Chapter 13 Arkady

Li Xiao didn't know that there were so many interesting stories happening in St. Petersburg. He also heard news about the tense relationship between Russia and Turkey in Bucharest, especially after receiving Lebouf's letter. Feel.

Because according to his calculations, the full-scale conflict between Russia and Turkey should break out later, because there are still some key figures who have not come to the center of the stage at this point in time.

For example, Napoleon III, at this time he had just launched a coup to amend the constitution, but he had not yet restored the emperor. This means that he has no urgent reason to divert domestic attention, and he should not immediately turn against Russia completely.

He estimated that Napoleon III would have to proclaim himself emperor if he really wanted to fight. Besides, although Nicholas I pressed Turkey every step of the way, he didn't issue an ultimatum. If he wanted to fight, he had to wait until the ultimatum was invalid, right?

He estimated that there should be some time, but he did not expect Nicholas I's ambition to be so strong and sudden that he was no longer satisfied with allowing Bulgaria to self-govern.

Moreover, he himself has a lot of work to do, the problem of starting the railway, the problem of continuing reform, and some not so good news that he heard vaguely.

"You mean that there are people who are specifically inquiring about railway equity and French investment?"

Haji Straka's report caught Li Xiao's attention. The former, as the leader of the local intelligence network in Bucharest built by Li Xiao, monitors the troubles in Bucharest.

Although Haji Straka's spies are not as well-known as Duke Aldorf's third part, they are more secretive and can detect more subtle information.

"Yes, a group of people are inquiring about relevant news around the railway company. The situation is not clear for the time being, so I didn't alarm them!"

Li Xiao frowned. If there were only one or two people inquiring about relevant information, the problem would not be considered serious. However, according to Haji Straka, if a large number of people were inquiring around, it would be a bit tricky.

After thinking about it, Li Xiao ordered: "Keep staring at them, especially pay attention to who their upline is, and find out who ordered them to do it. Also, be careful not to alarm them, and don't grab them unless it is absolutely necessary. people!"

Haji Straka nodded. Although he wanted to deal with these little things quickly, he dared not disobey Li Xiao's instructions, because his very powerful sister repeatedly told him to be very careful about what Li Xiao told him. task, because sometimes he really doesn't rub the sand in his eyes. And even if she is Alexei's lover, Alexei really doesn't necessarily listen to her completely when it comes to Li Xiao's affairs.

Hadji Straka left the Gendarmerie Command and ordered the driver to return to the Bucharest Police Department,

As the deputy director of the police department, he has a lot of things to do, and he has to go back and explain to those subordinates, telling them to be more careful not to make mistakes.

"Diomede? After your people have been active for so long, you just found out such a name?"

On the other side of the city Vladimir expressed serious displeasure at the slowness and inefficiency of Kristin Shtilbey and Konstantin Gika. It took me so long to get a name, and I don't know if the owner of the name is the right one, so what's the use?

This made Vladimir very unhappy, thinking that the Wallachians are a bunch of useless waste, who can't even handle a little bit of trouble. This made him miss St. Petersburg even more.

Although he only had the title of count in St. Petersburg, he was nothing in front of hundreds of princes, but anyone with a little knowledge would know who his father was. Although he is unlikely to be unscrupulous, but to do something is just a word of effort.

But in Bucharest, he couldn't even find anyone who could help him handle things safely. This kind of gap really made him unacceptable.

At this time, his secretary Arkady suggested in a low voice: "Although these Wallachians are useless, we don't have anyone to use them for the time being. It's better not to be too harsh on them, just beat them a little bit."

Vladimir looked at Arkady, and he still paid more attention to this secretary, because this is a talent specially assigned to him by his father Nicholas I. Although he is just a small secretary, who knows if he is a secretary? What about the hidden imperial envoy?

Anyway, Vladimir didn't dare to really treat Arkady as a secretary, and he has always been treated with courtesy, so he hurriedly said: "Since you have interceded for them, you are giving them a chance, tsk, as long as But you can't always be unavailable, do you have any suggestions for this?"

Arkady nodded slightly, and then replied respectfully: "You are too famous. I have some reliable friends who have nothing to do recently. If you believe me, I can ask them to come and serve you."

Naturally, Vladimir readily agreed. He felt that Arkady's friend must not be an idle character, and they might have similar identities as him. They were all Papa's spies or something. Of course he has to use such a ruthless character, not only to use but also to use it!

He immediately replied: "Well, there are still a few key positions in the Bucharest City Defense Command that happen to be vacant. The candidates you recommend must be reliable. As long as they are willing to come, they will take up the post immediately!"

Arkady left Vladimir's office contentedly. He actually didn't think highly of the illegitimate son of His Majesty the Tsar. He felt that he had neither great ambition nor special talent. Embroidered pillow-like figures.

But such a person is his favorite master, because he has to rely on him to make suggestions, and he has a strong background and is not afraid of accidents. The most important thing is that he is greedy enough. If Vladimir is not greedy and does not have too many desires, it will not be easy to control.

Arkady has already begun to imagine a bright future. For a person like him who was born in a small nobleman and can only rely on the third part as a spy, Vladimir is the ladder to the top in the future!

Yes, this secretary is the spy of the third part. Specifically, Nicholas I specially selected the spy to assist those illegitimate children and secretly help him monitor key ministers. There are many such spies, and almost every important courtier is around or nearby, especially those around the border officials.

Without these eyes to stare at him, Nicholas I would have felt restless in his sleep. I have to say that this tsar, who played power to the extreme, really felt insecure!