Struggle in Russia

In Li Xiao’s opinion, Austria simply cannot afford one-third of the Russian military expenditures. Schwarzenberg’s promise of such a condition is more like a drunkard’s intention not to drink, just to coax Nicholas I to achieve it as soon as possible. The relevant agreement is nothing.

Duke Alexander also has speculations in this regard, because he has not seen the specific content of the agreement. What he knows is: “Schwarzenberg proposes that Austria bear one-third of the operational costs of our army, but this one-third is not Instead of paying immediately, you will pay part of it first, and the remaining 75% will be paid off within the next ten years.”

Someone engages in mortgages these years? Li Xiao blurted out and asked, “How is the interest on the balance payment calculated?”

The Duke of Alexandria was dumbfounded by the question, and he didn’t understand what was the interest here. Because in his opinion, it is not easy for Austria to promise to pay back the money. It is already regarded as a surprise. Is there any interest here? Besides, they didn’t lend money to Austria, so how could there be interest?

Li Xiao immediately thumped his chest and hated iron and steel. He told Duke Alexander: “How can this be done? Austria only wants to pay 25% of the down payment. There is no problem, but the remaining 75% should be converted into loans. , Or simply lend the remaining 75% of the funds directly to Austria by our organization’s banking institutions, and Austria will pay the interest and principal annually… In this way, your Majesty can receive the one-third as quickly as possible. Military spending can alleviate financial problems, and we can also take the opportunity to lend to Austria and make a fortune!”

The Duke of Alexander was stunned. He looked at Li Xiao incredulously, as if he was watching an alien. After a long time, he sighed: “How do you grow your mind!”

Yes, the Duke of Alexander felt that Li Xiao’s method was 10,000 times better than Austria’s installment payment, which not only made Nicholas I and the treasury less nervous, but also had a way to knock Austria more. The remaining 75% of the military expenditure seemed to be Quite a lot, but with the financial resources of their top Russian families, it’s not a problem at all for the big guys to put together and take them out.

Imposing this sum of money on Austria in the form of loan sharks, and having a wave of wool handily, how beautiful it is! Why can’t he think of such a good way!

“It’s not too late for you to know now!” Li Xiao said quickly, “I guess that although the draft of the agreement has been almost reached, but the official text is not coming out so quickly, you immediately send someone back to St. Petersburg as quickly as possible. Can’t let this fat sheep go!”

The Duke of Alexandria roughly estimated the time, and felt that rushing back with the diplomatic special emergency line, which does not count the gains or losses, might be really interesting. He immediately wrote a long letter swiftly, clarifying Li Xiao’s suggestion, and then called. Secretary: “Send it to the Duke of Aldorf via the third special emergency line. You must use the fastest speed without any delay!”

Seeing this scene, Li Xiao felt like a mirror in his heart. His previous guess was correct. The Duke Alexander really had a well-developed intelligence network in the country, otherwise he would not be able to know everything about St. Petersburg in Vienna.

But what he didn’t expect was that Duke Alexander’s ally was the Duke of Aldorf. He knew the energy of that one too well, and learned a lot when he was in prison last time. But with the well-informed ally of Duke Aldorf, Duke Alexander is almost invincible.

No matter what happened in St. Petersburg, it is impossible to hide from his eyes and ears, and there are some secretly small movements and people helping to wipe his butt. The only thing that makes Li Xiao somewhat uncertain is that the Duke of Aldorf and the Duke of Alexander are temporary short-term cooperation. Still a long-term alliance.

If it was just the former, it would be a pity. However, Li Xiao didn’t ask too much. It is estimated that even if he asked the Duke of Alexander, he would avoid answering. Because Li Xiao is not his core ally, at best he can only be regarded as a peripheral brother, he is not qualified to understand such major events.

However, knowing that the relationship between the Duke of Aldorf and the Duke of Alexander has another advantage to Li Xiao, that is, he pays more attention to the warning of the Duke of Alexander. The Duke of Alexander, who has such good news, said that it is too risky to go to Hungary, as long as he is not Really, the first iron will not try rashly.

“We may have to split the troops,” Li Xiao said to Vishniak and Boris after returning, “Because the situation in Hungary has changed and I must return to Bucharest as soon as possible, so I can only detour to Serbia. …”

Vishniak was surprised: “Then what about the re-contact with Kosut that we agreed before?”

According to the previous plan, Li Xiao was going to meet Kosut for the last time, mainly to get back the balance of the last arms deal, and by the way, help him make a bad idea and make Paskovic a nausea.

Now obviously it’s impossible for Li Xiao to do this. He replied: “Only you and Boris can go there. My uncle’s envoy has already set off from Moscow a week ago. I must rush to Bucharest before him. Otherwise things will be very troublesome, so I can only trouble you two to go!”

Vishniak and Boris are not in conflict with this. Anyway, they are not in a hurry. It doesn’t matter if they are earlier or later. It is the key to get the money back from Kosut seriously. You have to know that they have pockets now. Deflated!

For Vishniak and Boris, ~www.wuxiax.com~ are used to living a wealth of money, and the sudden lack of money makes them feel very insecure. Who made Li Xiao loan out almost all of their working capital to William I before? Although they also know that this is the best way to expand their relationships and open up the situation, the feeling of not having money is really uncomfortable!

What’s more, they know very well that Kossuth has today and no tomorrow. He is still in power and can still get the money, but when the Hungarian Revolutionary Government collapses, if the balance is not recovered, it would be a waste of money.

So the two of them are very positive about asking Kosut for money, let alone it’s just a bit dangerous, they are also willing to break into Longtan Tiger’s Lair.

However, Li Xiao reminded them: “The Duke of Alexander reminded me that the situation in Hungary has deteriorated too much than before, and the situation is very complicated. Therefore, you must make safety first… No, it’s useless if there is a golden mountain waiting for you! When you arrive in Perth, it is best to get money. If things change, the situation is particularly dangerous. You immediately go to the French Consul General to find Perth, and he will protect you!”

Li Xiao repeatedly confessed that safety is the first priority, and then he hurriedly hit the road, but he didn’t know what Vishniak and Boris would encounter this time, otherwise he would regret the decision to split the troops… …