Struggle in Russia

Do you think Grand Duke Constantine is speaking in human language? As a soldier, you should take a carriage instead of a train. If Li Xiao remembers correctly, Archduke Constantine, the Vice Admiral of the Navy, seems to be a soldier too, right?

He is not afraid of the other party and everyone has been at odds with each other for a long time. Since you have come to ask for a slap in the face, he will not be polite and immediately retorted: "Well, what kind of soldier does he take a train to be? In that case, you are Retired early?"

Grand Duke Constantine was stunned. He had never expected that someone would dare to criticize him in front of Duke Vorontsov, and he could criticize him so sharply. He immediately became angry and said angrily: "What do you mean by this? Is it criticism? You can’t even say two sentences anymore?!”

Li Xiao replied calmly: "Of course I accept well-intentioned criticism, but I won't get used to being picky and picky with some people!"

Seeing that these two people were about to fight, it stands to reason that Duke Vorontsov next to him should step in as a peacemaker, but what is interesting is that the Duke pretended not to see him at all, and he was there with his head raised. Looking at the sky, I don’t know if I thought pie was going to fall from the sky.

This was naturally beyond the expectations of Grand Duke Constantine. He originally thought that no matter what happened, Duke Vorontsov would give him some face, and it was impossible for him to just look at Li Xiao and quarrel with him.

Who would have thought that they didn't give him face, just pretended that they didn't see him, and let him make trouble with Li Xiao.

This made him very angry, because he felt that no matter what, he was still a majestic grand duke of the empire, and he also kindly invited Duke Vorontsov to come over and have a rest. He should give himself some face no matter what, instead of looking at the monk's face and the Buddha's face!

But the other party refused to give him any face. This immediately made him feel that it was no wonder that Nicholas I did not want to see Vorontsov back then. He kept suppressing someone and would not promote someone to marshal or re-employ someone. Obviously, this was all Vorontsov. Prince Rontsov's question!

If he hadn't been forced by the situation, he would have wanted to curse an old man. However, the situation is stronger than the people. Now he needs the support of Duke Vorontsov, so he can only endure these unhappiness.

He simply ignored Li Xiao and said directly to Duke Vorontsov: "Duke, you haven't had your meal yet. My chef is very good at French cuisine. How about we chat while we eat?"

Prince Vorontsov seemed to have just woken up and replied happily: "That's good. I happen to be hungry too. Grand Duke Andrei, let's go and try the skills of His Highness's chef!"

These words made Grand Duke Constantine angry again. He didn't want to invite Li Xiao to the table at all, but Duke Vorontsov had already sent out the invitation. He couldn't just kick him out without any grace, right?

However, he didn't pay attention to Li Xiao. He just smiled and made an invitation gesture to Duke Vorontsov, and then took the lead and walked ahead.

Is French food delicious?

Naturally, the taste is good, especially for someone like Grand Duke Constantine whose cooking skills are not bad. Duke Vorontsov praised it while eating, it was a feast.

After drinking for three rounds, Grand Duke Constantine finally found an opportunity to interject and asked: "Duke, I invite you to come here this time, mainly because I have some questions to ask you, and I hope you will give me your advice!"

While Li Xiao was tasting the dessert, he smiled secretly in his heart: The fox's tail is finally exposed, I can't help but want to have sex!

But he did not say anything. On the one hand, this was Grand Duke Constantine asking Duke Vorontsov for advice, and he was not suitable to interrupt. On the other hand, he also wanted to see what Grand Duke Constantine was going to do, and see what Vorontsov was up to. How would Duke Zoff respond.

Duke Vorontsov wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin and replied slowly: "Can you teach me? Your Highness, you are too polite. I am just an old man who has retired and is dawdling around. How can I teach you anything?"

Grand Duke Constantine immediately said: "Duke, you are too humble. Who doesn't know that you are resourceful and versatile in both civil and military affairs? I have always admired you and feel that you are the only one in Russia who can answer my questions at the moment!"

Duke Vorontsov waved his hand and said: "You are ridiculous. I am really just an old man waiting to die. As for the little achievements I had in the past, it was just luck... and you are young and promising. You are a well-deserved pillar of the country, how can I help you solve your doubts!".

Prince Vorontsov spoke politely, but Grand Duke Konstantin felt uncomfortable hearing it, because this kind of politeness clearly meant alienation, that is, rejecting people thousands of miles away.

But who asked him to ask for help? He could only hold back his displeasure and continued: "You are really too humble. If all the officials in our country are like you, why worry about not being rich and strong?"

He didn't wait for Duke Vorontsov to refuse and then said: "But now there are huge problems in our country from top to bottom. The previous failure in Crimea has made our country stand on the edge of the cliff. At this moment, we are the only ones working hard to become stronger." Only then can we save the situation!”

"And you are our country's oldest veteran with the greatest merit and richest experience. I think that only if you stand up can we help our King Kuanglan!"

Duke Vorontsov finally had a different expression, but it seemed that he did not agree with what Grand Duke Constantine said. On the contrary, he was quite wary of it.

He put down his napkin and replied calmly: "Your Highness, I am old and retired after all. I am afraid I no longer have the ability to turn the tide..."

Grand Duke Constantine was about to speak, but this time Duke Vorontsov got in front of him: "You'd better tell me what the problem is. Although I may not be able to help, it doesn't hurt to listen. Maybe I can help." How about you find someone who can actually solve your problem?”

Well……

Grand Duke Constantine hesitated for a moment, then put on a smile and said: "You are too humble, I think you will be able to answer my questions... The thing is like this, the most urgent issue at the moment is the issue of reform, although Your Majesty It has been made clear that we need to reform, but there is no final conclusion on how to reform and which ones. I think the most important thing at the moment is to reform the serfdom system. Only by abolishing it can our country be on the right track!"

Prince Vorontsov was not in a hurry to speak, because any Russian who is a reformist knows that serfdom is indeed the key point, there is no doubt about this. And Grand Duke Constantine was also an old reformist, so it was impossible for him not to know this.

Now that you know why, why do you keep repeating the same old tune? This obviously means there is something in the words, okay!

It's not the best idea to rush in and interrupt at this time. First find out what the other person wants to say!

Seeing that Duke Vorontsov did not express any concern, Grand Duke Constantine said step by step: "You have also seen that His Majesty has established a committee for the reform of the serfdom system. Obviously His Majesty also realizes that this issue is the key. But this committee has been established well It’s been a while, but there’s been no action, maybe that’s wrong?”