Li Xiao was immersed in writing and drawing at his desk, while Boris leaned against the fireplace and dozed off with his head tilted. Except for the beeping and popping sounds of burning firewood, the company headquarters seemed so quiet.
The moon was already in the sky outside the house, and the light spread by the white jade plate made the snow-covered ground look so bright. On this bright moonlit night, except for the responsible sentries, there was almost no one in the second company station. Most soldiers experienced
After a day of heavy training and the torture of nightly cultural tutoring, I fell asleep. The snoring in the wooden house came and went in harmony.
Vishniak yawned and pushed open the door. He stood on the felt mat at the door and rubbed his feet to shake off the snowflakes on his shoulders. He quickly rushed to the fireplace and playfully stuffed his cold hands into Boris's collar.
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ah!
Boris, who was attacked suddenly, jumped up suddenly. This giant was so tall and physically fit that he almost hit the wooden beam above his head.
"Wishka!"
Boris gritted his teeth and shouted: "Stop doing such nasty little tricks! Otherwise I will pour a bucket of snow into your bed next time!"
Vishniak's threat to Boris was unheard of. This big man looked ferocious, but in fact he had a good temper and would never break out no matter how much he was teased. He has loved teasing this guy since he was a child, and without him his life would be like
It seems like something is missing.
While baking and rubbing his hands, Vishniak asked Li Xiao: "Why, the letter of repentance hasn't been written yet?"
Li Xiao replied without raising his head: "It's not that easy. Not only do you want to give Grand Duke Constantine face so that he can explain it, but you also have to give them something practical to hold on to. Every word has to be considered."
Again! Not to mention I have to write it for you two lazy idiots!"
Boris curled his lips and said: "Why do you want me to be so serious? Just admit your mistake and deal with it and it's over, right? It's nonsense anyway!"
Li Xiao raised his head and glared at the big man angrily, and corrected: "To put it simply, is this a casual admission of mistake?"
Vishniak also sighed: "Indeed, if we admit our mistakes casually, the Grand Council will think that we are fooling around and not sincerely cooperating. Secondly, His Majesty will not be satisfied either..."
Li Xiao interjected: "I'm not worried about the second uncle's satisfaction or dissatisfaction. I'm more worried that he won't reflect deeply and admits his mistakes. He has a bad attitude and just slaps a big label on us and aggravates the punishment! That's called egg."
pain!"
Vishniak thought for a moment and realized that this possibility was really high. His Majesty would definitely be able to do it. He felt more and more that it was not easy for Li Xiao to take the initiative to take on this painful task. But Boris didn't have that much.
A delicate thought. This big man prefers to solve problems directly. If he can solve it with his fists, he will never trouble his tongue.
He yawned and muttered angrily: "You smart people just think too much and always like to complicate things. My father said that your hair will fall out quickly, and you will all be bald from now on!"
"It's your uncle's fault, you're the only one bald!"
Not surprisingly, Boris received two middle fingers. This simple gesture expressing contempt and disdain spread rapidly under the promotion of Li Xiao. Including Boris, Vishniak and all the soldiers of the second battalion.
Everyone is already proficient in using it.
Oh, of course, except for Leonid, this upright knight rejected all obscene gestures and refused to use them, but he did not forcibly prohibit them, which seemed very humane.
To be honest, Leonid is really a good leader. Without Messadov and his henchmen, the 748th Regiment has undergone earth-shaking changes under the leadership of Leonid. Unqualified officers were purged and convicted, and qualified officers were
Put it in the right position, corruption and harsh deductions have been basically eliminated, and the basic human rights of soldiers have been protected. This has given a new look to the entire regiment!
Petty theft has been eliminated, and disobedience no longer exists. Not to mention the prohibitions, at least the soldiers are not like beggars, drifters and gangsters. The public security in Sertolov Town has also been greatly improved, and the residents no longer have to guard against thieves.
They are also avoiding the people from the 748th Regiment.
"But is it really worth it?"
Vishnyak still had doubts, because according to the deal reached between Li Xiao and Grand Duke Constantine, Li Xiao admitted in principle that he had indirect leadership responsibility for the banned books, in exchange for Grand Duke Constantine purging the 748th Regiment in exchange for Mei.
A group of corrupt officers led by Sadov asked Leonid to temporarily lead the 748th Regiment on an acting basis.
In other words, Li Xiao drove away Messadov's group at the expense of his own interests, and also helped Leonid become the acting leader. Such self-sacrifice and no personal gain is not like someone who is always willing to spend money.
Vishnyak still remembers how someone extorted money from Messadov, and how could he be so nice to Leonid?
Li Xiao replied without even raising his eyelids: "Why isn't it worth it? Messadov is a direct enemy to us. With this guy in charge, he will cause trouble anytime and anywhere. We won't be able to get rid of him for a moment if we don't get rid of him."
No peace!"
"As you can see, that bastard has already started to frame him. If Vasily hadn't discovered it in time last time, we would have been fooled!"
Vishniak suddenly shuddered. Indeed, if it hadn't been for luck and timely discovery last time, and Gerasimovich had succeeded last time, the three of them would have been in prison in the third part.
It has always been true that you can only be a thief for a thousand days and not guard against a thief for a thousand days. No matter how strong the defense line is, it cannot withstand the impact of the day after day. Being beaten passively is never an option. And that is exactly what Li Xiao did, making a deal.
They would be under much less pressure if they didn't have the troublesome bastard Mesadov walking around.
Especially now that the acting leader is Leonid. Although Vishnyak does not fully accept this person, he must also admit that he is not Messadov. He is a person who only wants to do the truth. He should not be intentional.
Make conspiracies against them.
However, Vishnyak still felt it was a pity: "You should have asked the Grand Duke to help Leonid become the leader of the regiment. Acting as the regiment leader is always not safe!"
Indeed, the acting head of the regiment is just a temporary worker. Nicholas I or Menshikov can send another Messadov to find trouble with a casual order. From a safe perspective, remove the word "agent"
That's the best policy.
But Li Xiao knows that this is impossible. His cousin is not a good person either. Although their interests are consistent and they can cooperate for the time being, once the honeymoon period comes to an end, he will immediately fall out.
What's more, with that person's greed, he will never allow Li Xiao to continue to live freely. It is impossible to let Leonid, who has a good relationship with Li Xiao, be the leader of the 748th regiment. How can he find trouble in that way and how can he challenge me?
What about Li Xiao who says he is more capable than the crown prince and has been suppressing him with all his strength?