Struggle in Russia

Li Xiao looked directly at Count Rostovtsev, like a schoolboy who actively raised his hand to answer questions. He was eager to be praised by his teacher and longed for being recognized.

But Count Rostovtsev was not a kind and kind teacher. He didn't say much, but simply uttered a few words: "Continue."

This makes Li Xiao a little depressed, he feels like a grand monkey in the palm of the Buddha, no matter how tossing, he can't jump out of Wuzhishan.

He looked at Earl Rostovcev with resentment, and then he could only continue to say obediently:

"Since it wasn't my uncle's attitude, who would it be? At that moment, Grandpa Constantine?"

Li Xiao looked at Count Rostovsev again, but the other party still said nothing, he could only continue to say, "Or test the Crown Prince Alexander?"

This time, I do n’t need to watch Count Rostovtsev anymore. Li Xiao also obediently sells off, saying honestly: "It's reasonable to test the two princes! After all, my uncle is also old, from Looking at the average lifespan of the three recent Tsars, even if he has a long life at most, he will be able to work for another ten years. If he has a short life, he may soon collapse. "

"So in the long run, for the nobles who are interested in reform, it is necessary to look at the attitude of the princes, and make arrangements early?"

Count Rostovsev is still so unpredictable, neither affirmative nor negative, more like a sacred thing. This makes Li Xiao very depressed, he can only continue to say:

"It's quite possible to test the attitudes of the princes and see who has the hope of becoming a reformist. But I later thought carefully that this possibility is possible, but not particularly high."

"Because even if this temptation has results, it is not obvious to the reformers. Even if it is discovered that Grand Duke Constantine really supports the reform and is the ideal monarch, then what? After all, Chu is Alexander, not him, but can Only my uncle decided to save Chu. "

"This is very embarrassing. The reformers did not have the ability to support Grand Constantine to ascend to the throne of the emperor. So what is the significance of this temptation?"

Li Xiao said sincerely: "So this kind of temptation is certainly not aimed at Archduke Constantine and Crown Prince Alexander."

"And in my opinion, the reformers certainly did not begin to understand and contact the two princes today. They must have a comprehensive understanding of their temperament and their political ideas, so there is no need to test them!"

Speaking of this, Li Xiao suddenly came to the spirit and said cheerfully: "Since it was not for my uncle or my two cousins, then the target of this temptation is obvious. It's up! "

Count Rostovsev glanced at him and asked calmly: "Is it?"

"of course!"

Li Xiao answered with confidence: "The fundamental purpose of this temptation is not to clarify the attitude of the royal family towards reform, because the attitude of the royal family is always the same, no temptation is needed. The temptation is the attitude of the ministers. Who in the Manchu dynasty was interested in reform, who feared it as a snake, and who firmly opposed it to the end. "

"This is actually a hidden stand-up. Look at who is the centrist, who is your own, and who is the enemy. I estimate that the reformers think that the time to advance the reform is about to mature, plan to plan certain actions, and arrange the groups in advance. Chen, make a political portrait, and once it ’s launched, you can take targeted measures, right? ”

Count Rostovsev gently put the "Monarchy" on the book case and said to Li Xiaoru: "A lot of speculations were told, and there are many right and wrong, and 7.5 points can be scored."

Li Xiao was immediately dissatisfied: "How come 7.5 points? You are too harsh!"

Count Rostovsev did not bother with his bargaining, but explained directly: "This time, it is indeed a targeted temptation. But the object of the temptation is not only the ministers, but also what you said before Your uncles and cousins. This is an extremely comprehensive temptation. "

Li Xiao seemed to be thinking, but Count Rostovtsev said to himself: "Of course, the emperor's attitude is always conservative, but what methods he will use to deal with reforms need to be tested. In addition, through Constantine The duke's navy-like naval innovation can also find out how tolerant of his sons' small movements. If there are opportunities, I don't think anyone will waste the opportunity. "

"As for the attitudes of the Grand Duke Constantine and the Crown Prince Alexander, it is not to look at their attitude towards reform, but to look at their political skills, are they keen enough, are they strong enough, are they tough enough ..."

"Of course, the attitude of the ministers is very important. It is always difficult to know who is a friend, who is an enemy, who is reliable, and who is just a red-lacquered toilet. At the critical moment, such temptations are often conducted, once or twice Nothing can be said about the performance ... "

Li Xiao the more he listened, the more serious, because according to the words of Count Rostovsev, this was indeed a comprehensive temptation, and almost the entire Russian ruling clique was accommodated for a thorough examination.

If Count Rostovtsev did not lie, such temptations have been carried out many times, then the attitudes of the public and the public towards reform have been almost clear to him. This count is really scary!

At this time, Count Rostovtsev even said: "In fact, for the reformists themselves, UU reading www.uukanshu.com is also a tentative test. Look at the true attitude, true ability, and true reaction of key members. Whoever is useful is not useful, not much temptation, the key time is up, will it become a farce like 1825 again! "

Well, Li Xiao really didn't expect that Count Rostovtsev didn't even let himself go. Obviously, only those who perform well in every exam can leap to the core level of innovation. Those who do not perform well may be gradually eliminated.

After thinking about it, Li Xiao asked, "What about my performance?"

Count Rostovtsev smiled slightly: "It's not bad, you can score 7.5."

This made Li Xiao relieved immediately, 7.5 points is at least a good one, right? Although it is almost close to excellent, it is not too far away. The point is, should he be accepted into the group?

Count Rostovtsev laughed again: "It's not that simple, you can only say that you have passed the test of the first stage, and you can now enter the second stage. But if you come here today, you will explain the tasks you need to complete!"

Li Xiao was not disappointed, and immediately asked intently, "You said!"