Struggle in Russia

Li Xiao buried his head in writing and drawing on the desk, while Boris dozed off with his head tilted against the fireplace. Except for the beeping sound of burning firewood, the company seemed so quiet.

The moon is already in the sky outside the house, and the brilliance spread by the white jade plate makes the snow-covered ground look so bright. On this bright moonlit night, except for the conscientious sentinels, there was hardly a single person in the Second Company's garrison. Most of the soldiers fell asleep after a day of heavy training and the devastation of night-time cultural tuition. The snoring in the wooden house was one after another, which was harmonious.

Vishniak yawned and pushed open the door. Standing on the felt mat at the door, he rubbed his feet and shook the snowflakes off his shoulders. He rushed to the fireplace and stuffed his cold hands into Boris' neckline in a mischievous manner. .

ah!

Boris, who was attacked by surprise, jumped up suddenly. The giant was so tall and physically fit that he almost hit the wooden beam above his head.

"Vishka!"

Boris gritted his teeth and shouted: "Stop doing such nasty tricks! Otherwise, next time I'll pour a bucket of snow into your bed!"

Vishniak's threat to Boris was unheard of. This big man looked fierce, but he was actually good-tempered, and he wouldn't explode no matter how funny he was. He has liked to tease this guy since he was a child, and without him, life seems to be lacking.

While toasting and rubbing his hands, Vishniak asked Li Xiao, "Why, the letter of repentance hasn't been written yet?"

Li Xiao replied without raising his head: "How can it be so easy, not only to let that Grand Duke Constantine face so that he can explain it, but also to give them actual reasons to catch, every word has to be considered Again! Not to mention I have to write for you two lazy bastards!"

Boris curled his lips and said: "If you want me to say, why do you have to be so serious, just admit your mistake and deal with it, and you're done. Anyway, it's nonsense!"

Li Xiao raised his head and glared at the big man angrily, and corrected him: "To put it simply, is this a matter of admitting mistakes casually!"

Vishniak also sighed: "Indeed, if you make a mistake casually, the Grand Duke will think that we are fooling things and not cooperating in good faith. Secondly, His Majesty can't be satisfied..."

Li Xiao interjected, "I'm not worried about the second uncle's satisfaction or dissatisfaction, but I'm more worried that he will not reflect deeply and admit his mistakes with a bad attitude, and he will give us a big hat and a heavier punishment! That's called egg pain!"

Vishniak thought for a while, this possibility is really great, that His Majesty can definitely do it, and he feels more and more that it is really not easy for Li Xiao to take the initiative to undertake this painful job. But Boris doesn't have so many delicate thoughts. This big man prefers to solve problems directly. What can be solved with fists will never trouble his tongue.

He yawned and muttered angrily: "You smart people just think too much and always like to complicate things. My father said that if you lose your hair so fast, you will all be bald in the future!"

"Your uncle, you are bald!"

Unsurprisingly, Boris got two middle fingers. This simple gesture of contempt and disdain spread rapidly under the promotion of Li Xiao. Everyone, including Boris, Vishniak, and all the soldiers of the Second Battalion, has already mastered it.

Oh, except for Leonid, of course, the upright knight rejects all obscene gestures, so he refuses to use them, but he doesn't forcibly prohibit them, which seems very humane.

To tell the truth, Leonid is really a good leader. Without Messadov and his henchmen, the 748th regiment has undergone earth-shaking changes under the leadership of Leonid. Unqualified officers were purged and convicted, and qualified officers were placed in the correct positions. Corruption and extortion were basically eliminated, and the basic human rights of soldiers were guaranteed. This gave the whole group a whole new vibe!

Petty theft has been eradicated, violations of discipline and disobedience no longer exist, not to mention orders and orders, at least the soldiers are not like beggars, blind people and gangsters.

Even the law and order in the town of Sertorov has improved greatly, and the residents no longer have to hide from the 748 regiment like thieves.

"But is it really worth it?"

Vishniak still has doubts, because according to the deal reached by Li Xiao and Grand Duke Constantine. Li Xiao admitted in principle that he had indirect leadership responsibility for the banned books, in exchange for Grand Duke Constantine cleaning up the corrupt officers of the 748 Regiment headed by Messadov, and allowing Leonid to temporarily lead the 748 Regiment.

In other words, Li Xiao drove away Messadov and his gang at the expense of his own interests, and also helped Leonid become the acting head. It's not like someone who is so self-sacrificing and not seeking personal gain.

But Vishniak still remembers how someone extorted money from Mesadov, and how did he treat Leonid so well?

Li Xiao replied without even raising his eyelids: "Why is it not worth it? For us, Messadov is a face-to-face enemy. With this guy in charge, he will cause trouble anytime and anywhere. We will not take him away for a moment." No peace!"

"As you have seen, that bastard has already set out to frame him. If Vasily hadn't found out in time last time, we would have been on the right track!"

Vishniak shuddered suddenly. Indeed, if it wasn't for good luck last time, if Gerasimovich really succeeded in finding out in time, the three of them would probably be eating in the prison in the third part at this moment.

It has always been only a thousand days to be a thief, but there is no reason to prevent a thousand days from a thief. No matter how strong the defense line is, it cannot withstand the impact of day after day, and being beaten passively is always not an option. And that's exactly what Li Xiao did, making a deal to get away the unsightly Messadov, without this bastard with a bad belly making troubles on their heads, their pressure would be much less.

Especially now that the acting head is Leonid. Although Vishniak has not fully accepted this person, he must also admit that he is not Messadov. Conspire against them.

However, Vishniak still felt a bit of a pity: "You should have let that grand duke help Leonid to the position of head. Acting head is always unsafe!"

Indeed, the acting head is just a temporary worker, and Nicholas I or Menshikov can send another Mesadov to find fault with just one order. From a safe point of view, it is the best policy to remove the word agent.

But Li Xiao knew that this was impossible. His cousin was not a good bird either. Although temporarily they have the same interests and can cooperate, but once the honeymoon period is over, he will turn his face immediately.

What's more, with the greed of that person, Li Xiao will never be allowed to continue to enjoy himself. It is impossible to let a Leonid who has a good relationship with Li Xiao be the head of the 748 regiment. Then how can he find fault, how can he show his father that he is better than the crown prince and has been suppressing Li Xiao with all his strength?