Struggle in Russia

Vishniak and Alexei thought over and over again, and they always felt that Li Xiao's assertion was a bit exaggerated. Even if this intervention in Wallachia and Austria is not considered to be an expansion of territory, it has international influence and political significance. Huge, it can be regarded as an exciting event, and it needs to be expressed to some extent. How can it be possible to pass it away with mere medals?

Li Xiao snorted contemptuously: "That's because you don't know my uncle too well, and you said bluntly that the only possibility for Paskovich and Duke Mikhail to be crowned princes is to take Istanbul .Whoever can drink the Bosporus Strait between the two of them will be crowned prince. There is no other way!"

Is it difficult to take Istanbul?

It is difficult to say that it is difficult, but it is not difficult to say that it is not difficult. Because Turkey, the main enemy, is actually not strong. If Russia's only enemy is Turkey, then not to mention the difficulty of cutting melons and vegetables, at least it is easy to catch.

But the problem is that the enemy is not only Turkey, the eyes of the big powers are staring at this place, as long as Russia makes a slight move, it will cause a chain reaction, and if it fails, it will interfere in groups. Let’s put it this way, taking Istanbul is not so much a military issue. Say it's a political issue.

Without solving the political problems, Istanbul will never return to the arms of Christian forces. Obviously, Russia really has no way to solve this political problem for the time being, so it can only drool over Istanbul.

Including Vishniak and Alexei, they think that they may not see this day in their lifetime, so if you have to take Istanbul to get the title of prince, then Paskovich and Duke Mikhail have nothing to do !

Alexei muttered softly, "It's unlikely that His Majesty will set such harsh conditions?"

Li Xiao snorted coldly: "Believe it or not, if we make a bet, we will block 10,000 rubles. If Paskovich and Duke Mikhail are crowned princes this time because of their military exploits, I will lose to You two each have ten thousand rubles, and on the contrary, each of you loses ten thousand rubles to me, how about it?"

Both Alexei and Vishniak curled their lips and didn't talk to each other. It wasn't that they had no money and were afraid of losing. Although 10,000 rubles is a lot, it is really nothing to Alexei, who was originally wealthy, and Vishniak, who made a fortune. The reason why they don't gamble is because they don't know what to do in their hearts. After all, no one can tell about Nicholas I's temper, maybe he is so stingy!

Besides, what's the point of spending so much money on such a thing? Wouldn't it be nice for him to keep 10,000 rubles in his pocket!

The two were surprisingly unanimous: "No gambling!"

Li Xiao gave them a look of contempt. It is becoming more and more difficult to cheat pocket money from these stupid little friends. These guys are getting smarter and smarter.

And the thick-skinned is getting thicker and thicker, unlike at the beginning, you can cheat hundreds of thousands of rubles casually, especially Alexei, this guy is a fool with a lot of money... Tsk tsk, such a good day is gone forever I'm back, sorry!

Not to mention the little resentment in Li Xiao's heart, whether it is Vishniak or Alexei, the most concerned thing now is how to maximize the achievements of Wallachia and Nicholas I's stinginess They have already seen it, although this time the medal was awarded because Lazarev and Duke Mikhail only reported the active acquisition of important information, and they did not report the miracles of the Wallachians. It stands to reason In the end, when it comes to merit, this part can take up the bulk.

But both Vishniak and Alexei were a little worried. What if Nicholas I skipped the ticket again and gave them two medals again?

No one is willing to be mediocre, who doesn't want to seal his wife and son and return home? Who is not ambitious?

Both Vishniak and Alexei believed that their merits were enough to be promoted and deserved titles, but what if Nicholas I continued to play cards unreasonably and insisted on suppressing them?

Li Xiao was silent about this, or he didn't have a good solution. As the saying goes, an arm can't twist a thigh, and it is meaningless to reason with the powerful. If the emperor who has power doesn't like you, he has ten thousand ways Makes you stare blankly.

Even if he was full of evil ideas, there were not many ways to deal with the thick legs of Nicholas I.

"Just wait patiently, this matter is beyond our control..." Li Xiao sighed directly.

Vishniak was the first to be unable to bear it: "Isn't this too passive? Always try hard!"

Alexei also said: "This opportunity is once in a lifetime, and I don't know how long I will have to wait for this opportunity again!"

Is Li Xiao willing to wait passively? I definitely don't want to, but I really don't have a particularly good solution for this matter for the time being. I can't just yell at the world about the "good things" they did in Wallachia right now!

In that case, the Wallachians would be the first to blow up, and they would be dragged out in minutes. Moreover, doing so would affect the subsequent arrangements, so you can't just mess around for the sake of a moment's pleasure and that little bit of innocuous title!

Anyway, Li Xiao wouldn't choose this way, so he could only comfort him with gentle words: "Guys, don't be impatient, this matter can't be rushed! And I didn't say that we can only wait passively! Besides, Alyosha, you His vision is too short-sighted, who told me that there will be no chance in the future! I think there will be even greater opportunities in the next few years!"

Neither Vishniak nor Alexei believed this, so they asked respectively:

"You didn't say passively waiting, but that's what you mean... well, then how do you plan to actively fight for it?"

"There is still a chance in the future? Don't be kidding, this opportunity is once in a lifetime. The last time we made an action in the Balkans was 19 years ago, and it only happened once in almost twenty years! Even if we don't wait for twenty years, ten years is enough." !"

Li Xiao felt more and more headaches. I really can't afford to meet such a group of teammates who want to make contributions and go crazy. The current situation has been worked out with great difficulty, and this is not enough. Could it be that you want me to directly kill Nicholas I for rebellion!

Of course, slander belongs to slander, Li Xiao can also understand the urgency of these two guys, how many decades can there be in life! Look at Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine, who would not envy them if they can be decorated with medals and occupy high positions without fart credit!

Not only them, but even the followers around them earned the credit by flattering and playing with them. If they don't catch up, what will happen in the future!