If Count Vladimir was not the illegitimate son of Nicholas I, no one would really offend him. But he was the son of the Tsar. Even if he was a son who could not be exposed, no one could afford to offend him.
Of course, Li Xiao was not worried about what would happen if he offended him. His relationship with Nicholas I had already been extremely bad. What if he publicly tore Count Vladimir to pieces?
What really embarrasses Li Xiao is that doing so will embarrass Alexei. After all, Alexei has not publicly offended Nicholas I, and he is even still a "capable official" in Nicholas I's mind. Not surprisingly
If so, his future is still very secure.
If Li Xiao openly tears Count Vladimir to pieces, how will Alexey, the governor, express his position? If he expresses his support for Li Xiao, his relationship will be exposed, and Nicholas I will definitely take care of him. Don't do it then.
It is a good thing that he can continue to be the governor and not be sent to the frontiers for exile.
What's more, Wallachia's great situation will be completely ruined. He and Alexei have worked hard for a long time to build this family business, can they be ruined like this?
Anyway, Li Xiao was reluctant to part with it. At this time, he deeply realized how correct the saying that those who are barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes. It is easier to start a business than to keep it. In the past, when they didn't have these pots and pans, it didn't matter how hard they worked, because at that time
They were barefoot, but now that they were wearing comfortable leather shoes, it was completely impossible for them to make a fuss with their bare feet.
Li Xiao could only say helplessly: "Let's see first. If that bastard insists on causing trouble with us, I will find a way to deal with him!"
Alexey quickly said: "Don't be so anxious first. I'll talk to him first. If it doesn't work, give him more money. As long as he is willing to accept the money, it won't be a big problem!"
It’s just that Alexei never thought that Count Vladimir was already holding back his energy to cause trouble with them, because he was too jealous of Alexei’s status, because according to his understanding, there was only one Bucharest city defense commander.
If he can earn 200,000 rubles a year, the Governor of Bucharest cannot earn 2 million a year.
Two million rubles! With such a large amount of money in front of him, he couldn't buy anything he wanted. It was only one year. He thought it wouldn't be difficult to work in Bucharest for ten years with his background, right?
Then this is 20 million rubles! When 20 million rubles tempts you, no matter who it is, it will probably be tempting, let alone a greedy silverfish like him!
"Do you have an invitation from the Governor?"
Count Vladimir was dismissive of Alexei's invitation. Although everyone was a count, he felt that his status was much higher than Alexei's. If a governor and a count in St. Petersburg wanted to invite
He, that was really a dream!
However, Arkady advised him: "You might as well go and have a look. Count Speransky suddenly invites you to the banquet. It is possible that he has something to say!"
"Is there an explanation?" Count Vladimir fell into deep thought, "What explanation?"
Arkady smiled sarcastically and said: "There are only two possibilities, one is to bribe you, the other is to beat you and warn you. Of course, it is possible to do both!"
【Buy me?】
Count Vladimir suddenly sneered. Is he the kind of person who is easily bribed? Of course he might have been before, but now there are 20 million rubles in front of him. Why doesn't he want the 20 million?
Not a fool!
As for beating him, Count Vladimir was even more dismissive of it. With his identity and background, how could a mere governor be able to scare him?
Suddenly he said contemptuously: "Then I'll go and see what tricks he does!"
Count Vladimir arrived at the Governor's Palace in a proud and condescending manner, and looked down upon everything about the dinner and the ball as if they were of no good character.
Such an attitude was naturally very unpopular, and many nobles were whispering in private, unhappy with Count Vladimir's arrogance. Naturally, such voices could not be hidden from Arkady's ears, and he would naturally interpret the behavior of these people.
Tell Count Vladimir.
The latter was very scornful of this. He waved his hands disdainfully and said: "They are just a group of country chickens and dogs. Just treat them as flies and don't worry about them! At the worst, we will replace them all in the future. I believe that
It will make them more honest!"
He said this very casually, as if he had the power of life and death and could take whatever he wanted from Wallachia. What was more funny was that neither he nor Arkady thought this was a big lie, but thought it was normal.
.
"Arrogant!"
Alexei soon heard someone's heroic words, which made his impression of that person even worse. Because only the kind of idiot who doesn't know the heights of the sky would speak like that. Do you really think Wallachia is
The dishes are served, do you think you can eat them if you want?
However, Alexei still suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: "Please come to my study to talk, count!"
But what Alexei didn't expect was that Count Vladimir really didn't take him seriously at all, and acted very casually towards his invitation: "Let the governor wait, he didn't see what I was saying.
Are you chatting with some ladies?"
This pervert was fascinated by several ladies and couldn't bear to move his eyes. How could he care about Alexei's invitation? What's more, he didn't take Alexei seriously at all and asked him to wait.
It feels more natural.
After Alexey had to wait for half an hour, he ended his flirting and walked into Alexei's study with some unfinished business.
"Sir, I heard that you have something to do with me?"
As soon as he entered the house, Count Vladimir sat down at the coffee table with a carefree attitude, lit a cigarette and started puffing away, a bit more casual than Alexei, the owner.
This made Alexey even more angry, but considering that his father and Wallachia's current good situation was hard-won, he still held back.
"Count, you have just arrived. I am worried that you may not be accustomed to your life. After all, Bucharest is very different from St. Petersburg. The customs and customs are completely different. As an important assistant of mine, you will have to cooperate with me in my work in the future. Naturally, I will be more concerned.
"
Count Vladimir didn't hear the point of Alexei's words at all. He thought it was Alexei expressing his closeness, so he said proudly: "Although Bucharest is very backward.
, but as your Majesty’s minister, I naturally have to share your worries, and it’s nothing to suffer a little. It’s just that you, Earl, are still too lazy. You have been here for several years and you have not made any achievements. You really have failed your Majesty.