Struggle in Russia

After pondering for a moment, Li Xiao replied: “You can’t be too explicit, you have to make your Majesty feel that doing so is the best and most reasonable choice!”

The Duke of Alexander was not surprised by this answer, because he also knew that the stupidest way was to blackmail Nicholas I. Even if it succeeds for a while, it will definitely let Nicholas I remember you forever.

Anyway, Duke Alexander would not do that kind of stupid thing. The best way is what Li Xiao said. Through suitable inducement, Nicholas I felt that Paskovic and Duke Mikhail had to be appointed. Jue.

It’s just that the difficulty of doing this is not ordinary, and the operation will be very complicated, even Duke Mikhail is not sure of it.

At this time, Li Xiao suddenly asked, “What channels are you going to use to influence Your Majesty?”

This straightforward question caught the Duke of Alexander stunned. He subconsciously did not want to tell Li Xiao what channels he had, but after thinking about it, he still replied: “I plan to go the court route. Several of them often come to the court. The lady from Xiang has a very good relationship with me…”

Li Xiao was secretly amused, because Leonid’s father’s name is also like a ghost. Not to mention having a good relationship with the women in the court, even if the Duke seduce Queen Alexandra, he would not make a fuss.

However, Li Xiao did not agree with Duke Alexander’s idea. Because he felt that this way was not right.

“Your Excellency, with all due respect, it would be quite difficult to expect the female officials within the court to influence your majesty’s decision-making.”

In fact, the Duke of Alexander knew that this road was not easy, because he knew that Nicholas I was lustful, but the pillow wind was not very useful to him. Their majesty hated women’s politics. Nepotism will be self-defeating.

But Duke Alexander had no better way to go, because he knew very well that Duke Aldorf had a certain influence, but it was not enough for Nicholas I to compromise on such a major event. What’s more, the Duke had something to say beforehand, and it is impossible for him to help in this matter.

The other is that he himself wrote to Nicholas I, but this is undoubtedly even more meaningless. So he can only try the pillow wind after all his deliberation.

“I think the key people who can influence your majesty’s decision are indeed in the palace, but they are not the female officials!”

Duke Alexander looked at Li Xiao in surprise, because he wanted to break his head and couldn’t think of anyone other than the mistresses of Nicholas I who had this ability.

Li Xiao replied confidently: “There are very few people who can influence your Majesty. The Queen has a certain influence, but that is in other matters. Your Majesty does not necessarily listen to her regarding national affairs… Except for the Queen, The people who are influential in your majesty’s decision are Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine. As the sons of His Majesty’s high expectations, their attitudes, attitudes and tendencies are convincing to a certain extent!”

The Duke of Alexander thought for a while. He admitted that Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine did have some influence, but the weight of this influence was not decisive. It was impossible to hope that the goal of persuading Nicholas I would be achieved by persuading the two. .

“I know!” Li Xiao also nodded and admitted, but he said at the same time: “Of course the two of them are not enough, so you must find a few more important tasks to act together, such as Count Uvarov. , For example, Count Rostovtsev, these two are the brains of your majesty, and your majesty will still consider their opinions!”

The weight of Count Uvarov and Count Rostovtsev is naturally clear, but it’s not easy to persuade these two people. In a sense, these two are lonely ministers and hardly follow each other. There are too many contacts with other people, and I can’t find anyone to trust, okay!

But Li Xiao laughed: “It doesn’t matter if you can’t find a trusting relationship, you just have to invest in what you like! What these two care about the most, you do what you do, as long as you do it well, they will probably sell it to You save face!”

The Duke of Alexander was lost in thought. Li Xiao’s words gave him a lot of inspiration. It was indeed a correct idea to choose what he liked, and he happened to know a little bit about the two things he cared about. It seemed that there was really room for manipulation?

Before Duke Alexander had a clear idea, Li Xiao continued: “In addition to these two, there are two most important figures in the court. One has always been highly respected and respected by His Majesty, and the other has a personal relationship with His Majesty. The relationship is deep, and if they are willing to speak up, things will be different!”

Duke Alexander was shocked. He looked at Li Xiao suspiciously, wondering who these two key figures were!

Li Xiao didn’t sell the bargain, and replied straightforwardly: “Duke Peter Volkonsky has a high prestige. As the minister of court affairs, he has been with his majesty all year round and he has won his trust. If he is willing to come forward and convince him It’s easy to score again!”

The weight of Peter Volkonsky is naturally known to the Duke of Alexander. The surname Volkonsky alone is more valuable than gold. If Sergey Volkonsky was not for the death of Prince Sergey to participate in the Decembrists’ uprising, it would also be a wealthy family of two dukes. Even if Sergey died, Volkonski The family still hasn’t been greatly affected, and the grace continues. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com

If Duke Peter Volkonsky helped to speak, it means that the series of nobles, large and small, related to the Volkonsky family are all supported. That weight is too heavy.

“It’s not easy to persuade that old fox!” Duke Alexander sighed. “I have a normal relationship with him. If there are enough attractive conditions, he probably won’t agree!”

But Li Xiao didn’t think so. He smiled and reminded him: “Duke, you seem to have forgotten, this Duke is now an admiral for many years!”

Duke Alexander was taken aback, and then immediately reacted. After being convicted by Duke Sergei Volkonski, Peter Volkonsky deliberately alienated himself from the army in order to avoid suspicion. Things don’t even have any contacts with the military.

But this is indeed an admiral, and a veteran admiral for many years. His situation is similar to that of Duke Mikhail, and even worse. Because he wants to be named a prince, he must have military exploits, but his own military capabilities are very mediocre, and he has been out of the army for many years.

Basically, Peter Volkonsky is sure that the Prince is useless, but there may be room for maneuvering to be promoted to Marshal…