Menshikov still looked at the angry Peter quietly.
He didn't speak.
Ekaterina next to her didn't speak either.
The guards naturally didn't speak.
At this time, Peter had completely lost his freedom, his own glory, and the prestige he had accumulated throughout his life. In the eyes of these people, he is already an old and dim being.
Peter is not a man without himself.
But he is too old.
He really believed in Menshikov too much.
In the end, it suffered unimaginable backlash.
It's time to die.
Menshikov is also worried about the recent situation in Tsarist Russia. This must end as soon as possible!
Peter, it is indeed time to die.
As long as he is alive, there will be no peace in Tsarist Russia.
After Menshikov began to take control of the entire St. Petersburg, his situation was actually precarious. He didn't dare to do anything excessive to those Peter's veterans.
Such as Osilev.
He can only suppress them temporarily and cannot show his ambition too much.
He wanted a united Tsarist Russia.
He wanted a powerful Tsarist Russia.
In fact, Menshikov did not show an excessive pursuit of power before. He liked money. His greed is more focused on money.
To reach this point today is entirely due to fate and circumstances.
He stood up and looked at Peter lightly.
Peter laughed wildly: "Are you going to take action? Can't you help it?"
Menshikov did not answer Peter, his lifelong brother.
He just said softly: "Ekaterina will become the new Empress of Tsarist Russia."
After saying this, he stood up and left here.
The guards were still here looking at Peter.
For a while.
It seemed that only Peter and Ekaterina were left here.
Peter said nothing.
Because Ekaterina had already received a jug of wine from a maid next to her, a jug of wine that had been prepared long ago.
Peter knows.
My time has come.
This jug of wine was the thing that ended his life.
He looked at his wife again.
For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
Queen.
What a queen.
He laughed loudly, and finally picked up the glass of wine without hesitation and drank it.
“Good wine!”
…
Peter died just like that.
There was an atmosphere of despair throughout Tsarist Russia.
Osilev and his people were crying and howling in the mansion.
These people are all members of this committee that Osilev gathered before. Don't talk about their current mood. Before, when they were wearing masks, they could still make excuses with Menshikov. But what about now? When they sided with Osilev, they already lost.
but……
Who would have thought that Menshikov could be so strong?
The whole of St. Petersburg has this atmosphere.
Peter is dead?
What should Tsarist Russia do?
Soon, Catherine, with the support of Menshikov and the Guards, was crowned Empress of Russia.
Everyone knows this is a conspiracy, but no one has the ability to overturn it.
In terms of succession to the throne, because Peter II was still young, Catherine could only temporarily serve as the queen. As a result, this relatively legendary woman truly reached the pinnacle of power in Tsarist Russia. Yekaterina was the daughter of a Polish-Lithuanian peasant. During the Great Northern War, she became a prisoner of the Tsarist Russian army near Marienpol, and became Menshikov's military prostitute. The favor of Peter I.
This can be regarded as a counterattack by a small person. If it were in orthodox Europe, this kind of thing would not be possible.
But in Tsarist Russia, where barbarism grew, it was achievable.
Of course, all this is based on the fact that Peter II will be regarded as the crown prince.
Ekaterina's appearance on stage also shows that Menshikov can continue his arrogance. As regent, he began to control the affairs of Tsarist Russia. Tsarist Russia officially entered the period of Menshikov's dark rule.
Butu Forest City.
The city Menshikov dreamed of. He had been coveting this beautiful city even before Peter died.
When Catherine really came to power, she would naturally not be stingy and reward her lover with this city.
Menshikov's mansion in Boutulin City once again takes luxury to the extreme.
In the past few days, there has been singing and dancing here and it has never stopped.
"Hahahaha, congratulations to the Regent!"
"Regent!"
"Regent!"
Menshikov seemed to be the actual controller of the entire Tsarist Russia. He accepted everyone's congratulations and laughed loudly: "Let's be happy together, be happy together! Let's dance!"
The dancers began to perform gracefully and colorfully.
The smell of vodka filled the entire place.
Menshikov pretended to be sad about the death of his brother, Peter, and then sighed deeply: "What a pity, the empire is still in turmoil at this time, and those blind things are still causing trouble! We must find a way , He holds great power!"
A group of people looked at each other.
How easy is it to hold great power?
Although Menshikov is now the regent, he still cannot be too presumptuous.
He didn't even dare to stay in St. Petersburg, so he could only come to this Butu Forest City.
The pinnacle of power!
Menshikov, who had not considered the pinnacle of power before, now began to long for it.
But in Tsarist Russia, with his status, it was too difficult to reach the peak of power.
Ekaterina was not born into a noble family. She could become the queen, but it was just a transition. But for a person of Menshikov's status, even if it is a transition, it will not be his turn.
Someone in the field naturally guessed what Menshikov was thinking, stood up, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty the Regent, if you want to ascend the throne, it is not difficult."
"oh?"
Menshikov laughed.
The people present were all his own, so he didn't mind the topic.
The man laughed and said: "If you want to be an emperor, it is nothing more than identity and blood! My suggestion is... You can let someone create your own family tree. This is the first step. The second step is currency. Reform starts from Neverland City! The third step, haha, since we have decided to support Petrovich, why... don't we marry your lord's daughter to him as his wife?"
Menshikov became excited when he heard this.
Each of these methods hit the target!
Due to blood relationship, he needs a noble background and someone who can inherit the throne!
This is not difficult. Just follow what others say and three people will become a tiger. He just needs to find someone to do it.
Currency reform, of course, also represents who the real ruler of the empire is, and it is also a way for him to declare his ambitions to the entire Tsarist Russia.
The most important thing is the third one.
Petrovich, if his daughter could marry him...
No matter from which aspect, there is no problem for him to become the first person in Tsarist Russia!
