Struggle in Russia

Alexander II also felt that all his courtiers were worried, and there were many people who harbored evil intentions.

For example, the flattering old man in front of him, although he looks like a loyal minister, is actually full of bad things, maybe he is planning something!

So he didn't bother to answer this question, and asked directly: "Is Prince Vorontsov here?"

Old Adlerberg actually wanted to talk to Alexander II about the matter of harboring evil intentions. This kind of opportunity for eye drops doesn't come every day, how can you miss it?

It's just that Alexander II didn't take the bait as he wished, so he could only reply resentfully: "Your Excellency the Duke arrived the day before yesterday..." At this point, he suddenly paused before continuing: "Grand Duke Andrew also arrived with him."

In fact, old Adlerberg did not intend to confess Li Xiao at the beginning, but he immediately thought that since Alexander II specifically asked Duke Vorontsov, it meant that he paid special attention to him. Even if he doesn't report every move of the Duke of Husband, someone else will.

What do you think Alexander II would think if someone else reported about Li Xiao but he didn't?

Although we have reached a tentative agreement with Li Xiao, it is not very good to make a small report on someone at this time, but the old Adlerberg is more aware of whose job he is in the end.

Besides, although offending Li Xiao is a bit troublesome, it is not a big deal, but offending Alexander II, I am afraid that the black hat will be lost.

How to choose that needless to say?

Alexander II nodded slowly. In fact, he had known this news for a long time. After all, he sent the special train to Duke Vorontsov, so he naturally knew that Duke Vorontsov had invited Li Xiao.

To be honest, he was really disappointed. The reason why he gave Duke Vorontsov such a high courtesy was naturally because he wanted to win him over to work for himself.

What are you selling your life for?

Naturally, the influence of Duke Vorontsov is used to control the army on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also hoped to use him to resist the pressure of Nikolai Milyutin and Grand Duke Constantine.

If the old reformers like Prince Vorontsov are on his side, it will naturally lead a large number of reformers to his side. At that time, they will naturally not be afraid of Nikolai Milyutin and Grand Duke Constantine playing tricks up.

That's why he gave the special train and was promoted to the military rank. He originally thought that he should be able to impress and impress Duke Vorontsov. After all, he has been on the bench for 10 or 20 years, and he might even dream of being promoted to marshal!

But the reality gave Alexander II a blow. When he heard that Duke Vorontsov had invited Li Xiao to take the special train, he almost tore off the roof of the royal study.

Who doesn't know that Li Xiao's cousin is one of the people he hates the most, even if he doesn't rank first, he is definitely among the best.

Anyone with a bit of common sense should know that he should stay away from Li Xiao, but Duke Vorontsov is lucky. He knew that he was going to Moscow this time to be promoted to Marshal, so he put eye drops on His Majesty. Isn't that a slap in the face of the Emperor?

Isn't the implication obvious? Anyway, Alexander II hated it so much. Even after so many days, when old Adlerberg reported again, he still felt a faint pain in his heart.