Struggle in Russia

An unmarked carriage is slowly driving on the streets of Bucharest. Like many other similar carriages, it is inconspicuous and ordinary, just like a grain of sand in a pile of sand.

But in this ordinary carriage, Alexey Speransky gently opened the curtains and carefully looked at the city.

He is no stranger to this city. A few years ago, he lived in this city for a period of time. At that time, it was a quiet and peaceful city. There were not many soldiers with live ammunition, various patrols, and people rushing to build fortifications. people.

At that time, the city was simple and straightforward, and it was still friendly to the Russians. He once enjoyed a sumptuous dinner in the palace of Prince Georgi Bibescu, and had a good talk with pro-Russian Wallachian nobles.

Who would have thought that all of this would be reduced to ashes almost overnight, leaving only a city that hated Russia and was hostile to Russia.

Of course, Alexei also admitted that Wallachia after complete freedom is indeed much happier and happier than before. It can be seen from the expressions of the people on the street that they like this complete freedom.

You can sing freely, dance freely, laugh loudly, and make noise lively. Much livelier than during the Russian puppet rule. This relaxed atmosphere made Alexei a little envious, because the atmosphere in Russia was several times more serious than Wallachia, which was ruled by Russian puppets.

Nicholas I was like a shady curtain, a dark cloud, covering the whole country so impenetrably that it was hard to breathe.

It's a pity that Alexey knew he was the enemy of all this. In order to safeguard Russia's interests, he must bring the darkness back to Bucharest, back to Wallachia. This made him very depressed and frustrated, so he really couldn't bring much interest to the work of this trip.

"Sir, Baron Kosoy's residence has arrived."

Alexei, who was lost in thought, didn't realize that he had arrived at his destination until the coachman reminded him. Baroness Gina Kosoy is his old friend, and she is also a very hidden pro-Russian nobleman in Wallachia. This baroness survived the previous turmoil well and is now Alexei One of the old connections in Wallachia.

"Dear Earl, is it really you? It's so exciting, your arrival brought tears to my eyes!"

The heavily made-up Baroness Kosoy welcomed Alexei very warmly. If the housekeeper hadn't been watching, she would have kissed Alexei directly.

"Ma'am, I'm sorry I'm late."

Alexey responded politely and appropriately,

While kissing the back of Baroness Kosoy's hand, she asked softly, "Is it convenient to talk here?"

Baroness Kosoy gave him a wink, and Alexei immediately knew that it might not be so convenient, so he stopped talking about business right away, gossiping like a nobleman visiting an old friend or hunting for sex.

After a long time, after Baroness Kosoy dismissed the butler who got in the way, she sighed and said, "Kusans is the new butler hired by that dead ghost. This guy is a bit mysterious and doesn't look like a real butler. , it looks like a spy who came to spy on me!"

"That dead ghost" naturally refers to Baron Kosoy. He is no stranger to this lush Baron Alexei. In short, he is a soft eater. Apart from having a good skin and a title of baron, that brother has nothing.

No industry, no skills to survive, no shame, and most importantly, no morals. That businessman who used to be best at was fairy dance, deliberately sending beautiful wives to seduce those nouveau riche who had just stepped into the upper class, and then caught them in bed and then blackmailed them.

Then one time, he kicked Alexei, the Russian iron plate, and he lost his wife and lost his army. Anyway, that one is an out-and-out scumbag.

Alexey laughed and said, "Why, now it's the baron's turn to be the master?"

The Baroness Kosoy flattened her lips and complained aggrievedly: "That dead ghost somehow hooked up with those liberal guys. After Prince Georgi Bibescu was overthrown, those guys gained power, and even This also turned him into a character. The dead ghost is now appointed as the assistant to the mayor of Bucharest, and he looks like a dog!"

The news that Baron Kosoy had fallen to the liberal faction made Alexei's heart sink. It was not good news. He thought that the unscrupulous couple belonged to him. It seemed that the situation was not as optimistic as he thought.

Baroness Kosoy didn't seem to be aware of Alexei's abnormality, and she was still muttering and complaining, complaining that Alexei was a heartless person who put on his pants and left, and complained that his former good friend was suddenly killed. After being imprisoned, it was no fun for her to chat and watch a theater, complaining that Bucharest's supply was tight and she could not buy good foreign luxury goods.

"The worst thing is that people are panicked! Everyone has no idea about the liberals. They are worried that you will come back suddenly. No one wants to go to jail or be hanged!"

Alexey's heart moved, and he heard it from this complaint: Although the liberals are in power, their foundation is not stable. Even the family members of liberal followers like Baroness Kosoy have no confidence in them.

This point can be used, and I believe that Baroness Kosoy is not the only one who has similar thoughts.

Immediately Alexei knew what to do. He smiled and asked, "Are there many people who are worried?"

Baroness Kosoy Jiao Didi complained: "How could there be less, it's just that the liberals have the guns in their hands, and no one dares to say so!"

Alexey asked again: "Is Fontana still alive?"

Baroness Kosoy gave him a blank look, poked his forehead with her finger, and spat: "Hmph, you stinky men are all virtuous, eating what's in the pot and looking at what's in the pot, why worry about you?" Is the old friend ready? Can't wait to continue the relationship again!"

Alexei's face became hot. Fontana was not only his old lover, but also one of his connections in Wallachia. This woman has been secretly working for him, and she can be regarded as a person in the third part. Compared with Baroness Kosoy, Fontana is more reliable.

"I have business to do!" Alexei explained solemnly, "Aren't you worried that we will kill you back? Let me tell you, that's for sure!"

Baroness Kosoy showed a surprised expression, and asked cautiously after a while, "Really?"

Alexei laughed and said, "Otherwise, how could I have come to Bucharest!"

Baroness Kosoy nodded slowly, and then Jiao Didi pleaded: "Then you must protect me well!"