Chapter 220 Bad News

Sure enough, Pushkin did not disappoint Li Xiao. Shuvalov was taken to the gendarmerie headquarters and locked in a single room, under the pretense of waiting for interrogation.

The treatment in this single room is really good, the furnishings inside are upscale, all kinds of fine wines and refreshments are served, and there are comfortable leather sofas for resting. In order to ensure the safety of the big man Shuvalov, four guards were placed at the door and outside the window. Without Pushkin's order, no one can get close to Shuvalov!

"What do you mean?" Shuvalov knew that he might be under house arrest when he saw the treatment, which was very different from his expectation!

According to his idea before, when he arrived at the Gendarmerie Command, whether it was Razumovsky or Pushkin, they could only obediently raise their hands and let them go when they saw him, but who would have thought that when they entered the headquarters, they would tell him: "Our commander Not here, I have a sudden illness and am recuperating! What? The deputy commander, the deputy commander went out to direct the search for spies, not here!"

In short, he saw neither Pushkin nor Razumovsky. As for whether these two were really sick and went out to perform tasks, it's really hard to say. Anyway, Shuvalov would not believe such strange words.

But he couldn't believe it, because he had already entered the tiger's mouth, so he couldn't decide. He also tried to fight with the guards at the gate, but they told him with a bayonet that this would not work!

So Shuvalov could only sulk in the reception room. He knew that this time he might lose everything!

On the other side, Pushkin, who allegedly went out to arrange a spy mission, was chatting and laughing with Li Xiao and others. For them, Berkh and Razumovski were settled, and Shuvalo was arrested. The unsettled factor of their husbands, all the people who can cause trouble for them have been taken care of, and then they just need to do their own things step by step.

"This Earl Shuvalov has a really big temper. He started to make trouble as soon as he came in, and he didn't stop after several hours of tossing."

Li Xiao said with a smile: "That's normal, this guy is not easy to deal with, if he hadn't met Berge and Razumovski this time, two slow-down guys, it would really not be so easy to deal with! "

Pushkin nodded. He had already heard from the head of the gendarmerie that Shuvalov had been invited. This man was really difficult to deal with.

He asked: "According to the previous plan, will he be locked up for three days?"

Li Xiao nodded and said: "Well, under strict supervision, not only can he not be allowed to run away, but all channels for him to communicate with the outside world must be cut off, and he must not be released until the imperial decree arrives in Sevastopol."

Muraviev was a little surprised by this statement,

He asked: "Need to be so strict? He should be the only one in Sevastopol now. What kind of trouble can he make? What if he makes a small report to the higher authorities in the future, saying that the military police of the Black Sea Fleet arrested people indiscriminately and were inefficient? It's also a problem!"

Li Xiao shook his head and said: "Compared with that little trouble, the current stability is better than everything. We must not relax until the imperial decree arrives in Sevastopol. Shuvalov can set off three-foot waves even if there is no wind. , we must treat him with the utmost harshness!"

These words startled Muraviyov and the others. They didn't think that Li Xiao was making too much of a fuss, but that a person who could make someone as powerful as Li Xiao fear him so much was so difficult to deal with. When he met this Shuva Earl Love must have a long snack, otherwise the consequences are unpredictable!

Seeing that everyone was feeling a little heavy, Li Xiao smiled and changed the topic: "The overall situation is basically settled now, we can discuss the next tasks!"

Indeed, getting rid of Berge and ensuring that the Black Sea Fleet will not be nailed is not the ultimate goal. The ultimate goal is to allow the Black Sea Fleet to play a greater role in the future. However, because this victory included Kornilov and Nasimov, everyone was generally relieved. This is probably their happiest day since Lazarev's death.

Everyone was talking and laughing while thinking about the future, and unconsciously mentioned Grand Duke Constantine. They were not particularly familiar with this Grand Duke Kornilov and others, but they heard that he was inclined to reform, so they generally liked him. It still has some expectations.

Seeing this, Li Xiao had to remind: "Gentlemen, I have to remind you of something about Grand Duke Constantine. Although my cousin is a staunch reformer, the most important starting point for doing things is actually for himself ..."

After a short pause, he saw that Kornilov and the others were looking at him, and then continued: "You should have heard more or less, my cousin actually has unreasonable thoughts about the throne, he I always want to prove that I am stronger than Alexander and more suitable to be the next tsar."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone else in the room changed their colors, because everyone, including Muraviyov, actually acquiesced in the status of Alexander's crown prince. For them, the crown prince may have various problems. , but there is not much controversy about his succession to the throne.

But now Li Xiao suddenly told them that Grand Duke Constantine intends to compete for the throne, which is really amazing. Those present are not children, so they naturally know the consequences of brother Ni Qiang. Back then, Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich and Nicholas I almost made a big deal out of their abdication of the throne. If Grand Duke Constantine and Crown Prince Alexander had a quarrel, would it be okay?

Especially Kornilov and Nasimov's expressions changed drastically, because Grand Duke Constantine will become their immediate boss next, and they also feel a little awkward and uneasy if they are asked to serve this grand duke with different ambitions !

Li Xiao noticed the change in everyone's expressions, and couldn't help sighing: "You don't have to be too nervous, just do your own work well, anyway, don't get too close to this Grand Duke, otherwise it may be dangerous... I Telling everyone this is mainly to remind everyone that my cousin sometimes does things with a very unsophisticated intention, and what he wants to do may have ulterior motives, so we must be careful, and don't fall into the pit foolishly!"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay. This news really made them a little bit at a loss. They thought they had ushered in a good leader, and they could finally get rid of the bastard Berge. Can't settle down!

Seeing that everyone was a little frustrated, Li Xiao could only encourage him: "I said this just in case, and I'm not afraid to tell you that Alexei and I are also very afraid of dealing with him, because he is really a combination of an angel and a devil." Body!"