At first, he was successful and managed to gain considerable political influence; he was considered to be the second man after the King. However, the efforts were based on the old system of serfdom (forced labor) and failed. Eventually, amidst increasing political rivalry with other nobles and mounting debts, Tyzenhauz was accused of fraud and removed from public offices in 1780.
At first, he achieved considerable political influence; he was seen as the second most powerful figure after the King. However, his methods were rooted in the old serfdom system and ultimately proved unsuccessful. Eventually, amid increasing political competition with other nobles and growing debts, Tyzenhauz faced fraud charges and was removed from public offices in 1780.