This explanation made Vishniak and Alexey think deeply, because this reason makes sense. The reason why Paskovich and Prince Mikhail fought to break the dog's head was because they wanted to eat one more bite of Austria.
This big cake.
Originally, according to the rules, the Austrian cake was so big that no matter who took one more bite, everyone else would take one less bite. So the Pasvik wizards were super resistant to Duke Mikhail.
But if there is a way to make a big cake, then eating it will naturally be more enjoyable. The question is how to make a big cake when the Kingdom of Sardinia is mixed into it?
Li Xiao explained: "Carlo Alberto has always been obsessed with unifying the Apennine Peninsula. Now that Austria is in chaos, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him. As long as he defeats Austria, his great cause will be basically guaranteed..."
Alexey and Vishnyak suddenly let out an oh, and now they understood what someone meant. If the Kingdom of Sardinia gets involved and declares war on Austria, the counter-insurgency operations will not be limited to the Austrian mainland, and may also involve others.
Apennine Peninsula. In a sense, this matter becomes even more serious.
As the backbone of the Holy Alliance, if the Kingdom of Sardinia dares to declare war on Austria, it will naturally be provoking the Holy Alliance. As an ally of Austria, Russia naturally has reason to send troops to help, and there is nothing wrong with it!
"Carlo Alberto has such courage?" Alexei expressed doubts about this, because he always looked down on the noodles and felt that these cowards would not have the courage to provoke the Holy Alliance, "And even if he has this
How courageous, I guess the Austrians are unlikely to allow us to enter the Apennine Peninsula to assist them in fighting!"
Alexey was right about this. For Austria, the Apennine Peninsula's sphere of influence is a forbidden area, and others will never be allowed to get involved. Especially Russia, which has always been interested in heading to the Mediterranean. If the Russians find an excuse
What should I do if I can’t bear to leave?
Li Xiao smiled and said: "So we have to ask Carlo Alberto to take action quickly. Only by taking action before the Austrians have put down the rebellion can we give the Austrians the heaviest blow. By then, you will say that the Austrians will be exhausted at both ends."
What will you ask of us?"
Both Alexey and Vishniak were stunned, because someone's idea was so evil, despicable and shameless, taking advantage of others' danger to the extreme. It is conceivable that if Carlo Alberto declared war on Austria now, there would be a fire in the backyard.
The Austrians, who could not be extinguished no matter how hard they tried, had no energy left to take care of the Apennine side. At this time, there seemed to be no other better way than hugging the Russian thighs and shouting for help.
At this time, if the diplomatic cooperation is effective, it will be easy to squeeze the Austrians again, but...
Alexey immediately sighed and said: "Your method is good, but it requires the cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but that old guy Neserrode will definitely not be able to cooperate! It won't work at all!"
The enemy is in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the tragedy of Russia now. To have a German political stick who is most pro-Austrian as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister is almost like selling oneself to Germany.
Li Xiao also knew how difficult Neserrodie was. When he was corresponding with Leonid's father, Duke Alexander Gorchakov complained about Neserrodie's stubbornness.
This outsider, who was bent on safeguarding Austrian interests, was very dissatisfied.
It's a pity that even Alexander Gorchakov couldn't do anything against Neserrodie. After all, Nicholas I was still superstitious about his coordination policy and clung to the Holy Alliance and wouldn't let go. It was really disappointing.
Sighing endlessly.
But Li Xiao didn't give up completely. If it were before he traveled through time, without him as a spoiler, Russia's foreign policy would have been like a little girl dressed up casually by Neserrodie.
But now that he has joined in, the trajectory of history has changed a lot. The changes in Wallachia and Moldavia are obvious. Russia has gained a lot of benefits from it and forced Austria to make some changes.
A major concession. Now we are trying to find a way to go further. It is difficult to say but easy to say. It depends on people!
Moreover, after all, Li Xiao knew the ambitions of Carlo Alberto and the Italians, and knew how the historical process developed. How difficult could it be to take advantage of the trend and help add fuel to the fire?
"It's naturally not that easy to get an old guy like Neserrodie to cooperate," Li Xiao replied calmly, "but why should we force him to cooperate? The last time we acted in Wallachia, the old man
Is this guy cooperating with us?"
Alexei and Vishniak shook their heads together. Last time Neserrodie was forced by the general trend and had no choice but to surrender. But can there be any general trend to draw on this time? After all, Nicholas I did not
Plan to oppress Austria too hard!
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Although my uncle is the one who makes the final decision, there are some things that even he, the emperor, cannot control. What do you think if Paskovich and Duke Mikhail go into battle together?
, let’s work together to make a big cake, can he stop it?”
Alexey couldn't help but retorted: "The problem is that Paskovich cannot obey your orders!"
Li Xiao confidently replied: "I don't intend to command him? I believe that the old guy will follow his feelings. When a huge contribution is placed in front of him, I don't believe he will refuse it.
possible!"
Alexey and Vishnyak snorted, because this was in line with Paskovich's character. In order to gain credit in the Caucasus, he had often framed Yermolov. In order to gain credit, the old guy was indeed uncompromising.
Means.
"How?"
Li Xiao replied: "We have to encourage Carlo Alberto and let him strengthen his determination as soon as possible. That's why I asked you if you have any connections in the Kingdom of Sardinia or the Apennine Peninsula that I can use!"
Alexey replied: "It does exist, but the question is how are you going to use it?"
Alexey was a little worried that Li Xiao was playing with fire, so he was going to listen to Li Xiao's idea first, and then make a decision. If someone went too far, he would say no decisively to prevent someone from committing suicide.
Own.
It's just that Alexei's little thoughts can't be hidden from Li Xiao. He knows this friend very well. Sometimes he is a little too timid, but sometimes he is a little too reckless!
So he replied: "The usage is very simple. It is of course propaganda and agitation. It is naturally instigation. Do we need to encourage the Italians more!"