After finally getting rid of Leonid, Li Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, he was really worried that there would be no way to convince this sage classmate because he didn't have enough experience. Then he would really have a headache.
Fortunately, he solved the problem with his sharp tongue. Of course, it was not that easy to get Leonid to go abroad. At least he had to talk to Duke Alexander Gorchakov first, otherwise he would
Their son had sent the envoy abroad and they didn't know how they could spare him.
Speaking of which, Li Xiao was really curious about Duke Alexander. He had never dealt with this Duke before, and it was impossible to figure out a person's personality and temper just by relying on a few words in history books.
And since this Duke will serve as both Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire in the future, it can be said that he is extremely powerful, and he is just in time for the reform, so it is very necessary to have a good chat with this Duke in advance.
After thinking about it, he decided to go to Duke Mikhail first. After all, he was more familiar with this Duke, so it would be better to talk to him first to warm up the situation.
"Duke, thank you for what happened last time. Without you speaking up, I might have had a headache for a while!"
Prince Mikhail smiled and replied nonchalantly: "Some small things are not worth mentioning. They are just some blind thorns causing trouble. I believe you can solve it without me!"
Li Xiao smiled and said: "But it's definitely not as fast, and the effect is not as good as yours. This is a big help, and I have to thank you both emotionally and rationally!"
Duke Mikhail waved his hand and replied lightly: "Okay, don't talk about these trivial matters. Tell me, why did you suddenly come to me?"
Just when Li Xiao was about to slap him, Prince Mikhail said rudely: "Don't tell me those useless nonsense. You are a person who always goes to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. There must be something wrong. Tell me quickly. If you are
If you don’t say it now, I won’t care!”
Li Xiao smiled and said, "You are really sharp-eyed. You can see through my intention at a glance. That's it. Leonid talked to me today..."
Duke Mikhail couldn't help but be a little stunned after listening to Li Xiao's story. He finally understood how difficult and stubborn Leonid was. He bluntly said that the child was just a piece of granite, and he was really like oil and salt.
If you don’t eat soft or hard food, you won’t eat it.
Especially after observing Leonid closely in Wallachia some time ago, Duke Mikhail felt that his problem was not that big, and if left unchecked, it would cause big trouble sooner or later.
He was having a headache about how to talk to Duke Alexander about this problem. Who would have thought that Li Xiao would come up with a solution in advance? How could he not be surprised!
He glanced at Li Xiao meaningfully and sighed: "You always surprise me. It is a good idea to let Leonid go abroad to see the world. If you continue to keep him in the country, it is indeed easy to get into trouble at this juncture...
"
Hearing this, Li Xiao chuckled. Sure enough, the Gorchakov family was actually the top loser. When Nicholas I was here, although Duke Alexander did not completely break with the conservatives, it was not a pure reform.
Pai. He has a sense of not being offended, which is called a person who is well-founded in advancing and retreating and is calm and leisurely.
It is not difficult to see from Duke Mikhail’s words that the reformists are now gaining momentum. Although Duke Mikhail and Duke Alexander will cater to the reformists to a certain extent, it is impossible to expect them to completely side with the reformists. They still
He will play both sides and will never take sides easily.
Of course, this is normal. After all, this is not the first time that Russia has launched reforms. There was the bloody example of old Count Speransky before. It is really crazy to start prematurely.
At least Li Xiao can understand the choice of the Gorchakov family, and historically speaking, when Nikolai Milyutin was forced to step down, and when Grand Duke Constantine resigned sadly because of the death of his eldest son Nikolai, Duke Alexander
However, Alexander III ascended the throne.
Can you tell me what level this is?
Naturally, it was impossible for Li Xiao not to pay attention to this powerful minister. If he could exert a certain degree of influence on him, the benefits would be considerable.
While Li Xiao was thinking about his thoughts, Duke Mikhail continued to ask: "It's good to go to England and see Paris, but is it necessary to go to the United States?"
Of course, it was impossible for Li Xiao to tell him that Leonid was not just going out to see the world, but a political investigation. Naturally, he could not just focus on the political system of one or two countries, but must learn from the best of all and discard the dross.
Just fine.
He replied calmly: "Different countries have different scenery. If you only prefer the scenery of a certain country, it will inevitably affect your vision and horizons. It is right to walk more and see more... and..."
Prince Mikhail quickly asked: "And what?"
"Traveling just one country doesn't take much time. I don't think St. Petersburg will be peaceful in the next few years. What do you think?"
Duke Mikhail was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a moment, he replied: "You have thought more carefully. Leonid, who is so troubled, is really not suitable for staying in the country. He is prone to causing trouble, so it is better to stay abroad for a few more years."
Very good!"
Li Xiao laughed again. He knew that Duke Mikhail was also afraid of Leonid, and was afraid that he would get involved in the fight between the reformists and conservatives. Not that he was worried that Leonid would follow the reformists.
Well, he still knows a little bit about his nephew and knows that he is still relatively conservative. Even though he has made many reformist friends, he is still conservative...
What he was most afraid of was that Leonid foolishly helped the conservatives to speak up and attacked the reformists, and then he couldn't stand some of the conservatives' practices, and finally ended up being marginalized by both factions.
Given Leonid's personality, this situation will almost certainly happen as long as he stays in St. Petersburg. It's safe to get him out of the country for a few more years.
Anyway, given his and Duke Alexander's status, it would not be a pity even if the past few years were completely wasted. It would not be easy to avoid this opportunity and arrange a future for Leonid in their own way.
It would even be perfect if Leonid could change his bad temper by taking a walk...
"Excellent, you are very thoughtful. Having a friend like you makes Leonid and his father worry less!" Duke Mikhail nodded with satisfaction and said happily: "If I had known you were so capable, I would have said
I have to ask you to help me in my army. What’s the point of joining the gendarmerie? It’s just the dirty work of some sinners who live in harmony with each other. It’s annoying and dirty!”