In other words, the quarrel between Grand Duke Constantine and Menshikov was actually the result of various contradictions and conflicts of interest. Li Xiao just happened to meet at the right time and played a key role at the critical time.
It was precisely because of his little chess piece that a game between top chess players began.
On the surface, there are only two chess players: Grand Duke Constantine and Menshikov. But behind them are the invisible mastermind Nicholas I, and Count Rostovtsev, the "treacherous sycophant" who is afraid of chaos in the world.
". Of course, there are also those powerful officials who want to watch the show and share the profits.
But who knew that this game was just a self-preservation strategy for a helpless little pawn, and it was really just a matter of survival in the face of death.
To be honest, Li Xiao didn't like this feeling of struggle. He was like a duckweed that could only be blown away by the rain and wind, with almost no ability to resist. If it weren't for the division of stolen goods within Nicholas I's ruling group, he would not be able to resist.
Well, he really only has one option: waiting to die.
This feeling of powerlessness made him feel as if a huge stone was pressing on his chest, and it was difficult to breathe. He really missed the carefree salty life before the time travel more and more. Unfortunately, he could not go back, and he would never go back.
There is no way to be a salted fish anymore.
"We wrote a letter of repentance, how will His Majesty punish us?" Boris suddenly asked.
This is also one of the things that makes Li Xiao confused and uncertain. Although he understands history, history sometimes cannot reflect a person's true personality and appearance, let alone all of a person's actions.
How Nicholas I would punish his annoying nephew was one of the things that Li Xiao couldn't completely guess. So what level of repentance is appropriate, and it won't get burned or self-defeating, is really a test of one's level.
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Li Xiao has been struggling for several days and has written several different versions, but he always feels unreliable and has no bottom line. He is so worried that his hairline seems to have begun to move back.
Boris said again: "You won't shoot us, right?"
Li Xiao sighed: "Some punishments are more terrifying than being shot, and my uncle is very good at creating such surprises!"
Yes, Nicholas I was a petty-minded emperor who was determined to retaliate. This petty character made him do some strange things that were unreasonable and unruly. For example, Dostoevsky and his friends enjoyed vacations.
The literary giant and his friends were almost scared to death by the shooting tease. Who would have thought that this was actually a prank on Nicholas I?
Li Xiao knew very well that he could now be regarded as one of the most hated people in Nicholas I. With his temper, it was entirely possible to tease him again. And Li Xiao really didn't want to be in Nicholas I's life.
Being embarrassed and timid in front of him, he was very stubborn and wanted to show his toughest and most powerful side to this annoying person, letting him know that he would never be able to conquer him! Never!
Therefore, this letter of repentance made Li Xiao even more troubled about the birth, so much so that Grand Duke Constantine had sent people to urge him several times, and Count Rostovtsev, who was far away in the Winter Palace, was also extremely concerned.
He said to old Igor: "My old man, your little master's performance will determine the upper limit of his future development. Whether it is a dragon or a snake, a lion or a tiger, a jackal or a wild dog, it all depends on
The letter of repentance is on it."
After a pause, he suddenly asked: "What kind of letter of repentance do you think your little master will write? Old friend."
Old Igor replied without hesitation: "It must be a well-founded and well-reasoned letter of repentance. My master will never surrender to that despicable tyrant, he will only fight bravely and fearlessly."
in the end!"
Count Rostovtsev smiled meaningfully and said: "Really?"
The weekly imperial meeting is about to begin again. In addition to the prime minister, the ministers of various ministries, and the chiefs of the six imperial ministries participating in the meeting, in short, it is actually a Western cabinet meeting. Of course, unlike the Western cabinet meeting, the imperial meeting does what it says.
There was only one tsar, and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Count Neserrodie, was a puppet on a string, but he could hardly make the decision.
The German sitting first on the left hand side of Nicholas I is slender and has a typical German lean temperament. However, at the age of sixty-six, he inevitably looks old, with graying hair on the temples and slight hair loss on the back of his head, and heavy bags under his eyes.
, as if falling asleep when thinking.
Sitting opposite him was Chief Palace Minister Peter Volkonsky, who was four years older than the Foreign Minister. He looked older as he was over seventy years old, and his hair and stubble on his chin were all white.
, there are even large age spots on his forehead, and only a pair of brown eyes tell you that he is still a living person and not a zombie.
Next to the Minister of Palace Affairs was the old eunuch Menshikov. The old man was exhausted from the past few days and he had already begun to doze off before the meeting began. This made the "Northern Romance" Minister of War Chernysho sitting opposite him
The husband was worried, fearing that the old eunuch would die in his sleep, so he kept blinking at the old eunuch, trying to remind the old eunuch to cheer up.
The interaction between the Minister of War and the Minister of Navy made the Minister of National Education Uvarov, who was sitting below them, laugh secretly. He had naturally heard about the recent rumors, but his status was aloof and he was not particularly interested in this type of struggle.
When you have free time, it would be better to pamper a few more little fresh meats.
Yes, this Minister of National Education is a manly man, and of course he does not reject girls. In short, he is not picky at all when it comes to eating all kinds of meat and vegetables. With such a Minister of National Education, Russia will never have to worry about the imbalance between men and women in the future.
Damn it. I believe that under his education, the citizens can advance, attack, retreat, or suffer. How beautiful! How beautiful!
Opposite Uvarov is Ordov, the chief of the third department. The old man is not as calm and calm as Uvarov. Because just opposite him sits Grand Duke Constantine, who is looking at him eagerly.
Staring at the old eunuch, he looked like a cheetah ready to attack.
Ordorff felt that he had suffered an unreasonable disaster. Why did he get involved in the mess within the navy? If you want to fight to the death to solve it internally, why did you treat Messadov, a hot potato, like a hot potato?
Throw me in prison, don't hurt innocent people, okay?
Archduke Constantine naturally noticed Ordorf and noticed the old man's resentment, but he didn't care. Who made the third part the toilet and garbage disposal center of the empire? Old guy, you enjoyed the third part
The pleasure of privilege naturally comes with the disgust of dealing with garbage, right? Anyway, Grand Duke Constantine was already eager to give Menshikov a good try.
And his expression made Crown Prince Alexander, who was sitting at the long table facing the throne, secretly resentful. The crown prince was already very dissatisfied with his younger brother's extraordinary behavior...