Li Xiao shrugged indifferently and replied: "So what, I'm just telling the truth. This is an objective fact. I didn't have any conditions back then. It would be a damn thing if I succeeded. There's nothing I can do about it.
If you accept it, then what’s the point of learning lessons? If those of us who currently support reform are still so naive, then I can almost conclude that reform will inevitably fail!”
Duke Vorontsov looked at Li Xiao with interest and said slowly: "You really dare to say that, and you are not afraid of them ostracizing you?"
Li Xiao said contemptuously: "If they really exclude me because of this, then I can't help but draw a clear line with these childish fools, so as not to be implicated by them in the future!"
Duke Vorontsov laughed loudly, pointed at Li Xiao and said: "Although your kid is a bit crazy, there is still truth... As you said, if those of us who support reform now are still the same as we were 30 years ago,
They are just as childish, so we must draw a clear line with them!"
After a while, Duke Vorontsov suddenly asked: "You mean that the reason why Count Rostovtsev went to report back then was because he wanted to draw a clear line with those childish fools and preserve his strength for the future?"
Although this is indeed a fact, Li Xiao will not answer stupidly, who can guarantee that this is not Duke Vorontsov testing him?...
Even if not, but he exposed Count Rostovtsev's identity so casually, isn't that quite naive?
So he replied: "No, a whistleblower is a whistleblower. There is nothing to clean up. I am just telling you the fact that the Decembrists were doomed to fail. As for what Count Rostovtsev's behavior is, I think this is
It doesn't matter, because no matter how we interpret it now, it can't change the fact that the Decembrists failed. As for whether Count Rostovtsev should be spurned and condemned, that's a matter of opinion. After all, a thousand people see it.
Are there a thousand Hamlets in it?"
Duke Vorontsov laughed again, still so cheerful. After a while, he calmed down and said to Li Xiao: "No wonder the count said you are a little fox, your words are really watertight!"
Li Xiao suddenly understood. Sure enough, Duke Vorontsov knew the identity of Count Rostovtsev. Think about it, ordinary people who don't know the truth have great opinions on Count Rostovtsev, especially the reform.
There are quite a few people in the faction who hate him to the core.
If Prince Vorontsov did not know the truth, it is difficult to imagine that he would have no objection to Count Rostovtsev being in charge of the serfdom reform committee, at least not so decisively when Grand Duke Constantine deliberately raised this issue.
be rejected.
"Your performance is not bad either. Didn't Grand Duke Constantine also get deceived by you?"
Duke Vorontsov shook his head and said: "That's different. He is a fool. It's not difficult to hide it from him. But your performance really shines in my eyes!"
"You are ridiculous," Li Xiao bowed slightly and said, "Compared to you and Count Rostovtsev, my little tricks are totally out of the question. You are really unbelievable!"
Duke Vorontsov burst out laughing. He patted Li Xiao on the shoulder and said, "Okay, let's stop complimenting each other. If your cousin hears it, he will be so angry that he faints!"
I have to say that although Grand Duke Constantine is not a good person, he is very effective in adjusting the atmosphere. What do you think of the relationship between Li Xiao and Duke Vorontsov before?
Although Duke Vorontsov seemed very kind and friendly, Li Xiao always felt that there was a layer of separation. He did not think that this Duke was trustworthy. But after what happened with Grand Duke Constantine, the two
The barriers between them disappeared completely, and the atmosphere was called harmony.
"If my cousin knew the true identity of Count Rostovtsev, I'm afraid it would make him vomit three liters of blood! If he knew that the count he had always disliked was one of the real leaders of the reformists, with his
His temper will probably knock off the roof!"
Duke Vorontsov also laughed: "It is indeed possible, but to be honest, I think the count was right to deliberately hide it from him. He is indeed unreliable!"
Li Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Even if he doesn't tell the truth, he will use it to blackmail the earl if things go wrong. He can do it with his temper!"
The two quarreled about Grand Duke Constantine for a while, and then got down to business.
Duke Vorontsov sighed and said: "Although Grand Duke Constantine's character is not very good, his view of the problem is still basically correct... The Serfdom Reform Committee is indeed not playing the role it should. I think Rostow
There are advantages and disadvantages to having Count Vtsev in charge of this department. It’s difficult to tell clearly the pros and cons at the moment!”
Li Xiao did not speak, because what Duke Vorontsov said made sense. Although Count Rostovtsev was in charge of the Serfdom Reform Committee to prevent the conservatives from making a name for themselves, his status as an undercover agent determined that he could not
It’s really a drastic and drastic reform strategy.
In short, I feel that his move does not have any crucial role.
But Li Xiao knew that Count Rostovtsev was an old fox. With his personality, he would try every means to capture the Serfdom Reform Committee and he would definitely not just watch.
"I think the count may have some plan," Li Xiao replied thoughtfully, "He always takes one step at a time and looks at the next three steps. He must have a plan, but he can't tell us his plan yet..."
Duke Vorontsov hummed and sighed: "Maybe so, he always likes to do this kind of tricks, and you don't know what he is doing until the last moment..."
As he spoke, he sighed again: "Although there is absolutely no problem in keeping this secret, I always feel unhappy. He does this so that people like us always only know his plans and purposes before the answer is revealed.
He can only passively cooperate, which is really too passive... and doing so makes us feel as if we are redundant. He alone is enough for any plan or strategy..."
To be honest, Li Xiao also feels this way. How should I put it? Having a demon leader like Count Rostovtsev can really save you worry, because he has anticipated all the things you can think of. It can be said that as long as you follow the instructions
The execution of his plan is not to say 100% sure, but only 60% to 70% sure.
But what? As Duke Vorontsov said, all the mental activities are taken care of by Count Rostovtsev alone, and everyone else seems to have become spectators. That feeling is really not a good one...