Finance Minister Sergei Witt was a corrupt official in the Russian Empire, a very corrupt official.
Almost everyone in the Russian Empire knew this.
Especially the upper echelons of the Russian Empire.
However, this was the current atmosphere of the entire Russian Empire. Almost no one had clean hands. The only difference was the quantity.
Sergei Witt had a close relationship with the former Tsar Nicholas II, which was why he dared to extend his hand.
And now, Michael had directly ordered his arrest.
This was undoubtedly a great shock to the other upper echelons of the Russian Empire.
If Mihail could arrest Sergei Witt for corruption, then he could undoubtedly arrest them for corruption as well!
"Your Majesty, you can't do this! All these years, I've been helping the empire. Without me, the empire's finances wouldn't be able to continue operating!”Sergei Viktor pleaded.
The Russian Empire's finances were indeed in a terrible state.
Sergei Viktor, the Minister of Finance, had spent a lot of effort to make the finances of the Russian Empire run normally. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't have the ability to do so.
"You don't have to worry about all this. I believe that the Russian Empire will not be unable to continue to exist just because it lacks someone.”Mihail said coldly.
He had already made up his mind to kill Sergei Witt, so he naturally wouldn't let him go.
The fierce guards dragged Sergei Viktor out.
The higher-ups of the other Imperium in the meeting room were all as quiet as cicadas in winter.
"Gentlemen, I know very well what the officials of the Russian Empire are like now. I have never been able to tolerate corruption. However, they were different from Sergei Witt. They were not as brazen and unscrupulous as him. Therefore, I am willing to give everyone a chance. Within three days, he would hand over all the stolen money he had embezzled over the years. I can let bygones be bygones If they hid it, they would be severely punished once it was discovered! I believe that there are so many talented people in the empire. They must be eager to become officials of the Empire.”Michael glanced at the ministers of the Empire.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The cabinet ministers all replied.
They realized that Mihail wasn't joking. He was serious. This undoubtedly made them feel great fear.
Even though money was extremely tempting to them. However, power and his own life were undoubtedly the most important.
"Next, I will announce a new appointment.”Mihail continued.
The cabinet ministers and generals were instantly invigorated.
They were all looking forward to the changes in the cabinet.
"The Prime Minister of the Empire will be Pobedo Noschaev! The Minister of Finance was Ivan Golemkin, and the Minister of the Internal Affairs was Piastorypin. The Minister of Foreign Affairs would be Izivorsky. General Sukhomlinov was the Minister of War. The Minister of the Navy was General Alexander. The Minister of Agriculture would be Demirit. The Minister of Industry and Commerce would be Nilatov!……
In the military, the General Command would be abolished and the General Staff would be established. General Brushilov became the Chief of Staff and was promoted to the rank of General of the Imperial Army.
General Vasily, the director of the Empire's intelligence, was promoted to lieutenant general.
General Guarco became the Imperial Cavalry Director and was promoted to Cavalry General.”
Michael announced a series of new appointments, and several of his trusted subordinates were promoted.
The other cabinet ministers could not help but heave a sigh of relief when they saw that their positions were not removed.
They naturally did not dare to disobey Michael's order to hand over the stolen money.
Otherwise, Sergei Witt would have been their example.
"In addition, the empire will establish a Ministry of Supervision, which will be responsible for supervising the officials of all levels of the empire. Akinfev will be the Minister of Supervision!”Michael continued.
This made the cabinet ministers 'hearts tighten.
They knew Akinfev very well. He was the head of the intelligence department of the Russian Empire during the reign of Alexander III.
Now, Mihail had directly appointed him as the Minister of Supervision. This was probably not good news for all the officials.
This person had always been known for being impartial and ruthless.
With him in charge of the Ministry of Supervision, it would be impossible for them to reach out their hands.
If he did not do well, he might even have to pay for it.
In addition, Akinfev had a lot of connections in the intelligence system, so it would be a piece of cake for him to find out what they had done!
If one were to say that there were still people who had the mentality of getting lucky. At this moment, no one dared to have such thoughts anymore.
Although money was important, if he had to pay with his life, the price would be too high!
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