Struggle in Russia

However, this matter is indeed not something that Li Xiao can decide alone. First, he has to go back and tell the top bosses, and wait for their agreement before proceeding to the next step.

So he didn't need to say anything more, he just needed to make sure: "I think there is no problem, your request will not be rejected... I think we can reach an agreement soon, so you'd better get ready quickly, Make sure the information you trade to us works!”

Pobedonostsev was not surprised at all that Li Xiao would agree. What he paid more attention to was the last sentence of Li Xiao.

Why should he guarantee that the message will work?

If you reformists want to make a fuss, you must not only look at my intelligence, but also your methods, and also the determination and reaction of Alexander II.

Especially the reaction of Alexander II. Who can guarantee that he will be fooled?

If Alexander II was not fooled because of your reformist reasons or other unexpected factors, then why shouldn't this be blamed on him?

Anyway, it is absolutely impossible for him to guarantee this. He replied flatly: "Impossible. I can only guarantee that the information I give you must be true. As for how to use it and the effect, that is your business!"

Of course Li Xiao gave up. How do I know the weight of the information you gave me? There's no way to verify whether it's true or not. If you do something famous, wouldn't we be in vain? !

"How can you guarantee that the news is true?"

Pobedonostsev solemnly replied: "On my credibility!"

Li Xiao curled his lips and said, "Don't you think this guarantee is weak? You know the conditions we gave are very high!"

Pobedonostsev snorted: "If you don't believe it, then I can't help it. You can decide whether to agree to it or not. It doesn't matter to me anyway!"

This is the trouble of asking for help. Compared with the reformists, Pobedonostsev is clearly sitting on the Diaoyutai. For him, it is better if the deal is reached, but it doesn't matter if it is not reached. Anyway, he has no loss!

The ball was kicked back to Li Xiao, and it was up to him to choose. To be honest, he didn't have much choice.

He was the one who made the suggestion in the first place, and he is the one whose credibility will be damaged if the deal cannot be reached.

Secondly, if a deal cannot be reached, it means that the main direction of the reformists' attack in the next stage cannot be determined, and everything will have to start again.

At present, the only advantage of the reformists is a little time. Once these precious time are wasted, Alexander II and Grand Duke Constantine will attack later, and they will really be passive.

From his personal standpoint, he would definitely want to make a deal.

Even if it is more utilitarian and selfish, no matter what conditions Pobedonostsev proposes, as long as it is beneficial to personal interests, he can agree to it. Anyway, in the end, even if something happened, it would be the reformist group that would suffer losses, not him personally.

But Li Xiao is not that selfish. If he did that, what would be the difference between him and Grand Duke Constantine?

You can't hate Grand Duke Constantine so much but end up living like him, right?

So in the face of Pobedonostsev's indifference, he had something to say: "If you put it like that, there is no need to do this deal at all! Even your later cooperation, I think, can be terminated. This is not It’s not a one-time deal, but a good thing that is mutually beneficial. If there is no guarantee at all, what’s the point?”

Pobedonostsev was stunned. Originally, he thought he was sure to win over Li Xiao, because this was a reformist begging him, and if you begged me, I would definitely have to deal with it. Not to mention digging a hole to kill you, but at least make you feel uncomfortable, right?

He thought that neither Li Xiao nor other reformists would have to endure this move forever and could only accept such unequal conditions.

But he didn't expect that Li Xiao would dare to refuse, and when he refused, he was so confident that he didn't take him seriously at all.

He was very unhappy, but he immediately thought of the reason why he was so confident.

It is true that this time it was the reformists who begged him, and he slightly gained the upper hand. But in the long run, it is not certain who will ask whom!

After all, his ability to suppress Baryatinsky now relies solely on the strength of the reformists. Once there is no pressure from the reformists to put pressure on Baryatinsky, he will quickly counterattack, and the advantage he has gained with great difficulty will be wiped out in minutes!

This was not the result he expected. What's more, what Li Xiao said just now is very right. The basis of cooperation between the two parties is mutual benefit. If even this cannot be guaranteed, then there is indeed no need for cooperation.

After thinking about this, Pobedonostsev's unhappiness immediately disappeared. After pondering for a moment, he replied: "Then what kind of guarantee do you want me to make? I can guarantee that the news I gave you must be true. , but no one can guarantee whether this thing will work or not?"

Li Xiao said: "What you said makes sense, but I also hope you understand that UU Kanshu www.uukanshu.net's next attack on Baryatinski is very important to us and to you, and we must ensure that it is foolproof, so The information you gave us will definitely work!"

After a slight pause, he slowed down and continued: "Of course I can understand your difficulties, but I still hope you understand the importance of this matter. Since it is so important, both we and you have the obligation to ensure that Will it be successful?"

Pobedonostsev blinked. He finally understood what Li Xiao meant. After talking for a long time, you just want me to help you to the end!

Yes, that's what Li Xiao meant. He just hoped that if the first clue given did not work, Pobedonostsev would continue to provide new ammunition until success was ensured.

This is equivalent to saying that this time the two parties are not making a one-shot deal, and the reformists are not buying a piece of information from him that cannot be proven to be effective.

Rather, he must provide after-sales guarantee for this news, and it will not be finished until he ensures that the reformists' plan is successful.

For him, this is definitely not as profitable as a one-time deal, but if you look at the problem from a long-term perspective. If the future cooperation between both parties adheres to this model, and both parties must provide reliable guarantees for every transaction, will it make transactions more secure?

Considering it from this perspective, maybe he will indeed suffer a "loss" and a lot of trouble this time. But wouldn’t it be better for the same counterparty to have to provide the same protection in the future?

So he asked decisively: "If you can guarantee that you will make the same guarantee for my future transactions, then I can agree to this condition!"

Li Xiao smiled. He knew that Pobedonostsev would agree. With this guarantee, he believed that his suggestion would be approved soon...