Only then did Vishniak react. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that Li Xiao's words were reasonable. He couldn't help but said with some worry: "You are right, you really need to be careful... But, Andre, there is something wrong with this department."
There are many clever ghosts out there, and I think there are quite a few who are malicious towards you. How can you be a thief for a thousand days and guard against a thief for a thousand days?"
Li Xiao also sighed. Why didn't he think so? If possible, he didn't like this purely passive defensive state. It was too aggrieved, passive and helpless. But the unforeseen situation was here again, and they were in
St. Petersburg is too weak, does not have enough power, and does not have many trustworthy connections. In addition, Alexander II is hated, so many disadvantages
Thinking about it, he sighed again and said: "Be patient for now. I believe that when the curtain of reform really opens, the environment will be much better."
In fact, this is also self-comfort, because he knows very well that the struggle between conservatives and reformers has already become fierce before the reform curtain has even begun. Once the reform really starts, the struggle between the two sides will become increasingly fierce.
Under this situation, people like them who are labeled as reformists are definitely a thorn in the side of conservatives. Even if their status is not high enough, they may still become key targets.
As a result, the situation will only get worse. Where is the possibility of improvement?
It's just that Vishniak and Muravyov also knew this, but they didn't say anything more, because they also knew that it was not easy for Li Xiao, not to mention what was the point of telling the truth?
It only hurts morale. It would be better to say nothing at all and it would be a consolation.
Muravyov deliberately changed the topic and asked: "By the way, what should Mikhail Semyonovich do?"
Li Xiao snorted: "This guy is full of bad intentions. Since he jumped out to cause trouble, don't blame us for fighting back. We will fix him in the near future and let him get out of here as soon as possible!"
You really have to deal with this kind of bastard. It can not only serve as a warning to the restless and well-meaning guys within the department who are ready to take action, but also free up some key positions for your own people. Eliminating an enemy can also enhance your own strength. What's the point?
Why not?
As a result, Mikhail Semyonovich received a slap in the face as soon as he returned to the department. Li Xiao first took him over and reprimanded him, saying that his department was undisciplined and inefficient. If he, the boss, could not let him go as soon as possible,
If his subordinates can regain their morale and appearance, then he doesn't mind changing someone to lead his department.
Mikhail Semyonovich, who was scolded a lot, probably understood that this was Li Xiao's counterattack. After all, everyone hugged Duke Mikhail's thick legs, so let's figure out who did what.
Is it difficult?
He knew that he had to find a way quickly, either find a backer to help clear the relationship and "eliminate the misunderstanding", or he had to try every means to make Li Xiao happy and stop messing with him.
It's just that neither of these two roads is particularly easy to follow. Mikhail Semyonovich has some connections, but these connections are a bit unsatisfactory in front of predators like Duke Mikhail. To put it bluntly, Kerry
After the Mian War, Duke Mikhail's personal reputation had reached its peak, and it was said that Alexander II intended to grant him the title of prince.
Let's put it this way, once Duke Mikhail obtains the title of prince, he will be a representative of the military, and in a sense a symbol of the military. This is similar to the treatment of Paskovich after suppressing the Hungarian Revolution.
Same.
Especially considering that Paskovich's health has become very bad after returning to St. Petersburg, and news has spread that he is critically ill. Once he makes a mistake, Duke Mikhail will really be the only representative of the military at the top of the power pyramid.
.
With this kind of power, let alone a rotten fish like him, ordinary cabinet ministers and even the prime minister have to give him some face. In other words, killing him is not much different from killing an ant.
The only thing Mikhail Semenovich prays for is that the relationship between Duke Mikhail and Li Xiao will not be too good, otherwise even if he kowtows and admits his mistake, he will probably die.
Of course, he will still actively work hard to save himself before the final result comes out. If he feels that it is impossible, he can only surrender and spend a lot of money to calm Li Xiao.
But this was a last resort, and he didn't want to use it until he had to, so after being taught a lesson, he quickly actively opened up relationships, hoping that the relationship network he had worked so hard to cultivate in daily life would be fully utilized!
"Grand Duke Andrei Konstantinovich, have you offended him?"
Mikhail Semyonovich's old friends were shocked. Most of them understood his purpose and directly served tea to see the guests off. The faces of the few who did not serve tea to the guests became very ugly.
It's like the bottom of a black pot.
"Tell me, aren't you full of food? His Majesty does not like this cousin, but you also have to think about it. His Majesty dislikes him so much that he has to let him be the head of this key department of St. Petersburg Part 3.
What do you think it’s because of?”
"Do you think His Majesty was confused or took the wrong medicine? It's definitely not the case! Let me tell you this, His Majesty was not happy, but he was still forced to agree. Think about how much water there must be.
deep!"
"Let me tell you this, the relationship between the Grand Duke and Count Speransky is not generally good. They have been working together in Wallachia for several years, and the cooperation is not generally pleasant... and Count Speransky is reforming
What’s your status on the molecular side?”
Mikhail Semyonovich asked cautiously: "You mean that the Grand Duke is now a popular figure among the reformists?"
"That's right! But the most important thing is that Count Speransky and Leonid, the eldest son of Duke Alexander Gorchakov, are close good friends, and they have also cooperated happily in Wallachia in the past few years!"
Mikhail Semyonovich's calves suddenly began to tremble. How could a well-informed person like him not know that Neserrodie was about to retire, and that the most popular candidate to replace him was none other than Alexander?
.Prince Gorchakov.
Think about it, why did Duke Mikhail help someone just because he felt comfortable being licked by someone in Wallachia? I'm afraid the fundamental reason is that someone got into contact with Count Speransky.
The big ship of the Erchakov family. That’s why Duke Mikhail decided to teach him a lesson!
Mikhail Semyonovich, who had figured out the so-called truth, suddenly turned pale. He deeply regretted his previous stupidity and wished he could slap himself in the mouth more than ten times...