Li Xiao pondered for a moment and then replied: "It can't be too explicit. It has to make His Majesty feel that doing so is the best and most reasonable choice!"
Duke Alexander was not surprised by this answer, because he also knew that the stupidest way is to blackmail Nicholas I. Even if you succeed for a while, Nicholas I will definitely remember you for a lifetime.
Anyway, Duke Alexander would not do such stupid things. The best way is what Li Xiao said, through appropriate inducement, to make Nicholas I feel that he must grant titles to Paskovich and Duke Mikhail.
Lord.
It's just that it's not that difficult to do so, and it's also very complicated to operate. Even Duke Mikhail isn't completely sure.
At this time, Li Xiao suddenly asked: "What channels are you planning to use to influence His Majesty?"
Duke Alexander was stunned by this straightforward question. He subconsciously didn't want to tell Li Xiao what channels he had, but after thinking about it for a moment, he still replied: "I plan to take the palace route. There are a few people who often come to the palace."
The lady who went there had a very good relationship with me..."
Li Xiao was secretly amused, because Leonid's father's reputation as a charming man was well known to him. Not to mention having a good relationship with the women in the palace, even if the Duke seduced Queen Alexandra, he would not
It will make a fuss.
However, Li Xiao did not agree with Duke Alexander's idea because he felt that this approach was not right.
"Your Excellency, with all due respect, it would be quite difficult to expect to influence His Majesty's decision-making through female officials in the palace."
Duke Alexander actually knew that this path was not easy, because he knew that Nicholas I was a lecherous man, but the pillow style was not of great use to him. His Majesty hated women intervening in politics. Nepotism could not be avoided.
It's so self-defeating.
However, Duke Alexander had no better way to go, because he knew very well that although Duke Ordolph also had a certain influence, it was not enough to make Nicholas I compromise on such a major matter. What's more, this
The Duke had warned him that he would not be able to help in this matter.
The other thing was that he himself wrote a letter to Nicholas I, but this was undoubtedly meaningless. So after much deliberation, he had no choice but to try the pillow style.
"I think the key people who can influence His Majesty's decision-making are indeed within the palace, but they are not those female officials!"
Duke Alexander looked at Li Xiao in surprise, because he couldn't think of anyone other than the mistresses of Nicholas I who had this ability.
Li Xiao replied very confidently: "There are very few people who can influence His Majesty. The Queen has a certain influence, but that is on other matters. Your Majesty does not necessarily listen to her on national affairs...except for the Queen,
The people who have influence on His Majesty's decision-making are Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine. As His Majesty's sons with high hopes, their attitudes, attitudes and tendencies are quite convincing!"
Duke Alexander thought for a while and admitted that Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine did have a certain influence, but the weight of this influence was not decisive. It was impossible to expect to achieve the purpose of convincing Nicholas I by persuading these two people.
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"I know!" Li Xiao also nodded to acknowledge, but he also said: "Of course the two of them alone are not enough, so you must find a few more weighty tasks to act together, such as Count Uvarov
, such as Count Rostovtsev, these two people are His Majesty’s think tanks, His Majesty will still consider their opinions!”
Prince Alexander naturally knew the importance of Count Uvarov and Count Rostovtsev, but it was not easy to convince these two people. In a sense, these two were lonely ministers and rarely talked to them on weekdays.
I have so many contacts with other people that I can’t even find anyone if I want to have connections, okay?
But Li Xiao smiled: "It doesn't matter if you can't find someone to trust, as long as you find a good place! Whatever these two care about the most, you can do it. As long as you do it well, they will definitely sell it to you."
You are a face-saving person!"
Duke Alexander fell into deep thought. Li Xiao's words gave him a lot of inspiration. It was indeed the right idea to follow what he liked, and he happened to know a little bit about those two people who cared about him. It seemed that he really had room to operate?
Before Duke Alexander could clarify his thoughts, Li Xiao continued: "In addition to these two people, there are two most critical figures in the palace. One is highly respected and respected by His Majesty, and the other has a close personal relationship with His Majesty.
The relationship is very deep, if they were willing to come forward and speak, the situation would be different!"
Duke Alexander was shocked. He looked at Li Xiao suspiciously, wondering who these two key figures were!
Li Xiao did not show off, and answered readily: "Prince Peter Volkonsky has a high prestige. As the Minister of Palace Affairs, he has been by your Majesty's side all year round and has won your Majesty's trust. If he is willing to come forward and convince your Majesty,
Another easy point!”
Prince Alexander naturally knows the weight of Peter Volkonsky. The name Volkonsky alone is worth more than gold. If it weren’t for Prince Sergei Volkonsky risking his own life to participate in the Ten
The February Party uprising was also a wealthy family with two dukes. Even if Sergei tried to commit suicide, the Volkonsky family was not greatly affected and continued to be favored.
If Duke Peter Volkonsky speaks for him, it means that a series of nobles, big and small, related to the Volkonsky family are supporting him. That weight is really too heavy.
"It's not easy to convince that old fox!" Duke Alexander sighed, "I have a normal relationship with him. If I have conditions that are attractive enough, I'm afraid he won't agree!"
However, Li Xiao didn't see it that way. He smiled and reminded: "Duke, you seem to have forgotten that this Duke has also been a general for many years!"
Duke Alexander was stunned for a moment, and then he immediately realized. After Peter Volkonsky was convicted of beating Prince Sergei Volkonsky, he deliberately alienated himself from the army in order to avoid suspicion. He basically ignored the military on weekdays.
Things don't even have much to do with the military.
But this is indeed a general, and he has been an old general for many years. His situation is similar to that of Duke Mikhail, or even worse. Because if you want to be crowned a prince, you must have military exploits, but his military
His ability is mediocre and he has been out of the army for many years. How can he possibly perform meritorious service?
Basically, Pyotr Volkonsky is sure that there is no chance of becoming a prince, but there may still be room for maneuver when he is promoted to marshal...