Struggle in Russia

"If it's not called taking a drug, then what is it?"

Prince Alexander Gorchakov laughed and patted Li Xiao on the shoulder. It can be seen that his mood suddenly improved, and he felt more and more that the little bastard prince in front of him was really a second person. If his subordinates had such intelligent subordinates, his work would be ten times easier.

For a moment, Prince Alexander Gorchakov couldn't help but want to complain about Nicholas I. He felt that his majesty was simply reckless. While someone's lineage is indeed questionable, so what? As long as someone agrees that Russia is willing to serve Russia and has outstanding capabilities, why not give him a chance to stand out?

On the contrary, this kind of suppression all the time is a dumb trick like shit. It will only make someone dislike your family less and less, and less and less want to work for your family. In extreme cases, they may even blackmail your family. son.

It's better to give someone room to show their abilities and let him work hard. As long as your family doesn't act stupid and self-destruct the Great Wall, what should you worry about?

Duke Alexander Gorchakov's thoughts are undoubtedly right. If Li Xiao can be used in this way, he probably has no objections. But the problem is that Nicholas I has a spiritual obsession in a sense, and he hates any people and things that do not meet his ideals. For such people or things, he will destroy them all, so that he will not Regardless of the cost-effective ratio.

Li Xiao didn't know what the Duke was thinking, but replied very modestly: "I just did what I should do."

Prince Alexander Gorchakov nodded silently, and then patted Li Xiao on the shoulder, but what he was thinking about was whether there was a way to transfer Li Xiao to his subordinates. With such a capable subordinate, his work It will be much easier, and it will be easier to compete with Nesselrode.

【After I go back, I will see if I can do His Majesty's work. I hope I can convince him! 】

Of course, Duke Alexander Gorchakov did not directly solicit, because once he could not persuade Nicholas I, it would destroy the friendly relationship between the two. Some things are the most taboo to draw big cakes.

So he just said indifferently: "Then when do you plan to return to Bucharest, Your Excellency?"

Li Xiao could tell that Duke Alexander Gorchakov didn't mean to see off his guests and drive him away, but to ask him how long he can stay in Vienna. I'm afraid the Duke intends to get in touch with him and increase his friendship. .

Of course, Li Xiao will not refuse this. Although he is a little stronger now than when he first crossed, the situation is still not optimistic, and Duke Alexander Gorchakov is a great man who will aspire to the throne of Prime Minister in the future, so he has a good relationship with such a person The benefits are too great.

So he replied very modestly: "I am going to stay in Vienna for a few more weeks, and I plan to study hard with you, the Duke..."

Prince Alexander Gorchakov smiled, not because he was flattered, but because he knew that the other party accepted his kindness and planned to develop a good friendship with him. So he put his arms around Li Xiao's shoulders, and said with a smile: "I'm old, the future must belong to you young people, the only thing that can teach you is some old experience..."

The two foxes, one old and one young, smiled tacitly, and stopped talking about these tedious government affairs, and turned to talking about feelings. Prince Alexander Gorchakov praised how handsome and unrestrained Li Xiao's cheap old man was when he was loved by women, while Li Xiao praised the old fox for having a good son. All in all, the guest of honor enjoyed himself.

It wasn't until after dinner that the two got back to the topic again. Prince Alexander Gorchakov first suggested: "Andreka, let's do it this way. I am sorry for you to pretend to be my private secretary, contact with me all the forces in Lower Austria, and help me see their fineness..."

Rather than saying that Prince Alexander Gorchakov asked Li Xiao to help him watch people, it is better to say that the old man took him to identify people and helped him get in touch with and familiarize himself with diplomatic occasions. It can be seen that the old man really planned to do this. Nicholas I is an important person.

Li Xiao naturally has no objection to this, it is always good to know a few more people, maybe it will be useful in the future? Of course, he didn't forget to remind: "Thank you for your kindness, but you know, my uncle doesn't like me meddling in foreign affairs... Once he knows the news about me in Vienna, I'm worried that he will have a problem with you !"

Prince Alexander Gorchakov smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, as far as I know, no one in Vienna knows you, you don't need to worry about your identity being leaked at all... I will declare that you are my private secretary, I Madam sent a letter home."

Li Xiao nodded. Anyway, as long as Duke Alexander Gorchakov is not afraid of being remembered by Nicholas I, what is there to be afraid of? Even if it is leaked, it will be fine if you don't admit it.

Of course, the reason why Duke Alexander Gorchakov is confident that Li Xiao's identity will not be revealed is actually because he has a little friendship with Duke Ordorf. Duke Dove helped to block it.

"So, Andreka, which side of Austria do you most want to meet now?"

Li Xiao thought for a while and replied: "Let's meet the Grand Duchess Franz Carl first! For the time being, she is our only partner. You also said that this woman is not simple. I want to meet her!"

Prince Alexander Gorchakov nodded secretly. In fact, he also tended to bring Li Xiao to meet the Grand Duchess first. After all, he and the Grand Duchess still had a deal to do, and with Li Xiao's help, he could do the test. Take a look at this terrible woman.

"No problem, then what?"

Li Xiao blurted out: "Then I will meet that Archduke Franz Josef by the way, I am also very interested in this Grand Duke!"

This answer was beyond Prince Alexander Gorchakov's expectation. He didn't understand why Li Xiao wanted to meet that ambitious brat.

Li Xiao explained with a smile: "On the surface, it seems that Wendisch Gretz has suffered the worst defeat this time, but I think the Grand Duke has actually suffered the worst defeat... Without our intervention, he might He will be the next Emperor of Austria..."

"Well," Prince Alexander Gorchakov nodded and asked, "So what did you want to prove when you met him?"

Li Xiao explained: "It's not to verify anything. I just want to see his most real thoughts, because he is very likely to be our most dangerous opponent in the future! Know the reality in advance and prepare early!"