218 Crushing
Angelina on the radio changed her previous gentleness and quickly broadcast with an obvious (listening) emotion: "...... According to the latest information received by this station, Foreign Minister Citizen Milyukov has sent a note to the British and French ambassadors to Russia...... It shows that our country will continue to abide by the Entente and continue the war against Germany and Austria to the end...... and said that he would try his best to seize Constantinople and completely defeat the Turkish ......"
This news came too suddenly, even people like Li Xiaofeng, who had already been mentally prepared, felt caught off guard, crossed their fingers and counted the days, it is only April 30th, and in history, Milyukov Buddha was the British and French ambassadors who sent a note during the May Day Golden Week, which seems to be a few days in advance?
Of course, the day did not matter anything, anyway, because of the crossing of a certain immortal, the political situation in Russia after the February Revolution had changed somewhat, some events were brought forward, while others were postponed, but on the whole there was little change, at least it did not affect someone's plans.
The April crisis has finally arrived, Li Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief (May Day in the Gregorian calendar is April 18 in the Russian calendar), it is conceivable that with the efforts of Lenin and his bosses, the first provisional government that had just come to power in March would face a major change of blood, anyway, the foreign minister Milyukov and Guchekov, who was in charge of the army and navy, would definitely be finished, and the outcome of these two conservative ministers who had drawn countless hatreds at the beginning of their coming to power would be very worrying.
Li Xiaofeng didn't have a good impression of these two, even if these two goods were burned to death on the spot by the angry crowd, he wouldn't feel heartache. What he is really concerned about is the series of changes brought about by the April crisis, whether the first coalition government will be born. The workers' and soldiers' march in Petrograd would push the revolution in that direction again. He was most concerned about what would happen within the Bolsheviks.
Without thinking about it, Li Xiaofeng scooped up the earpiece of the SCR-300 for the first time and adjusted the frequency. It would be right to contact Lenin immediately. However, it is clear that Lenin got the news definitely earlier than the Voice of Russia radio station, and no one answered the phone at this time, and it is estimated that the Bolshevik party committee was meeting to discuss countermeasures.
Thinking of this, Li Xiaofeng was a little relieved, this kind of change is definitely not something that Kamenev and Zinoviev and the like are willing to see, and it can even be said that they are very passive, believing that Lenin can make a big fuss about it. It is also predictable that a group of centrists will be converted to further consolidate their positions. Li Xiaofeng really wanted to see the expression of the big cake face and the stone at this time, that appearance should be very exciting!
With a breath of turbidity, Li Xiaofeng had a feeling of seeing the sun through the clouds. With a smile on his face, he couldn't wait to make a big splash. But to his surprise, the four people in the room, the happiest is not him, the money-worshipping Victoria and the old profiteers have already begun to raise their arms and cheer. Those who don't know how to do it think that these two are die-hard protectors.
However, Li Xiaofeng knew that these two were pure businessmen, and they only had money in their eyes, and they didn't care about Russia's life or death at all. Even if you become a slave to the country, as long as you have money to earn. They don't mind holding the aggressor's thigh and shouting godfather.
What surprised Li Xiaofeng even more was more than that, the only one in the room who was worried turned out to be Natalia, a beautiful woman of ice and fire who had not spoken. This beautiful woman's face was shrouded in dark clouds, a precursor to a storm, and she thought that her husband had died.
"What are you happy about?" Li Xiaofeng was surprised.
Victoria said in high spirits: "Of course it is worth rejoicing, continuing to fight means that the supplies will continue to be tight, and the shortage of materials means that the food will become more and more valuable, and it will soon make a lot of money, isn't it worth celebrating?" β
The old profiteer also chimed in: "Little Andrea, I have always been worried that the government will be swayed by those mud legs, and if we withdraw from the war, our losses will be great!" Now I'm completely relieved and can finally get a good night's sleep! ββ¦,
Li Xiaofeng fully understands what it means to have a lot of sluts in a national disaster, and the more difficult the period, the more people will make a fortune in the country, such as the two in front of him, who wish the war would last another hundred years. As for why Natalia is in a bad mood, he also fully understands, this girl has endured hardships, and knows that war is a complete nightmare for the poor, especially in this strange Russia, fighting a war has no dime of benefit for the common people, unless you have masochistic tendencies, like to sweat and tears and bleed when you are a cow and a horse.
