Struggle in Russia

Shuvanov didn't feel bored while watching the play, and he was also amazed by Petukov's reaction. What kind of strange thing would talk to the famous Count Speranski like this, I don't know this count Is that the head here?

You are saying that you want to be absent from work in front of the boss, and that you are absent from class in front of the head teacher. Are you courting death?

In the eyes of Shuvanov, Petukhov is a real second-hand stunned young man and a big idiot, otherwise how could he be so stupid?

However, he is also happy to see Petukhov kill himself, because he also thinks this guy is not pleasing to the eye. If he can anger Alexei, it would be better for him to be wiped out by the latter, and it will save him trouble. Son.

Alexei was also speechless for a while. He glanced at Petukhov, then at Fontana who was watching, and his heart was full of morons: [Fuck me, why did the superiors send such a person? Wonderful come here! Is this intentional to make trouble? 】

Fontana was also a little surprised. She also thought that Shuvanov should be the one who caused the trouble, but now it was Petukhov who took the lead in not cooperating. What the hell is this?

But, she thinks a little deeper than Alexei. Although Petukhov looks like a troublemaker, his attitude is not aggressive, and he is not the kind of malicious or disgusting person. He is more like that It means that you don't want to take risks and just want to paddle.

Although this kind of attitude is not good, it is much softer than a potentially dangerous troublemaker like Shuvanov. At least there is no need to worry about him being stabbed in the back, after all, he just wants to save his life.

What's more, what Petukhov said was true. The Cossacks in his hands were really not good at secret activities such as assassinations, and they didn't say they wouldn't help, they just offered to be supporting roles and green leaves, just to cooperate.

So she interjected: "Count, the colonel's words are somewhat reasonable. His people are indeed not suitable to be the main force, and it is also a good choice to cooperate with us in our operations?"

Although Alexei couldn't figure out what Fontana meant, judging from what she said for Petukhov, the meaning was very clear, which was to tell him not to turn against Petukhov, but to stabilize him for the time being.

"Um!"

Alexei nodded sullenly. Although he was not very happy, he still agreed, but he really didn't want to grind his teeth with Petukhov. According to his thinking, since you take the initiative to apply to be a green leaf, you should be an honest one. Go green!

So he turned to Shuvanov, who was more interested in the assassination, and began to discuss the matter of action: "Our target must be the kind of rebellious party with the highest status. Killing one can deter a large number of people. So I chose a A batch of potential targets, you see which one is suitable!"

What Alexey said is you look,

But without even glancing at Petukhov, he handed the prepared list to Shuvanov.

"I personally suggest that one should be chosen among the Bretianu brothers, the Catalgiu family and others. Not only are they of high status, they are also die-hard anti-Russians and must be punished!"

Shuvanov was also looking at the list. He had done his homework before accepting the task, so he naturally knew which people were staunch anti-Russian elements, and which people could be killed to make an example. So I agree with Alexei's list.

It's just that, after reading it, he didn't hand it to Petukhov, but handed it back to Alexei, ignoring Petukhov at all.

It's naturally a bit unpleasant to engage Petukhov in this way. Although he said that he only wants to cooperate, he didn't say that he would not participate in the action at all. And what do you two mean by that? Just exclude my opinion, even Didn't even show me the list?

But Petukhov didn't say anything, and he didn't bother to ask for the list. His idea was very clear. Since the two of you are so good and can make up your mind, well, if the assassination fails, you will bear the blame yourself. alright. So he simply folded his hands in front of his chest, watched his eyes, his nose, his mouth, his heart, and just ignored it.

It's just that Alexei hadn't received the list yet, but Fontana interrupted: "Colonel Petukhov, you should also look at the list. If you have any comments and suggestions, how about we go through it together?"

Petukhov felt that Fontana was more pleasing to the eye, and felt that this woman was better at being a person and doing things than Alexei, so he didn't show any face to her, just smiled and said: "You are welcome, I am just a rough person , I only know how to fight, and I am not good at other things...Since His Excellency the Earl and the Colonel both think that there is no problem with the list, then we will do it according to their wishes...My opinion is not important, just be responsible for cooperation!"

This seems to be no problem at first hearing, but the taste is not the same. Petukhov's meaning is very clear - whoever makes the decision is responsible for the responsibility, anyway, he is responsible for cooperation, and he will not bear any excess responsibility!

To put it bluntly, this is euphemistically speaking of not supporting or participating. Alexei's face suddenly became even more ugly, and he felt that Petukhov was a bit annoying.

But Fontana was different from him. She still said to Petukhov with a pleasant face: "Colonel, you are too modest. Who doesn't know that you are a famous battle hero, and you have always been brave and resourceful. This operation With your participation in making suggestions, it will definitely be more perfect and foolproof!"

Alexei was a little strange, he didn't understand why Fontana was so kind to Petukhov, and kept trying to draw him in. But although he didn't understand the reason, it didn't prevent him from respecting Fontana's opinion.

So he also restrained his unhappiness, and invited: "Colonel, you can also help me to discuss it! Let's see which target is more suitable!"

Petukhov really didn't want to participate, but if he said no now, it would be shameless, so he could only reluctantly take the list and glanced at it hastily.

Naturally, the list is not long, and there are only a dozen or so names on it. Petukhov does not know who these people are. If Pugachev has never met Li Xiao, then he probably followed Alek. Xie and Shuvanov meant it.

But after that meeting, he can probably guess some clues. For example, Li Xiao and the Bretianu brothers are related. He guessed that someone probably used the influence of the brothers to facilitate their activities. Otherwise, Pugachev would not have passed safely in a carriage bearing the badge of the Bretianu brothers.

So for Petukhov, although he didn't know who to kill, he knew which one not to kill. At least it would be beneficial for them to live temporarily for the Bretianu brothers, so he said slowly:

"I don't know much about the influence of the missions on this list, but I think that the defenses of those particularly critical people are absolutely strong at this time. We may not be able to catch them with our manpower..."