Struggle in Russia

A few days later, Li Xiao naturally didn't know that Alexander II had given an order not to let him go to Moscow to attend the coronation ceremony.

Actually, he didn't particularly want to go. He was just a foil and a human mascot on such an occasion. Rather than being restricted by others and being restricted in what he could do, he might as well save his energy and stay in St. Petersburg to do some important things.

For example, he could take advantage of the fact that the big bosses are gone, sort out his department, and try to remove some unpleasant stumbling blocks.

But old Igor didn't see it that way: "Why don't you go? After all, you are also the grand duke of the empire, a descendant of the late emperor, and one of the heirs to the throne of the empire. If you don't show up for such an important occasion, how will it be? ?”

Li Xiao just wanted to speak but was retorted by the old man: "Don't think that this kind of occasion is unimportant. This is a big occasion for the royal family. If you don't show up, what will those relatives think? Will they think that you have been completely marginalized! Even if you don't show up, what will those relatives think? You don’t want to go, but you have to go for the sake of the old master’s face! Not only do you want to go, but you also go in a radiant way, and use your best to tell those bastards who don’t like you that you are living a good and nourishing life!”

Well, this is probably the legendary thing about people competing for a breath of Buddha and a stick of incense. For old Igor, making Alexander II's family unhappy is the most important thing. You should make them feel uncomfortable as long as you can. It would be ideal if you grit your teeth but have nothing you can do about it.

Therefore, Li Xiao must go to the enthronement ceremony, and it is best to show his presence in a conspicuous position.

Since the old man persisted so much, Li Xiao naturally had nothing to do. He could only make a final resistance: "You are right, I really should go, but the problem is that they don't want me to go. Look at Ali. Kexie received the invitation early, but I don’t have any news at all. Maybe they forgot about it or deliberately didn’t send the invitation, so how can I go?”

Old Igor snorted: "That father and son like to engage in this method the most. They have no grace at all... Can't you think of a way to get the invitation letter?"

Li Xiao smiled bitterly and spread his hands: "How do you want me to get the invitation? Are you going to the Winter Palace to beg them?"

Old Igor suddenly stopped talking. Although he valued this coronation ceremony, he went there with disgusting purposes. But if he had to go to the Winter Palace to beg for this ticket, then he would feel too embarrassed and it really wasn't worth it.

The old man was silent for a while and said bitterly: "Then you can't just give up and do nothing. Think of something, don't you have the most evil ideas?"

Now it was Li Xiao's turn to be speechless. Look at what he said, it sounded like he was full of cleverness and conspiracy.

Even if he has a little bit of wisdom, he really doesn't think it's worthwhile to use it on this matter. Because he was not floating and had a clear understanding of the current situation. Although Alexander II was embarrassed by the struggle between the reformists and conservatives, he seemed to have no ability.

But he knew that this was just an illusion, because both reformers and conservatives had one thing in common, which was to maintain the Romanov family's rule over Russia. In other words, Alexander II actually had no worries about his throne. The only thing he needed to worry about was Issues of authority and power.

It is undoubtedly very stupid to challenge the authority of the Tsar under such circumstances. To put it bluntly, as long as Alexander II kills Li Xiao, nothing will happen.

Therefore, unless he has a trick in his mind, he must not provoke Alexander II recklessly. If he really wants to attack Alexander II with an egg, he will not have a good result.

And old Igor's approach feels a bit motivated. Is there any other benefit to disgusting Alexander II besides venting his bad temper?

I'm afraid the disadvantages are much greater than the advantages. Li Xiao's current state is actually not suitable for being so public. It is better to keep a low profile, dig deep and accumulate food, hide one's capabilities, bide one's time, and slowly expand one's strength.

It's just that old Igor only has such a wish. Even if it doesn't quite fit in with Li Xiao's plan, as long as it can make the old man feel comfortable, it's not a big problem as long as he pays attention to proportion. What's more, Li Xiao estimates that Alexander II will be unlikely to monopolize power in the next few years under Count Rostovtsev's "arrangement", so there is not much danger in disgusting him.

But having said that, Li Xiao actually didn't have any good ideas on how to get the invitation letter. He couldn't really rush to the Royal Study of the Winter Palace to ask for an invitation from Alexander II, could he?

"Your troubles are quite interesting!" Muravyov laughed out loud after hearing Li Xiao's troubles. "There is nothing I can do to help you. After all, I am not familiar with His Majesty and I don't have the face to help you." You asked for an invitation, and..."

Li Xiao raised his eyelids and asked, "And what?"

"And compared with these trivial matters, you have more important matters to deal with. For example, I received a tip recently. It seems that some guys feel that the reform has not been implemented for a long time, and they have the idea to take some drastic actions."

This immediately attracted Li Xiao's attention. Although he supported reform, he was quite speechless towards those particularly radical angry youths among the reformists. These people's ideas are completely unrealistic, and some of them are even anarchic terrorists. .

They only want to destroy the rule of the Romanov family and smash everything in current Russia, but they are completely confused about how to build a new order and build a brand new Russia.

Probably in their view, as long as the old order is destroyed, the reform or revolution is completed, and what happens after the destruction does not matter or care at all.

Li Xiao is very tired of such people, because reform is not just destruction. The purpose of destroying the old order is to build a new order. Destruction for the sake of destruction, what else can it do besides making the lives of Russian people more difficult?

According to their approach, Russia will either be torn apart by wars, or else the country will be in chaos if its generals fail, causing hundreds of harms but no benefit!

Therefore, Li Xiao has been paying special attention to their movements. As soon as he heard that they were making moves, he immediately aroused high vigilance and immediately asked: "What's going on?"

Muravyov sighed: "According to information, a group of young students from St. Petersburg University initiated the formation of a so-called Young Russia Party, calling for the use of force and violence to overthrow...subvert His Majesty's rule, and prepare to take advantage of His Majesty's departure in the near future. St. Petersburg participated in the coronation ceremony and carried out a series of attacks, targeting the Winter Palace, the Imperial Council, and some key personnel who stayed in St. Petersburg..."