Suddenly, Li Xiaofeng shook his head and sighed: "There are only two good people in this room!" β
As soon as his words fell, Natalia said disdainfully: "There is only one good person, in a sense, you are no different from them!" They all want to take advantage of this war! Even you are worse than them! β
Li Xiaofeng was originally a little annoyed, but after thinking about it, what Natalia said made perfect sense. If the Provisional Government declared an armistice, then the Bolsheviks and Lenin would have a very difficult time, and only the evil Provisional Government would be stubborn to the end, and the most popular people would be lost, and the Bolsheviks, who represented justice and justice, would be able to seize power, and only if the Bolsheviks seized power, could a certain immortal have a chance to get ahead.
There is really no essential difference between him and the two profiteers, both of whom "welcome" the decision of the Provisional Government, of course, as Natalia said, he is even more shameless, at least the two of them are making money openly, but he is happy in his heart, and on the surface he pretends to be a saint to fiercely criticize the Provisional Government.
So Li Xiaofeng forgave Natalia's offense very much, saying that adults don't care about villains, women! It's all long hair and short insight. It's a pity that he doesn't bother with Natalia, and Natalia doesn't want to see him yet.
"Okay, you're all happy, I won't bother you to have a partty celebration!" Natalia stood up with emotion, looking very ugly to see the three immortals.
"Slow down!" But how could Li Xiaofeng let her go, the reason why he found this chick was that there was something serious, and now that the business has not been said, how can he let her go? "I still have something to discuss with you!"
Natalia's mood was really bad, she really didn't want to stay with a few bastards, she was bored: "I'll talk about it later, my aunt and grandmother are in a bad mood today!" β
"If you're in a bad mood, you have to talk to someone! Say it and you'll be in a good mood! Li Xiaofeng stopped her facelessly.
"I'm really not in the mood!" Natalia is on fire.
Li Xiaofeng just didn't see it. said unhurriedly: "You have to listen if you're not in the mood, I'm talking about something very important!" The future of your Yakov gang is at stake! β
Natalia looked at a certain immortal suspiciously, she really didn't think that there was anything serious about someone, and it was related to the future of the Yakov Gang. For such heartless politicians. She really didn't want to see her.
Li Xiaofeng didn't care so much, and said without hesitation: "You also know that I am a Bolshevik, and in this struggle our Bolshevik views are very radical, and they are also oriented to the ...... of the toiling masses."
"I know the way!" Natalia still did not have a good face, and said sarcastically: "You Bolsheviks are also a little better than the other Octobers and Progressive Parties in my opinion, don't go around in circles with me, don't expect to fool me, I know very well the faces of you politicians!" You can't take a word of what you say seriously. I can't believe it! β
Originally, Li Xiaofeng also planned to talk to Natalia about the purpose of the party, but as soon as she said this, Li Xiaofeng saved these saliva and directly explained his intentions: "You don't want to listen." I'm too lazy to talk nonsense, I only have one thing to look for you! β
Natalia stared at him coldly and said coldly: "Say! β
"Get me a bunch of lads!" Li Xiaofeng said while thinking, "You have a clean family background, don't have a criminal record!" It is better to have a more difficult family. It is better for orphans whose parents have died, not less than fifteen years old, not older than twenty years old, at least a hundred! The more the merrier! ββ¦,
Natalia thought about it for a long time, and she didn't understand what a certain immortal wanted these children to do. But she instinctively thought that someone was uneasy and kind, and asked directly, "What do you want these children for?" What's the conspiracy? β
Li Xiaofeng replied indifferently: "Conspiracy." No, I want them to be useful. You hurry up and arrange! β
"You think I'm going to let a bunch of poor children fall into your grip? If you don't say what you're doing, there's no one! Natalia replied firmly.
