Struggle in Russia

Count Rostovtsev shook his head, sighed slightly: "Of course Nicholas is not so generous, the title of prince is so good! He just threw out the bait and hinted a little bit, let Both Paskovich and Duke Mikhail thought that whoever quelled the revolution in Austria would be crowned prince!"

Igor frowned and said, "Actually, he didn't have this plan?"

Count Rostovtsev snorted coldly: "Of course not, he just wanted to use a bait to lure Paskovich and Duke Mikhail to work hard. Think about it, if he wants to give the title of prince, We will never order them to each lead an army to engage in competition!"

After pondering for a moment, Igor took another breath of air: "Is Nicholas deliberately creating conflicts and balancing them?!"

Count Rostovtsev sneered, "You can finally see that this is what he intends to do! This guy won't trust anyone at all. The more capable he is and the more prestigious he is in the army, the more suspicious he will be."

"Nowadays, whether it is Paskovich or Duke Mikhail, it means that they are the masters of high achievements. If they continue to expand, it will be a bit of a big tail for the crown prince! So naturally Nicholas has to find some for them. Do things, provoke their relationship, it is best to make them hostile to each other to check and balance, then naturally there will be no threat!"

Igor shook his head and then spat: "This guy is getting older and more cunning, even his cronies don't forget to guard against him, he has no sense of humanity at all!"

Count Rostovtsev was not as angry as Igor. On the contrary, he understood Nicholas I's choice better. How could an emperor not have an emperor's mind? After the death of several generations of emperors in Russia, there were civil strife. What is the reason? Most of them were civil strife involving powerful ministers and princes.

Nicholas I obviously learned the lesson and deliberately maintained a balance among his courtiers, allowing everyone to restrain each other, and strictly limited the influence of the military chiefs. Although the method is a bit dirty, the effect is still good.

Anyway, no matter whether it is Paskovich, Menshikov or Duke Mikhail, even if they have the military power in their hands, they dare not have the slightest thought of presumptuousness. This is the skill of Nicholas I!

Therefore, Count Rostovtsev was noncommittal about Igor's complaints. Although he admitted that this method was a bit despicable and impersonal, the emperor should not be too sympathetic, and it would be a good thing to be ruthless.

"Okay, I've finished what I have to say, just let your little master be careful!"

Count Rostovtsev was about to walk away, but Igor stopped him again: "Old friend, don't rush to leave! We haven't finished talking yet! Don't tell you that there are no arrangements in Austria! "

Count Rostovtsev's egg hurts immediately,

The reason why he was in a hurry to leave was because he didn't want to talk about this with Igor, because his arrangement in Austria was very meaningful, and he really didn't want Igor to bring Li Xiao, an unstable factor, into the mix. If something bad happened, who would he turn to? cry.

Obviously, Igor also saw through this point, but Igor really wanted to take this ride. After all, Count Rostovtsev's power and available resources were not comparable to Li Xiao and him. There is a huge difference between the two sides in their ability to do things.

If he can get a ride with Earl Rostovtsev, then Li Xiao's actions in Austria will definitely gain more. This will benefit Li Xiao a lot in the future, so naturally he can't miss it!

The two stared at each other silently for a long time, as if neither of them was willing to back down, but it was obvious that Count Rostovtsev's momentum was so weak, he sighed after a while and said, "Who told me to owe you?" ?what you up to?"

Igor smiled: "I don't have any high demands. You are very clear about my little master's embarrassing status now. With Nicholas' temper, even if he made a feat, he would try his best to suppress him. Going back to Wallachia is the most obvious example, just a Medal of St. George was sent away, how can there be such a way!"

Count Rostovtsev was also speechless for a while. In fact, anyone with a discerning eye would know that Nicholas I's actions were unreasonable.

Naturally, he also felt sorry for Li Xiao, but the problem is, it's a pity, but it's not okay to ask him to fight for Li Xiao. And now Igor has made the matter clear, indicating that this old friend is highly dissatisfied with this. He is very aware of this old friend's temper. Satisfied, then he will definitely find ways to make trouble, absolutely at any cost!

"You also know that it is impossible for me to speak well of that little master for you. I still have important things to do, so I can't offend Nicholas!"

But Igor said relentlessly: "I didn't hinder you from doing great things, and I didn't let you offend Nicholas! I just asked you to help my little master a little bit, isn't that okay!"

Count Rostovtsev couldn't laugh or cry immediately, and now he has two choices, either to do something in Austria and bring Li Xiao to play with him, or to find a way to make up for Li Xiao.

These two choices are not good things for him, but Igor has made it clear that if he doesn't give face, then his old friend will definitely blow up.

He sighed, waved his hands helplessly and said, "Okay! Okay! I'll find a way to make up for your little master, but not now, at least until it's done! How about it!"

Igor also knew not to press too hard, so he naturally took a step back. Of course, he was also curious about how Count Rostovtsev would make up for Li Xiao, but he also knew that even if he asked the other party now, he would not answer.

Soon Li Xiao, who was far away in Bucharest, received a reply from Igor, which not only let him know the bottom line of Nicholas I in Austria, but also let him know that Count Rostovtsev would also cause trouble in Austria, and more The important thing is to let him know that Paskovic is not a good stubble.

This letter made Li Xiao both happy and worried. The happy thing is that he knows how to do things when he knows the bottom line. The worry is that this delicious cake in Austria has attracted so many covetous people. The earl went off in person, how deep the water is here!

Li Xiao immediately hesitated, in such deep water, maybe a little wave could knock his small body to the ground. Anyway, I have already made a lot of benefits in Wallachia. For the sake of safety, should I accept it as soon as it is good?