Struggle in Russia

Alexei took a deep breath, and said solemnly to Leonid: “I don’t deny what you said, but no matter what you do, you can’t do anything wrong. Recklessness will not only fail to achieve the goal, but will lose more. many.”

“As the Governor of Wallachia and a subject of the Russian Empire, I must first ensure that the interests of Wallachia and Russia are not harmed. My duty is to defend the motherland and the defense of Wallachia, among other things. , I will only do it when I have the ability. And now I think the time to do those things is very immature and too risky! So I don’t support it!”

Leonid never thought that Alexei would answer him this way, because he always believed that Alexei was the same kind of person as him, with pious beliefs and abundant patriotism, and people like them would definitely be able to reach an agreement. .

But when Alexei clearly told him that he objected, Leonid’s illusion was disillusioned, and his ideal Alexei was instantly shattered. This gap made him really unacceptable.

“You have changed!” Leonid condemned angrily with red eyes, “become so ostentatious and so ugly, even forgotten ideals, you disappointed me too much!”

But Alexei replied calmly: “I haven’t changed, nor have I forgotten my ideals. It is you who have become paranoid and unreasonable, and you have changed!”

“Where am I paranoid!” Leonid yelled again, “You can’t see this surging wave of Slavic national liberation. You only know that you can hide in that luxurious governor’s mansion and enjoy flattery and flattery, you Where do you understand the suffering of the people, where do you know the painful cry of the Slav brothers, no! You don’t understand, you don’t care at all!”

Leonid’s emotions exploded all at once, the expression on his face was distorted, and he was surprisingly angry.

This shocked the onlookers Boris and Vishniak, for fear that these two little friends would fight each other. But before they stepped forward to dissuade them, Alexei took a firm step forward and retorted without hesitation:

“Aren’t you paranoid? Look at how distorted and ugly you are now. Is this the old and gentle Leonid who allowed others to comment? You said I only know how to hide in the governor’s mansion and enjoy the sensuality. This is Pure imagination!”

After a short pause, Alexei said excitedly: “Do you know how many departments I visit, how many officials I have to meet, and how many documents I have to review? You don’t know! You just stay in your own ivory tower, Cong. I don’t hear things outside the window, I’m thinking about it behind closed doors, thinking about that so-called ideal, but I don’t know that everything you look forward to is outdated and completely out of date!”

Alexei emphatically emphasized: “You don’t even know that you are completely out of touch with this era, and you don’t even know what those so-called oppressed and enslaved Bulgarian Orthodox brothers think. Because you don’t care about them at all. What you care about is whether you can make contributions and realize your dream like a castle in the sky!”

“It’s you, not me, who needs to be sober. It’s because I understand all this and the power of the relationship, that’s why I will be cautious, so I won’t be as hot-headed as you, like a bull, chasing everything. !”

Alexey said these words heartily, without giving Leonid a chance to interrupt. He could see that he held these words in his heart for a long time, and finally said them all at once today.

For a while, there was no sound in the study. Whether it was Leonid who was angry, Alexei who was generous, or the three of Li Xiao who watched the play, no one had the intention to break the silence.

After a long time, Alexei sighed and said emotionally to Leonid: “Wake up, my friend, how can you not see all this with your wisdom? Don’t let those illusory things anymore. It interferes with your judgment. Those are all fake and deceptive. Get rid of these interferences and let the real you come back!”

Alexei looked at Leonid affectionately, whose expression was very rich at this time, and he could see confusion, resistance, and reluctance.

Obviously, the big cake painted by Nicholas I was so attractive to people like him, it was simply an inescapable temptation. Even if Alex Xie Xiaozhi moved with reason and affection, he could only move him.

Sure enough, Leonid suddenly sighed and said leisurely: “Alexey, I always believe that what I see is the right thing to insist on. My lifelong ideal is to fight for this, so I am determined not to let go. I passed this opportunity!”

In an instant, Leonid’s expression became firm again, and it was obvious that Alexei’s persuasion did not work. In this regard, Alexei could only sigh: “Well, you have your choice and persistence, I can understand!”

Speaking, Alexei suddenly raised his head and said firmly: “But I also have my choice and persistence!”

Leonid took a deep breath. He probably guessed what Alexei was going to say next. As expected, Alexei immediately said categorically: “Major General Leonid, I am now in the name of the Governor of Wallachia. I officially inform you that, in view of your refusal to implement the orders of your superiors, and openly humiliate and confront the bad behaviors of your superiors~www.wuxiax.com~ I officially announce the removal of your brigade commander’s duties. Please hand over your duties immediately after receiving the order, and then Report to the Military Law Department!”

Alexei’s determination seemed to make Leonid a little appreciative. Although he was fired, he was still happy that his friend had finally learned to stick to the principle.

So he replied indifferently: “I will hand over my duties as soon as possible, but I will also reflect to my superiors the true situation of your preparations for war, and condemn your abominable behavior of fearing the enemy and avoiding war!”

“That is your freedom!” Alexei replied indifferently, “In addition, your subordinates have also been dismissed from their posts. In view of their bad behavior, they will be demoted!”

Leonid finally got a little moved. He originally thought that Alexei would remove him at most, and then stop there. Who would have thought that Alexei would be held accountable to the end. This meant that he would be severely punished this time. People.

“They are all excellent officers, and the battle is coming soon…”

Leonid just wanted to say something to his men, but Alexei did not hesitate to interrupt him: “No matter how good an officer is, he must obey the order! Those who do not obey the order do not deserve to stay in Wallachia. I will never allow this kind of incident to happen again, I must act as an example!”