"What else can you do?" Li Xiaofeng smiled and asked, "I plan to train my team, it's really inconvenient to have a few people under my hands!" β
"Then I won't give it to you!" Natalia looked at Li Xiaofeng with contempt, and firmly chose to say no, "Let a group of half-old children help you with your life, should I praise you for having a dark conscience?" β
"Say whatever you want!" Li Xiaofeng didn't care, and said lightly: "Anyway, you heard it just now, this war will continue, you should know very well what this means, I believe that many poor people in Petrograd, especially orphans, will only get more and more difficult day by day." β
Looking at Natalia's expression, although the chick was still angry, she obviously agreed with this statement, otherwise all sarcasm or something would come. Seeing that she had no objection, Li Xiaofeng continued: "I also know that you have been helping the poorest of the poor, but I want to say that your strength is very limited, and as the situation deteriorates, the role you can play is very limited!" β
"Nor does that mean I'm going to hand over a bunch of poor kids to a devil!"
Li Xiaofeng pursed his lips and said unconcernedly: "Whatever you say, if you are willing to let the poor children starve to death in the arms of God, just let me, the devil, say nothing!" β
After speaking, a certain immortal patted his ass in a chic manner, turned around and was about to leave, of course he didn't give up, Natalia said that he was a devil, what is the devil best at? It's not just figuring out people's hearts! He's already eaten Natalia to death, and there's no way this chick can refuse his offer.
"Wait!" Natalia shook her lips, and she was determined, "Tell me, what the hell are you trying to do with these poor kids?" If it's not too dangerous, I can consider it! β
Li Xiaofeng shrugged his shoulders at Victoria and the old profiteer who were watching from the sidelines, and said that I had known that this was the end of the road. Sitting back on the sofa, he said lightly: "There is no danger at all, I can't guarantee it!" β
Seeing that Natalia's face was not good, as if she was about to turn her face, Li Xiaofeng hurriedly said: "There is no kind of work in this world that is without risks. I think as long as the benefits outweigh the risks, you can do it! β
Natalia's face turned pale, and she gestured and said, "You go on!" β
Li Xiaofeng smiled slightly: "Do you know that we Bolsheviks have set up a special operations section?" β
"I've heard of it, I heard that you are some kind of deputy section chief!"
"That's right!" Li Xiaofeng snapped his fingers. "In fact, I, the deputy section chief, is the one who controls the overall situation, and the big section chief doesn't care about anything!"
Natalia thought she had guessed the idea of a certain immortal: "You want to tell me that those poor children will work for your spies, big and small?" β
"It's not!" Li Xiaofeng shook his finger wickedly, "Correct it a little." It's working for me! This is very important! β
Natalia was impatient: "What the hell do you mean! Explain it clearly! β
"It's easy! I need a bunch of clever kids to work for my Tekko! Li Xiaofeng emphasized the words "my special department", "I will give them some skills and train them...... As long as they work hard, they will be paid accordingly. Of course, their names are not on the list of special staff members, they will be a very secretive and private existence! ββ¦,
Natalia's face was cloudy, and she was considering the proposal of a certain immortal for a long time before she asked, "There are our brothers and sisters to find out information for you." Isn't that enough? Or we can come to an agreement where we gather intelligence for you and you pay us wages! In my opinion, this makes more sense! β
"That's what you think!" Li Xiaofeng smiled contemptuously, "What I need is a strength that belongs to me." Do you understand? β
Natalia nodded, but her face was very bad.
Li Xiaofeng continued: "Of course, your proposal is also very good, I don't mind that there are two channels for intelligence feedback, or there can be a competition between you or something?" β
Natalia didn't like Li Xiaofeng's proposal very much. Gathering intelligence and finding out information is definitely not a safe job, it can be said that it is quite dangerous, how can she let a group of children do this kind of dangerous work with confidence!
