Alexei somewhat understands what Li Xiao means. It is not impossible to cooperate with Grand Duke Constantine, but it depends on how to cooperate. If it is based on equality and reciprocity, then you can cooperate. But if Grand Duke Constantine goes too far
If you are aggressive, you cannot be bullied.
After figuring this out, it was clear how to operate Alexey in the future. For them, Count Vladimir and the fishbone must be sorted out, and they cannot let this fight ruin their good things. But with Ni
With Gula I's character and methods, it would definitely be a thankless task for the two of them to pick a thorn in his side.
But if Grand Duke Constantine also took action against Count Vladimir and helped to find fault with him, then Nicholas I would have to think carefully about it. His biological son and his wild son are definitely not the same thing. As a person who cares about face,
If outsiders know that he helps his wild son but not his real son, the gossip will not sound good.
What's more, with Li Xiao's ability, he can set off three-foot waves even if there is no wind. When there is wind, he has to act like a monster to death. At that time, public opinion will give Nicholas I a headache.
In other words, with a justifiable crime and the endorsement of Grand Duke Constantine, then Count Vladimir is nothing. Even if Nicholas I is reluctant, he can only take down this wild son.
Block up the mouth of the world.
"You really are!"
After thinking about Li Xiao's thoughts, Alexei gave a bitter smile, because it was not impossible to do this, but it was easy to be hated by Nicholas I. However, considering that someone had already filled the hatred of Nicholas I.
Yes, there are too many lice and I am not afraid of being bitten.
"It's a big deal for Archduke Constantine. He's really unlucky!"
Alexey had a very bad impression of Grand Duke Constantine, especially after the incident with Viscount Prozolov. In his mind, the little fat man could almost be equated with the enemy. Let him cooperate with the enemy, indeed
It requires some mental construction.
"He's not really an enemy," Li Xiao tried to persuade him and said slowly, "Actually, not only are we not enemies, we should actually be considered friends."
This argument shocked Alexey. He looked at Li Xiao dumbfounded, wondering if the nonsense person in front of him was his friend.
"I'm not talking nonsense!" Li Xiao smiled bitterly, "I didn't take the wrong medicine either! In fact, that little fat guy and we are both supporters of reform. No matter what his starting point for supporting reform, he always supports reform!"
Li Xiao knew very well that in the history of Alexander II's reforms, the biggest pillar of the reformists was actually Grand Duke Constantine. Without the strong support of this Grand Duke, this reform would not have been able to be carried out. And with this
The Grand Duke was forced to resign because of his son's affair with a girl, and Alexander II's so-called reforms were declared to have come to an end.
In a sense, the rise and fall of the Grand Duke Constantine represents the rise and fall of the reformists. It can be said that both prospered and suffered losses.
However, in this time and space, due to the personal grudge between Li Xiao and Nicholas I and his son, the division of forces within the reformist group became more complicated, making Grand Duke Constantine less important. However, it is undeniable that this little fat man is indeed a real person.
of reformists.
Since everyone is a reformist, if we can put aside personal grudges, there is actually a basis for cooperation, and we can barely be regarded as friendly forces.
It's just that it's a bit difficult for Alexei to accept this friendly army immediately, because he doesn't appreciate the little fat man's approach.
"What he does is his business," Li Xiao said, "He has his way, and we also have ours. I'm not asking us to go his way, but I'm saying that no matter which way we go, our purpose is still the same.
Yes, as long as the purpose is the same, we can cooperate. And now we must cooperate with him!"
Alexey was non-committal about the purpose of Lu He, because he felt that the purposes of both parties were not completely consistent. The ultimate goal of the little fat man was the throne, not reform. But Li Xiao said that they must cooperate with the little fat man, which made him eat
Surprised!
He lost his voice: "Why?"
Li Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "My friend, haven't you realized that we have become a thorn in the side of some people? No matter how hard we hide it, we can't hide the fact that we are carrying out reforms in Wallachia.
Now that the old diehards in St. Petersburg have seen through our disguise, Count Vladimir is just an appetizer. If we take him away, do you think there will be no other big dishes waiting for us later?"
Alexey was stunned and whispered: "No, I think we are quite low-key!"
"Being low-key can't change the things that those stubborn old men value most," Li Xiao sighed again, "Look at the recent attitudes of Duke Mikhail and Duke Alexander, doesn't it mean something?"
Alexey was stunned again, and then finally realized that the relationship between them and those two people had indeed become a bit ambiguous since last year. In the past, their contact was very active, and they wanted to show the world that Vala
They had been protecting him for a long time. But now, even if they send money, their attitude is neither salty nor cool, and there is a vague sense of alienation. It is obvious that the two old foxes may have noticed something, and they are trying to distance themselves from each other!
Alexei suddenly took a breath of cold air. He knew very well that their biggest reliance in Wallachia was the Gorchakov family as an ally. Without this important ally, he could rely solely on his own strength.
I really can't mention it enough.
"Can't we try to clear the relationship?" Alexey asked with a grimace.
"Impossible!" Li Xiao replied with certainty, "Those two Dukes are both good people. Although they are more open-minded, they will not do it if they clearly support the reform! So we must unite all the people who can
The power of unity, because I guess those old diehards behind will become more ruthless every time!"
Alexey thought for a while and muttered: "But Grand Duke Constantine is not a strong ally! If he had his way, he wouldn't be forced to come to Moldavia! We might as well find a way to show favor to Alexander.
Where is the Crown Prince!"
Li Xiao immediately shook his head: "It is impossible for our crown prince to accept your confession. Not only because of my relationship, but more importantly, the biggest supporter behind him is actually those old stubborns. Do you think he will abandon those
Will the old fogy come and hug us?”
Alexey was immediately speechless, while Li Xiao sighed: "So we have no other choice but to cooperate with Grand Duke Constantine!"