Chapter 543 Everyone has their own aspirations (1)
Menshikov didn't know that his good subordinates had completely sold him out. Of course, even if he knew it, it would be too late. Who let Mark Mikheyevich have so many secrets about him!
As the saying goes, if people don't know it unless they do nothing, the sins they have committed and the immoral things they have done will be exposed sooner or later. Menshikov has been free for most of his life, and it is almost time for him to pay the price.
But it will take some time. After all, this is one of the top bosses in Russia. If you want to bring him down, even if Grand Duke Constantine takes action and there is sufficient evidence, it will take a lot of effort.
In the meantime, let's turn our attention back to Vienna first. Li Xiao has been active there for some time and has a thorough understanding of the relevant situation.
"Duke, I plan to return to Pest tomorrow. Vienna does not need me to stay here for the time being. You are enough!"
Duke Alexander Gorchakov actually didn't want to let Li Xiao leave. Someone had helped him a lot these days and gave him a lot of pertinent suggestions, which initially laid the direction and focus of Austria's diplomatic work in the future.
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It's a pity to let such a powerful subordinate go. The trash sent to him in the country are good at seducing girls, but they are really not good at doing real things.
You can’t blame Duke Alexander for complaining, because these days, diplomacy is basically the prerogative of the nobility. If you want to be a good diplomat, you must first have a noble background. It cannot be an ordinary small noble, at least you must be a count or above.
He must also be a powerful earl who is close to the royal family.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to enter this circle. But the problem is that although aristocratic children have social advantages and can easily integrate into the aristocratic circles of various countries, the problem is that the abilities of these young masters are uneven. Even if they have the teachings of their parents, their outlook on life and the world
They are all diverse.
It's good to meet someone who is motivated and wants to make a career, and he will be brought out after a lot of hard work. But the problem is that most aristocratic children are used to slacking off, and it is normal for them to be arrogant and extravagant. They are more interested in flirting, picking up girls, and drinking.
Partying instead of doing real things.
As a result, such a bunch of people go abroad to work as diplomats, mix among all kinds of sensuality, and basically treat their jobs as child's play. They either do half-heartedly or do nothing but work as monks for a day. It is really lackluster.
To be honest, Duke Alexander sometimes prefers to use those common people who have gone to college, are well-educated, and want to get ahead. They are more professional, more motivated, obedient and willing to work, unlike those nobles who are lazy and can't help themselves up the wall.
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But the problem is, as mentioned before, the field of diplomacy is basically a monopoly of the aristocracy. Common people are capable but not welcome, and it is difficult to enter the circle!
Anyway, Duke Alexander has always had a headache for diplomatic talents. After finally meeting a powerful Li Xiao, he naturally wanted to fuck him to death and refused to let him go.
The only thing that makes Duke Alexander feel pity is that although someone has excellent conditions, he is really not a diplomat. Even if he wants to stay with someone, it is impossible. Moreover, someone is going to Pest to do business, and the Hungarian side is related to the overall situation in the future.
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"Hey, I really want you to stay here and help me!" Duke Alexander sighed, "My job is more than ten times easier with you here. In my opinion, you were born to be in the diplomacy field!"
"You're so complimentary! I'm just making some additions and improvements based on the good foundation you laid."
Li Xiao quickly became humble. He knew his abilities very well, but he was just relying on his advantages as a time traveler to make some advanced plans. If he was really asked to engage in diplomacy and take charge of his own affairs, he would definitely not be able to do it.
Duke Alexander smiled and suddenly asked: "Your Excellency, may I ask, do you have any plans for the future?"
Li Xiao was a little dazed. He didn't understand why Duke Alexander asked about this. Wasn't he talking about diplomacy just now?
Seeing that Li Xiao was in a daze, Duke Alexander said bluntly: "In my opinion, it is a waste for you to stay in the navy. It's not that you don't have military talent, but I think your talent is more in politics."
, your control of the overall situation of the world and your sensitivity to the current situation are something I have never seen in my life... You are born to be in politics, not the military!"
Li Xiao probably understood Duke Alexander's intentions and was probably trying to persuade him to change careers and persuade him to come out of the army and join politics.
Li Xiao was a little silent for a while, because he had considered related issues before. Objectively speaking, Duke Alexander's words were reasonable. He did not have any military talent. Apart from being a time traveler, he had read some war histories and memoirs and played some war simulation games.
, the others are all clueless.
To put it bluntly, as a soldier or officer, Li Xiao is definitely unqualified. Reluctantly staying in the army, that is, being able to use a little of the forward vision of a time traveler, and letting him really command the battle, is probably a foreign version of Zhao.
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On the contrary, being in politics is completely different. Although he still lacks relevant experience, he is familiar with relevant history and historical figures. History also helps him understand the advantages and disadvantages of various policies. As long as he is not stupid and wants to mess around,
Don’t be too simple in getting ahead.
For a while, Li Xiao did have the idea of leaving the army and directly entering the political arena. However, he soon rejected this idea personally because after weighing it, he felt that entering the political arena was not a good choice.
Although it seems that he is more suitable for the political arena, with his old and cunning uncle here, even if he enters the political arena, there is not much room for him to play. The family is strictly guarding against him.
That only arouses their sensitive nerves.
If he really made some achievements, Nicholas I would definitely be more and more wary of him due to his temper. At that time, I am afraid that instead of beating and ostracizing him, he would be directly eliminated, leaving him with no room for further development.
From this perspective, it is more dangerous to enter the political arena. Moreover, there are more villains in the political arena, and Li Xiao has even less connections. He climbs up step by step, and God knows how many years it will take to get ahead. Moreover, the Russian political arena has always been treacherous.
If not, he might be involved in something fatal. If not, he might have to go to the Peter and Paul Fortress to be imprisoned or repair the earth in Siberia. The risks here are too great!
So Li Xiao thinks it's better to work in the army now. Although it's still difficult to get ahead, the risk is much smaller, and if you seize the opportunity in recent years, the possibility of making a difference is still relatively high, even with Nicholas I
Just keep an eye on it, and you won’t achieve nothing!