Five hundred and fortieth chapters want to vote for nothing
After saying goodbye to Duke Alexander Gorchakov, Li Xiao rushed to Pest in a rainy and windy way, because time was really tight, and he still had a lot to do next. First, he had to conduct a second arms deal with Kossuth.
For the time being, he could only take care of this personally, because the Wallachians and the Hungarians did not trust each other, and without Li Xiao as a middleman, the business would really not be possible.
After settling the arms business, he had to rush back to Bucharest, where the situation had reached its final and most critical moment. With Duke Mikhail "recovering" the city, Russia began a new round of mandate for Wallachia.
It will start again.
At that time, the Wallachian government will be selected and a large number of pro-Russian and obedient Russian agents will be appointed. There are too many interests involved. Li Xiao will also work for Alexei and try to find a governor for him.
Only in this way can the benefits obtained previously be safely absorbed.
In the end, he had to go back to the 748th Regiment to show his face. After all, he was still the deputy battalion commander of this regiment in name, and his essential job was that of a soldier. The reconnaissance mission was over, and he had to return to his duties anyway. Not to mention immediately going to the front line to fight, at least
He had to put on a show, otherwise Nicholas I would be so insidious that he would raise an issue on this issue and accuse him of leaving his post without permission and fearing the enemy.
"I really have a hard life!"
Li Xiao in the carriage sighed, but he actually liked this kind of busy and fulfilling life. As a time traveler, he had long been accustomed to the lifestyle of later generations. To be honest, he was really not used to living in this era, and he was not used to it.
Without the Internet and computer games on his mobile phone, it would drive him crazy.
If it weren't for the busy work that distracted him, he would have gone crazy.
Two days later, Li Xiao entered Pest covered in dust. He didn't have time to wash away the dust. He went directly to see Kossuth. The Hungarian who was ready to fight was already impatient. He couldn't wait to arm himself with more weapons.
The army is really going to fight Austria.
Of course, the key reason is that of the 30,000 troops that were finally armed, only more than 10,000 people were finally able to join the front line in Vienna. This was far from Kossuth's plan. He was full of resentment about this, so he hoped to arm himself again.
Raise more troops to realize his great ambitions.
"Mr. Diomede, we urgently need more weapons and ammunition, especially more cannons. Without cannons and rifles, we cannot defend the Hungarian revolution, and we cannot defend Hungarian freedom!"
Li Xiao was not interested in Hungary's freedom. He was more concerned about the Hungarian people's pockets. As long as the Hungarian people were willing to pay real money, he would naturally be willing to provide weapons and ammunition.
On the contrary, if the Hungarians are not willing to pay quickly enough, then Kossuth will not be interested in paying even if he makes extravagant claims.
Of course, necessary scenes must be said. Li Xiao replied with a smile: "I personally support the revolutionary struggle in Hungary. Fighting for freedom is the most basic human right! The Hungarian people have the right to pursue freedom and also have the right to live a free life! If you can
It will be my greatest honor to do my best for this!"
Kossuth liked to hear such tunes and was very satisfied with Li Xiao's attitude. Before, he was a little worried that the damn French would take advantage of the tune, or simply use political excuses to reject the second batch of arms deals. But now it seems that the French
Don't mean that?
This can't help but make Kossuth a little fanciful. As a politician, international relations is a required course. Since he stood up against the Austrians, Kossuth has been observing the reactions of various countries, especially focusing on the reactions of the United Kingdom and France.
After all, Britain and France are the mortal enemies of the Holy Alliance. It is impossible for Britain and France to remain indifferent to the changes in the political situation in Austria. At one time, Kossuth also had the idea of seeking political support from Britain and France. However, this idea soon changed due to the Habsburg family's influence on Hungary.
political concessions and the ambiguous attitude of Britain and France towards Wallachia and Moldavia disappeared.
Kossuth watched helplessly as Britain and France instigated Wallachia and Moldavia to cause trouble against Russia, and then watched helplessly as Britain and France turned a blind eye to Wallachia and Moldavia under Russian pressure.
This terrible attitude made Kossuth completely disappointed with Britain and France. He simply did not believe that they would sincerely support Hungary. He was not willing to be a guinea pig for Britain and France and let Hungary bleed blood in vain.
What's more, at that time, the Habsburg family was under pressure to make concessions to Hungary. The situation was very good for a time. Naturally, Kossuth was even less interested in Britain and France. If the Habsburg family hadn't suddenly turned their backs and demanded
Hungary sent troops to help them suppress the Italian revolution. The relationship between the two sides really would not have developed to what it is now.
Therefore, Kossuth was suspicious of Li Xiao's intentions. If the other party in the first arms transaction had not been very straightforward and straightforward, he would not have further contact and development with Li Xiao.
Now, on the one hand, he wanted something from Li Xiao, and on the other hand, he also wanted to test whether France's attitude towards Hungary had changed, so he specifically wanted to interview Li Xiao.
"It's my honor," Kossuth replied while observing Li Xiao's expression: "Thank you for your contribution to the Hungarian revolution. The Hungarian people and I will always remember your timely help..."
"Although the current situation has improved to a certain extent, the situation facing Hungary is still severe... There are Russian interventionist troops pressing on the border in the north, and the Habsburg family is suppressing the uprising in the east... The Croats and Serbs in the south are also
Dishonest... This all requires Hungary to arm more troops. Only in this way can it defend the revolution and safeguard freedom!"
"Unfortunately, most of our channels for obtaining weapons have been cut off. Mr. Diomede, I hope to purchase more arms through you. Can you do it?"
Li Xiao smiled slightly and said: "Hungary's needs are my biggest motivation, and I will do my best to meet your requirements!"
This made Kossuth overjoyed and immediately said: "Thank you very much. When can the transaction be completed?"
Li Xiao smiled and replied: "When the transaction can be completed depends on how many arms you need and what price you give. The more satisfactory the price is to the supplier, the faster they will naturally be!"
To be honest, this answer does not satisfy Kossuth, because on the one hand, Hungary's funds are limited and cannot give out too much real money. On the other hand, he hopes that the French can be more generous and show their support for the Hungarian revolution.