Alexei was a little discouraged, and Shuvanov, Petukhov, and Pugachev were also observing him. However, the two groups of people had very different ideas.
Shuvanov carefully observed and analyzed all of Alexei's emotional expressions. Basically, he was observing what kind of person Alexei was, what weaknesses and flaws he had, and how he could eliminate them in one fell swoop when necessary.
Yes, he was just doing what he did. Generally speaking, he regarded Alexey as someone who must be eliminated, that is, his target.
He did not regard Alexei as his superior in his heart, even though this was included in the instructions given to him by Nicholas I and Duke Ordorf. But he selectively paid more attention to the subsequent surveillance and observation, as well as the minor
That means a little bit of hint.
All in all, Shuvanov did not have a high opinion of Alexei. He felt that Alexei's mind was too fragile. Although he did not know what Alexei and Fontana were whispering, he quietly moved from Alexei to him.
I glanced here a few times, and my expression immediately changed.
He felt that the earl might have noticed his intention. And this made him despise the young earl even more. First of all, he had to be reminded by a woman to realize his intention. This is simply too naive and simple-minded.
Childish child.
Secondly, even if you know it, and you only know it after being reminded, you still need some nourishment and calm willpower. Why are you so happy and angry?
This kind of thing is not worthy of being in the political arena at all. If you force your way in, you will be destined to serve!
Anyway, Shuvanov felt that Alexey was nothing more than that, just a well-born dandy. Thinking about his mission, he felt that there was most likely something wrong with the assassination case, so the superiors ordered him to be the one.
Scavenger?
If Alexey knew that Shuvanov had these opinions just because of his little sense of loss, Alexey would definitely regret it, because maybe Shuvanov's analysis was correct, but the assassination case was really not that good.
What's going on!
But this is of no use. Who made Alexei careless and naive? You will have to pay the price for being naive!
On the other hand, Petukhov's first impression of Alexei was not particularly good. Like Shuvanov, his tricks were not blind. Shuvanov could see and think of him.
You can still see and think of it.
Especially after comparing the earl who was in the emperor's heart with another grand duke who was not liked by the emperor, he also felt that Alexei was too far behind Li Xiao. Although he didn't know that Li Xiao was coming this time
What to do in Bucharest.
But after listening to Pugachev briefly talk about the meeting, he felt that Li Xiao was not simple or easy. He didn't rely on any official connections, and he was able to get along like this without even having to worry about official people causing trouble.
Yes, it's so good. But Alexei, who has the support of official power, is so naive, and even made such a fool of himself in the assassination case. It's like a world in the sky!
If Li Xiao hadn't said that he and Alexey were good friends, he would have really despised Alexey. In fact, he had already secretly despised Alexey in his heart!
Petukhov was secretly a little anxious and worried about Alexei. He was worried that he might not be a match for Shuvanov, a sinister and poisonous snake, and was afraid that he would be plotted. He was even more worried that such a naive count would be a drag on him.
Will it implicate them?
Poor Alexei, he was looked down upon by the United Federation after just one meeting. He was really a bit bitter. However, for the time being, he didn't have much thought about whether it was bitter or not, because this meeting was about something.
Business.
"Gentlemen, the situation in Wallachia is already clear... the puppet regime will be destroyed soon, and everything will return to normal... This is a good thing, but our task is not only to restore order, but also to punish those who betrayed!
We must not let them get away with it!”
With manpower, Alexei naturally wants to do something big. If he can cut off some of the ringleaders before the regular army arrives, it will be both a warning and a demonstration, which will greatly deter those who are half-hearted about Russia.
They dare not have any more presumptuous thoughts.
Shuvanov didn't feel much about this, because he often did similar tasks. When he was at home, he was responsible for cleaning up those rebellious people who were not loyal to the Tsar. He often carried out assassinations in Poland, Finland and other places to eliminate those who were rebellious.
Dissidents.
When he came out this time, he also wanted to do something to let the big guys in the country take a look at his abilities and prepare for promotion.
So Shuvanov agreed without hesitation, but Petukhov was different. He was not interested in doing big things. His only wish was to return to the country safely. His purpose was to do less than to do more, and not to trouble An Anxin.
Returning home with the heart is the kingly way.
Moreover, although he has a large number of troops, they are better at frontal combat and not good at assassinations. Therefore, he is not interested in Alexei's proposal.
It's just that he couldn't say clearly that I didn't agree, so he could only object in a very subtle way: "I'm not familiar with the place. Wouldn't it be too hasty to act rashly?"
Alexey frowned slightly. He originally thought that Shuvanov would be opposed, but the situation turned out to be exactly the opposite. Why was this Cossack colonel so timid? What was the purpose of sending him here?
A soy sauce gangster like Petukhov, who was forced into danger, naturally has very complicated thoughts. It is normal for Alexei to not guess, and there is no need for him to guess, because he has decided on this matter.
"Colonel, you don't need to worry. I have locals from Wallachia cooperating with me, and I will also lead your people to familiarize themselves with the surrounding situation in the near future. I will not act rashly!"
Petukhov was a little speechless. That's not what he was worried about. He just didn't want to be cannon fodder. But Alexey's intention was already determined and he couldn't object, so he could only object tactfully again.
:
"This is naturally good, but my people are better at frontal combat. They are good at fighting openly and openly. They are not good at assassination and destruction, so my people are more suitable to cooperate with professionals like Colonel Shuvanov...
If you do it reluctantly, something bad may happen!"
When Alexey heard this, he felt even more strange. He couldn't help but look at Petukhov again. The Cossacks he knew were not so cowardly. He threw away the life-threatening main job from the beginning and made it clear that he only
If you want to cooperate, this is too much, right?
Suddenly his impression of Petukhov became even worse. If it weren't for the aristocratic upbringing that kept him polite, he really wanted to quarrel with Petukhov...