To put it simply, Nicholas I actually didn’t think much of the barren land in Alaska. Selling it for money would have no psychological burden on him. However, after all, this land was acquired by his ancestors, and it cannot be left to him.
The scion of the prodigal family personally offered to sell it.
It would be best if the ministers put forward suggestions, and then he coyly rejects them, and then is "reluctantly" forced to agree. In this way, he can live with his face and that's the end of the matter.
Therefore, the first person to jump out to object must be Crown Prince Alexander. After all, he and Nicholas I are one and the same. His objection is actually just to show off for Nicholas I. What's more, the person who raised the objection was the Crown Prince who also gave the minister
There was no room for them to object. After all, if Nicholas I expressed his opposition, it would be difficult for his ministers to speak.
As it is now, isn't it wonderful that Nicholas I's face has been taken care of, his ministers can talk to each other well, and the last difficult problem has been solved?
At least that's what Count Uvarov and other people who initially opposed it thought. He thought that what happened today was that everyone would go through the scene according to the lines, and then sell Alaska and everyone would be happy.
So in the face of the opposition of Crown Prince Alexander, he rushed forward without hesitation: "Your Highness, it is true that what you said is reasonable. But at this moment, our most important task is to defeat the Turks. Compared with the desolate Alaska,
, the rich and warm Balkans have greater strategic value. If I had to choose between Alaska and the Balkans, I would choose the Balkans over Alaska!”
These words were spoken with righteousness and confidence, giving the impression that Count Uvarov was expounding the truth, as if he would be an idiot and politically incorrect if he did not give up Alaska and choose the Balkans.
Anyway, as soon as the words were spoken, all the conservative followers nodded in agreement, and it seemed that the matter was settled.
But everything has exceptions. Just when Nicholas I felt that the dust had settled, Count Rostovtsev's untimely voice came out. He said to Count Uvarov unhurriedly:
"Count, the importance of the Balkans is self-evident. If you have to choose between the Balkans and Alaska, anyone who is not an idiot will choose Alaska!"
This sounds a bit harsh. At least Count Uvarov knows that Count Rostovtsev is definitely not trying to agree with him. He must have something to say, and those words may not be good.
Sure enough, Count Rostovtsev immediately said again: "But the question is, Count, can you tell me, are the Balkans now under our control?"
Without waiting for Count Uvarov to answer, he said first: "What if we fail to achieve our goal and successfully capture Bulgaria?"
"We also lost Alaska at that time, and we couldn't get Bulgaria, so we lost everything!"
"Can you afford this responsibility?"
Count Uvarov was speechless, because judging from the current war situation, it is impossible for Bulgaria to win easily. Look at how strong the momentum of the Turks and the British and French forces is now. Just Mikhail
The troops the Duke has on hand are simply not enough to win the war, okay?
And if we can't win this war, how can we talk about taking over Bulgaria? Is it just a dream?
Count Rostovtsev's words not only slapped Count Uvarov in the face, but also severely slapped the faces of the group of people who had been echoing the words before. Even Nicholas I felt embarrassed on his face.
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"Gentlemen," Count Rostovtsev did not pay attention to Count Uvarov, and suddenly said: "We are not doing a multiple-choice question now. It is not that we can choose Bulgaria instead of Alaska, but even if we give up
It’s very possible that Alaska won’t win Bulgaria, and that’s the biggest problem!”
There was silence in the conference room. No one had the desire to speak. Obviously everyone was calmed down by Count Rostovtsev's words. No one dared to speak casually anymore. Many people even had just come into contact with Rostovtsev.
The earl's eyes averted in panic.
However, this did not include Count Uvarov. As the old fox in the room second only to Count Rostovtsev, he quickly sorted out his clues and asked immediately:
"Count, according to your opinion, you are rejecting the acquisition request from the United States?"
"Then once Alaska is occupied by the British, we will neither receive money nor lose the land. How will this responsibility be calculated?"
This is a good question, at least Count Uvarov thinks that Count Rostovtsev cannot answer it at all, and he will not win by then.
It is a pity that Count Uvarov underestimated Count Rostovtsev. Faced with Count Uvarov's question, he answered easily:
“Alaska can’t be lost!”
Count Uvarov was stunned by this sentence. He asked angrily: "Why? Didn't you hear what His Majesty said? The British army in the Far East is invading us and is very likely to seize a large number of territories, including Alaska.
land!"
Count Uvarov thought that now Count Rostovtsev had nothing to say, but he was wrong again. Count Rostovtsev still replied so unhurriedly:
"It is possible that the British army will invade, but it is simply impossible to seize the territory of the Far East, including Alaska!"
"How do you know it's impossible!" Count Uvarov was angry and said angrily.
"Of course it's impossible," Count Rostovtsev replied calmly, "From various aspects such as geography, climate, and economy, at least the British are unlikely to really occupy our land in the Far East if they don't go crazy...
…If they really did that, I think that would be good news!”
Count Uvarov's mentality was completely shattered. He jumped and said: "How can this be good news? That is our land. Do you think it is a good thing to be occupied by invaders?"
Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: "Of course, if Britain really invades and occupies our territory in the Far East on a large scale, that will indeed be a good thing for us!"
Without waiting for Count Uvarov to speak, he immediately continued: "You also said at the beginning that the Far East, including Alaska, is a barren land with a cold climate and almost no production. It is almost worthless except for its vast area.
.How many troops and funds did the British have to spend to complete the occupation of such a large barren land?"
"It is conceivable that if they really invest a large number of troops in the Far East, they will definitely not be able to increase their troops in Bulgaria, which will naturally be beneficial to us!"