Chapter 168 Ming people do not speak secret words (2)
Li Xiao's abacus is actually very simple. If he wants to change the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, it is definitely not something he, Kornilov or Nassimov can do, and even Grand Duke Constantine cannot do it.
The one who really had the power of life and death in this matter was Nicholas I. He bluntly said that as long as His Majesty is willing, he can change the head of the Black Sea Fleet in minutes.
But the problem is that Nicholas I is not willing, and Belkh is the candidate carefully selected by Nicholas I. Unless Belkh makes an unforgivable mistake, it is impossible to replace him.
Therefore, the only way to get rid of Berkh is to make Nicholas I change his mind, or let him change his view of Berkh. As long as the tsar feels that Berkh is incompetent, he must quickly change his leadership.
Then it’s done!
So how to do this?
If it were normal, Li Xiao would really not be able to do it, because he does not have the ability and means to snitch in front of Nicholas I. Even if he snitches on someone, it will have the opposite effect. After all, he made Nicholas I
His hatred was so strong that Nicholas I wouldn't listen to him even if he had such hatred.
But now Muravyov's arrival has changed things. Although the old man has basically figured out the real reason why Nicholas I sent him to inspect Wallachia and the Black Sea region, it is undeniable that his special envoy did not
It's not false, he does have the power to make reports. If he said something about someone who didn't do well or had big problems, Nicholas I would probably still want to listen.
This is the fundamental reason why Muravyov told Li Xiao just now to stop pretending. The old man is not confused either. Li Xiao has already told such secret information about the Black Sea Fleet. Is this normal?
Although everyone supports reform, it cannot be said that the relationship between the two parties is that good. The most taboo thing at any time is to communicate with each other briefly. To do so is to be bluntly irresponsible.
But do you think Li Xiao is the kind of reckless and irresponsible person?
Anyway, Muravyov doesn't think so. Since Li Xiao is not this kind of person, but he prefers to speak softly, the only possibility is that the drunkard is not interested in drinking, or that he can only talk when he wants something.
Understanding one side caused unnecessary misunderstandings.
People like Muravyov guessed Li Xiao's thoughts in an instant, hoping that he would speak ill of Belkh in front of Nicholas I and try to get this guy away.
To be honest, Muravyov thinks that Li Xiao is really too smart. He can come up with feasible strategies in the blink of an eye. He is indeed a character!
But appreciation is appreciation, but the old man did not agree with his opinion. The old man replied sincerely: "It doesn't make much sense for me to say bad things about Belhe. Your Majesty may not believe it!"
Li Xiao actually knew this, because Muravyov's identity was indeed a bit embarrassing. Who allowed the old man to be labeled a liberal or a reformist?
Nicholas I's distrust of the reformists was well known, so he would not believe the bad things the reformers said about the conservatives. Especially the chess piece he deliberately set up like Belcher. Do you think this was a sign of reform?
Can Muravyov be defeated with just one word?
"Of course I know that His Majesty doesn't particularly trust you? So your report is on the one hand, and on the other hand I will also make arrangements!"
Muravyov glanced at Li Xiao. Although the other party did not explain clearly what the arrangement was, he knew that he must try to frame Belhe. As long as Belhe himself made a mistake or exposed a scandal, he would cooperate with his report, saying
Maybe it's actually useful.
It’s just that the old man always feels a little awkward when he does this. It’s not that he has a moral obsession and doesn’t bother to trick Belkh. He is not a saint like Leonid, not so holy. Not to mention the gap between reformers and conservatives.
Struggles around power have always been full of tricks, and it’s not like the conservative bunch have never done similar things. He doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with treating others the way they are treated.
What really makes Muravyov feel uneasy is that he feels that whether it is setting a trap or catching a scandal, how can it be so easy?
Even if a big boss like Berghe does something shameful secretly, he will not have any precautions. I'm afraid there are endless white gloves and various cover-ups. How can it be so easy to catch him in such a hurry?
Hold his tail.
If the operation failed and Belkh regained consciousness, and even discovered that Kornilov and Nassimov were planning to trick him, it would be a huge loss.
Muravyov felt that the key to overthrowing Belkh was to be unexpected. Once the guy was on guard, he would be hit instead. So he was more inclined to secretly and carefully collect other people.
Erhe's advantage was that once he made a major breakthrough, he would immediately kill him with one blow without giving him a chance to counterattack.
"You are right to say that," Li Xiao sighed and said with a wry smile: "But time waits for me! It's not like you haven't seen the current situation. How can you have so much time to slowly investigate and collect evidence! And you, the special envoy, are
We can’t stay in Wallachia forever, there won’t be this shop after passing this village!”
These words made Muravyov sigh. He knew that Li Xiao was right. The only chance for them to overthrow Belkh was to take advantage of the period when he was still the special envoy. Once his inspection mission was completed,
, or Nicholas I would no longer covertly appoint him as army commander, then it would be impossible to deal with Berghe.
"Must it be done now?" the old man asked with a sigh.
Li Xiao nodded and said: "You only have this one opportunity, don't miss it!"
The old man took another breath and said slowly: "Then what do you want me to do?"
As soon as Muravyov said this, Li Xiao's heart dropped back into his stomach. As long as the old man agreed to do it, it would be easy!
He immediately replied: "Of course I hope you will go to Sevastopol for inspection as soon as possible. When you get there, General Kornilov and General Nasimov will naturally cooperate with you. In addition..."
Speaking of this, Li Xiao hesitated a little, as if he couldn't make up his mind about something. Muravyov asked eagerly: "Is there something wrong?"
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Actually, the effect of asking you to snitch is not very good. If your deputy envoy could also take the initiative to snitch on Belhe, then things would be much easier to handle?"
"That pretty boy?!" Muravyov was startled at first, and then blurted out: "Why do you have such an idea? Don't you know where he came from? He is from the Bobulinski family!"