Emperor Paul is irritated by his allies—and a significant part of the nobility is dissatisfied with the ruler himself. War with England is underway, war with Sweden as well, while the Ottoman Empire watches what’s happening and considers whether it’s worth taking advantage of the moment.
Against this backdrop, our modern-day hero—who ends up in the body of Speransky—continues, step by step, to build his own financial-and-industrial empire: he strengthens influence, increases resources, and breaks into the highest circles of power more and more confidently. But while he climbs higher, conspirators are already heading toward the Winter Palace…