Although the Earl of Perth is a royalist Orleanist, his butt is not too crooked. He also knows that the biggest purpose of the Holy Alliance and the Vienna System is to restrict France. This damn system will tie France tightly, unless France has
Overthrow the strength of the Holy Alliance in one versus three, otherwise there will be no chance of ever dominating Europe again.
If Austria can be weakened, it will naturally be a major benefit to France. However, although the Holy Alliance was weakened due to the revolution, Russia's strength is still there, and Nicholas I was a born counter-revolutionary madman, and he has always hated France.
With this pervert who would rather destroy Russia's national power than kill the revolution and France, the Earl of Perth did not think that the Austrian revolution had any future.
Li Xiao nodded and did not refute what Perth said, because he didn't say anything wrong, it was just the facts. What he wanted to say was: "Yes, overall, the Hungarians have no future at all, and they are destined to...
Being strangled...but this does not mean that we can only sit back and watch, nor does it mean that we cannot obtain enough benefits!"
Perth just listened quietly. After experiencing so many things at his age, he had already passed the stage where he would get excited after just three or two sentences. It was not the first time that he saw someone making a big pie.
He will never jump to conclusions before seeing something real and credible.
Naturally, Li Xiao could see Perth's calmness, and knew that the Consul General was a master who would not see the rabbit before the hawk, and he couldn't just make a fuss with him, he had to give him something real to impress him.
So Li Xiao continued to say slowly: "Although the Hungarian Revolutionary Party is destined not to have much future, if they can be used to inflict heavy casualties on the Habsburg family, it will be a great achievement. Even if it is manipulated properly, it can also inflict heavy losses on Austria and the
It is also very possible for Russia to cause heavy casualties!"
Perth remained calm, because this is easier said than done. Now everyone knows that they can support the Hungarians in cheating Austria and Russia, but how to support them? At least France and Hungary are not bordering at all, even if they give money
Guns and artillery cannot be transported in either.
Not to mention that France is in a mess at home and has no ability to provide substantial support to the Hungarians, so this is still empty talk!
Of course, Li Xiao was not just talking, because he immediately gave the real thing: "Obviously, the country does not have this ability and method for the time being... It can neither provide money nor weapons and ammunition, but dear Earl, if
Is there any way I can solve this problem?"
The Earl of Perth was stunned, glanced at Li Xiao suspiciously, and then said calmly: "Mr. Diomede, please forgive me... You just said that you have the ability to support the Hungarian Revolutionary Party? Did I hear you correctly?"
Li Xiao chuckled and said, "Of course you heard it right! I did say that!"
The Earl of Perth was even more surprised and said: "Then what are you going to do?"
Li Xiao asked the question again with a smile: "Do you think I can win the friendship of the Hungarians by providing them with some arms?"
The Earl of Perth said in astonishment: "Of course, as long as you can show it, you will be the most popular friend of the Hungarian Revolutionary Party!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't wait to ask: "But, is this really possible?"
Li Xiao smiled slightly and did not answer Perth directly. Instead, he turned to look at David Leboeuf next to him. The latter naturally asked Xian Gezhiya what he meant and immediately replied: "Earl, I have introduced you to him before.
Mr. Diomede's actions in Wallachia were highly praised by Mr. Perrier and Mr. Pelleny!"
The Earl of Perth was stunned. To be honest, when Leboeuf introduced him before, he didn’t take it seriously. Because who wouldn’t do it if he wanted to put money on his face? Nine of the people who came to see him would say that he had done it.
His great achievements shocked the world, but after he was so shocked, he became completely numb and would not take it seriously.
But now it seems that Leboeuf means that he is not bragging about launching satellites, this feeling is real!
He immediately said: "I'm sorry, the situation in Hungary has been bad recently, and my main focus is on Hungary..."
The implication was that he didn't care much about the affairs of Wallachia and asked for explanation. Naturally, Leboeuf smiled slightly and vividly introduced Li Xiao's great achievements in Wallachia. Perth was immediately dumbfounded.
"I really didn't expect that Mr. Diomede, you have done so many things for the country. It is really admirable!" Perth immediately gave him a top hat and then asked: "Then how are you going to support the Hungarian revolution?
Where are the party members?”
Li Xiao smiled calmly and said: "I am going to give them two thousand rifles and corresponding ammunition first. What do you think?"
Is two thousand rifles a lot? Of course it is not a lot, but at that time and occasion, for today's Hungarians, not to mention two thousand rifles, even two hundred rifles is still a generous gift.
Nowadays, they are collecting weapons and ammunition across the country, and then desperately arm the National Army. Not to mention rifles, even antique matchlocks are welcome!
With the gift of two thousand rifles, the Hungarians will definitely give a lot of face, but for the Earl of Perth, this is not enough. After all, this increase in strength is not enough to scratch the itch of Austria and Russia.
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At this time, Li Xiao continued: "Other weapons and equipment cannot be given away. If the Hungarians have money, I have at least 50,000 rifles for sale, and no less than a hundred 12-pound cannons and
The corresponding cannonballs and gunpowder can be sold!"
Post was stunned for a moment. He couldn't believe his ears. These weapons and ammunition were enough to arm two armies. For the Hungarians who lacked weapons and ammunition, it was simply a shot in the arm!
The question is where do so many weapons and ammunition come from? Fortunately, Perth is not stupid, and immediately caught a keyword - Wallachia. Someone came from Wallachia, and from there
It's normal to bring arms over, but the problem is, aren't the Wallachians being repaired by Russia and Turkey? Wallachia has no ports and it is impossible to obtain arms from overseas!
Perth's head was full of questions. He couldn't guess how Li Xiao manipulated it, and the latter had no interest in explaining clearly. If you ask, it's a trade secret. Just tell me whether this deal can be done!
For Perth, this deal is naturally achievable. In fact, the Hungarians have been trying to buy arms from the international market at high prices, but one has no outlet, and no one on the other dares to offend Austria and Russia at the same time, so it is