Struggle in Russia

Li Xiao explained to Alexei and Vasily Konstantinovich seriously: "If nothing else happens, because of the interference of old Adlerberg, Pobedosnosev should be with Dolgo The Duke of Ruki has reconciled. This means that the backbone of the die-hard conservatives has resolved their internal differences and reached consensus again... This is certainly not a good thing for reform, and means that we will face their stubborn resistance... even the backbone of the conservatives Strength will speed up the replacement of the old die-hards led by Count Uvarov...Soon these die-hards will be reborn and will become completely different!"

Alexey and Vasily Konstantinovich both showed solemn expressions. The conservatives are already difficult to deal with. Once they complete the replacement of old and new, it is conceivable that they will definitely pose a greater threat!

This is indeed not a good thing for reform!

But Vasily Konstantinovich couldn't figure out why this was dangerous for those who implemented the sabotage plan that Li Xiao called. It can only be said that this is very dangerous for reform, right?

Li Xiao glanced at him and explained patiently: "Be patient, dear Vasily Konstantinovich, I haven't talked about the key yet... If we destroy Pobedosnosev and Dolgo Although Duke Luki's reconciliation can temporarily relieve their threat, those conservatives are not fools. When they realize the criticality of the problem afterwards, they will definitely become angry and furious! They will take crazy revenge!"

He sighed and said: "And it is difficult for those who implement the plan not to be exposed, and they will inevitably suffer the enemy's revenge!"

Vasily Konstantinovich nodded. He understood where the danger came from, but he was really not afraid. It’s not that he despises the revenge of conservatives. He is not that arrogant. Although conservatives are skinny camels, hundreds of years of experience are no joke!

No one dared to despise their crazy revenge. Vasily Konstantinovich was just not afraid. He felt that he could withstand such a blow because his idol in life was Sergei Vo among the Decembrists. Prince Erkonsky, he had always wanted to do a grand event that could affect the destiny of Russia like that idol.

If unfortunately he ended up with the same fate as the Duke, he would be even more happy. He felt that this was a tribute to his idol and the greatest compliment to him.

Suddenly he said impassionedly: "Your Majesty, Grand Duke, just tell me your plan. I have always dreamed of following Prince Sergei Volkonsky and doing something meaningful to Russia. If I can attack those damned Diehard, I can take any risk!"

Li Xiao smiled bitterly in his heart and said: Did you misunderstand my words? I didn't use provocation. I didn't want to prod you to die, okay? I'm just telling the truth about the risks. Besides, I don't think you are the key person to implement this plan! ..

Moreover, he was a little strange. He didn't understand why this man was suddenly ready to sacrifice his life. What's so proud about following Duke Sergey Volkonsky? Now everyone is eating dirt in Siberia, which is a tragedy.

It’s just that he can’t dampen this person’s enthusiasm. After all, even among the reformists, there are not many angry young people who dare to face risks. Most of them are talkative. They may be very powerful in bragging in the salon. They really have to take action or bear the responsibility. Risk, these grandchildren may run faster than rabbits.

It is unreasonable not to encourage an honest person like Vasily Konstantinovich, so Li Xiao quickly praised: "Your courage is admirable, but dear Vasily Konstantinovich, things are not going well." It’s not what you think…”

After organizing his speech, he explained the matter to Vasily Konstantinovich concisely and concisely. Suddenly, this man felt very regretful and disappointed, as if he had missed a million-dollar prize.

Alexey quickly put his arm around his shoulders and comforted him: "My friend, don't be depressed! There will be many opportunities to fight against those old stubborns in the future! Are you afraid that you won't have the chance to make contributions? Wait patiently, I believe you will be able to show your talents. What a great undertaking!"

Vasily Konstantinovich sighed, and although he looked very regretful, he replied understandingly: "I know, sometimes I just can't bear it, and I just want to start a career quickly..."

Alexei laughed and said: "I understand. It was the same when I was in St. Petersburg. I always felt full of energy and felt that there were problems everywhere in this country. I thought about how to change the status quo all day long and wanted to find someone right away. The evil forces will die together with him! Haha!"

Vasily Konstantinovich had a shy look on his face, and it was obvious that Alexei had guessed his mind.

Of course, in fact, this is not difficult to guess at all, because Alexei also came here like him. If he had not met Li Xiao, he would probably have nothing to do with Vasily Konstantinovich now. The difference is, we are still angry young people together!

It's just that fate is so wonderful, who miraculously met someone from time-to-time through Leonid. Whether it was the butterfly effect or someone who really influenced him, in short the trajectory of his destiny changed. From St. Petersburg to Bucharest, the experience in the past few years has really changed him a lot.

He is no longer just a daydreamer, and he is no longer so cynical. Instead, he is calm, capable and persistent.

If Vasily Konstantinovich was on the same level as him before, now Alexei has left this old friend far behind. In fact, Vasily Konstantinovich was also aware of this gap. In the past, the two of them could sit and talk, but now if they continue to argue, most of the time it is him who quietly listens to Alexei's opinions. .

And this gap deeply stimulated Vasily Konstantinovich, which was why he begged Alexei to take him to meet Li Xiao. Because Alexey told him that the reason why he made rapid progress was because of someone's influence.

But at first, Vasily Konstantinovich didn't particularly believe it. He felt that Alexei was exaggerating or giving someone a pat on the back. But after the brief exchange just now, although Vasily Konstantinovich still doesn't believe that it was Li Xiao who made Alexei improve so quickly, he also admitted that Li Xiao did have a few skills, and his level was not generally high.

He always admired people who were more powerful than him and was willing to learn from them, so he quickly settled down to communicate with Li Xiao, and he was deeply moved after a while...