Struggle in Russia - Vol 3 Chapter 719

Matvey was stunned by Alexei’s scolding, and only then did he realize how big Alexei’s opinion of him was.

That’s right, thinking in a different position, if he is the governor and finds that a certain subordinate in his jurisdiction not only doesn’t take him seriously, he doesn’t even say a word of greeting on weekdays, and then he even commits illegal crimes in private.

Then things came to light, but he ran to the front and asked for a lighter sentence. What would you think if you were the governor?

Immediately, Matvey was a little embarrassed. He actually knew that he had done a bit bad in the past two years. Even though he was sent by Nicholas I to monitor Alexei, he was nominally under the control of Alexei and belonged to Alexei’s subordinates.

Even with the support of the emperor, the etiquette that should be done usually still has to be superficial.

However, he didn’t do it. It can be said that he didn’t give face to the Governor’s Mansion at all. Of course, it would be fine if everyone was at peace with each other all the time. At most, Alexei will keep these accounts in his heart, and if there is a chance in the future, he can give him eye drops.

It’s just that whoever thought that there was no need to wait, half of Matvey capsized, and the boss’s handle was pinched tightly by Alexei. At this time, Alexei beat him and taught him a lesson, no one can say it. Say a word.

Matvey immediately regretted it, and felt that he was still swollen. If he really regarded himself as a supervisor, he could ignore Alexei. That’s good! If something goes wrong, he can be punished to death without giving him face.

Matvey felt that this time it was probably a bad dish, and he could only prepare for the worst. The only thing he could do now was to talk about his status as a supervisor, and he could coerce Alexei to let go, but doing so was extremely risky. Great, because he didn’t have Alexei’s handle in his hands. After all, Nicholas I had explained to him, as long as Alexei didn’t indulge liberals in an upright and bright way, or funded the rebellion, he didn’t care.

That is to say, unless Matvey has grasped the handle of Alexei, he can only squat and watch.

At the beginning, Matvey actually tried his best to collect information about Alexei, but after more than a year of hard work, there was no gain at all. As Alexei’s control of Wallachia became more and more complete, he People’s activities are increasingly restricted.

In the end, Matvey spent a lot of money, but what he had in hand was really worthless. Later, as the smuggling business could make a lot of money, he became more and more unconcerned about it, and was completely focused on making money.

Now he really regrets it. He shouldn’t lose money. Even if it’s embarrassing, he has to find a way to grab Alexei’s braid, otherwise he can be so passive now?

Just when he was about to throw his last trump card in a desperate fight, Li Xiao interjected: “Your Excellency Governor, maintaining legal order is of course the first priority, but no matter what we do, we have to be principled at the same time. Be flexible.”

“General Matvey’s work is extremely critical and complex, and involves a lot of secrets, and many times he cannot do things in a straight-forward manner. This time I believe he has learned his lesson, and I believe that he will definitely engage in similar activities in the future. You will be informed, won’t you, General Matvey!”

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Seeing Li Xiao constantly winking at him, Matvey was a little surprised. He really didn’t expect that the Grand Duke would give him face like this, and he would intercede for him like this. To be honest, he was both moved and a little suspicious.

It’s just that these thoughts just passed by in a flash, and the most important thing at the moment is to try to get Alexei to forgive him, so he hastily assured: “My lord, I know I was wrong, I will definitely learn from it in the future, and the related matters will never affect you. Hidden!”

The anger on Alexei’s face still did not subside, but it seemed that he did not immediately refuse to take care of Li Xiao’s face, but said yin and yang strangely: “What? You still want to continue smuggling, it seems that you have made a lot of money!”

Matvey quickly explained: “My lord, it’s not that I want to engage in such activities, but the need for intelligence work. As for making money, except for the normal expenses used to maintain expenses, I have turned in the rest of the income!”

Who would believe this nonsense? Anyway, Li Xiao and Alexei didn’t believe that Matvey did turn over part of it, but it was all used to bribe his superiors. I believe that one-tenth of them did not enter the treasury.

However, this does not need to be exposed. If it is exposed, then it will really tear the face, only the fish will die and the net will be broken.

Li Xiao hurriedly “helped smooth things out” and said: “If this is the case, General Matvey’s behavior is more worthy of forgiveness, Your Excellency, I think if you must hold him accountable, it is really against common sense, and it is too much to blame. It’s gone!”

However, Alexei’s anger still did not subside. He said angrily: “I will personally write to Duke Oldov about turning over the illegal gains! General, you’d better tell the truth, Otherwise, once I find out that the illegal income of your smuggling activities is seriously inconsistent with the part you handed in, then you know what the consequences will be!”

Matvey immediately broke down in cold sweat, he must not be able to account for it! If this happened to Duke Aldorf, then he really wouldn’t be able to explain it.

Fortunately, at this time, the “reasonable” Li Xiao once again stood up to intercede for him: “I believe in the character of General Matvey, as for the reconciliation~www.mtlnovel.com~ I think it’s a bit overkill, for the sake of It’s really inappropriate to trouble His Excellency Duke Aldorf with such a trivial matter of sesame and mung beans…”

“Then what do you want to do?” Alexei asked coldly.

Li Xiao coughed twice and replied: “I think the most important thing in this matter is to let General Matvey learn a lesson, and now I believe that he has recognized the seriousness of the problem and has been taught a lesson… We should give more Once he has a chance, I believe he will not do it again in the future, and he will definitely work harder to repay your generosity!”

As he said that, he gave Matvey another wink, and the latter immediately understood and assured: “My lord, I promise that I will never do it again, please believe me again! Give me another chance!”

Alexei was very hesitant, looked at Li Xiao and then at Matvey, before answering after a while: “General, I have to say that you have a good friend. If it is not for the Grand Duke’s honor, I will definitely enforce the law with justice. You send it to the court to let you know the consequences of breaking the law!”

“But who asked Your Excellency to protect you like this? I can only give Your Excellency a face, but! Please pay attention, you must learn your lesson as you said! Then fully respect me, the Governor, as you said just now. try to repay my generosity…”