Grand Duke Constantine never thought that Sir Symonds actually came for him. He didn't know the vulgar British guy, let alone dealt with him, so it was naturally impossible to offend him. And the other party suddenly jumped out and criticized Steam
Ship companies attacked his naval innovation plan.
After ruling out the option that the other party was a lunatic, Grand Duke Constantine believed that there was only one truth: Li Xiao had offended the other party, and the other party was after Li Xiao. Therefore, Grand Duke Constantine was actually injured and innocent, and was implicated.
That unfortunate guy.
It can only be said that this Grand Duke was sincerely unable to see the situation clearly and had a high opinion of himself. He never thought that his reform plan would actually offend people more than those articles written by Li Xiao. After all, no matter how many articles Li Xiao wrote, they were just words.
Cannon, and his actions really touched the hearts of many people.
It's just that the unlucky ones who were robbed of cheese didn't dare to go to trouble Nicholas I's son openly, so they could only spit at Li Xiao, a person who supported steamships.
In a sense, it was Grand Duke Constantine who caused Li Xiao's problems, not the other way around.
It's just that Grand Duke Constantine can't see all this and is unwilling to admit it. He naturally feels that he is wise and powerful and everything is good and everything is right. If there are troubles and problems, it is the fault of others. For example, Li Xiao is a special case
He doesn't have the slightest fondness for guys who are good at causing trouble for him.
"Ignore it!" Archduke Constantine said angrily, "That guy will settle the trouble he caused by himself. I won't wipe his butt for him. We just have to do our own thing!"
At this point, he said indignantly: "Also, send someone to warn him and let him calm down for a while. If he jumps up and down again and causes trouble for me, I will deal with him too!"
Nikolai Milyutin was speechless because his political level was still higher than that of Grand Duke Constantine. He could more or less detect the truth that Grand Duke Constantine could not see through. At least he knew those things.
The strange and angry voices were not directed at Li Xiao, they were just appearances!
"Sir, I'm afraid things are not that simple!" He said after careful consideration, "I am observing that this evil trend may be directed at you!"
"Coming for me?!"
Archduke Constantine opened his mouth wide and looked very shocked. He immediately retorted: "How is it possible! I didn't offend that British guy. It must be that bastard who was brazenly promoting some so-called new technologies that may or may not be there, and that made him angry.
The British..."
"I've told you before that he's such a dabbler that he actually advocates propellers? Oh my god, he actually thinks that such a few small blades can drive a giant ship of tens of thousands of tons! He's absolutely crazy, a little bit.
You have no sense at all! Everyone knows that paddle wheels are the best choice and propellers are evil!"
Yes, Grand Duke Constantine’s steamships all refer to paddle steamers. The Grand Duke’s poor scientific knowledge and imagination prevented him from accepting such “evil ways” as propellers. He naturally believed that huge paddle wheels
The device is more powerful and can drive larger ships. The small propeller is useless and useless.
Therefore, in the new year's naval budget, all steamships are driven by paddle wheels. None of them use propellers. And this self-proclaimed grand duke has no idea that the Royal Navy has found steam with the same power after comparative testing.
In ships, propellers are more efficient than paddle wheels. Moreover, the huge paddle wheel installed in the middle of the hull is eye-catching, takes up space and is easily damaged. This is really a crooked approach.
Of course, even if Grand Duke Constantine knew about it, he would not change his support for the paddle wheel. The reason is very simple. The British company that produced the paddle wheel gave him a high rebate. Even if he was looking for money, he would still choose the paddle wheel with both hands and feet.
wheel but a more effective propeller.
However, these little thoughts of Grand Duke Constantine could not be hidden from Nikolai Milyutin. Although this man admired Grand Duke Constantine very much, he would not praise all the bad things of Grand Duke Constantine against his will.
Nikolai Milyutin sighed and said: "You have not offended Sir William Symonds, but your naval innovation plan has greatly offended many people in the Admiralty. They don't like your plan, even more so.
He doesn’t like his own interests to be harmed. And that Sir William Symonds, if I understand correctly..."
After a pause, he smiled bitterly and said: "That knight is also well-known as a conservative in the Royal Navy and strongly opposes steamships. So it is normal that he doesn't like your innovations. As for attacking your innovations with great fanfare, that's why
It might be very complicated. I can only say that Archduke Andre was just the trigger..."
Grand Duke Constantine's face suddenly became very ugly. He also heard that Nikolai Milyutin's words were very clear, that is, it was Grand Duke Constantine's naval innovation plan that caused all this.
The fundamental reason is that Li Xiao is just the unlucky guy who happened to meet him at the right time.
This was completely unacceptable to him, even if it made sense, he couldn't accept it. Because it pointed to the essence of the problem - it was him who had caused Li Xiao to suffer, not the other way around, which meant that it was all his fault.
But how could the great Grand Duke Constantine and the future Emperor Constantine make mistakes? This is a huge offense, an attack and slander against him, and it is completely unacceptable!
"Nicholas! My friend!"
Grand Duke Constantine called my friend, but his expression and tone didn't look like he was talking to a friend at all. Instead, he looked like he was giving a lesson to a subordinate who made a reckless mistake.
"From your tone, it sounds like I am extremely unpopular in the navy! This is unacceptable to me! The officers of the Russian Navy have always been an upward force and have always rallied around me. I am welcomed and loved by them! This is obvious
!”
"My plans for innovation are viciously attacked by those who seek to alienate me from the core officers of the Admiralty! Everyone knows that is not the case! My plans are wildly popular! All the officers support them! They can't wait.
Want to see my plan implemented!"
"And you actually fell into the tricks of a few despicable people and believed the lies they told. This is not like you at all! Sir! Your ideas are dangerous! Very dangerous! I hope you will come back as soon as possible.
Get on the right track!”
As he spoke, Grand Duke Constantine gave Nikolai Milyutin a stern look as a warning, and then emphasized again:
"All the troubles and problems are caused by that bastard Andre. He is the source of all problems! As long as we get rid of him, all problems will be solved! And this is our current task!"