However, Li Xiaofeng has a different view on this: "I don't think that collecting intelligence to find out information is as dangerous as you say, as far as I know, your brothers and sisters get more information through taverns, brothels, and casinos." Chat nonsense, slowly summarized. Only a very small number of them are stolen in some dangerous way! β
Natalia just wanted to speak. Li Xiaofeng said: "And I don't plan to let a group of rookies do this kind of highly professional work for the time being." I'm sure your brothers and sisters can make it easier for me in this regard for the time being, right? β
Natalia stopped talking. She knew very well what Li Xiaofeng meant, what he needed was not only a personal intelligence channel, but also a disguised restraint on their brothers and sisters, and it was obvious from what he said just now that there was a threat. If their siblings don't facilitate him in those high-risk jobs, then he will let his rookies out.
This is actually a tying strategy, with the existence of these rookies acting as "hostages", if their brothers and sisters want to keep the rookies safe, then they can only bow their heads and sell their lives to someone. At least Natalia herself couldn't have watched her hand over to some immortal's child to do that kind of dangerous work.
"You're mean!" Natalia said through gritted teeth.
Li Xiaofeng shook his head and retorted: "It's not meanness, but a kind of wisdom!" It's a win-win result, you think about it, the children are safe, I get the information I want, and I don't have to worry about your betrayal, don't you think it's good? β
Natalia sneered, "Then what did our brother and sister get?" β
Li Xiaofeng blinked and said with a smile: "You have a chance to take revenge, and with money, you can save more people and fulfill your lifelong wish." I don't see anything you guys dislike! β
Natalia was furious, "But we don't have freedom! β
"Freedom?" Li Xiaofeng smiled dumbly, "Do you have freedom now?" Or is there really a free person in this world? Miss Natasha, don't tell me you're so naΓ―ve and ridiculous! β
Natalia was stunned, although Li Xiaofeng showed no mercy at all, but their brother and sister really don't have any freedom now, but they just changed to a more evil master. But she just felt uncomfortable, uncomfortable!
Li Xiaofeng seemed to see that Natalia's mood was wrong, but he didn't mean to comfort this chick, and directly sprinkled a handful of salt on other people's scars: "To be honest, I think you brothers and sisters really don't know how to lift." As the saying goes, good birds choose trees to perch, with the strength of your brothers and sisters in this troubled world, it is difficult to protect yourself, and what freedom do you fantasize? Do you have the money? I have given you a chance, a good opportunity to get rid of your current embarrassing status, but you not only do not know how to cherish it, but also negotiate with me about the price and conditions, that is, to see the face of Princess Anne. Otherwise, I have 10,000 ways to get you in! It's really a matter of letting you be a man, you don't do it, but you want to be a ghost! ββ¦,
Yes, Li Xiaofeng has always wanted to take the Yakov Gang for his own use, and with such a well-informed information channel, he will save a lot of trouble in the future tide of the Russian revolution. But this brother and sister really don't get in, and they have to grind and chirp to cooperate, and they almost broke up last time.
Later, Li Xiaofeng gave them 200 tons of grain, which was originally intended to lure them into profit, but who would have thought that Yakov would stubbornly refuse to accept the goods, and he showed an uncooperative attitude. Now Li Xiaofeng exploded, he didn't have the patience to accompany the brother and sister to play the trick of seven captures of Meng Shu. Just come to a poor dagger and make the relationship clear to you.
Not cooperative, right? If you don't cooperate, Lao Tzu will recruit people in your territory, and let them do the same work later, but Lao Tzu will only recruit children, so I don't believe that I can't cure you. Of course, if Natalia continues to say no, then Li Xiaofeng has the means, and he is tired of playing with the immortals!
In fact, Natalia knows very well that Li Xiaofeng deliberately asked her to recruit people, which is a warning and threat, if you know each other, then take advantage of the morning to be soft, and if you don't know each other, then you will really tear your face. Natalia was quite worried about this threat, and it could be seen from the hijacking of the military column that someone really had a very strong force under him, and if someone used this force against them, the Yakov gang really couldn't resist!
Thinking of this, Natalia bit her lip again and said with difficulty: "Give us a little time, I want to discuss it with Yakov!" β
Li Xiaofeng replied without a head: "Okay! You can only discuss, but my patience is limited, and I want results at six o'clock in the evening. One second late, I'll be impatient! (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )