While Schwarzenberg was intensively plotting various conspiracies against Archduke Franz Karl, Duke Alexander Gorchakov was also observing him.
In fact, ever since Schwarzenberg made the request just now, Duke Alexander Gorchakov had roughly guessed what this guy wanted to do. Naturally, the Duke snorted in disdain at this.
[At this level, you still come out to mess with the political arena? Engage in diplomacy? Do you really think that diplomats from all countries are fools? You are the only one who can engage in conspiracy? Naive!]
To be honest, in the opinion of Duke Alexander Gorchakov, all European countries are younger brothers when it comes to court intrigues. Look at how many palace conspiracies our Russia has experienced in the past two hundred years. Several emperors have been plotted to death.
Hey, are you trying to play this with me? You are really just trying to do what you do best!
It didn't take Duke Alexander Gorchakov three seconds to guess what Schwarzenberg was going to do. The question was how could he let the other party get what he wanted! I really thought he could befriend Princess Sophie without any special conditions.
Because of generosity?
Prince Alexander Gorchakov could see that the Grand Duchess was definitely a master at court fighting. As long as she was given a taste of power, she would soon be addicted and would never be able to do without this intoxication.
a feeling of.
At that time, the Grand Duchess must have held her husband tightly in the palm of her hand. If Schwarzenberg wanted the life of Archduke Franz Karl, it would be tantamount to snatching the power from Princess Sophie. You say
Can Princess Sophie spare him?
What's more, women are inherently better than men when it comes to palace fighting, especially since Princess Sophie will be the queen in the future, and the palace will be her private territory. Can Schwarzenberg have an easy time on her home turf?
How naive!
Duke Alexander Gorchakov felt that Schwarzenberg's biggest mistake was to underestimate Princess Sophie. He did not know how crucial this woman's role was. To put it bluntly, the Grand Duchess opened the door to victory.
The key, whoever can win her friendship will naturally win half the battle.
And the stupid Schwarzenberg even ran to threaten and put pressure. Wasn't this pushing victory out of the door? And this is why Duke Alexander Gorchakov despised him - he was so short-sighted!
Therefore, he generously agreed to Schwarzenberg's request: "As long as you abide by the agreement, our government will naturally not have any more questions... If His Majesty Ferdinand I abdicates voluntarily, then Franz Karl
The Grand Duke naturally has the right to inherit the throne!"
After receiving this answer, Schwarzenberg breathed a sigh of relief. He was really worried that the Russians would insist on not allowing Ferdinand I to abdicate, which would lead to a big problem. Although Wendy Schwartz cannot be completely satisfied now,
It was explained, so he had nothing to say nonsense.
After seeing Schwarzenberg off, Duke Alexander Gorchakov rubbed his chin thoughtfully, and then immediately ordered: "Send invitations to Grand Duke Franz Karl and Grand Duchess. I invite
They're watching the opera tonight..."
Duke Alexander Gorchakov decided to immediately report the good news to Princess Sophie. In addition, he also poured some ecstasy into the woman. She must taste the taste of power, otherwise the subsequent operations would be impossible.
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Just when Duke Alexander Gorchakov was discussing the next operation with Princess Sophie, he did not know that two special people had also arrived in Vienna that night.
One of them is named John Frois. This man is unknown, but his identity is very important, because his master is named Neserrodie. As Neserrodie's secretary and personal representative, he has traveled thousands of miles.
I traveled all the way through Belarus and Poland and rushed to Vienna just to bring Schwarzenberg the latest news from St. Petersburg.
"Your Excellency, the Prime Minister expressly informs you that His Majesty Nicholas I's attitude towards Austria has undergone a major change. He is extremely angry at your initiative to force His Majesty Emperor Ferdinand I to abdicate! The Prime Minister expressly informs you that it is necessary
Proceed with caution, otherwise the alliance between Austria and Russia may immediately collapse!"
In fact, Schwarzenberg knew this news without Johann Floys informing him, but Neserrodie's special notification was not meaningless, at least it made him understand that Duke Alexander Gorchakov was not
After deceiving him, Nicholas I was indeed very concerned and very angry, and the consequences were extremely serious!
This made him feel relieved. He smiled bitterly and said to Wendy Schretz next to him: "You heard me, everything I told you is true!"
Wendy Schgrätz's face collapsed in an instant. He didn't quite believe it when Schwarzenberg brought the latest news from Russia. He felt that the Russians could not be so rude and would really dictate Austria's internal affairs.
.I thought Schwarzenberg was deliberately making excuses because he was unwilling to support Archduke Franz Joseph.
But now, everything was true, and the Russians had indeed intervened. He was angry and angry for a while, and his face turned green and red, just like a neon sign.
It took a long time before I heard him stand up suddenly and yell angrily: "The Slavic barbarians are really bullying others!"
Wendy Schgratz was furious, but the expressions of John Freyce and Schwarzenberg were worth pondering. They had an indifferent expression and said nothing, as if they didn't hear Wendy Schgratz's roar.
The other one looked a bit relaxed with a sneer on his face.
The one who said nothing was Johann Frois. Although he was also an Austrian, speaking his mind had nothing to do with Austria anymore. His master was now the Russian Prime Minister and he ate Russian food.
His relationship with Russia is also very deep.
To put it bluntly, whether Austria lives or dies has nothing to do with him. He is just carrying out Neserrodie's orders, so naturally he doesn't feel the same way as Windischgratz.
As for Schwarzenberg, his most angry moment has long passed. He was angered to death by Duke Alexander Gorchakov earlier, and now he has accepted the reality. Moreover, he was dismissed because of unfavorable negotiations.
Windischgratz was very angry and told her true feelings. If the two were not relatives and the other party had military power, he would have fallen out with him long ago.
At this moment, with Neserrodie's endorsement, Schwarzenberg suddenly felt relieved and felt comfortable at the moment! How could he be unhappy? He even sneered at Wendy Schretz with ulterior motives: "That's better.