It's just that Russell is a very chicken thief. He knows that if Queen Victoria or Prince Albert calls Palmerston to Buckingham Palace to teach him a lesson, this matter will basically be over.
After all, the Queen has been criticized and educated, and no matter who it is, it is necessary to sell the Queen some face, so this matter has been reduced to a major issue and everyone should not continue to pursue it.
This was not the result Russell wanted. He didn't want Palmerston to get through easily. What he wanted was for Palmerston to pack up and leave, not just a few gentle criticisms.
So Russell calmed down the Queen and said that he would talk to Palmerston first to see what Palmerston's thoughts were and how deeply he was involved, and to see if he could save it.
But in fact, Russell has no intention of saving Palmerston at all. He is just holding back his bad feelings and waiting to continue applying eye drops to Palmerston!
So this person called Palmerston, and while Russell used Queen Victoria to scare him, he also used audio-visual tricks to lure Palmerston into making a bigger mistake:
"Her Majesty the Queen means to pursue Robert Cohoon to the end, investigate his case, and understand all his problems. Once the investigation is completed, he will never tolerate it!"
Palmerston was fooled immediately. He naturally knew how dirty Cohon's ass was. Although Palmerston was not sure how much money he made, it would definitely be no less. He really wanted to investigate it thoroughly and take him with him.
I can't even run away, so this mess can never be thoroughly investigated, it can only be fooled.
So he immediately said: "This is inappropriate! If the case of Robert Cohoon is pursued severely, it will greatly damage the reputation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and this cabinet... It will destroy the confidence and trust of the people in us. Doing so feels
Inappropriate! Even Her Majesty the Queen’s request is too... too ultra vires and excessive!"
This was what Russell wanted, so he replied with a grimace: "Of course I know it's inappropriate to do this, but Her Majesty the Queen has a very strong opinion of you, and this case happened to be caught by her, so she must do something
An article..."
Russell did not say how Queen Victoria would make a fuss, because the Queen actually did not mean to make a fuss and make use of the topic. The Queen actually wanted to keep the lid on and let things go smoothly. It was actually him, the Prime Minister, who wanted to use the topic to make a point.
So naturally, you can’t speak too clearly. If you speak clearly, it won’t be easy to deceive. It’s best to cover it up in Yunshan!
Palmerston did not expect that Russell's actual goal was to destroy him. He thought Russell wanted to maintain stability, so he naturally replied: "Then you can't let your Majesty go too far. After all, you have to respect the authority of the cabinet!"
What's more, Ke Hong has both merit and hard work for the country, how can he be so mean and ungrateful!"
These words made Russell feel happy. He had decided to record everything Palmerston said in a small notebook, and then write it down word for word. No! It must be reported to Queen Victoria with added details, especially the mean one.
Wu En, this is simply a stroke of genius!
Anyway, Russell could already guess Queen Victoria's expression after hearing these words, so he would lose if he didn't explode!
So after hesitating "coquettishly", he "reluctantly" told Palmerston that he would express the dissatisfaction and attitude of the cabinet to the Queen and try his best to persuade the Queen not to interfere with the authority of the cabinet.
However, a few days later, when Russell met with the Queen again, what he said to Queen Victoria was not the same nonsense to maintain the authority of the cabinet, but to add insult to injury to Palmerston.
As a result, Queen Victoria was naturally furious, and her impression of Palmerston was extremely bad. However, the Queen still had the most basic understanding. She knew that the cabinet was the one who really managed Britain, and she was just a symbolic figure.
She is just the head of state. If the cabinet wants to support Palmerston, she can't do it.
So even though she was furious, Queen Victoria still restrained herself and said: "I am very disappointed and indignant with Viscount Palmerston's words and deeds. As a nobleman and as Foreign Secretary, his performance is unqualified. If possible, I hope
Can the Cabinet and Parliament reconsider his appointment and allow a more suitable person to lead the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"
"Of course, if the cabinet and parliament have different opinions on this, I fully respect the will of all gentlemen, but I still want to say that Viscount Palmerston is so disappointing!"
Queen Victoria's words made Russell feel happy. At this time, he really wanted to tell the Queen: "I think so too, so let's make such a happy decision!"
Of course, things must not be done like this. As the Prime Minister, he must first maintain the authority of the cabinet, at least symbolically. It cannot be said that the Queen just said she wanted to expel so-and-so, and you just raised your hands and agreed.
, what happened?
This matter had to be done decently and decently, at least it seemed like that, so he suppressed his pleasure and pretended to be expressionless and replied: "Your Majesty, your will is the will of the cabinet, but Palmer
Viscount Palmerston is an important minister of the country, and his sudden dismissal cannot be justified... Even if you think that he is indeed not qualified for the position of Foreign Secretary, you should not make such a direct statement... If you really think that Palmerston
The Viscount is not qualified for the job of Foreign Secretary. I personally think that the right thing to do is to let him retreat before the difficulties, which not only preserves the dignity of Viscount Palmerston, but also maintains the authority of the cabinet..."
Queen Victoria was also a little stunned, because she heard that Russell did not seem to have the intention to defend Palmerston. According to his suggestion, if he could give Palmerston a decent step down, the cabinet would agree to let him get out?
Queen Victoria hesitated, not sure whether she heard or understood wrongly, so she asked again: "You mean, Viscount Palmerston can be dismissed from his position? As long as his dignity can be guaranteed?"
Of course Russell wanted to say no, and he replied sternly: "No, I have no intention of dismissing Viscount Palmerston from his post. As Prime Minister of the Empire, I am just your Majesty's servant. My primary mission and responsibility is to carry out your duties."
If you think Viscount Palmerston is not suitable, as Prime Minister, even if I don’t particularly agree, I must respect your will!”
This was a bit convoluted, but Queen Victoria still understood it. In fact, it meant that I agreed to remove Viscount Palmerston from his position. Suddenly, Queen Victoria rolled her eyes and looked down upon Russell. She felt that Russell was an out-and-out
Old slippery man.
However, since she could get rid of the annoying Palmerston, Queen Victoria did not mind being used by this old cunning man once. She immediately asked: "If Viscount Palmerston is to be dismissed from his position, what do you think would be more appropriate?