Struggle in Russia

Branning stopped Kassinen and said mysteriously: "Have you heard? Obukhov has also fallen!"

Kassinin was surprised. Obukhov was really not that far away from Kiev. If it was also occupied by the rebels, it meant that the rebels had stepped into the suburbs of Kiev. In other words, Kiev was far away from Kiev. The final moment is getting closer!

And this also means that the time left for Anton is getting less and less. If he doesn't try to bring down Ulanov quickly, what's the point of taking down Ulanov when the rebels come over? ?

Kassinin felt even more irritable when he thought of this, and he really wanted to yell! But when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back, because he remembered Anton's explanation. If he wanted to be a good second-in-command, the first and most important thing was not to reveal his true emotions and not trust anyone.

He asked calmly: "Where did you get the news? Is it reliable?"

Branning looked around and patted his chest and replied: "I overheard it when the captain of the guard was chatting. It's absolutely true news... What will we do if the rebels invade!"

Seeing his anxious look, Cassinin's heart moved and he sighed: "The Governor should have something to do. A city as important as Kiev cannot afford to be embarrassed. We should be careful and do our own thing well!"

Branning asked incredulously: "Are you not worried at all?"

Cassinin smiled bitterly and said: "Don't worry that it is false. Fortunately, I sent my wife and children away before. Even if the rebels come in, the whole family will not suffer. This can be considered a blessing among misfortunes."

Branning gave him a strange look and sighed: "You are still smart and left a way out for your family as soon as you saw that the situation was not right. Look at us young people here, how can this be a good thing! "

Cassinin looked at him with great sympathy and comforted him: "Don't be too nervous. Maybe the situation is not that bad? After all, Kiev has tens of thousands of defenders, and the city defense is strong. It will not be easy for the rebels to break in!" "

Branning snorted and said contemptuously: "Such words can only lie to fools. It's okay to fool those idiots who don't know anything outside, but we all know what the real situation is like! How can those tens of thousands of people be worth it?" What’s the use for it? And the so-called city defense, they’re all just cutting corners, huh!”

Cassinen said quickly: "Don't dare to say this nonsense, I didn't hear anything! Well, I have something to do, so we won't talk anymore!"

Kassinen left in a flash, looking as if he could not avoid it, which made Branning frown, as if he was surprised by his reaction.

He touched his chin, and when he was thinking about whether to follow up and talk to Kassinen, his eyes flashed and he saw another target. He immediately rushed forward eagerly, grabbed the other target, and said, "Have you heard? , Obukhov also fell!"

Kassinin really didn't expect that Branning, who was usually secretive, turned out to be Ulanov's spy. Yes, this little secretary who is as unpopular and unused as him is so inconspicuous. On weekdays, he is just like other idle people in the Governor's Mansion who are idle and have to be busy. It seems perfectly normal.

But Cassinin really saw a problem just now. This person was a little too eager. How could the captain of the guard say such important news about the fall of Obukhov casually while chatting? Who doesn't know that that person is famous? The saw-mouthed gourd, it would be strange if he has a big mouth.

Besides, he usually had a very normal relationship with Branning. They were just acquaintances at most. Why would he tell him such important news?

Who doesn't know that Ulanov is most afraid of loud mouths in the Governor's Palace, but it's really strange that this guy dares to do so knowingly.

Of course, Cassinin was not 100% sure that there was something wrong with this guy at this time, so he deliberately said that he would send his family away. Sure enough, this guy immediately took the bait. Judging from his posture, it was clear that he was just trying to make a lie!

Could it be that Ulanov doubted himself?

Kashinin frowned when he thought of this. Ordinarily, he had not done anything to reveal his identity. He was always hardworking and conscientious. He did not gossip or ask for information. How could Ulanov doubt him? Where was he exposed?

In fact, Kashinin was not exposed. Ulanov did not just doubt him. This greedy guy smelled danger, and his suspicious and cautious character suddenly became sensitive.

He investigated all the people around him, focusing on those who had sent their families away.

In his opinion, sending his family away early was a sign. Whether it was because he didn't trust him as the governor or something else, it was questionable.

Of course, it was just suspicious, so he specially ordered Branning to test these people one by one to see how they would react after hearing the news of Obukhov's fall.

To be honest, Ulanov is indeed an old cunt. Branning hid it so deeply, who would have thought that that guy could be his? And who can guarantee that besides Branning, he has no other hidden lackeys?

At least Cassinin became more and more afraid the more he thought about it, and he deeply realized the importance of Anton's instructions to him. There really can't be any sloppiness when it comes to intelligence!

Despite being frightened, Cassinin's mind was also spinning rapidly. After carefully analyzing the situation, he believed that he had not been exposed. It was very likely that Ulanov had smelled something and took defensive measures in advance!

So why did Ulanov do this?

There are only two possibilities. One is that he noticed that someone was targeting him, but he didn't know who this person or this force was, so he set up a whole trick for Branning to lure the snake out of the hole.

There is another possibility, that is, Ulanov may also know that the situation is not right, and feels that Kiev is likely to be doomed, so he is preparing to run away.

But as the governor, he couldn't just run away, otherwise no matter how much money he made, he would still be marrying someone else, because Alexander II would never spare him!

For him, even if he wants to run away, he still has to deal with some political opponents who threaten him and have ill intentions towards him. In this way, after escaping, no one will make a big fuss about it and criticize him. He can spend a little money to clear it up and finally pass safely.

So what is the possibility?

Kassinen couldn't say for sure, but he judged that the situation in Kiev would deteriorate rapidly, and there was really not much time left for Anton.

Cassinin's analysis was correct. Time is indeed running out. In fact, Anton also knows this, but he is not impatient because Li Xiao has told him before that the more critical the moment, the more calm he should stay. Getting angry and panicking will not solve any problem...