Struggle in Russia

After thinking about it again and again, Li Xiao gave up the idea of ​​going to Uncle David's friend first. After all, he also said that these friends are not so reliable, and his safety is the first priority now, and he will only act on the premise of ensuring safety.

After all, if his identity was exposed, it would definitely be very dangerous. Presumably the Wallachians would not be polite to Russian spies. On the contrary, as long as safety is ensured, even if the mission fails in the end, at least his life will be safe, at worst, he will be humiliated and taught by his old uncle.

Even so, Nicholas I will not live for a few years, and at worst, he will learn from Gou Jian to bear the humiliation and make a comeback. After all, there is only one life, and if you lose it, you will have no chance to travel through it again.

Therefore, after arriving in Bucharest, Li Xiao immediately went to the French Consulate General to report.

"Mr. Perrier, it is an honor to meet you."

François Perrier is the current Consul General of France in Wallachia. He is a little old man in his fifties with a sparse head. He has a big nose and protruding ears, paired with a pair of small eyes and a pointed chin, which is a bit ironic. The characters in the comics came into reality.

This little old man has a typical French arrogance. When he saw that Li Xiao was just a kid in his early twenties, he was obviously contemptuous and displeased.

"Hello, Mr. Diomede, what's the matter with the sudden visit?"

Looking at the demeanor and tone of this arrogant old man, it is typical to say: "If you have nothing to do, get out quickly, and don't bother me for wasting time."

But Li Xiao doesn't care, because this is so normal in this era. Bureaucrats in this era don't have a sense of service. They generally think that they are the master. If you want them to have a good attitude and considerate service, you must first have enough to make them afraid or tempted. s things.

Such as status power or money!

And Li Xiao obviously has enough money, he immediately presented a check of one thousand francs: "That's right, Mr. Perrier. As a patriotic businessman, I heard that our diplomat was unfortunately killed in Bucharest the day before yesterday. My deepest condolences and outrage, for which I offer a reward of a thousand francs for the arrest of the perpetrator!"

The little old man's expression changed immediately, is a thousand francs a lot? Not too much, but not too little, but there are not many businessmen who are willing to generously donate 1,000 francs to the consulate general. At least he hasn't met one in the past few years as the consul general in Bucharest.

Even a bureaucrat who thinks he is an uncle will be enthusiastic about the money owner, after all, the big money is the biggest in the world!

"You are so inspiring,

Mister Diomede! "

The little old man immediately stood up and hugged Li Xiao warmly, completely unable to see how he rejected people thousands of miles away a few seconds ago, he was as gentle and warm as the spring breeze in March.

"Your righteous deeds will always be remembered by the country! The country needs patriotic businessmen like you!"

"By the way, which company did you say you belonged to?"

Li Xiao smiled and said, "My family's latest Wallachia Petroleum Company. It has just been established and is not well-known. You are laughing at me."

The little old man said with a smile: "Walachia Petroleum Company? Is your company planning to start business in Wallachia?"

"Yes, Mr. Perrier, we are very interested in the Prahova Valley area. We believe that this area is rich in oil resources. We plan to conduct detailed exploration in this area and start mining once the conditions are ripe!"

The little old man fell into deep thought, probably wondering where the Prahova Valley is. Because he had never heard of this place name. Of course, this is also very normal, because the famous Ploiesti oil field will not be developed for another ten years, and it is really not famous there now.

Not only because Ploiesti is not well-known, but more importantly, the power source of industry in this era is still coal, and the desire for oil is not strong. The extracted oil is not widely used except for refining kerosene and paraffin . Therefore, the oil company has not hooked up with local tyrants or princes these days, and it will not make people call their fathers.

Of course, oil companies will not be discriminated against. After all, companies that can travel thousands of miles to exploit oil in Romania, which is not a shit, will not have too little financial resources. Big businessmen who invest in the local area mean that the benefits will be raised to a higher level! I didn't see that he threw a thousand francs to ask for directions just after he came. Will there be less money in the future when the business starts?

Anyway, the little old man was very happy: "I and all the staff of the Consulate General in Wallachia welcome you very much. You are welcome to invest in Wallachia, and I promise to do everything possible to protect all your legal rights!"

Li Xiao naturally stuck to it with a stick: "Then I will rely on Mr. Perrier's help from now on. If you have any needs in the future, as long as I can help, I will definitely do my best!"

Naturally, the happy scene of the guest of honor was very harmonious, especially when Perrier knew that Li Xiao also had contacts and high-level connections in the French Embassy in Turkey, and had a good relationship with Minister Counselor De Pellany, and he took out After receiving the counselor's letter of introduction, the consul general became even more enthusiastic.

The reason is very simple, because the current French ambassador to Turkey is said to be in an unstable position and will soon be transferred back to China, and the number one candidate to take over is Mr. De Pelleni.

Let's put it this way, as the Consul General in Wallachia, the little old man's direct leader is the French ambassador to Turkey. That is to say, once De Pelleni takes office, he will be the little old man's immediate boss, who will directly determine the little old man's CPI assessment and promotion. A good friend of the immediate boss naturally has to be warmly received, isn't it, it will also be a door in the future!

So does Li Xiao really have a good relationship with that De Pelleni? Yes, for the sake of Huang Chengcheng's gold coins, this Mr. Pellaini really liked Li Xiao very much, and even wrote him a letter of introduction. The meeting between the two parties was very harmonious, but this harmony cannot stand the test like a friendship between wine and meat.

It's just that Li Xiao will definitely not tell the little old man this tragic fact. It is certain that he will pretend to be a tiger with a tiger's skin. You must not be too honest these days, because what you have to face is a group of extremely dishonest old fritters and old bastards , you have to be more jerk than them to hold the scene.

After another round of unnutritious pleasantries, the little old man's impression of Li Xiao became better and better. The reason is very simple. It is very familiar. The bottom line is that there is evidence to advance and retreat, and it can be seen that the family has a long history, and it is by no means a mud-legged and nouveau riche.

This made the little old man feel that Li Xiao must have an extraordinary background, maybe he is the son of a big family in the upper class of France, such a person must not be neglected, he must be treated well.

Immediately, the little old man sent out an invitation: "Mr. Diomede, I will hold a private salon tomorrow night, and I sincerely invite you to come as a guest, please be sure to appreciate it!"