Duke Alexander Gorchakov was surprised when he received Li Xiao's reply, because during this period he also noticed the little actions of Wendy Schretz and Schwarzenberg, especially the former, who had just been handsome
The soldiers showed great aggression when they arrived in Vienna.
He kept talking about hanging all the rebels, and from time to time he threatened to bloodbath every street in Vienna. He even publicly wanted Blum and Meisenhauer, threatening to behead them in public.
This is not the most critical thing. What is more critical is that Alexander Gorchakov noticed that Windischgratz seemed to be coldly handling relations with Russia intentionally or unintentionally. This is very alarming.
After all, in the past, Austria, such as Windisch Gratz's uncle Schwarzenberg, was very enthusiastic about Russia, not to mention contacting him from time to time, not to mention actively requesting assistance from Russia.
But this guy actually chose to alienate relations with Russia. What kind of trick is this?
If someone else were to be the ambassador to Austria, you might wonder if the Austrians have other ideas and are not ready to rely on Russia to quell the rebellion? It is even possible that Russia's recent demands have been too excessive and the Austrians are unhappy?
These simple thoughts will not appear in Duke Alexander Gorchakov's mind at all. He is very clear that the current troubles in Austria are not something that the Austrians can solve by themselves. Without Russia's assistance, nothing else.
Hungary must say goodbye to the Habsburg family. Without Hungary, the Austrian Empire would not exist.
He didn't believe that Windisch Gratz was so stubborn and couldn't understand the importance. He felt that Windisch Gratz was indeed dissatisfied with Russia, and this time she deliberately distanced herself to show her attitude. It was nothing more than saying that even if I don't rely on you,
Russia can also take down the rebels in the country, it depends on how proud you polar bears are.
This is actually pressure on the negotiation table, psychological warfare, and bargaining. So Duke Alexander Gorchakov is not in a hurry at all. If the Austrians don't come to him, he doesn't bother to talk to the Austrians! Anyway, Duke Alexander Gorchakov is not in a hurry.
He was not in a hurry. There was no rebellion in St. Petersburg.
Alexander Gorchakov's calmness made Wendy Schgratz and Schwarzenberg a little unsure. They were indeed deliberately alienating Russia and deliberately acting out to express dissatisfaction and protest.
Originally, they thought that the Russians would pay attention to the Holy Alliance, pay attention to Austria's dissatisfaction, and express it no matter what. As a result, they were disappointed. Alexander Gorchakov suddenly found out that they didn't care at all for a few days, and looked like an old god.
He looked so comfortable that there was even news that the Duke was in contact with Blum and Meisenhauer!
"What are the Russians trying to do!" Wendy Schgratz was angry.
In his opinion, Blum and Meisenhauer and his like are the main culprits that bring disaster to the country and the people. As an ally of Austria, Russia should draw a clear line with them. How can it have contact with the rebellious ministers and traitors!
Schwarzenberg smiled bitterly and sighed: "I have told you before, that Duke is very difficult to deal with, he is definitely a human being. You deliberately left him alone and put pressure on him. This is what he said to you.
Your response and warning are nothing more than telling you that Russia can provide us with assistance or turn its guns and cooperate with the Revolutionary Party!"
Windischgratz suddenly became furious and said: "How shameless! The Russians are challenging our bottom line!"
However, Schwarzenberg did not reply, because if he were to change places, his choice would be similar to that of Duke Alexander Gorchakov. These days, everything is based on national interests as priority, no matter what friendship or alliance.
Nonsense!
What's more, what Alexander Gorchakov did was not out of the ordinary. Who asked you, Wendy Schretz, to raise this topic in the first place? Don't blame others for being dishonest if you are dishonest.
"What now?" Wendy Schreitz asked angrily.
Schwarzenberg remained silent, not because he didn't know what to do, but because he knew that the arrogant Wendy Schwartz would not listen to the advice he gave - what else could he do? Just bow your head and go.
Just find someone else, otherwise what else can you do? Unless you really think you can handle everything on your own without Russia's help.
So can Wendy Schgratz handle everything? Schwarzenberg found it difficult, because his troops were resting and recuperating in the past two days, and on the other hand they were also doing some testing. The result was not particularly ideal. Vienna's
The revolutionaries' will to resist is still very resolute. Although they are very different from Windisch Gratz's regular army in terms of equipment and heavy firepower, they can still cause some damage to Windisch Gratz's troops by relying on their familiarity with the terrain and the barricades they built.
Troublesome.
Wendy Schgrätz looked at her silent uncle, and naturally knew what he meant. She just hoped that he would give in to the Russians and stop challenging him. But he just couldn't stand the Russians' faces, and he just wanted to
Let the other party know that Austria is not a soft persimmon and can be manipulated casually.
"In 1814 we had Archduke Karl, and even Napoleon couldn't make us surrender, let alone the revolutionaries?" Windischgrätz suddenly said, "Austria will never compromise, and no power can defeat us! I don't believe it.
Well, without the Russians, we still wouldn’t be able to recapture the capital!”
After saying that, Windisch Graetz waved his hands and walked away. Obviously, his stubborn temper was rising. This was to prove to the world that even without the help of Russia, Windisch Graetz could still regain the capital and put down the rebellion!
Schwarzenberg sighed helplessly. There was nothing he could do about this brainless brother-in-law. Who allowed this man to hold military power? Now he can only continue to serve with reluctance. I hope this man can wake up as soon as possible.
, don’t be stubborn to the end.
Of course, Schwarzenberg did not wait blindly. As a politician, everything must be planned ahead. Even if Wendy Schwartz refuses to give in, he must continue to contact and maintain relations with Russia.
"Contact me the Russian Embassy and tell me that I invite Duke Alexander Gorchakov to a gathering at his manor outside the city!"
Alexander Gorchakov is not opposed to continuing to contact the Austrians. Doesn't it mean that the business is not amicable? Of course, he has no friendly feelings with the Austrians, it's just a show. He needs to communicate with senior Austrian officials like Schwarzenberg.
Make contact with officials to determine the other party's bottom line, so that you can propose a price in a targeted manner.
Of course, more importantly, he wanted to have personal contact with Wendy Schwartz. As Schwarzenberg's brother-in-law, that guy had no reason to hide...