Did Neserrode have a conspiracy? Of course not. There was only one reason why he sold himself so readily - that was because he had to do it.
In fact, Neserrodie had no other choice. He had no choice but to sell himself. It must be said that Count Rostovtsev’s arrangements in recent years were very successful.
Errodie was cornered, and now Bulgaria was his last hope for a comeback. He was like a gambler who was losing his mind and could only throw in all his last remaining chips.
For Neserrodie, who had nothing to lose, selling himself to Crown Prince Alexander was not unacceptable. If he lost all his money, he, as prime minister, would naturally be ruined. He might as well commit himself to Crown Prince Alexander in exchange for the last chance.
opportunity to fight.
If he succeeded, he would naturally still be the prime minister, not to mention that Crown Prince Alexander was originally the prince and the future tsar, and he would probably not abandon the elders and establish younger children according to Nicholas I's intentions. Even if he committed himself to Crown Prince Alexander, he would only treat it as an advance.
Working for the next boss, he will always have to work for the boss anyway, right?
As for whether Nicholas I would be unhappy knowing that he sold himself out, Neserrodie could no longer control that much. He didn't know how to get through the current hurdle, and how could he worry about the future.
It has to be said that the changes in 1852 were really unprepared. Even an old fox like Neserroddie who came from the previous era had to make a last ditch effort, which is really sad. As the saying goes, the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, like him
It’s time for this wave of events to come to an end.
"That old fox sold it so happily?"
After hearing Dmitri's report, Count Rostovtsev also sighed. He had dealt with Neserroddie his whole life, so he naturally knew how powerful he was. He had also spent all his efforts over the years to force him to a dead end.
method, and now it is finally successful, but why does this joy taste a little bitter?
"What do we do next?"
Dmitri was not very interested in where Neserrode would go. What he cared about was the future, because according to Count Rostovtsev's plan, earth-shattering events were about to happen next.
How to seize opportunities when big events come, how to lead the trend, and how to minimize Russia's losses, these are what he cares about.
"If the next step goes as expected, Neserrode will put extreme pressure on Turkey," Count Rostovtsev replied slowly, "but Turkey is unlikely to give in. This time it is very possible to put extreme pressure on Turkey."
It will become a trigger that will detonate the conflict between us and Britain and France, and war will break out again soon!"
Dmitri is no stranger to war. He has commanded many battles. It is through the accumulation of meritorious service in battles that he is where he is today. But for some reason, he is a little uneasy about the war that is about to break out.
, this uneasiness was exactly the same as when he first went to the battlefield.
After hesitating for a moment, Dmitri asked: "Will Britain and France really support Turkey?"
Count Rostovtsev glanced at him and asked: "Does Britain and France have other options?"
"The reason why Turkey exists is not because it still has the ability to resist. It is no longer the fifteenth century. It is easy for the European powers to eliminate them. The reason why Turkey exists is entirely because its existence is a kind of balance, allowing all countries to
They can all maintain the interests of the Black Sea coast, but now Neserrodie takes the initiative to break the balance and try to enjoy the interests exclusively. Do you think other countries can give up?"
Dmitri keenly noticed a word - countries. Although countries can refer to Britain and France, he felt that the countries mentioned by Count Rostovtsev were not just Britain and France. Could there be other powers involved?
, and will he stand against Russia?
"Have you forgotten Austria?" Count Rostovtsev asked with a smile: "You don't really think that Austria can tolerate our uncontrolled expansion in the Balkans, do you?"
Dmitri was stunned, because Austria's international presence in the past two years was really not strong. Apart from beating Prussia on the issue of the German Confederation, this country really had no outstanding performance.
Moreover, Russia gave Austria a lot of face on the issue of the German Confederation, allowing them to resist Prussia's counterattack and continue to be the leader of Germany. Dmitri subconsciously felt that Austria should sell it to Nicholas I to gain face.
But according to Nicholas I, Austria may not side with Russia. How is this possible?
"How is it impossible?" Count Rostovtsev said with a sarcastic smile, "The Balkans are also Austria's core interests. In the past, we had no choice but to give in. But once we piss off Britain and France, do you think they will still do that?
polite?"
Dmitri suddenly stopped talking. It was indeed the same moment. When Russia faced off against Britain and France, what else could they do to control Austria? Then the Austrians would naturally be full of vigor and vitality. If they sided with Britain and France, Russia would really
There's nothing you can do against him.
"Not only Austria," Count Rostovtsev sneered again, "Prussia will probably not side with us either!"
Now Dmitri was really shocked, because he had always thought that the relationship between Russia and Prussia was okay, and Prussia had no reason to rebel!
"Treaty of Olmitz, have you forgotten it?"
Looking at Rostovtsev's joking expression, Dmitri shuddered. He remembered that because Russia sided with Austria in the Treaty of Olmitz, which embarrassed Prussia, it was inevitable that they would
Hold a grudge.
This time, let alone completely rebelling against Britain and France, as long as Prussia remains neutral without saying a word, it is equivalent to a stab in the back of Russia. After all, the only thing Russia relies on to restrain Britain and France is the Holy Alliance. Now that Austria has rebelled, Prussia
Remaining neutral means having nothing.
Dmitry really shouted out: "If this is the case, wouldn't it mean that we are facing the two powers of Britain and France alone?"
Count Rostovtsev reminded again: "Don't forget that there is Austria..."
Dmitri suddenly felt cold. He had never felt that the future was so cruel. If Count Rostovtsev's prediction became reality, then Russia would really be in danger. Anyway, he did not believe in the strength of the Russian family.
It can defeat Britain and France, not to mention the rebellious Austrian accomplice!