Count Rostovtsev was stunned. Old Igor's evaluation of him was beyond his expectation.
He even thinks that others think of him as a wise man or conspirator who is highly intelligent and unsmiling.
I never thought that in the eyes of others, he was a domineering, old-school paternalistic bastard.
The contrast was so great that he couldn't accept it at all. At most, he thought he was a bit overbearing, but he definitely didn't think he was difficult to deal with.
He stopped laughing and asked with a straight face: "Is this what Grand Duke Andrei thinks or is it your opinion?"
Old Igor replied seriously: "This is the unanimous view of all of us!"
The atmosphere was a little stagnant. Count Rostovtsev looked directly at old Igor, and the pressure was suffocating.
Old Igor looked at him fearlessly, as if to say: I think so too when the King of Heaven is here, you are such a person!
After a long while, Count Rostovtsev took a deep breath and replied calmly: "It's up to you. It doesn't matter what you think of me. What's important is not to block the way or hinder my plan. That's enough."
Got it!"
To be honest, old Igor was very disappointed. He had known Count Rostovtsev for many years. When the old people who came from that era gradually withered or simply succumbed to the power of Nicholas I, Count Rostovtsev
He is one of the few people who can still make him feel like a friend.
But today he discovered that this friend has changed beyond recognition. He is no longer what he was before. He has been completely changed by this distorted society and has become so ugly and unsightly.
Old Igor is very disappointed and regretful. From today on, he loses an old friend. Those good memories are really just memories.
"It's up to you!" Old Igor sighed, "As a former friend, I have said everything I should say, and I have a clear conscience! I hope you think clearly about what you are doing, and don't end up betraying all your relatives! Goodbye!"
Old Igor didn't want to stay for a moment. He finally understood why Li Xiao was so angry and rude today, and why he made that decision. Count Rostovtsev is really disappointing. This man has already
The devil is gone!
Count Rostovtsev does not think that he is possessed by magic. He has clear goals and clear methods and everything is going according to his vision, so what is wrong with him?
It can only be old Igor and Li Xiao who are wrong. It is because they do not understand the cruelty of reality, because they are too merciful, and because they do not understand his painstaking efforts at all. The reason why these naive people were rejected by Nico
The reason why La I suppressed them so miserably was entirely because of their naivety.
If it weren't for him, old Igor and Li Xiaozhi wouldn't even have a chance to breathe, but now these novices who have received his favor dare to point fingers at him and say that he is wrong?
This is simply ungrateful!
Count Rostovtsev felt depressed for no reason and felt particularly angry. He had long abandoned the emotion of anger and other emotions that only weak people had. He actually broke his vow today because of two noobs. It was really unsatisfactory.
should.
He tried hard to calm down the annoyance in his heart, telling himself that he couldn't argue with idiots, not to mention that when he helped those idiots, he never thought about making them grateful. He just felt pity for these unfortunate wretches and gave them a little gift out of compassion.
It took a while for Count Rostovtsev to control his emotions. He drank a cup of tea slowly and began to make plans for the future again.
After all, some people act very naive and unreasonable, which shows that they are not qualified to bear heavy responsibilities, and naturally cannot shoulder those burdens, so they must take precautions early to avoid being delayed by certain people.
Count Rostovtsev acted very aloof and even arrogant. It seemed that both Li Xiao and old Igor were kneeling at his feet, listening to his admonitions and following his guidance. It was as if he was Olympus.
Zeus on the mountain.
This is what Li Xiao dislikes the most, because there is no omniscient and omnipotent God in this world, and no one can achieve perfection. But Count Rostovtsev is paranoid that his plans and methods of doing things are perfect.
It is unbearable to mistakenly believe that one is omniscient and omnipotent.
Li Xiao admits that his level is not as good as Count Rostovtsev, and also admits that most people and most reformists are not as good as him, but no matter how good he is, he cannot always make mistakes, nor can he be perfect.
There is no harm in listening to other opinions, and there is no problem in putting yourself in other people's shoes and considering the interests of the majority.
But he is so paranoid that he does not allow anyone to oppose his plan, and he cannot tolerate even the slightest adjustment in details.
This makes people crazy. Anyway, Li Xiao doesn't want to work with such people, nor does he want to be friends with such people, so he chooses to only discuss matters from now on and cooperate only when he can cooperate.
"Did you really do this?" Alexey asked in surprise.
Li Xiao nodded silently: "I have been patient for a long time, but this time I really can't bear it anymore!"
Alexei hesitated for a moment and said: "But in my opinion, there is no problem with the general direction of his plan, the timing is accurate, and the possibility of success is very high!"
Li Xiao shook his head and said: "I didn't say that there was a problem with his timing, nor did I think that his general direction was wrong. I was talking about the details! It is obvious that there is no need to pay such a heavy price, and it is obvious that there is no need to die so many people and shed so much blood.
But he just doesn’t care! He just wants to be cruel to the end! This is unacceptable to me!”
Alexey was stunned and sighed: "I knew this was the problem. Although I also think it is a bit excessive, but thinking about it from his perspective, ensuring success is the first priority, and he should also be seeking stability.
Bar?"
Li Xiao snorted: "This has nothing to do with seeking stability. As far as the current situation in Ukraine is concerned, it is already a sure thing... Even if a large army is sent to counter the rebellion immediately, it is impossible without one or two months of preparation. That is
He said that when the counter-rebellion troops arrived in Ukraine, the situation was already very bad. But now he still refuses to agree and still wants to delay it. What will the delay be like? Will he be satisfied only if the blood flows like rivers and the ground is thousands of miles away?"
Alexei stopped talking, because he knew that what Li Xiao said was right. Even if he went all out to counter the rebellion now, it would still take time. Maybe before the army arrived in Ukraine, it would become a pot of porridge, but Rostow
But Count Vtsev still wants to wait and make Ukraine more chaotic. What will the chaos look like?
Maybe it will end up like what Li Xiao said. What a heavy price we have to pay. Is this really necessary?