Soon, Nicholas I was beaming with joy, because someone really repented thoroughly in the letter of repentance, almost begging for mercy in a humble and unscrupulous manner. Nicholas I could even imagine someone groveling and hugging his thigh to beg.
The scene of letting go, the pent-up resentment in his heart evaporated in an instant, making him feel refreshed and able to go up to the fifth floor in one breath!
"good, very good!"
Nicholas I patted Li Xiao's confession letter. The smile on his face could not be concealed. Every cell and every hair exuded the light of happiness. He was so happy that he could see the little tongue in his throat.
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"Kostya, you did a very good job! It seems that you worked very hard and lived up to my expectations... You did a very good job. This kind of rectification campaign is well carried out and should be vigorously promoted! If all ministers can be like you
, it is impossible for banned books and those dangerous and evil ideas to cause any harm to our country!"
Grand Duke Constantine quickly expressed that he did not dare to take credit. The reason why he was able to achieve this achievement was entirely due to the teachings of Nicholas I. He just followed the teachings of Nicholas I and achieved a little bit of modest results.
Nicholas I also knew that what Grand Duke Constantine said was untrue and that it was all flattery, but he couldn't help being happy now. When people are happy, they like everything. Naturally, he accepted all the flattery from the fat man.
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"Well, very good. Kostya, I hope you will continue to work hard. The future of the empire depends on young people like you!"
These words made Grand Duke Constantine overjoyed. He was so happy that he couldn't even find the north, and his nose was about to burst. He seemed to have heard Nicholas I's promise. Is this a clear statement from Chiguoguo?
On the other side, Crown Prince Alexander's face was naturally even more ugly. At this time, he was restless, as if there was a grill under his butt, and he was the steak on the grill - suffering! Suffering!
Did Nicholas I just give an obvious hint? No, he deliberately said something that seemed like a hint but actually had no meaning at all. This was also his strategy to continue to stimulate Alexander.
Sure enough, Alexander couldn't bear it anymore. This weak boy must have made up his mind, right?
After being happy for a while, Nicholas I told Grand Duke Constantine very comfortably and casually: "Although the main officers of the Second Battalion and Second Company have repented, the law of the country is that meritorious deeds must be rewarded and guilty must be punished, even if they are sincere.
If they admit their mistake, they will still be punished... How about they be relieved of their military duties and exiled to Siberia?"
You see, Nicholas I was so vengeful. Even if he made a small mistake, he would be severely punished even if he sincerely regretted it. It is conceivable that if Li Xiao made a big mistake and fell into his hands, his life would definitely not be saved.
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But this time Nicholas I will be disappointed. The good son who perfectly helped him vent his anger actually made a sinful deal with someone. Grand Duke Constantine still has pigtails in Li Xiao's hands. He really can't do it now.
Cross the river and burn the bridge immediately.
Therefore, Grand Duke Constantine advised tactfully: "Father, although these officers have indeed committed heinous crimes, they have sincerely repented. If they are severely punished, I am afraid that those officers who are watching will become resistant and will not be conducive to the
Their transformation.”
"Secondly, Grand Duke Andrei Konstantinovich is also in that company. The troubles he caused before are still influential internationally. If we punish him severely now, I am afraid that it will not be heard well and it will become a scandal again.