Struggle in Russia - Vol 3 Chapter 692
Frederick I was taught to be speechless, not only because of Alexei’s unprecedented lack of face, but the way of speaking reminded him of those times when he faced his father.
That is really very difficult, who makes the Germans more stubborn, old-fashioned and stricter than the other!
Fortunately, he was only in a trance and quickly returned to normal. He glared at Alexei with an angry face on his neck and said: “Count, I admit that I had some rudeness before, but this is not your arrogance. The reason for teaching me, if you think I am the kind of person who can be taught and humiliated by you, then you are wrong!”
It sounds like this guy is as proud as ever, but Alexei hears his concession. If it was the former Friedrich I, then he must have been blown away, so why bother with you.
This guy’s willingness to argue now has already shown his concession, and as long as Alexei doesn’t continue to stimulate him, he will definitely not move a step. Even if Alexei can speak some convincing truths, he is not unacceptable.
And Alexei was about to do this, he sighed faintly: “Do you think this is humiliation? If I am going to humiliate you, there is absolutely no need to say this in this study, it will be better at the dance outside. Is not it?”
Frederick I was stunned, and before he could react, Alexei continued: “On the contrary, His Royal Highness, I am saving your face, you think that after doing those stupid things, your uncle still loves Won’t your Royal Highness Prince William be angry and teach you a hard lesson?”
Frederick I was taken aback again, Alexey’s words confused him, even he didn’t understand what it meant, he felt humiliated again, but this time the difference was his restraint He stopped his temper and did not attack on the spot, but asked carefully:
“Your Excellency Count, I don’t understand what you’re talking about. Although I don’t think I’m a particularly shrewd genius, my behavior is at least ethical and with a clear conscience. I don’t think I’ve done anything wrong!”
“Yes?”
Alexey smiled slightly and said: “You are really confident, but many times over-confidence is equivalent to being arrogant, and arrogant people will always do wrong or even stupid things unknowingly!”
Frederick I frowned. Alexei’s words were harsh. If he didn’t give him a reasonable explanation, he swore that Alexei would know the price of humiliating him. But he was still restrained, and he waited for Alexei to follow.
Alexey glanced at him and said solemnly: “As the plenipotentiary representative of the Union Bank of Prussia in Wallachia, you should know your responsibilities and tasks, and your every move will greatly affect the good of both parties. cooperation, no! is an alliance that affects Prussia and Russia.”
After a short pause, Alexei said solemnly, “But you don’t realize how heavy this responsibility is. You just follow your temper. Isn’t this what you are doing?”
Frederick I seemed to want to refute, but Alexei didn’t give him a chance to speak, and continued to teach: “I know you don’t think highly of Russia, and you may even think that we are barbaric, so you obviously received Frankfurt. order to let you deal with us as mildly and tenderly as possible, but it doesn’t really matter at all. You think that Russia is in the quagmire of war, and you dare not do anything to Prussia, and you dare not refuse any unreasonable demands of Prussia, And then there is no way to take your arrogance!”
These words are quite straightforward, but the sentences are reasonable. It can be said that every word hit the heart of Frederick I, which immediately made him a little embarrassed. He tried to explain again, but Alexei didn’t. Still haven’t given him a chance to speak.
“Of course, if it’s just that, it’s not particularly stupid, because there are so many people in Europe who have the same opinion as you, and I’m not going to justify the current situation in our country, because it makes no sense.”
Alexey said very solemnly: “I just want to say something meaningful now, if you just follow Frankfurt’s instructions, even if it doesn’t satisfy me, I will not deliberately trouble you or humiliate you. ,I’m not that kind of person!”
“But your arrogance and stupidity are completely beyond my imagination. I have no idea that you are being manipulated by a shallow woman and destroy the foundation of our good cooperation according to her instructions. This makes me intolerable! ”
Finally Friedrich I couldn’t bear it any longer, and he interrupted: “What do you mean by that? What shallow woman? What manipulation? I don’t understand what you are talking about!”
Alexey stared at him and replied, “You know, I can see in your eyes that you know what I’m talking about! Don’t pretend to be confused or stupid, Your Highness, don’t you have the slightest bit of vigilance? Let the woman named Julianne out there fan the flames, fool you, manipulate you and play you with applause?”
“Enough!” Friedrich I jumped up and shouted excitedly, waving his arms: “Julian just thought she was a friend~www.mtlnovel.com~ If you accuse her of anything, this is malicious slander, so pure If you don’t apologize immediately, I swear to protect my reputation and that of Miss Julianne!”
Alexey smiled contemptuously, then turned to Vishniak and said, “My friend, did you hear me? His Royal Highness is going to fight me for a female cousin. I really hope Prince William can see with his own eyes. Seeing this scene, I think he will immediately dismiss the idea of marrying his daughter to His Royal Highness, no! I think in the style of Prince William, it is more likely that he will kill His Royal Highness personally, because this is the greatest humiliation to him! ”
Frederick I angrily said, “Are you threatening me?”
Alexey smiled contemptuously: “I’m trying to wake you up and remind you how secretive you think you are with that woman? Do you think no one knows about it? Naive! People who know the truth like me are just saving face for you! We don’t want Princess Louise’s happiness to be ruined by a scandal!”
Frederick I changed his face, his self-esteem was hurt again, this time more serious than the previous one, and not only self-esteem, what was worse was that he was deeply worried for Julianne, and he knew the relationship between the two parties. If the terrifying consequences are exposed, it will be easy to destroy an “innocent and pitiful” woman with the authority of Prince William…