Chapter seven hundred and twenty fourth unreasonable
I have to say that Alexandra's mind is still too simple, or she really doesn't think that deeply about politics. All she can think of are some superficial superficial problems, and there is no way to solve the actual troubles.
For example, although her opinion of Li Xiao has greatly changed now, she does not fundamentally disagree with him. She still thinks that Li Xiao is a big trouble. If it weren't for him, Augusta and William I would not be able to reach this stage.
To put it bluntly, she still turned her elbows inward. She always felt that the problems were all other people's problems and that her own family was the best.
But it doesn't matter. It's not Li Xiao who suffers anyway. With Augusta's personality, if she doesn't learn her lesson, she will still act so recklessly in the future, and she will suffer the consequences.
In fact, she was quite sad this time. Even if Li Xiao came to intercede, she would have to shed some skin.
"Your Highness, I heard that your wife is ill. Why didn't you notify me of such a big thing? I should have gone to visit in person. It's really rude!"
It only took three days for Charles Alexander to step in and ask Frederick William IV to take action. The bankers in Berlin were made honest in minutes. Although they wanted to buy the face of the Rothschild family, they would never do it.
This offends the King of Prussia, unless they don't want to be in Prussia anymore.
So the money for the five hundred thousand thalers was quickly settled. Even the bankers were a little frightened and came to the door in person to apologize. They also promised that they would fully help Li Xiao if he had financial difficulties in the future.
Of course, Li Xiao did not take these nonsense seriously. None of these guys who eat people without spitting out their bones are good people. The so-called help is probably like pulling a knife on your neck and bleeding you!
William I was very happy to receive half a million thalers, because it meant that his work could finally continue, but when Li Xiao mentioned Augusta, he frowned. He was really disappointed and sad for this wife.
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So he waved his hand lightly and said: "It's just a minor illness. It doesn't matter. You are busy with work, so you don't need to visit her. I will convey your kindness to her!"
These words shocked Li Xiao, because this was too unusual. Logically speaking, William I should not have refused him a visit, and he refused so decisively and without leaving any room. Then he said it was just a minor illness. How could a minor illness be so serious?
Serious?
[I’m afraid there’s a big problem! I don’t know what this cheap cousin did!]
Li Xiao didn't care if he was rejected, because he was mentally prepared to be rejected before he came, and the worst he could do was just be shameless and take it easy.
"That's it!" Li Xiao suggested with a smile: "Your Highness, our negotiations are basically completed, and the relevant funds are basically in place. Now it's up to you to show off your talents. I believe you will be successful.
become……"
"In this way, my mission is completed. In a few days, I will set off to return to Vienna to report to Duke Alexander. But before leaving, I must thank you and Prince Frederick Charles Alexander and Frederick Karl for their support.
We received such warm hospitality, so I decided to hold a banquet to thank you and your family. I hope you, your wife, and Nicholas Carl will come to visit me!"
William I was stunned. He was very willing to enjoy the honor, but it was a bit painful when Li Xiao asked him to bring his wife and son. He wanted to refuse, but when he looked up and saw Li Xiao's sincere and enthusiastic eyes, he looked again
Looking at the check for half a million thalers, it’s really hard to say no to this!
However, William I was still very depressed, because he really didn’t want to release Augusta so soon. He was so angry! He knew very well that if he really took Augusta to attend Li Xiao’s banquet, what would happen
It won't work to use quarantine as an excuse for getting sick. Once some things are made an exception, they can never go back.
But he always felt a bit sorry for rejecting Li Xiao, and he really couldn't save face. I have to say that William I was still too down-to-earth. As long as he had a little bit of Chinese tact, he could get over this matter by just making a haha——
For example, I will definitely be there when I am not busy, or I will go to Augusta as long as my condition allows.
In this way, he did not reject Li Xiao in person, but also gave himself an excuse not to go or not bring Augusta to attend. It was the best of both worlds.
It's a pity that William I has never been in China, so he doesn't understand these scenes. Of course, it doesn't matter even if he understands, because our Li Xiao is a native Chinese man, and he can still give back this kind of stuff. Anyway, he has plenty of reasons.
Jean William I had to bring Augusta to attend.
After struggling for a moment, William I finally sighed. He half-heartedly agreed to Li Xiao's request and promised to bring Augusta to attend. Obviously, he could only bow to "reality".
Li Xiao didn't care whether he bowed his head or not. He only knew that his task was completed. He immediately reported the good news to Alexandra and told this somewhat difficult cousin that he had exceeded her expectations.
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Alexandra was also a little stunned by this, because she knew very well the nature of William I's promise to take Augusta to attend the dinner. This meant that the house arrest would definitely end, which was much better than a simple promise to visit.
A mandatory visit is like a prison visit. After the visit, the person must be detained in place, but taking him out is at least a temporary bail, which means the degree of freedom is much higher.
While Alexandra breathed a sigh of relief, she was also very curious about how Li Xiao did this. She wondered what Li Xiao used to convince his stubborn brother-in-law.
In response, Li Xiao just smiled faintly: "Nothing, I just used my sincerity to impress His Highness the Prince and persuade him to agree to attend the dinner with his wife."
Alexandra didn't believe a word of Li Xiao's words. She felt that things couldn't be that simple. What's more, she didn't think that Li Xiao was sincere at all. He was just a cunning fox!
But since Li Xiao didn't want to talk, she couldn't continue to press, but she used the conversation to make a new request: "When the time comes, you can also help us persuade William, why are we so close to each other if we are all members of the same family?"
Favor!"
After hearing this, Li Xiao let out a sigh in his heart. Now he has basically understood the cause and effect. He is well aware of why Augusta was under house arrest. To be honest, he has no sympathy for this woman at all. He even thinks that she is just like this.
It would be too easy for her to let her go so easily.
And now Alexandra seems to mean that he still owes their sisters something that needs to be compensated. How can this be true? Anyway, Li Xiao does not agree with this fallacy, so he has to tell Alexandra carefully.