Széchenyi thought Baojani was joking at first, but when he saw the old man actually taking action, he immediately started to complain, and he started to go crazy:
"Old friend, are you crazy? Can't you understand what I mean... Well, to say the least, what can you do to convince the French to make concessions? And why should they make concessions? People have made it very clear that this is
The Wallachians want to collect money, do you expect Wallachia to show their favor, or do you expect the French to help us advance funds!"
But Baojani was very calm and said calmly: "I know all what you said, but now the only way is to do the work of the French. This is our only way out. Maybe we can figure it out and change it."
How can emotion convince the French?"
Széchenyi was speechless. He knew that whatever he said would be in vain. Baojani had already made up his mind. Once the old man became stubborn, not even nine cows could pull him back.
He could only sigh helplessly: "Okay, it's up to you. Although I know this is a waste of time... Forget it, I'll go with you!"
From this point of view, Szechenyi is still a good friend. He knows that Baojani's trip is humiliating himself, but he can't bear to see his old friend being humiliated, so he can only bite the bullet and suffer with his old friend. In the political world
There really aren't many people as kind as him in this shithole.
Li Xiao was a little surprised when he heard that Baojani and Széchenyi were visiting, because although he had talked with these two people, there was indeed a conflict of views. Their conservative views did not meet his requirements for the Hungarian revolution, and naturally there was no follow-up.
How did you contact me?
Especially after the news of his cooperation with Kossuth became widely known, logically speaking, these two people could not have any contact with him, but today they happened to come, and he couldn't help but have some guesses.
At first, Li Xiao thought that these two people should have come to persuade him to give up cooperation with the radicals led by Kossuth, because this was in the interests of the conservatives. Moreover, he had just broken up with Kossuth on bad terms, which was exactly what happened.
A good time to seize love with a knife.
But after actually talking to Baojani, Li Xiao realized that he was really too simple... No! It should be said that he was too complicated. Baojani and Széchenyi were called simple and naive. These two people actually came to help Kosu
Special words to be a peacemaker!
This made Li Xiao a little bit dumbfounded. On the one hand, he was shocked by the political naivety of these two people. No wonder the Hungarian revolution failed in history. The main leaders were all naive novices. How could they fight against a bunch of old men in Austria and Russia?
What a cunt!
Li Xiao was still a little shocked by the simplicity of the revolutionaries of this era. This kind of behavior is simply unimaginable among future generations of revolutionaries. In another fifty years, the revolutionaries will no longer love each other, and they will become more ruthless than their enemies over a dispute over a few doctrines.
He is also cruel and ruthless when he attacks his own people.
There is no way that different factions can secretly help each other to speak, and if they don't secretly stab each other, it would be an act of benevolence and justice.
Therefore, Li Xiao showed the greatest kindness to these simple revolutionaries. He did not ridicule them, but patiently listened to their appeals.
"Mr. Diomede, we know that your time is precious. We have no other intention of visiting you. We just want to express some opinions on the issue of arms trade, hoping to persuade you to change your mind!"
The gentle and elegant Baojani directly stated his purpose of coming. He did not accuse Li Xiao of making dirty money, nor did he say that France should generously donate arms if it really supported the Hungarian revolution.
On the contrary, he first said: "You have donated a large number of arms before, which has fully proved your goodwill and your and the French government's support for the Hungarian revolution. This is a timely help, which is very precious to us, and we will always remember you."
and the French government’s contribution!”
"As for the arms deal, you said that we need to spend money to buy it. We completely understand this. After all, there is no free lunch in the world, and those weapons and ammunition are not free. Spending money to buy them is a matter of course."
"However, I believe you have seen the actual situation in Hungary. Our finances are very tight and we cannot spend much money to buy arms. Moreover, we are still fighting the Austrians. This cost is very huge, and we don't know about this war.
How long the battle will last, naturally, we must calculate carefully!"
While talking about Baojiani, I observed Li Xiao's expression. Seeing that this person remained calm and not impatient at all, I suddenly felt a little confident and felt that there might be a miracle today.
Then he went straight to the core: "So today we can only shamelessly ask you to understand Hungary's difficulties and help us selflessly again. Can you provide us with a batch of urgently needed weapons and ammunition? If not, can you give us some urgently needed weapons and ammunition?"
What about more discounts?”
Li Xiao seems to understand what these two are here to do. It turns out they are lobbyists, but the problem is that you and Kossuth are not from the same group. You can't be embarrassed to speak for him, right?
Baujani also answered truthfully: "We do have different political opinions from Kossuth, but we have one thing in common, that is, everything is for Hungary. As long as it is beneficial to Hungary, we should naturally try our best to help!"
Li Xiao felt that Baojiani was a bit great, and such an open mind was indeed admirable. It's just that admiration is one thing, but the reality is another.
He answered bluntly: "Mr. Lajos, Count Széchenyi, I cannot agree to your request... It's not that I refuse to provide convenience and help. If possible, I am willing to give you more weapons and ammunition.
Help you fight for freedom..."
"But the reality is that the weapons and ammunition donated previously have been to the best of my ability, and I have no way to provide more help for free. As for the arms transaction, I have made it very clear to Mr. Kossuth before. You
This is a deal with Wallachia, your money is not paid to me, and the price is entirely up to them...I am just playing the role of a matchmaker for you, trying to help you obtain arms!"
"So it's not that I'm causing trouble, nor am I deliberately selling high prices. I'm just a middleman, just providing channels for you. So it's unrealistic for you to expect more discounts from doing my work. You should work with Vlach
Talk to Asians and convince them to see if they can get discounts. This is more practical!"
Before Baojani and Széchenyi could speak, Li Xiao added: "Of course, according to my observation and understanding, the Wallachians are unlikely to give discounts, and there is even a high possibility of raising prices. I am also aware of this."
I deeply regret that I am really helpless and powerless about this!"