Struggle in Russia

Just as Prince Mikhail wanted to talk about the share distribution ratio, Li Xiao jumped ahead of him and threw out another very tempting suggestion:

"What do you think of this new and improved rifle, which I would like to call the Andrei-Leonid rifle?"

As soon as this remark came out, not only Prince Mikhail was moved by it, but even Leonid's face changed drastically. The upright boy immediately said: "Andrei, this is not acceptable. It is entirely your idea to improve the rifle. I have nothing to do with it, I can't occupy the honor and credit that doesn't belong to me!"

Li Xiao smiled and said: "No, my friend. I have a great relationship with you. Without your suggestion before, I would not have thought of improving our weapons. It can be said that you are the original initiator. In addition, during the improvement process You also gave me a lot of appropriate advice, and avoided many detours. Both emotion and reason are due to you!"

Leonid still firmly disagreed: "No, I think..."

But his words were interrupted mercilessly by Prince Mikhail: "Your Excellency, I think your suggestion is very good. The name of the Andrei-Leonid rifle is very suitable, so it is decided. You propose The share allocation plan is also very reasonable, I agree, and we can sign the contract today!"

Without giving Leonid a chance to intervene, Prince Mikhail made a quick decision. In less than three hours, a cooperation agreement became black and white. The Andrei-Leonid rifle is officially an established reality.

"My friend, you don't have to do this at all... I... I feel ashamed, I feel that your honor has been stolen!"

Leonid was very embarrassed. He could probably guess why Prince Mikhail liked to add his name to the new rifle. Obviously, this is of great benefit to him, it not only makes him famous and meritorious, but also lays the foundation stone for his future future.

But Leonid obviously didn't like this way, he still hoped to get credit and recognition through his own efforts, rather than just taking advantage of it.

"How could this be taking advantage!" Li Xiao put his arms around his shoulders on tiptoe and smiled, "I'm the one who took advantage, okay? Just borrowing your name, let me take at least one part for nothing." Turn into shares, this is a big profit, okay!"

Leonid smiled wryly, "Are you so short of money?"

"Lack!" Li Xiao nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "It's not an ordinary lack! If you haven't seen my mansion, it's a crumbling dilapidated building. If there is no money to repair it, it will fall down! "

Leonid felt even more embarrassed. Before, he always thought that Nicholas I treated Li Xiao pretty well. Although he was a bit stricter, he still had enough basic life. But after going to Li Xiao's mansion once, he felt that Nicholas I was a bit too much, the grand duke of the empire lived in this kind of house? It's not as good as the small staff of the Ministry of Finance!

"We still have a lot of money to spend in the future!" Li Xiao continued to explain, "There are more new weapons that require more professional equipment to manufacture, and we also need to promote our military cram schools. With money, nothing can be done without money!"

This experience of Boris and Vishniak is much stronger than that of Leonid. When they first started their business in Erlian, they encountered the unlucky thing that a penny can't beat a hero. They had to secretly sell news to the "Times" in exchange for money, so that they could buy people's hearts and stabilize the situation.

Although the current situation is much stronger than before, the higher-ups still won't give them much support. If you want to experiment with something new, you have to pay for everything yourself, such as the cram school, isn't it because Li Xiao has been subsidizing it with manuscript fees.

So it really doesn't work without money. For a big business with millions of rubles, the extra 10% of the profit is about 100,000 yuan. How much can you do with so much money? It's just giving up a little fame, it's worth it!

Leonid is still embarrassed,

Feeling that he was taking advantage of Li Xiao, he humbly refused in every possible way, and even expressed his willingness to help Li Xiao to fight for the 10% of the profit, but he didn't want a cent.

But Li Xiao refused: "My friend, this is a matter of mutual benefit. I know that you are not short of money, and you don't care about money, and you don't care about those false names. I know that you want to prove yourself with real achievements, but I My friend, this is an extraordinary time, and extraordinary means must be used!"

"Among the four of us, only you have the possibility of jumping to an important position for a short time. Whether it is me, Vishniak or Boris, they are far behind you in this respect. We also need someone who understands us too much. , are willing to help us and our friends who are working hard with us, otherwise what we are doing now will be rejected by an order at any time, and then give up halfway!"

"You don't want things to turn out like this, do you? So please become more influential as soon as possible, provide more resources and help, and help us shelter from the wind and rain. Only you can do these difficult things!"

"So, this little reputation is not for you to show off, nor is it for me to please you on purpose. It is to let you play a greater role, so that our work can continue to be guaranteed!"

"My friend, please accept my exaggerated demands with difficulty. I know you are not rigid and old-fashioned. You must be able to understand how important this is!"

Leonid stared blankly at Li Xiao, opened his mouth but couldn't say a word. He knew that he couldn't refuse, because what Li Xiao said was very sincere and realistic, accepting is indeed the best choice, and there is no one!

Leonid held Li Xiao's shoulders tightly, and said emotionally: "My friend, one day in the future, I must clarify these truths, you are a true magnanimous gentleman!"

Li Xiao smiled and replied solemnly: "You too!"

The matter was settled, and Leonid accepted Li Xiao's suggestion, but he vowed to make things better in the future, so that those in Russia who really wanted to make a difference and do practical things would not have to face the same dilemma.

On the other side, Grand Duke Mikhail watched the exchange of these four young people thoughtfully in the study. Although he couldn't hear what they said, he could guess from his expression that his nephew was still a little childish and naive!

But what Grand Duke Mikhail was more interested in was that Li Xiao was able to easily convince his stubborn nephew. This surprised him. What kind of magical power does this bastard grand duke have that can exert such a great influence on Leonid? …