A group of nobles launched merciless mockery at Count Uvarov, but in Li Xiao's opinion, this mockery was just an opportunity to vent their emotions.
Because no matter how they ridicule them, they can't change the fact that Count Uvarov has suppressed them for twenty or thirty years. The vast majority of them have been mercilessly crushed by Count Uvarov since they were born and even in the womb.
I was so depressed that I couldn't breathe comfortably for twenty or thirty years.
This is not a shameless thing, it sounds quite pathetic anyway.
However, Li Xiao is not stupid enough to speak for the enemy and undermine the enthusiasm of his own people. His emotional intelligence is still online.
"It would be great if that was the case," Li Xiao pretended to sigh, "That old guy suddenly went to see His Excellency Nikolai Milyutin today. Rumors are spreading about anything!"
"Rumors are spreading?" Vasily Konstantinovich Repnin asked, "What are they talking about?"
Li Xiao smiled and said: "The most common thing is that Count Uvarov is ready to compromise and agree to reforms..."
Before he finished speaking, these young talents were all as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and they were all screaming with excitement, as if spring had arrived.
Seeing them chirping and talking freely, Li Xiao felt that he couldn't bear it. Isn't it a bit too unkind to expose their dreams like this?
Of course, not everyone is like this. Leonid and Alexey are very calm. One has a sullen face and it is hard to tell what he is thinking, while the other has disbelief written all over his face.
"Are you sure?" Leonid asked.
Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Sure!"
Leonid was surprised at this and said in astonishment: "Is Count Uvarov really planning to give in?"
Li Xiao laughed and shook his head: "No, I just said that the news spread throughout St. Petersburg."
Leonid suddenly shouted, and the young talents who listened with their ears pricked up sighed in unison. This made Li Xiao feel more and more pitiful about these people.
"What exactly is going on?" Alexey asked.
Li Xiao shook his head and said: "I don't know. It's all there. It's just that His Excellency Nikolay Milutin was called to the Winter Palace just now. The situation is getting more and more complicated."
This news once again aroused great concern among the young talents. Nikolai Milyutin was immediately called to the Winter Palace just after his meeting with Count Uvarov. They would not believe it if there was no connection.
Could it be that His Majesty finally plans to start reforms?
Li Xiao sighed and thought to himself: These people can really think for the better. Why don't they think that Alexander II might also want to make a name for himself?
By the way, these naive novices have always had unrealistic hopes for Alexander II, and have always only thought of the best. How could they realize that people's hearts are sinister!
But he didn't intend to wake up these naive people here, because these people would not be grateful to him at all, and instead might resent him for disturbing their sweet dreams.
So why bother!
After chatting for a few words to get rid of these naive people, Li Xiao and Alexei started private chat mode.
"My personal judgment is that Count Uvarov is still trying to make a name for himself. It is impossible for him to really give in, let alone agree to our request... It is very likely that this is still a way for him to use the opportunity to put pressure on His Majesty."
Alexei nodded silently, and he basically agreed with this judgment. But Leonid beside him had doubts: "Not necessarily, Count Uvarov is the most stubborn, he is not the kind of person who makes false moves.
, since he went to see His Excellency Nikolai Milyutin, he probably still wants to give in, right?"
Li Xiao and Alexey both chuckled in their hearts, Count Uvarov is not even using feints, he is the best at this kind of tricks!
"It's hard to say," Alexey decided to save some face for his old friend. "After all, the situation now is very different from before. I'm afraid he will use any means to save himself!"
Leonid did not speak, and it could be seen that he was in a heavy mood. Although he did not like Count Uvarov and criticized some of his policies, he agreed with some of the count's policies from the bottom of his heart.
I have these thoughts and feel that they represent the Russian tradition.
He still values tradition very much, so he still hopes that both the reform and Count Uvarov will have a decent outcome.
He sighed and asked, "Then what do you think will happen next?"
This is a very critical question, because Li Xiao and Alexei actually want to know the answer to this question. They also want to know what will happen next.
But it's hard to tell.
Li Xiao sighed and said: "It's hard to say, it's very likely that something big will happen...but it's also possible that nothing will happen..."
Leonid was dumbfounded because the two results were so different. How could there be such a big difference?
Alexey also sighed and said: "It's really hard to say. With your Majesty's character, it's very likely that you will remain unchanged in response to all changes!"
It can only be said that Li Xiao and Alexey have basically seen through Alexander II. If he can fool things, he will definitely fool things. He will only move when he can't fool him. Anyway, he is anxious to death!
"Then what are you going to do?"
Leonid knew very well that both Alexei and Li Xiao supported reform. According to their opinions, they definitely did not want to see the situation continue to maintain the status quo. So he was a little worried that these two friends would do something to cause the situation to change.
matter.
And this will make him very embarrassed, because for him, obeying the tsar's orders is the first priority, and he must be loyal no matter what. If Alexander II asks him to get rid of these two good friends, then
What to do?
In short, he was very conflicted and entangled, and he couldn't help but start to complain about Count Uvarov's unnecessary actions.
Li Xiao and Alexei looked at each other. They knew exactly what Leonid was struggling with, which was why they thought Leonid was pedantic.
"Let's take a look first!" Li Xiao replied with a wry smile, "There's nothing more we can do for now, we can only take a look first and then talk..."
Leonid didn't quite believe it. He always felt that Li Xiao was not a peaceful person. With his style, he would definitely cause trouble. How could he be so honest?
Li Xiao looked at him and then at Alexei, who also thought it was funny. It was getting harder and harder to fool Leonid. In the past, he could get rid of him in just a few sentences, but now he can't.
Explain clearly that this person will really fight to the end.
However, he couldn't just ignore it. He could only help deal with Leonid first, and then the two of them would slowly discuss and discuss countermeasures...