Chapter 871 Marriage (Part 1)

Count Rostovtsev is sincerely grateful for the death of Nicholas I. Only he knows how much harm and hindrance this man has caused to Russia. If he had not died, Count Rostovtsev's original plan would have really started. Reform really requires a lot of work and may have to pay a heavy price.

And Nicholas I really missed a lot of things by kicking his legs like this, which made Count Rostovtsev feel that God had finally taken pity on Russia. Otherwise, why would he let this tyrant die at such a critical moment? !

On the day Nicholas I died, he breathed a heartfelt sigh of relief. He felt that a huge boulder pressing on his chest suddenly disappeared, and his breathing became lighter. If possible, he really wanted to cheer up and have a dance to celebrate.

Of course, this was a joke. With Count Rostovtsev's restraint, he could not be so presumptuous, but this could also explain the joy in his heart.

But now that he talked about this topic with Li Xiao, he couldn't help but have another emotion: Nicholas I was not a very good person and basically did nothing good to Russia, but the few people around him were very good. , such as the Grand Duchess Irina mentioned just now, this heroine has done a lot of good things for Russia.

And the nephew of Nicholas I is someone. Although he is small, he has a really good mind, is good at thinking and is very open-minded, and the key thing is that he is reliable in doing things. If Count Rostovtsev could make the decision, he felt that it would be very good to replace the Grand Duke Constantine. He was definitely much better than the boastful Grand Duke.

It is a pity that Nicholas I could not see that there were so many reliable, far-sighted and wise people around him, and always insisted on his own style without making any changes. As a result, he almost brought Russia to the brink of destruction.

Do you think it's strange that such a willful tyrant still has a large group of people who don't know who misses him?

Anyway, Count Rostovtsev will not miss it. He just wants to say to those stupid people: "Open your eyes and think about it with your brain!"

Of course, he also knew that this was the result of the policy of obscuring the people advocated by Nicholas I. He always talked about the Orthodox Church. He even had an enmity with France over the illusory issue of the Holy City. He wished that the whole country of Russia was suffering from deep religious poisoning. This way he and his descendants can do whatever they want from generation to generation.

It's just that Count Rostovtsev doesn't like this kind of doing whatever he wants, and he hates Nicholas I's policy of obscuring the people. He hopes that Russia is not only full of smart people from top to bottom, but at least not all of them are illiterate. Everyone is as ignorant as if they lived in the Middle Ages.

He hopes that Russians can think independently no matter what they encounter, even if the results of thinking may not always be right or good, as long as they can start thinking and thinking about problems, that is a good thing!

"Okay, do you really think the Grand Duchess is qualified?" Count Rostovtsev calmed down and asked slowly.

Li Xiao replied seriously: "I can't guarantee whether she is qualified, but there is definitely no more suitable candidate than her at the moment. And why not let her try?"

Count Rostovtsev hummed but did not agree immediately. After a while, he replied: "Let me talk to the Grand Duchess and see what her opinion is."

Li Xiao had no objection to this. After all, it was useless for him and Count Rostovtsev to agree on this matter. Grand Duchess Irina had to look at her own opinion. If someone didn't want to do it, no one could force her.

However, Li Xiao felt that Grand Duchess Irina would most likely agree, because he knew that the Grand Duchess was not a person who was willing to be lonely. Judging from her previous actions, she also wanted to do something, and Rostov Count Zev now put the opportunity in her hands and she had no reason to refuse.

"Then have a good chat with her. I think she will definitely agree," Li Xiao said quickly, "You'd better help me solve that problem first!"

Count Rostovtsev hummed, then waved his hand to serve the guests tea. Li Xiao walked away without any worries and left. When he returned to his carriage, old Igor was even more anxious than him:

"Little master, what did the count say? Have you agreed to help?"

"He probably won't give it to you, but..."

Before Li Xiao finished speaking, old Igor started to attack: "This guy still dares to push back and forth. He is obviously the cause of the trouble, how dare he be so presumptuous!"

Li Xiao burst out laughing. I am afraid that only old Igor in the whole of Russia dared to talk to Count Rostovtsev like this, but he was quite moved. I am afraid that this old housekeeper is the only one in the whole of Russia who still cares about him so much.

"It's okay, dad. Although the count didn't give it to anyone, he can fundamentally solve this problem. You don't have to worry!"

"Hmph, that's pretty much it."

Old Igor nodded with satisfaction and asked very gently: "Little master, now that this problem has been solved, your most critical issue now is your marriage. This matter must not be careless, and it must be done immediately. Just do it!”

Li Xiao was dumbfounded. He never expected that old Igor would suddenly mention this. To be honest, he has no idea of ​​getting married yet. After all, he has met many aristocratic ladies of this era, and most of those women gave him a very bad impression. It would be hard for him to just find such a young lady to live with. It's worse than killing him!

"Don't be so anxious," Li Xiao replied calmly, "Get this end of the job right first, that's the top priority!"

It's just that this can't fool old Igor. The old man is the kind of master who can't pull back nine cows when he is sure. When he saw that Li Xiao wanted to fool things, he immediately stopped: "You are almost two-year-old." You are fifteen years old, look at Alexander and Constantine, they both have children, but you are not married yet, is this appropriate?"

Li Xiao wanted to ask what was inappropriate, but he didn't realize until the words came to his lips. This is still an era of early marriage and early childbirth. Basically, aristocratic men will get married when they are around 18 years old, and aristocratic ladies may get married at 15 years old. . And he is 25 years old and is definitely a heretic.

So he could only say haha: "Well, there is no suitable candidate for the time being, let's wait and see..."

Old Igor naturally refused and said: "Why is there no suitable candidate? Isn't the princess I introduced to you last time very suitable? She has a good family background and a decent appearance..."