Struggle in Russia

Nikolai Milyutin clearly felt that Dmitri was not interested in Count Rostovtsev's ambitions.

To be honest, this made him confused. He always felt that at least nine out of ten nobles in the world were loyal to the king. Those who intend to subvert the traditional order should be deeply abhorred.

And if Count Rostovtsev really has that ambition, shouldn't he need to be vigilant?

But Dmitri just had no interest in this. Is this because he particularly trusts Count Rostovtsev's character, or is he too naive, or?

Or maybe there was something behind it that Nikolai Milyutin didn't dare to think about, because he didn't want to believe that his brother was an ambitious man without a king or a father!

After being silent for a while, he said: "Then what do you and the count want me to do?"

This is a real problem. How to deal with Alexander II's methods of wooing the military? Is it tit-for-tat or secretly trying to cause trouble?

Dmitri looked at him and replied naturally: "The count hopes that you will try to make the generals who support the reform become more radical. It is best to propose some more radical reform strategies!"

What's the use?

This was Nikolai Milyuting's first thought, but he immediately thought that it might be useful. Since Alexander II wanted to win over the reformists in the military, he must satisfy some of their demands.

But if the demands of this group of people were particularly excessive and it would be difficult for Alexander II to satisfy him, then naturally this move would end in vain.

But what if Alexander II had a hard time? What if he pinches his nose and admits that he wants to win over those people even if he is unhappy with it?

"Isn't that just right? Our goal has been achieved!" Dmitri replied calmly.

Nikolai Milyutin suddenly smiled bitterly. This is quite right. Isn't the purpose of their efforts to argue with Alexander II to complete the reform?

If Alexander II helped them get things done for this reason, then not only would they not need to worry about getting angry, but they should be happy.

Anyway, Nikolai Milyutin had nothing to say, and he even admired Count Rostovtsev’s brilliance.

Of course, Alexander II was definitely not that stupid, and things could not develop in this direction. But one thing is certain. Inciting the mood of the military's generals who support reform and making their appetites bigger will indeed make Alexander II's win over ineffective, and even take advantage of it.

As long as His Majesty realizes that this is of no use, he will definitely give up the idea immediately, and naturally it is impossible to cause too much trouble. In this case, there is no need for him to object forcefully. After all, it's just a trivial matter that won't cause any trouble, so forget it!

A small thing?

Dmitri doesn't think so. Think about what kind of person Count Rostovtsev is. If it's just a big deal, how could he personally make arrangements for it.

Obviously this is not a trivial matter, it is probably a very important matter. It's just that Dmitri knows that that person is particularly enigmatic and his level is limited, so he can't guess what the meaning of that person is for the time being.

But he also saw a little more than Nikolai Milyutin. Inciting those generals to open their mouths actually has another advantage, that is, to alienate their relationship with Alexander II. If they all see Alexander II clearly It is not even necessary to fully see the true face of Alexander II. Just a small glimpse of the true face may be able to make many people change their unrealistic expectations of Alexander II.

Li Xiao didn't know what the Milyutin brothers were talking about, nor what Count Rostovtsev was busy arranging. He was in a good mood.

After all, the bad things at the coronation ceremony completely ruined Alexander II's plans. Now there are rumors all over Moscow that this is an ominous sign. It was obvious that Alexander II's attempt to calm people's hearts and consolidate his position was completely ruined.

Although this would not hurt Alexander II, let alone threaten his throne. But as long as he can see his jokes, this frustrated Li Xiao will feel comfortable.

He is in a good mood and naturally enjoys everything he sees, and his relationship with Victoria has also improved a lot. For two days in a row, he accompanied the princess to wander around and play, which made the relationship between the two parties much closer.

"The scenery here is pretty good," Li Xiao stretched out happily and said to Alexey, "It would be perfect if we spread a tablecloth, some beer and grill some skewers!"

Alexey pouted, speechless about someone's hobbies. It was an elegant thing for nobles to go hunting. Is it really okay for you to eat and drink like this?

Besides, even if you want to eat and drink, you have to serve some stylish dishes. What’s the point of drinking beer and having skewers?

However, he also knew that Li Xiao was not interested in foreign wines such as red wine and whiskey. When he got together with them, he would only drink some vodka at most. Usually, he drank beer the most. It's always beer and dinner. To be honest, this atmosphere is too boring.

Especially when ladies are attending, what the hell are you doing with a big bucket of beer? After drinking so much wine, I didn’t know that going to the toilet would be a big problem for ladies!

Even if you don't mind the trouble of running to the restroom, you can't drink so much wine even if your chest and waist are corseted. Are you trying to force her to death?

"It means you like to drink beer. This kind of low-end drink is what ordinary people like. How come you, the grand duke of the empire, are so out of style?" Alexei criticized half jokingly and half teasingly.

Li Xiao replied disapprovingly: "Why is beer out of style? If all the people in Russia can drink beer openly, then our country will be truly prosperous and powerful!"

Alexey was immediately speechless, because this is absolutely true. Wine has not been affordable for ordinary people since its birth. After all, this thing requires food, and this is a country that cannot even have enough food to eat. There is no possibility of large-scale consumption of alcoholic beverages.

If one day all the people in Russia dare to drink beer openly, it will indeed mean that the country has become rich and powerful.

But the truth is this, but Alexei still wants to despise someone: "That doesn't change the fact that beer is not on the table, and only guys like you can serve beer to guests! It's simply vulgar, no wonder people Miss Victoria has always looked down upon you!”

"You don't like me?"

This made Li Xiao angry, and he said angrily: "Which of your eyes saw that she doesn't like me?"

Alexei replied with a smile: "I can see clearly with my left and right eyes, and it's not just me who sees it, but Fontana sees it too, hahaha!"