Chapter 115 Just because of paving the road, Russia is going bankrupt and borrowing money?
However, Count Linel's words obviously failed to bring the topic to Peter. All the people present were ambassadors, and no one was too stupid.
Prussian Ambassador Madefield glanced at Linel and sneered in his heart. According to Peter III's temperament, Frederick had already been warned by Peter when he said that Queen Elizabeth was a fat woman. How could he dare to say that about Peter himself now?
Linel felt a little embarrassed and a little aggrieved. Since he was beaten violently by Peter last time, his humiliating scene has become a scene in a painting that has been circulated among the monarchs of various countries.
If Denmark hadn't been able to find a decent ambassador at this time, and he was desperately active in the country, I'm afraid he would have been transferred back to hold him accountable.
Seeing that no one took the bait, Linel eased his anxiety. He did not believe that the Privy Council would not allow these ambassadors to discuss such a big move across the country.
Prussian Ambassador Madefield was pardoned some time ago and avoided being expelled from Russia for conspiring with Johanna against Russian Deputy Minister of General Affairs Bestudev. He has been cautious recently.
Now, facing the major moves of the Privy Council, they just watch with a cold eye and wait to see how other ambassadors will react.
Count Bernice, the Austrian minister, is a smart man. The intelligence of Austria's successive ambassadors lies not only in their ability to speak well and their ability to cover up their own weaknesses and exaggerate Austria's strength, but also in their ability to assess the situation and usually maintain a wait-and-see attitude until they see clearly.
Therefore, Earl Bernice has also been using his talk to welcome the new British ambassador, Sir Charles.
The French ambassador is different.
King Louis XV of France had always looked down upon Russia and looked down upon this strange and distant country.
If it weren't for the fashion that Madame Vivienne was responsible for that swept Europe, Louis XV would have had a hard time reading letters from the ambassador to Russia.
Therefore, in order for the monarch to pay more attention to Russia, don't even ignore that France still has the profession of ambassador to Russia. In their letters to Louis XV, French envoys usually exaggerate to the fullest and pick out ridiculous things to arouse the monarch's interest in reading.
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Brett Yin maintained this characteristic. In order to describe this interesting incident in Russia to the monarch in detail, Brett Yin smiled and asked the departing British Ambassador Keith:
"Sir Keith, I wonder how you will describe to King George the actions of the Russian Privy Council after returning to your country?"
Even though he was inquiring about the British ambassador's personal affairs, Brett Yin's manners were perfect, making people feel like a spring breeze, and there was no fault at all.
Keith smiled and said:
"The Privy Council's move must have its own purpose. Vorontsov is the Minister of General Affairs. He must be far-sighted and will never make Russia a laughing stock. Perhaps, this matter will be over soon."
Danish Ambassador Linel said sourly:
"Of course the farce will be over soon, but the Privy Council's move this time is a bit too big, and you should also be able to guess that with such a large-scale use of red bricks, the Russian treasury will be empty. By then, your country will be willing to
Go into debt with Russia?”
Linel looked at Madefield, who gave a stiff smile and said:
"In terms of wealth, Britain and France are naturally the leaders. We in Prussia only have a small territory and population, and we have to work for France in order to make money."
What Madefield said is true. The ambassadors here all know that France is responsible for providing military expenses, and Prussia's elite soldiers and generals are responsible for fighting the war for the French.
This aspect is irrefutable.
Obviously, Madefield did not want to answer this question and kicked the ball to Britain and France.
The Austrian minister also remained silent and looked directly at the British and French ambassadors. However, the French ambassador Brett Yin did not let Bernis hide away. Brett Yin smiled with a gentlemanly air and said:
"Count Bernis, your country's Queen Theresa has always been on good terms with Queen Elizabeth. I believe that if Russia encounters difficulties, she will not hesitate to lend a helping hand."
Earl Bernis nodded and said:
"That's right, but we in Austria are not like the Netherlands, nor like your country and the United Kingdom. In this war, we still need a lot of money to ease the grief brought to us by Prussia. I think Queen Theresa's pious heart will definitely be
It would be an encouraging relief to Empress Elizabeth and Emperor Peter III."
Brett Yin sneered, Austria obviously only intends to lend a small amount of money to Russia, and does not intend to borrow large-scale debt for Russia.
He didn't bother to ask more questions. There would definitely be a rift between Russia and Austria by then. Then he looked at the new British Ambassador Charles.
Keith was already leaving, so there was no need to ask further questions. Charles Hanbury-William's attitude was actually very important.
Charles smiled and said:
"Britain and Russia fight together to protect Silesia and have a deep friendship. If Russia wants to borrow money, Britain will naturally not hesitate to help."
In fact, Charles wished that Russia would go completely bankrupt and borrow money on a large scale, because he was shouldering a secret mission during this trip.
Before coming to Russia, he secretly went to Berlin and met with King Frederick.
Unfortunately, after King George's intention was conveyed, Frederick flatly refused to sign an agreement with Britain not to invade Hanover. This made Charles curse Frederick for not being like an uncle and nephew, while pinning his hopes on Russia.
Russia is famous for its gray cattle, and its soldiers are notoriously cheap. According to King George's wishes, he hoped that he could sign a secret agreement with Bestudev, the Deputy Minister of General Affairs in charge of external affairs, for Russia to send troops to guard Hanover.
But as a result, the relationship between Russia and Prussia was bound to become delicate. Peter III was famous for worshiping Frederick before he came to the throne. Charles believed that this trip must be very difficult.
Unexpectedly, the Minister of General Affairs Vorontsov seemed to have inadvertently helped him a lot. As long as Russia was short of money, he would immediately raise it. Money is nothing. Britain does not have as large an army as France, but it has more colonies.
As long as it can defend Hanover and let Britain get rid of this burden, it is definitely worthwhile to spend some money.
In this way, when he returns home, both the parliament and the king will praise him.
Charles was planning his secret mission. The French ambassador glanced at Madefield. During the ended War of Austrian Succession, France and Prussia had spent a honeymoon period. If Russia was financially troubled, it would naturally be a threat to Prussia and France.
Good thing.
If Russia fell into the step of borrowing, France would pay, and Brett Yin believed that Frederick would also pay.
Russia will not be able to take money from France and Prussia while also going against France and Prussia. If this is the case, next time Russia goes bankrupt, who will dare to save it?
It is obvious that Britain is an opponent in this aid.
After receiving Charles' somewhat candid reply, the farewell party and welcome party seemed less harmonious for a while.