Vishniak and Alexei thought about it again and again, and finally felt that Li Xiao's assertion was a bit exaggerated. Even if this intervention in Wallachia and Austria was not an expansion of territory, it had international influence and political significance.
It is a huge and exciting event, and it requires a lot of expressions. How can it be given away with just a medal?
Li Xiao snorted contemptuously: "That's because you don't know my uncle too well. It's rude to say that if Duke Paskovich and Mikhail want to be crowned princes, the only possibility is to capture Istanbul."
.Whoever of the two of them can drink the Bosporus will be crowned prince. There is no other way!"
Is it difficult to capture Istanbul?
It is indeed difficult to say that it is difficult, but it is indeed not difficult to say that it is not difficult. Because Turkey, the main enemy, is not actually strong. If Russia's only enemy is Turkey, then it will not only be difficult to cut melons and vegetables, but at least it will be easy to capture.
But the problem is that the enemy is not just Turkey. The eyes of the great powers are all fixed on this place. As long as Russia makes the slightest move, it will cause a chain reaction, and maybe a group of people will intervene. Let's put it this way, taking Istanbul is not so much a military issue.
Say it's a political issue.
If the political problem is not solved, Istanbul will never return to the embrace of Christian forces. And obviously, Russia really has no way to solve this political problem for the time being, so it can only drool over Istanbul.
Both Vishniak and Alexey believed that they might not see this day in their lifetimes, so if Istanbul must be captured to obtain the title of prince, then neither Paskovich nor Duke Mikhail would have a chance.
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Alexei murmured in a low voice: "It's unlikely that your Majesty will set such harsh conditions, right?"
Li Xiao snorted coldly: "Believe it or not, let's make a bet, just ten thousand rubles. If this time Paskovich and Duke Mikhail are crowned princes for their military exploits, I will lose."
How about the two of you losing ten thousand rubles each to me, on the contrary, how about you lose ten thousand rubles to me?"
Both Alexei and Vishniak curled their lips and did not talk to each other. It was not that they were afraid of losing because they had no money. Although ten thousand rubles was a lot, it was a huge blow to Alexei, who was originally rich, and Vishnyak, who had made a fortune.
For Jacques, this little money is really nothing. The reason why they don’t bet is because they don’t know what to do. After all, no one can predict Nicholas I’s bad temper. Maybe he is just so stingy.
Woolen cloth!
Besides, what's the point of spending so much money on such a thing? Wouldn't it be nice to keep ten thousand rubles in your pocket?
The two men were surprisingly unanimous: "No gambling!"
Li Xiao looked at them with contempt. Now it is getting harder and harder to swindle pocket money from these stupid friends. These guys are getting smarter and thicker, and they are getting thicker and thicker. Unlike at the beginning,
You can easily defraud hundreds or even thousands of rubles, especially Alexey. This guy is simply stupid and has too much money... Tsk, tsk, these good days are gone forever, what a pity!
Not to mention this little resentment in Li Xiao's heart, whether it is Vishnyak or Alexei, what he is most concerned about now is how to maximize Wallachia's achievements and the stinginess of Nicholas I.
They have seen it. Although the medal was given this time because Lazarev and Duke Mikhail only reported the active acquisition of important information, and the various miracles they used to deceive the Wallachians have not yet been reported. Logically speaking,
In the end, when it comes to discussing merit, this area accounts for the majority.
But both Vishnyak and Alexey were a little worried. What if Nicholas I bounced the ticket again and sent them away after giving them two medals?
No one is willing to be mediocre. Who doesn’t want to return to his hometown with a wife and a daughter? Who doesn’t have any ambitions?
Both Vishnyak and Alexei believed that their achievements were enough to obtain promotions and decent titles, but what if Nicholas I continued to act unreasonably and suppressed them?
Li Xiao was silent about this, or he didn't have a good solution. As the saying goes, an arm can't twist a thigh, and it's meaningless to reason with power. If the powerful emperor doesn't like you, he has ten thousand ways to do it.
Make you stare.
Even if he was full of evil ideas, there weren't many ways to deal with a thick leg like Nicholas I.
"Just wait patiently, this matter is not up to us..." Li Xiao sighed directly.
Vishniak was the first to be unable to bear it: "Isn't this too passive? You have to work hard to get something!"
Alexei also said: "This opportunity is once in a lifetime. I don't know how long it will take to wait for another opportunity like this!"
Is Li Xiao willing to wait passively? Definitely not, but there really is no particularly good way to do this for the time being. We can't just go around the world and shout about the "good deeds" they did in Wallachia!
In that case, the Wallachians will be the first to explode, and they will be dragged out and quartered in a matter of minutes. Moreover, this will also affect the subsequent arrangements. You can't just do it for the sake of temporary pleasure and a harmless title.
Just mess around!
Anyway, Li Xiao would not choose this way. He could only comfort him with gentle words: "Guys, please be patient. This matter cannot be rushed! And I didn't say that we can only wait passively! In addition, Alyosha, you
My vision is too short-sighted. Who knows that there will be no chance in the future! I think there may be greater opportunities in the next few years!"
Neither Vishnyak nor Alexei believed this, so they asked separately:
"You didn't say passively waiting, but what you meant was pretty much...Okay, then tell me how you plan to actively strive for it?"
"Is there still a chance in the future? Don't be kidding. This opportunity is once in a lifetime. The last time we took action in the Balkans was 19 years ago. It only happens once in almost twenty years! Even if we don't have to wait for as long as twenty years, ten years is enough.
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Li Xiao felt a headache more and more. He really couldn't afford to be hurt when he encountered such a group of teammates who wanted to make contributions and went crazy - you guys don't think about me. What can I do under the pressure of Nicholas I! Now!
This situation has been worked out with great difficulty. If you are not satisfied with this, do you want me to directly kill Nicholas I for rebellion?
Of course, slander is a slander, and Li Xiao can also understand the urgency of these two people. How many decades can a life last? Look at Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine, they can be decorated with medals and occupy high positions without any merit. Who can
Not envious!
Not only them, but also the followers around them, who flattered and played with them, earned the credit. If they don't catch up, what will happen in the future?