Chapter 764 Key Person

After pondering for a moment, Li Xiao replied: "You can't make it too explicit, you have to make His Majesty feel that doing so is the best and most reasonable choice!"

Duke Alexander was not surprised by this answer, because he also knew that the most stupid way was to blackmail Nicholas I. Even if he succeeded for a while, he would definitely let Nicholas I remember you for a lifetime.

Anyway, Duke Alexander would not do that kind of stupid thing. The best way is what Li Xiao said, through appropriate inducement, Nicholas I felt that he had to appoint Paskovich and Duke Mikhail. Lord.

It's just that it is not so difficult to do so, and the operation will be very complicated, even Duke Mikhail is not completely sure.

At this time, Li Xiao suddenly asked: "What channels are you going to use to influence His Majesty?"

This straightforward question stunned Duke Alexander. He subconsciously didn’t want to tell Li Xiao what channels he had, but after thinking about it for a while, he still replied: “I plan to take the route of the palace. The lady from the past has a very good relationship with me..."

Li Xiao was secretly amused, because Leonid's father's name of "Sex and Ghosts" was also very familiar to him. Not to mention that he has a good relationship with the women in the court, even if the Duke seduces Queen Alexandra, he will not make a fuss.

However, Li Xiao did not agree with Duke Alexander's idea. Because he felt that this way was not right.

"Your Excellency, with all due respect, it may be quite difficult to expect the female officials in the palace to influence His Majesty's decision-making."

Duke Alexander actually knew that this path was not easy, because he knew that Nicholas I was lustful, but the pillow wind was not very useful to him. Their majesty hated women interfering in politics the most. Nepotism will be self-defeating.

But Duke Alexander has no better way to go, because he knows very well that although Duke Aldorf also has a certain influence, it is not enough for Nicholas I to compromise on such a major matter. What's more, the duke had spoken beforehand, and it was impossible for him to help in this matter.

The other thing is that he himself wrote a letter to Nicholas I, but this is undoubtedly even more meaningless. So after much deliberation, he had no choice but to try the pillow style.

"I think the key people who can influence His Majesty's decision-making are indeed in the palace, but they are not those female officials!"

Duke Alexander looked at Li Xiao in surprise, because he couldn't think of anyone other than the mistresses of Nicholas I who had this ability.

Li Xiao replied confidently: "There are very few people who can influence His Majesty. The Queen has a certain amount of influence, but that is in other matters. Your Majesty does not necessarily listen to her when it comes to national affairs... Except for the Queen,

The people who have influence on His Majesty's decision-making are Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine. As the sons of His Majesty's high hopes, their attitudes and tendencies are convincing to a certain extent! "

Duke Alexander thought for a while, and he admitted that Crown Prince Alexander and Grand Duke Constantine did have certain influence, but the weight of this influence is not decisive, and it is impossible to expect to persuade Nicholas I by convincing these two .

"I know!" Li Xiao also nodded in recognition, but he said at the same time: "Of course the two of them alone are not enough, so you must find a few more important missions to act together, such as Count Uvarov , For example, Count Rostovtsev, these two are His Majesty's think tanks, His Majesty will still consider their opinions!"

The weight of Count Uvarov and Count Rostovtsev is naturally clear to Duke Alexander, but it is not easy to persuade these two people. In a sense, these two are lonely ministers, and they hardly talk to each other on weekdays. There are too many contacts with other people, and you can't find anyone if you want to ask for a relationship, okay!

But Li Xiao smiled: "It doesn't matter if you can't find someone to trust you with, as long as you find what you like! What these two care most about is what you do. As long as you do it well, I think they will still sell it to you." You have a face!"

Duke Alexander fell into deep thought. Li Xiao's words gave him a lot of inspiration. It is indeed the right way of thinking, and he happened to know a little about the things that the two care about. It seems that there is room for manipulation?

Before Duke Alexander could figure it out, Li Xiao continued: "Besides these two, there are two most important figures in the court, one is highly respected and has always been relied on by His Majesty, and the other has a close personal relationship with His Majesty. The relationship is deep, if they are willing to speak out, the situation will be different!"

Duke Alexander was startled. He looked at Li Xiao suspiciously, wondering who these two key figures were!

Li Xiao didn't give a shit either, and replied straightforwardly: "Duke Peter Volkonski has a very high prestige. As the Minister of Court Affairs, he has been by His Majesty's side all year round, and he has won His Majesty's trust. If he is willing to come forward and convince His Majesty Another easy point!"

Duke Alexander naturally knew the weight of Peter Volkonsky. The surname Volkonsky alone was worth more than gold. If it wasn't for Duke Sergei Volkonsky's death to participate in the Decembrist uprising, it would still be a wealthy family of two dukes, even if Sergey died, Volkonsky The family is still not affected too much, and the favor continues.

If Duke Peter Volkonski helps to speak, it means that a series of nobles, large and small, related to the Volkonsky family support it, and that weight is really too heavy.

"It's not easy to convince that old fox!" Duke Alexander sighed, "I have an average relationship with him, and if there are enough attractive conditions, I'm afraid he won't agree!"

But Li Xiao didn't think so, he reminded with a smile: "Duke, you seem to have forgotten that this Duke has been an admiral for many years now!"

Duke Alexander was stunned for a moment, and then immediately realized that Peter Volkonsky had deliberately distanced himself from the army in order to avoid suspicion after he was convicted of Duke Sergei Volkonsky, and he basically ignored the army Things, not even the military.

But this is indeed an admiral, and a veteran admiral for many years. His situation was similar to that of Prince Mikhail, if not worse. Because if you want to become a prince, you must have military exploits, but his own military ability is very mediocre, and he has been out of the army for many years, how can he make meritorious service?

Basically, Peter Volkonski is sure that the prince is useless, but there may still be room for manipulation when he is promoted to marshal...