Schwarzenberg was so angry that he vomited blood. The mutual understanding and mutual understanding he talked about were not what Duke Alexander Gorchakov meant at all. How could Austria possibly understand and forgive Russia's expansion in the Balkans? This area has always been
How could they allow others to interfere with their Austrian back garden?
For Duke Alexander Gorchakov pretending to be confused, Schwarzenberg was extremely angry and immediately retorted: "The stability of the Balkans is better than anything else. Only maintaining stability is more beneficial to our two countries, rather than taking risks and
Stealing fruit from the orchard behind your friend’s back!”
Prince Alexander Gorchakov retorted unceremoniously: "The Balkans are not your country's orchard, and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Christians in the Balkans is more important than anything else! This is the fundamental difference between our two countries. If your country
If we can’t realize and accept this, I don’t think there is any need to continue between us!”
Actually, Nicholas I and Neserrode did not give Duke Alexander Gorchakov such great power, at least they did not allow him to threaten the Austrians in this way. But Schwarzenberg didn’t know!
He was blocked from speaking these three or two sentences, which was quite depressing. As for Duke Alexander Gorchakov, he was a little proud and excited, because he had basically tested the Austrians' bottom line.
Nowadays, all the helpers can only say is tough words. If Russia really continues to cause trouble in the Balkans, they will probably only have a few words to say, and they will not dare to really turn the table and stop playing, or really withdraw from the Holy Alliance.
As for Russia's continued expansion in the Caucasus, it is thousands of miles away from the Balkans. Although Austria may be unhappy, but compared with the back garden of the Balkans, it doesn't care much. At most, it can only make a few comments.
Schwarzenberg was also driven into panic and could only ask: "What exactly does your country want? If you continue to exert extreme pressure, Austria will not be a soft persimmon!"
Duke Alexander Gorchakov smiled and said: "Our country has never meant to put pressure on your country. Our intention has been very clear from the beginning to the end, because your country has no time to look eastward due to domestic unrest, which has led to
We have ended the chaos in Wallachia and Moldavia. Our country is only trying to restore normal order!"
"Now if we want to restore normal order in Wallachia and Moldavia, we need our country to play a more active role in the region. To this end, our country has also communicated with your country in advance, and the two countries have reached an agreement.
.I don’t understand why you keep thinking about this, as if our country has taken advantage of you!"
"Looking at what you mean, it seems that our country wants to compensate your country for this. I don't understand why your country has such shallow thoughts and disregards the overall situation? Can't your country see our helplessness and dedication? But you are so precious
If TNK can be more responsible, why is it like this?"
Schwarzenberg really wanted to scold Duke Alexander Gorchakov for being so shameless, but who made the situation stronger? He could only swallow this bad breath, but this did not mean that he gave up.
He immediately asked:
"Even if your country's actions in Wallachia and Moldavia are completely selfless, your country's request for expansion in the Caucasus is unjustifiable!"
Prince Alexander Gorchakov still replied so unhurriedly: "Why is our country expanding in the Caucasus? Our country has to carry out armed self-defense operations in the region solely for the purpose of protecting our Armenian brothers. It must be curbed
The pagans persecuted our Armenian brothers, what is there to blame?”
"Besides, the Caucasus region has nothing to do with your country. Our country notified you in advance based on our obligation as an ally of the Holy Alliance. Even if our country remains silent, it is completely understandable. It is precisely because of respect for your country that our country notified you in advance.
How come it has become a crime in your country? This is really inexplicable!"
Even Schwarzenberg was a little impressed by Duke Alexander Gorchakov's shamelessness. It was clear that Russia wanted to expand in the Caucasus under the guise of the Holy Alliance, or to scare those who also coveted Persia under the guise of the Holy Alliance.
British.
But it was packaged by this Duke as some bullshit protection of the Christian brothers of Armenia and some bullshit self-defense. It was simply shameless! The Russians wanted to use the tiger skin of the Holy Alliance to intimidate the British, but they did not give Austria any substantial support.
Compensation is equivalent to a free vote. Do you think this is appropriate?
At least Schwarzenberg felt that the Russians had gone too far. According to the previous rhythm, Russia should expand in the Caucasus and provide Austria and Prussia with corresponding exchanges of benefits. At least Austria and Prussia should be allowed to have corresponding gains.
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In Schwarzenberg's view, the Russians have gained something in the Caucasus, so they should naturally compensate Austria in the Balkans. They are not greedy, so they can just use the benefits of Wallachia and Moldavia to compensate them.
Well!
But now, the Russians want to monopolize the benefits of the Caucasus, including Moldavia and Wallachia. This is too much in Schwarzenberg's opinion, and he doesn't want to play like this!
To put it bluntly, the purpose of Schwarzenberg's trip was to hope that the Russians would give up some of their interests, such as making concessions in Wallachia and Moldavia, so that their Austrian psychology would be balanced.
But obviously, Duke Alexander Gorchakov did not mean this at all. What he meant was that Russia wanted the benefits of Wallachia and Moldavia, and there was no compensation for the benefits of the Caucasus. He also threatened
If Austria does not agree, then Russia will not send troops to help Austria quell the rebellion!
If you tell me how Schwarzenberg feels, you will naturally have to bargain.
It’s just that Schwarzenberg has Schwarzenberg’s algorithm, and Duke Alexander Gorchakov also has his algorithm. According to his algorithm, Wallachia and Moldavia were caused by the Austrians’ own incompetence.
The anti-Russian rebellion destroyed the overall situation, and Russia must be compensated for sending troops to help Austria.
As for how to compensate, for the time being, he felt that the so-so one in the Caucasus could do it. Of course, if he was asked to ask for a price, the Caucasus would definitely not be enough. Austria must at least give Russia appropriate compensation in the Balkans. Is this appropriate?
Everyone has their own algorithm, but how to calculate it is one thing and how to implement it is another matter. Schwarzenberg’s tragedy is that his algorithm has no strength to support it, while Duke Alexander Gorchakov’s