Struggle in Russia

Spring is almost non-existent in St. Petersburg, with thick layers of snow and freezing temperatures. Especially at night, even in the bustling city center, few people can be seen, and the whole city seems to be frozen.

Of course, if you enter a room, whether it is a club, a theater or an ordinary pub, it is another scene.

It is the nature of the Russians to drink and revel, sing and dance. A glass of vodka and a dance music played by an accordion can make these people who are imprisoned by severe cold and political shackles happy.

For example, at this time, Boris was already singing and dancing with his arms around the slightly fat dancer, as happy as a child who received lucky money.

On the other side, Vishniak flirted with the proprietress of the tavern. Dumas had already held the proprietress's hand, and it seemed that he would touch more in the near future.

Tolstoy had already collapsed on the wine table and passed out. This poor kid was already drunk, and the party tonight was held to see him off from the 748 regiment. Tomorrow he will return to Kazan to continue his university studies.

Lao Tuo really didn't want to leave, and even wanted to serve as a soldier in the 748 regiment. The boring college life made him feel bored, but the friends in the 748 regiment are more lovely, and the life here is more simple and natural, not as hypocritical and idle as the aristocratic circle.

"The lad is too real!"

Alexei looked at Tolstoy, who was completely drunk, and then at Li Xiao, who was sipping his drink slowly, and said, "Much cuter than some cunning guys!"

Some cunning guys are naturally referring to Li Xiao, who has already seen through the way someone used honey water to disguise alcohol in the previous carnival. And poor Tolstoy was stunned by someone who was drinking water. This poor child is really too real.

Li Xiao smiled and did not refute, but just raised the small wine glass in his hand: "To you, my friend!"

Alexei also laughed, raised his glass and touched Li Xiao: "To the Russians who can't drink!"

Among several friends, Alexey can be ranked in the top three in terms of drinking capacity, except for Boris, who is like a wine barrel and will not get drunk no matter how much he drinks, and Boris, who looks gentle but drinks better than a wine tank Leonid, he can drink.

However, Alexey claimed that he couldn't drink before, and his drinking capacity was developed in the officialdom over the years, and he got used to it when he vomited too much while drinking.

Li Xiao understands this, forbidding Russians to drink is as crazy as forbidding Sichuanese to eat spicy food. People in this land of drunkards can skip meals,

But you can't stop drinking, especially the dignitaries.

Back then, Peter the Great and his little friends were known for being able to drink. They used to drive carnival ladders when they were visiting abroad, and the villa they stayed in was almost demolished.

"Lonya, my friend, why are you so sad?"

Li Xiao noticed that Leonid's mood was wrong. Although this saint is usually strict, he is actually quite active on the wine table. The toasts are one after another, and he can use all kinds of serious reasons to drink your head. . But today it seems a bit dull, and the mood is not particularly beautiful.

"It's nothing," Leonid sighed, "Uncle wrote a letter, saying that father had encountered a little trouble, and seemed to offend His Majesty and was reprimanded..."

Li Xiao gave Alexei a wink. He knew Nicholas I's dog temper. It might not be as simple as reprimanding him to offend him. It would make Leonid unhappy. It seems that Alexander Gorchako The Duke of Husband was in a bad position.

But he also knew Leonid's temper, he would never take the initiative to speak out about his problems and troubles. Even if the problem is big, he would rather bear it silently. So I can only ask Alexei, who is very well informed, and there is almost nothing he doesn't know about the third part.

"The duke suggested using the chaos in Austria to make a fuss in order to break the deadlock in the Balkans..."

Alexei lowered his voice and gave a vague explanation. It's not that he can't figure out the inside story, in fact, he knows very well, how shocking the duke's proposal is. It is precisely because of this that it is not suitable to speak too clearly, which will cause panic in the country!

"Yeah?"

Li Xiao took another sip of his wine, and suddenly said with a smile: "The duke's idea is good! This is indeed a good idea, how does he suggest to proceed?"

Alexei and Leonid were stunned. They stared at Li Xiao with wide eyes, as if they were looking at a monster.

In fact, it is not surprising that they were surprised, because Austria has a special status in the hearts of the Russians, especially among the Russian noble families who participated in the 1812 War. In the war against Napoleon's aggression, Austria, Russia, and Prussia worked together to completely defeat the invincible Napoleon.

Austria was a partner and ally to the Russian aristocracy who had seen through all that. Especially in recent years, the Holy Alliance has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become a key force leading the European order. In the eyes of the Russian nobles, as long as Austria and Prussia are still standing with Russia, then everything will be the same, and there is no need to worry about any problems and troubles.

Therefore, Alexander Gorchakov's suggestion is simply outrageous. Is he still a human being who actually attacked his allies?

"What's the problem?" Li Xiao doesn't think Austria will always be Russia's ally and friend, "Everything is based on national interests. Didn't the Austrians fight side by side with us from the beginning? If we didn't hold back Napoleon, let them see hope, will they fight with us?"

Li Xiao sneered ruthlessly: "I'm afraid it will only kneel down and lick Napoleon even more. For the Austrians, even a princess can give Napoleon a warm bed. What else can't be done?"

Both Alexei and Leonid showed embarrassed expressions. Indeed, when the Austrians have no morals, they can kneel and lick Napoleon infinitely, but it is not forced by the helpless situation!

"Then we can now support the opposition in Austria due to the helpless situation!" Li Xiao smiled contemptuously: "This is all an excuse, everything is to serve the national interest. Everything must safeguard the national interest. "

"The most beneficial choice for our country now is undoubtedly to support the opposition in Austria. It would be more beneficial for us to directly dismember the empire and let it fall apart!"

If Alexei and Leonid were just a little surprised just now, then when Li Xiao said that he would openly dismember Austria, they were not just surprised but shocked or even frightened!

Trembling, Alexei spilled all the wine in his life, and asked tremblingly, "Why...why?"