Struggle in Russia

It must be said that Friedrich I was still very sentimental. At this time, his first consideration was not the reputation of himself and his family, nor the impact on international relations. His first consideration was Julianne's safety.

how to say? It can only be said that this person was reborn in a small country like the Grand Duchy of Baden. If he was reborn in a powerful country, such as Britain, France and Russia, then big things would happen, and maybe he would be another Edward VIII.

After pondering for a moment, he raised his head heavily and said to Alexei: "Well, you win. It is too dirty and despicable to threaten a poor woman. As a noble, don't you feel ashamed?"

Friedrich I gushed bitterly: "I will try to help you with financing, and then we will be settled. If you still plan to blackmail me with Miss Julianne, I swear you will pay a heavy price!" "

After saying this, Friedrich stood up suddenly, turned around and walked towards the door without looking back. Looking at him, he probably didn't want to say another word to Alexei.

But after taking only three steps, he was stopped by Vishniak, and he immediately became annoyed: "What do you mean!"

Vishniak replied very calmly: "The Governor has not finished speaking yet. Your Highness, I think it is best for you to finish listening before leaving!"

Of course, Friedrich I couldn't listen and refused to listen, but he was no match for Vishnyak at all, and was driven back by Vishnyak in a very shameful manner.

"This is an illegal confinement and a restriction of my personal freedom. Count, I remind you that you'd better think clearly about what you are doing. If you continue to be so presumptuous and powerless, you will definitely not be able to bear the consequences!"

Alexey just snorted contemptuously: "To be honest, I am getting more and more disappointed with you. Do you think you are a real man and an unyielding fighter? Unfortunately, you are not, with these behaviors of yours It seems so stupid to me!"

Before Friedrich I could tell, Alexei said forcefully: "Do you really know your confidante? Do you know who she is? Do you know what she is planning to do?"

Friedrich I was stumped by this series of questions, but he immediately defended: "I have already said that Miss Julianne is just an ordinary person. She has nothing to do with any of this. If you must involve her, , then I’m really rude!”

Alexei burst out laughing. He smiled and said to Vishnyak: "My friend, did you hear it? I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing. Our poor Crown Prince was completely blinded. In the dark, haha, it’s so ridiculous and so pitiful!”

Vishnyak did not laugh, because he knew that Alexei was full of ridicule, and if he started mocking Friedrich I, he would really go crazy and fall out.

Even so, Friedrich I's face was darker than the bottom of the pot. Probably as long as Alexei didn't give him a perfect explanation next, he would definitely make the other party look good.

Seeing that the heat was almost over, Alexey did not show off and said calmly: "This confidante of yours is an Austrian spy and has been serving Austria. Everything she encouraged you to do was completely authorized by Vienna!"

Friedrich I's eyes widened, as if he was frightened, but the reason for fright was not that Julianne was a spy, but that he felt that the Russians were so imaginative that they could think of such ridiculous and outrageous reasons.

Of course, no one can think of it. The problem is that you don’t openly talk nonsense! How could a sane person like him accept such a ridiculous statement? It was simply an insult to his intelligence.

Suddenly his arrogance returned, and he snorted contemptuously: "Your statement is really ridiculous. I know that the current war situation is very unfavorable to you. You continue to help your allies, but you expect to use such lame reasons to alienate us. The relationship between Prussia and Austria is too naive."

He raised his head slightly and said proudly: "I am not interested in hearing you sow discord anymore. If there is nothing else, please forgive me and say goodbye."

Friedrich I felt that he had seen through the Russian conspiracy, and felt that the previous threats were just the foreshadowing of this crappy plan, and the Russians did not dare to do anything. He felt that as soon as he expressed his intention to leave again, the Russians would immediately ask him to stay.

"It's up to you." Who would have thought that Alexei was more relaxed than him, and waved his hand directly: "Anyway, I have finished what I need to say, and I have fulfilled my obligation as a friend. Everything that happens after that has nothing to do with us. Anyway, you are the one who suffers. I will also inform Prince William of this matter in detail, and I believe he will make the right judgment."

After saying all this, Alexey ignored Friedrich I, showing a completely resigned attitude, and immediately broke Friedrich I's defenses. Although he still does not believe that Julian is an Austrian spy, Alexei seems so confident, which shows that even if this is a malicious slander and frame-up by the Russians, they have probably done enough to deal with it, and it seems difficult to deal with it!

He immediately stopped and hesitated again between going or staying. After another period of weighing, he turned back and asked cautiously: "Do you have any evidence?"

Alexei smiled and said: "What, are you interested in listening? Didn't you just say that this was malicious slander and frame-up?"

Friedrich I gritted his teeth and said: "If there is no evidence, it is slander and frame-up!"

The implication is that it doesn’t matter if there is evidence. Of course, it is also possible that even after Alexei presented the evidence, he still did not believe it. His character could do such a thing.

So Alexei replied calmly: "There is too much evidence. Except for you who were kept in the dark, everyone else can see it clearly. Although I am not obliged to show you this evidence, since you are also If you are involved in this case, I will give you an explanation.”

After a short pause, Alexei asked: "Do you know Miss Julianne's financial situation?"

This question confused Friedrich I. He asked impatiently: "What does this have to do with her financial situation? Aren't we talking about spies?"

Alexey replied patiently: "Of course it does. As far as I know, Miss Julianne's background is not good, and her family conditions are very average, right?"

Frederick I nodded patiently and asked, "So what? Having no money doesn't mean she is a spy!"

Alexey chuckled and slowly handed over a stack of documents on the desktop...