The dance was still going on, but Duke Alexander and Li Xiao were completely uninterested in this. They were like two people enjoying the performance from afar, watching these sensual dogs and horses and commenting on them.
“You always ask the right questions!”
Duke Alexander praised Li Xiao, and then replied seriously: "It's very simple to get this friendship. Prove your worth, prove that you can risk life and death for these friends, and then be accepted, and then you will be guaranteed!"
Li Xiao nodded and asked slowly: "Then how do I need to prove that I am worthy of this friendship?"
Prince Alexander smiled again: "You are really good at asking questions. I like people who can ask the right questions!"
After a pause, he replied slowly: "You have initially proved that you are worthy of this friendship, and we are very satisfied with your performance. We generally believe that there is no problem with your ability, but..."
Having said this, Duke Alexander turned his head and looked into Li Xiao's eyes and said: "But ability is never a big issue. The biggest issue is loyalty! Loyalty is more important for friendship! You need to prove that you are reliable!"
Li Xiao nodded slowly and asked: "I think this is not a matter of proof, but a matter of feeling. Is that right?"
Duke Alexander showed an unexpected expression and asked: "Why do you say that?"
Li Xiao replied firmly: "Because loyalty can never be proven, loyalty can only be felt. I think I am loyal, and I have paid a high price for this loyalty, but your friends think that I am loyal."
If this loyalty is not sincere enough, then it is in vain. On the contrary, if your friends perceive the so-called loyalty, then everything is not a problem, right?"
Duke Alexander laughed and said: "You are indeed the smartest young man I have ever met. And I also like to deal with smart people the most."
After a pause, Duke Alexander replied extremely seriously: "My friends don't feel your loyalty yet, or they feel that you are not so loyal. You cannot serve our group wholeheartedly, but they think you do have it."
potential, so I am willing to give you a chance. As long as you continue to provide us with high-quality services, I believe you will be accepted soon!"
"I understand!" Li Xiao smiled: "Then what do you need me to do next?"
Duke Alexander stopped beating around the bush and answered bluntly: "We hope that Russia will become better. We hope that every Russian can have a full stomach, have new clothes to wear, and live and work in peace and contentment. We sincerely hope that this country
become better!"
Li Xiao did not interrupt, but listened patiently to what Duke Alexander said: "But you know, reality is sometimes so helpless, not all hopes can become reality. And reality is so cruel!"
"Russia today is not a beautiful place. There are many problems. Many people do not have enough to eat or wear, or even starve to death! All this is really not what we want to see, and we also want to change it!"
At this point, Duke Alexander suddenly stopped talking and just looked straight into Li Xiao's eyes, as if he wanted to see through his soul.
At this time, Li Xiao spoke: "Yes, we don't want to see these tragedies. But the reality is so cruel. We can't have trouble sleeping and eating because of these cruel realities, and then go bankrupt and ignore ourselves, even if we really do that.
, it’s just a drop in the bucket and can’t change anything.”
Duke Alexander smiled. As he said just now, he likes to talk to smart people, because that will reduce a lot of trouble. Just like now, he told Li Xiao a simple truth, and Li Xiao did not disappoint him.
, this answer is very good!
"Of course, if there is a chance that we can do something for this great country without interfering with our previous lives, we can do it. There is nothing wrong with that, right Duke?"
And what Li Xiao said next made Duke Alexander even more satisfied, because only the first one could lead to the possibility of encountering some annoying old-school people who only care about themselves. Compared with such people, Duke Alexander thought he was more noble.
Quite a few, and Li Xiao’s subsequent words have clearly stated his position, which is very good!
Duke Alexander immediately smiled and said: "This gives us a very good feeling. It is both persistent and flexible. I think my friends will appreciate your attitude, His Excellency the Grand Duke!"
Li Xiao didn't say much, he just bowed slightly and nodded softly, saying it all without saying a word. Of course, only he knew how much of what he just said was true, and how much was just a joke.
But this is not important. What is important is that Duke Alexander and the others like this answer. Because for the time being, for Li Xiao, the friendship between him and the Duke and the Duke's friends is greater than the differences, and they can completely cooperate. As for the future, the future
It’s still far away, let’s seize the moment first!
"You came all the way to Vienna suddenly just to attend an unknown ball?"
Anton was very puzzled by Li Xiao's behavior, because this dance was not important to him at all, and there was no need to hurry up and hurry up and then leave in a hurry.
Li Xiao also knew that Anton didn't understand, but he couldn't explain it. He couldn't tell Anton that the reason why he was so anxious was because some people didn't want him to stay in Wallachia at this time, and it was also a test.
Is he honest and obedient?
It was Duke Mikhail who hoped that Li Xiao would not be in Wallachia or in Bucharest on New Year's Day in 1849. Because Crown Prince Alexander officially went to the Grand Duchy of Wallachia for a visit, er, or inspection in accordance with the order of Nicholas I.
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As everyone knows, Nicholas I didn't like Li Xiao, and Crown Prince Alexander didn't like Li Xiao either. On this special day, no one wanted to see someone they didn't like appear on a very meaningful occasion.
That would be embarrassing for some people.
Especially in the process of putting down the Wallachian rebellion, Li Xiao performed a major meritorious service. Logically speaking, he is one of the individuals that Crown Prince Alexander needs to be commended for. In order to avoid the embarrassment of the Crown Prince and to avoid the difficulty of Duke Mikhail, so
Li Xiao had to carry out a mission and leave Bucharest. Fortunately, some friends of Duke Alexander and Duke Mikhail felt that Li Xiao was still of some use and could be cultivated. However, before cultivating him, he had to check whether he was obedient, so he deliberately