If Paskovich knew that Duke Alexander Gorchakov and Li Xiao were working together to plot against him, he would definitely be so angry that he would vomit blood. Of course, that person is not a good bird either.
Prince Mikhail is causing trouble. He is the eldest brother. Don’t laugh at the second brother. He is as black as a crow in the world.
"What's going on with Mikhail?"
After reaching a basic consensus, Duke Alexander Gorchakov did not continue to worry about Bem's matter. He believed that Li Xiao would definitely be able to handle the matter. He turned to ask about Duke Mikhail's situation.
After all, he had just heard that the Duke had been defeated some time ago.
"We have broken through the Balka Thousand Pass, and I believe we will reach Bucharest soon!"
This is the latest battle situation that Dmitry Bretianu told him. After suffering losses at the Balka Thousand Pass, Duke Mikhail immediately gathered strength and invested nearly 500 troops and hundreds of cannons in one fell swoop.
After opening Kuza's defense line, he directly penetrated Kuza. If Kuza hadn't quickly retreated when he saw that the situation was not going well, he would probably have been sacked right now.
"That's good!"
Duke Alexander Gorchakov smiled with relief. He knew that as long as Bucharest was captured, Wallachia would have no strategic support point and quelling the rebellion would be just around the corner.
After sighing, he suddenly asked: "Turks? Why has there been no news from them?"
Speaking of which, the counter-insurgency in Wallachia was actually a joint operation between Russia and Turkey. However, nearly a month after it started, the fight on the Russian side was fierce, while Turkey in the south was tepid and there was no movement.
"The Turks are still wandering along the Danube River, just doing it symbolically!" Li Xiao replied disdainfully: "They probably hope that Wallachia will cause more trouble for us so that they can avenge them!"
"cut!"
Duke Alexander Gorchakov also sneered at this. He had known for a long time that the Turks would not try their best. These guys have been fighting Russia for hundreds of years. I am afraid they just want the Wallachians to kill a few more Russians to satisfy their hatred.
That's good.
The problem is that this idea is meaningless, because there is no way to divide the fruits without efforts. Although Turkey and Russia have reached an agreement this time, in the end Wallachia's interests must be shared by them. But the problem is, the agreement
It's always just a piece of paper, and it can only be fulfilled when you have the strength to do so.
But now that Turkey does not have the strength to fulfill its promise and is unwilling to contribute, it treats them like a fool. With Nicholas I's hatred towards them, in the end I am afraid that not even a hair will be given to them.
Li Xiao also intervened at the right time: "Duke, based on your experience, is it possible for us to make Wallachia truly independent this time?"
Duke Alexander Gorchakov glanced at Li Xiao and did not answer this question immediately, because there were too many things involved, and even he had to think carefully. After a long time, he sighed:
"It's not very likely! After all, we can't go too far...but I think Wallachia's autonomy is likely to be more complete!"
Li Xiao understood everything as soon as he heard it. More complete autonomy is the best punishment for the Turks. I am afraid that by then Wallachia will really just have a name in the Turkish territory. But this is also what Turkey asked for.
If he had been more serious at this moment, it wouldn't have been so miserable.
Of course, from Turkey's perspective, it is appropriate not to contribute. After all, they have always believed that Wallachia is their own territory. It is precisely because of the interference of Russia and Austria, a bunch of bad neighbors, that this area is seeking independence and self-government.
Nowadays, the evil neighbor is reaping the consequences, and Turkey is also asked to help. How can such a good thing happen? It would be better to pretend to agree and watch the show sincerely, that would be so cool.
After talking about Wallachia, Duke Alexander Gorchakov asked again: "Your Excellency, the Grand Duke, did you find anything when you suddenly came to Vienna?"
In fact, Duke Alexander Gorchakov originally wanted to ask a more straightforward question. He felt that with Li Xiao's personality and risking his own life, he definitely wanted to cause trouble. And he was not ordinary about causing trouble in Austria.
Interested!
Li Xiao smiled, he was indeed here to cause trouble, because he always believed that Austria could not be let go so easily, and must be tortured as badly as possible, because these guys were too annoying in history, and they should not be tortured properly.
They can't forgive their hatred!
But Li Xiao did not directly answer Duke Alexander Gorchakov's question, but asked: "You just said that you have reached an agreement with Grand Duchess Franz Karl, so Schwarzenberg made a concession.
, Archduke Franz Joseph can no longer directly succeed to the throne, can he?"
"Yes!" Duke Alexander Gorchakov nodded calmly and said, "Although there were some twists and turns, it finally fulfilled its mission!"
Li Xiao nodded again and asked: "Your Excellency, based on your experience and experience, what kind of person is the Grand Duchess?"
Duke Alexander Gorchakov fell into deep thought. He knew that Li Xiao would never make a mistake. Since he asked about Princess Sophie, there must be something worthy of attention about this princess.
But the question is, why do we need to ask what kind of person she is? A very beautiful and charming lady? Not completely or accurately. A strong woman with great brains and means...
Duke Alexander Gorchakov suddenly raised his head and glanced at Li Xiao. He probably understood what Li Xiao meant. No one is reliable in politics, and the only one who can be relied on is his own strength.
The fundamental reason why Russia can gain so many benefits in Austria now is that Austria's civil strife has led to a decline in national strength. Otherwise, neither Schwarzenberg nor Princess Sophie would be easy to deal with.
Therefore, even Princess Sophie, who seems to be able to support her now, may bite back when Austria's national strength is restored in the future, especially considering her intelligence and means, so she cannot put all her chips on
It's on her.
"You have political vision and are very scheming. You will do whatever it takes to achieve your goals!"
Li Xiao still nodded, because his goal has been achieved. He mentioned Princess Sophie just to let Duke Alexander Gorchakov know that this woman is definitely not a good person, and he can't have too much expectations for her just because they are happy to work with her now.
Expectation. That is simply too naive politically!
Li Xiao suggested seriously: "Your Excellency, I think we should be more careful with this Grand Duchess. Once she grows up, she may come back to bite us..."