Chapter 83 Buying and Selling
Is Arkadi rich? Of course there is, and he has a small amount of "big money" with him. This is all the "private money" he has collected from corruption for many years, and it is something he regards as a treasure.
In the past, if someone wanted to take the money, even his wife, he would immediately turn against him, but now he thinks that his life is more important. He decided to use the money to stabilize Saladov first.
"Look at the baggage over there. It's the one I dropped just now. Look at the gold inside. This money is the reward I won for you..."
Arkady's mind was spinning quickly, and in an instant he thought of a barely explainable statement. He tried his best to appear sincere and friendly, and he flattered him with a pleasant face:
"I've also heard about what happened in St. Petersburg, and I have great sympathy for what happened to you. I really didn't expect that Yerosin would not even give Count Vladimir face. That bastard is determined to destroy you! Who There is no way to make him change his mind, really! My friend, I have done my best!"
Saladov's expression was a little loose, as if he believed Arkady's words, but he still didn't put down his dagger, and he threatened viciously: "You lied to me!"
"No! Conscience of heaven and earth, I'm telling the truth!"
Arkady swore again and again, and then continued to fool around: "I have been sending people to look for you since I heard the unfortunate news, just because I was afraid that you would misunderstand me! You see, as expected, you have misunderstood me... In order to make up for your mistake Loss, on the one hand, I persuaded Count Vladimir to continue to uphold justice for you, and on the other hand, I also applied for a compensation fee from him to make up for your loss!"
Saladov's face changed slightly, and he asked, "What's in the package is the compensation?"
"Of course," Arkady nodded quickly, and said temptingly: "If you don't believe me, you can open it and take a look. Once you see it, you will know that what I said is true!"
It's just that Saladov didn't look at the burden, his dagger was still on Arkady's neck, and the other one was still holding Arkady's skirt. In short, Arkady's little trick went bankrupt .
Yes, this guy is uneasy and kind at all. His wishful thinking is that as long as Saladov goes to check the situation of the baggage, he will immediately take the opportunity to escape. As long as he can run to the main road, as long as he can meet the patrol, the situation will be fine It will be completely reversed-at that time he will be the uncle, and Saladov will be a street rat.
At that time, Saladov will not only be unable to escape, but also his private money will be recovered, and he will even be able to give an explanation to Count Vladimir with it. Wouldn't he be flattered at that time!
It's just that this beautiful wish didn't come true right away.
Saradov did not let him go, so Arkady could only continue to pretend to be false. He kept emphasizing that what he said was true, and even kept tempting Saradov to look at his burden:
"Go and see, you will know, one hundred thousand rubles! This is not a small amount. With this money, you can live a good life even if you are wanted abroad. Really, if you don't believe me, go and see..."
But Saladov was still unmoved. Although he seemed to have believed in Arkady, he still maintained enough vigilance: "Okay, I will verify it later, if you dare to lie Me, you will know the consequences... and now, we can continue to talk about business!"
Arkady asked cautiously: "What's the business?"
"Of course it's about the Wallachia Railway Company. Didn't you keep asking me to find evidence? I have the evidence. Are you interested?"
Arkady's eyes suddenly brightened, and he felt that he was really lucky, as expected, there is no unparalleled road, and if he has evidence, is he afraid that he will not be able to make a deal? It is indeed his destiny to fly to the top and rise to the top!
Immediately he was overjoyed and said: "Great, what are you waiting for, you hurry up and give me the evidence, Count Vladimir can't wait, this trip just..."
Arkady's voice became softer as he spoke, because he had already noticed that Saladov's eyes were very unkind, and it was obvious that the other party was upset with him.
He asked cautiously, "Is there a question?"
"Problem?" Saladov chuckled a few times, and said playfully: "The problem is that I don't believe you and your master at all, so I handed over the evidence to you, and then you play me again. At that time, you were kings and hegemons in Wallachia, and you were popular and hot, but I was still a wanted criminal, and I still didn't have a fart!"
Arkady hurriedly said: "I've said it before, it was all a misunderstanding and there was a reason for it. As long as you show the evidence, I will definitely..."
"I don't want to listen to your nonsense!" Saladov smiled viciously, "I don't believe you and your master, do you want evidence? It's very simple, give me money! One million rubles, give me One million rubles, and the evidence is yours! We each take what we need, and you will flourish, while I will go abroad to live in peace!"
"A million rubles?"
Arkady swallowed hard, because the money was really a lot. If he had this money, he might choose to retreat bravely and go abroad to enjoy the blessings. It's just that he knew very well that Count Vladimir would definitely not be able to afford the money. The count still owed more than 200,000 rubles and was being pursued by creditors! Where is it possible to come up with a million rubles!
"That's too much..."
Arkady just wanted to bargain when he was flatly rejected by Saradov: "No?"
Saladov sneered, and threatened: "You don't have any, then I have to sell the relevant evidence to Governor Speranski. I believe that His Excellency the Governor will be able to come up with this money, and he is willing to use this small amount of money. Solve the trouble, you say yes!"
Arkady was speechless for a moment, but Saladov continued to threaten and ridicule mercilessly: "I want to remind you that I have collected all these evidences with great effort. Many of them are out-of-print evidence, and if they are gone, they will be gone forever, then you and Count Vladimir will stop having any big dreams, and be honest and eat farts for the rest of your life!"
Arkady regretted seeing Saradov's reckless behavior. If he had known the strength of the opponent, it would be better to ask Count Vladimir to stop Yerosin. At that time, there would be no need to spend a dime Money, and can continue to treat the other party like a dog, where is the current humiliation!
Arkady pondered for a moment, then said solemnly: "Are you sure those evidences really work?"
"Of course!" Saladov patted his chest and assured: "It will definitely make your wishes come true for you and your master, one million rubles, think about it, as long as one million Wallachia is yours, What are you waiting for?"