Count Vladimir despised Alexey more and more. He felt that Alexey was a coward. If he were replaced as governor, he would definitely not be like this.
[A governor must have the aura of a governor. His knees will become weak when encountering something. It’s really useless!]
Yes, Count Vladimir believed that Alexei tried his best to win over him because he had a strong and intimidating aura, which should have scared him.
But Alexei is really not that soft. The reason why he grinds his teeth with Count Vladimir is actually to find out what this guy is and what he wants to do. He thinks that with this guy's IQ, it is really possible.
Go bald by yourself.
"I said I won't bother you!" Count Vladimir waved with his arms akimbo in a strong manner, once again rejecting Alexei's kindness, and criticized: "As the Governor, your most important task is to serve His Majesty.
Rather than caring about some trivial matters, if everyone was like you, the whole country would be in chaos! You disappoint me so much!"
Watching Count Vladimir's inexplicable anger burst into Alexey's heart, it was a little funny. Could it be that this guy really thought that his status was higher than his own, and he could in turn point his fingers at him? Who gave him such courage and ideas?
However, Alexei still suppressed laughter and continued to flatter him seriously: "You are so right, I will remember your teachings... But, Count, I still think that you should face it alone.
All kinds of difficulties are really inhumane, please give me a chance to solve your problems!"
Alexey's flattery made Count Vladimir even more complacent. He even ignored Alexey. He felt that he was safe this time, but he wanted to not be the governor of Wallachia.
No more!
Naturally, he became even more presumptuous and said boldly: "No need! You should just do your own thing! Although in my opinion there is nothing more for you to do. A governor like you is really a shame! You'd better do it.
Make more plans for yourself!"
Although Count Vladimir's words were arrogant, he himself felt that for the sake of Alexei being so "sensible", he could consider letting Alexei leave Wallachia with all his hair and tail, as long as the other party obediently left Wallachia.
All the benefits earned over the past few years will be given to him, and he can consider being arrogant.
It's just that Alexei is really not that knowledgeable, and Count Vladimir's performance has basically explained his attitude. Already knowing everything he wants to know, Alexei naturally has no interest in continuing to grind his teeth with him.
I sent this guy away with just a few words.
This made Count Vladimir very angry. He felt that Alexei was really ignorant. He had already given Alexei a chance to live, but the other party gave up directly and did not show any sign.
Letting him go, is this an attitude of begging for help?
"Arkady, how is your investigation going? This Alexei is really ignorant!"
Arkady looked at the angry Count Vladimir and thought that Alexei's attitude in the meeting just now was very bad and very tough. So he quickly advised: "Your Excellency, please be patient for the time being.
People are collecting evidence, and soon they will be able to make him unable to eat and walk away!"
These words made Count Vladimir feel a little more comfortable. He snorted and said: "Then hurry up as much as possible. This guy really makes me sick. I don't feel comfortable even looking at him one more time!"
Arkady became more and more suspicious that Alexei had embarrassed Count Vladimir in the conversation in the study just now. He asked cautiously: "The conversation just didn't go well? Did he embarrass you?"
Count Vladimir snorted viciously again and shouted: "Is he embarrassing me? Lend him some courage! If it weren't for the fact that his attitude was quite respectful, I would have made him walk around without food today.
!”
Arkady was immediately confused. He felt that this sounded like Alexei's attitude was not bad, so what was his master angry about?
Count Vladimir's chatterbox suddenly opened up, and he gushed: "I gave him a hint. As long as he obediently handed over the money, I could consider letting him live! And this bastard actually asked for the money and refused.
Fate, you didn’t listen to the advice! Tell me what kind of birdman this is! I’m so angry!”
Arkady was immediately dumbfounded. He wondered if Count Vladimir was confused. No matter which aspect his words were true, okay? First of all, they did not have solid evidence, so what could they use to bring Alexei down?
What? Naturally, there is no such thing as letting the other party off the hook. Secondly, being an official for thousands of miles is just for money. It is very easy for someone to make so much money as a governor. If you just say something and let others give it away, this is not
Are you talking in your sleep? If it were Alexei, he wouldn't agree!
Arkady became more and more suspicious that Count Vladimir had made a mistake, so he asked cautiously again: "Can you tell me what happened? I can help you with the details."
Count Vladimir resisted this, not only because what happened just now made him very angry, but more importantly, he had already made appointments with several beauties. Seeing that the time was about to come, he was late for the first date.
This is not good!
So it was not until the afternoon of the next day that Arkady learned what had happened from Count Vladimir. At that time, he was speechless to the count whose face was full of kidney deficiency!
[Alexey was preparing to win over this fool, but he didn't even notice it. Well, no, he should have noticed it, but this fool thought very highly of himself and didn't take the other party seriously at all. Tsk...
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Arkady was not surprised at all that Alexei tried to bribe Count Vladimir. What he was surprised about was why Alexei's attitude was so humble. Even if Count Vladimir had Nicholas I as his backer, he would not be surprised.
Is it possible for a feudal official to be so rude?
What's more, judging from the subsequent development, it was obvious that Count Vladimir was even more powerless, but Alexei actually endured it. Judging from Arkady's understanding of Alexei's history, he felt that the other party was not that kind.
This kind of weak person, on the contrary, the one who is very strong, decisive and very skillful, is at least a hundred times more powerful than his master.
There must be a reason for a person who is clearly very powerful to deliberately pretend not to be powerful. Judging from Arkady’s understanding of officialdom, deliberately showing weakness to the enemy is probably to lure the enemy deeper. He feels that Alexei is
He wanted to seduce Count Vladimir into being proud and underestimating the enemy. As long as he caught Count Vladimir's pigtails, the offensive and defensive positions would change...