Palmerston immediately began a new round of testing. He had to find out Russell's true purpose.
"Prime Minister, do you mean to transfer Robert Cohoun back to the country? And then the matter will end there?"
Russell snorted in his heart: [How could it end here? That’s not too easy for you kid! I just want you to move away!]
However, he couldn't speak too directly. He suggested in a very subtle way: "It depends on the situation! Cohun is definitely not suitable to stay in Wallachia or Turkey. Transferring back to the country is one way, but it is not enough.
Insurance, I think he is not suitable to continue to stay in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, let him go to other departments to avoid the limelight!"
【Nima!】
Palmerston almost swore directly. He wanted to idle Cohon right away! He actually admired Cohon very much and thought Cohon did a good job in Wallachia. If it weren't for Russell, you would be hesitant.
Reluctant to make a decision, now Wallachia has become the British sphere of influence, okay?
Such a meritorious official is not only not praised, but also left idle. This makes outsiders think what they will think!
Palmerston not only felt that it would be unpleasant to spread the word, but he also felt that if he did this, no one in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would dare to work for him in the future, not even his die-hard brother Cohon. How could you, Palmerston, lead the delegation?
"Isn't this appropriate!" Palmerston expressed his disapproval directly. "Cohon has done a good job. If we deal with him like this, there will be strong opinions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!"
Russell sneered, Cohon did a good job? What kind of nonsense is this? He almost provoked an armed conflict between our country and Russia. This is a good job. If everyone did what he did, wouldn't I, the prime minister, be sitting on the throne?
In the crater, I will wipe your butts all day long!
Also! What the hell is there an opinion within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? I’m afraid it’s not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that has an opinion, it’s you, Palmerston, who has an opinion!
Russell immediately responded: "Kehong did a good job? Indeed, there are ways to make money. If everyone is like him, then the government can consider cutting the salary of civil servants. There is no need for such a large salary, and they can be self-sufficient.
Self-sufficient... No! Just getting rich!"
These words directly hit Palmerston in the face, making him very embarrassed, but he was also angry and immediately retorted: "These are all slanders!"
But Russell was not a vegetarian, and immediately asked: "Then he acted privately in Wallachia without the permission of the cabinet. Is this also a slander?!"
Palmerston finally understood that Russell was determined to win over Cohoon. The so-called money-making case was just a trigger or an excuse. He made it clear that he was not satisfied with Cohoon or Palmerston.
What Ston did was to kill one person and set an example to others!
Now Palmerston is in trouble. If he wants to protect Cohoon, it will naturally mean a full-scale war with Russell, which means a complete split of the cabinet. At this time, Palmerston really does not want a cabinet split or a direct collapse of the government.
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Because at this time, except for a few countries in Europe, including the United Kingdom, which can maintain stability, the rest are in chaos, especially France, Prussia, and Austria, which are in direct competition with the United Kingdom. This is a God-given opportunity, and it is absolutely possible.
Seizing the opportunity to cause trouble to gain more international interests for Britain.
If the cabinet collapses at this time, it will be necessary to reintegrate all the mountainous forces, or even hold a new election. This process can take at least several months or more than half a year, and the time will be completely delayed.
After weighing it, Palmerston decided that the price was too high and full of uncertainty. What if after falling out with Russell, the Whigs failed to re-form the government and the Tories took advantage? Or even if the Whigs failed to re-form the government, the Tories took advantage.
The party successfully formed the government, but what should we do if our power is severely damaged by the comprehensive suppression by the liberals led by Russell?
Palmerston is a little afraid to gamble because he really can't afford it!
Then sacrifice Cohun like this?
But Palmerston was a little reluctant, and just as he hesitated, Russell slashed again.
"My friend, I must remind you that the situation is more serious than you imagined. Yesterday, Her Majesty the Queen summoned me and asked me about Cohun in detail, and expressed her extreme indignation towards you. She doubted your ability to continue.
The leader of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed doubts and even hinted that he hoped that I would dismiss you directly! To be honest, this brought me great pressure!"
Palmerston's heart skipped a beat again. He knew very well that he was indeed unpopular with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The Queen and Prince Albert had been criticizing his foreign policy a lot. The last time Russell invited him to form a cabinet together,
At that time, the Queen was very dissatisfied with him as Foreign Secretary. If Robert Peel hadn't helped to make peace, she really wouldn't have been able to take the position.
And this time, the aircraft built by Cohon actually attracted great attention and even indignation from the Queen and Prince Albert. This is quite bad!
Palmerston fell into fear and contemplation, so was Queen Victoria's attitude really as indignant as Russell said?
Queen Victoria was indeed a little indignant, but the reason for her indignation was not because of the reports in The Times. The Queen did see the news, but she did not fully believe it. After all, the leader of a country cannot be furious and accountable just because of some gossip in the newspaper.
Foreign Secretary?
What really made Queen Victoria indignant was Russell's small report. When the Queen asked about it, Russell didn't say anything good about Palmerston and Cohoon. Russell just let go of old and new grudges.
In his report to Queen Victoria, he not only belittled Cohoon as worthless, but almost said that Cohoon was a despicable, shameless, dirty and dirty person who had caused all kinds of troubles and disputes.
It is also said that Palmerston is Cohoon's protective umbrella (which is true), or that Palmerston inspired all Cohoon's deviant actions (this is also true), and that Palmerston is deeply implicated in Cohoon's misdeeds.
Exclude Palmerston as the mastermind behind this, and Cohoon is just a white glove guy doing the dirty work (this is just trying to catch the wind).
The most important thing is that Russell also said that Palmerston was becoming more and more restless and dishonest, and that he extremely wanted to go to war with France and Russia. He was an out-and-out war madman!
Now Queen Victoria and Prince Albert couldn't help it. When they think of Palmerston's criminal record, do you think they are angry?
After this combination of punches, it can be said that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's impression of Palmerston is extremely bad, and they wish they could just call Palmerston over and give him a slap in the face...