become a contest between two political groups.

Moreover, our own strength seems so loose.

The only people known to be able to stand on Speransky's side and carry out reforms were probably himself and Count Stroganov. The latter had a higher status than him and quickly became a general after switching to the military.

He was also very clear in his calculations that the Dolgorukov family behind his father-in-law would definitely stand on his side.

Not only the Krimensky family who had military merits, but also Prince Peter the Elder and several other branches, because they were actually granted official positions as civil servants or in the military, their interests were not affected and they were even able to gain some advantages.

As for the Volkonsky family, Andrei and the old duke must also be included. They are mainly military aristocrats who have always risen to become officers and generals. A few of them are in civil service positions and can stand the test.

It is strange to say, but these two branches are both from the Rurik royal family of the Chernigov line, but they have always had a strict family style, and there are relatively few children who just idle away their time. Those who idle away their time on the manor will also do some learning. As long as Speransky does not want to lift the roof off and abolish the aristocracy system, they will not be affected.

It sounds outrageous, but this is generally true for the people from the two families that Solovyov had contact with.

As for the rest, it would probably be to find the richest noble in St. Petersburg and the richest man in Moscow and kill them with money.

Solovyov initially asked Count and Countess Stroganov for help in his translation works and literary creation. Count Pavel was in favor of reform, and the old count was also very open-minded.

As for Prince Yusupov, his family has long wanted to make some changes. Although they have always been spectators, they are inclined to reform anyway. Serfdom may affect the speed at which their family becomes the richest man in Russia.

Moscow was easier to deal with. Pierre was Solovyov's friend. Even if some of his property was taken away by Helen, his annual income was still ridiculously high, not to mention the huge fortune left by old Count Bezukhov.

If these parties unite and use money to attack, they will probably be able to crush the opposition.

However, Solovyov probably had no chance of winning as he thought.

After all, the 70% chance of winning is always in the hands of the emperor himself.

As for what Alexander was thinking, that was not something he could guess. This kind of thing was too difficult to guess.

I'm afraid even if we ask Louisa and the Polish girl for help, it's unlikely that they can guess it, after all, Alexander has been very interested in the plump and young French actress Miss George.

Adela knew that her brother always had strange ideas, but she would not try to correct them, and even to a certain extent encouraged Solovyov's behavior.

Now it sounded strange for her to go to Speransky.

But she also has to take on this kind of thing.

After Solovyov returned to St. Petersburg, he spent several days sorting out all these contents.

There is no need to worry about the children at home. Mrs. Recamier is now staying at home to wait for the birth of her baby.
As for Adela, she actually came to Speransky's home, in a state-owned property on Italian Street, which he also used as his private office.

The servant who received the guests was surprised to see that it was a girl.

"Miss, judging from your attire, you must be from some master's family. What are you doing here?"

"I am Adelaide of Count Soloviev's family, and I am here to deliver some important documents to Lord Speransky."

The servant had also heard of her, but usually she was called "Adela" by her nickname, and she seldom used her real name, so it took him a while to react.

The sister that the golden-haired, green-eyed earl adopted in Paris. This earl was also a friend of his master, and they could often meet when the emperor had a meeting.

His sister came to deliver documents, and no one knew what was going on.

"Miss, please wait in the lounge for a while. I'll go see if the master has time. There are no guests at the moment, but revising official documents is a very troublesome matter. It requires careful consideration of words. It's not something that ordinary people can do. Our master does this every day."

While he was talking about these things, he also went in to check on Speransky.

"Master, it's a good thing that you are reading the newspaper now."

"Nothing, the newspapers were delivered this morning, and I have to know what the Krauts in Petersburg are doing. Kostya, what's the matter? When I'm working, you can only come in on the hour, unless it's important business."

"It's Miss Adelaide from Count Soloviev's family. She's here to deliver important documents on behalf of the Count."

"Adela? That girl, Misha is really something. He used to run errands in the palace, but his two sisters, one is a maid and runs errands in the palace, and the other is a housekeeper who also runs errands at home."

He was also convinced that the Solovyov family was really professional "profiteers" and "errand runners". However, Adela came, and she was not a servant in the family. It was obviously something important.

"Master, what should I do?"

"Please ask Miss Adela to come in. She must have something important to tell you. Misha is always like this. But it's a pity. If this girl were a man, she would definitely be an excellent civil servant." (End of this chapter)