Struggle in Russia

When Wendy Schgretz and Schwarzenberg were planning to create a new emperor, Li Xiao in Bucharest also received letters from Duke Alexander Gorchakov and the old Igor.

These two different letters say the same thing-that Russia will soon carry out military operations in the Caucasus.

Hong Kong Zhen, Li Xiao was a little stunned, because the Caucasus and the Balkans are almost impossible to reach. Isn't it good to do things in the Caucasus? Why go to the poor mountains and bad waters of the Caucasus to toss?

Li Xiao can’t understand the brains of Russian monarchs and ministers. He is always hacking, with an axe on the left and a slash on the right. The power is all scattered. Can't you concentrate on one direction or focus on one direction? !

Li Xiao feels that, on the whole, Russia has gained a lot from doing things in the Balkans. This area is the traditional sphere of influence of the Orthodox Church. There is also a large Slavic population. The Russians have a good mass foundation for doing things and doing things.

Secondly, if it can break through the blockade of the Bosphorus, the Middle East will be on the Russian dinner plate. From the perspective of future development, the Middle East is too important. Whoever controls the Middle East controls oil, and controlling oil is equivalent to stifling the lifeline of the world economy.

Think about adding a Middle East to Russia's oil reserves, the picture shouldn't be too beautiful. As long as this one is dealt with, there will be no loss in other Central and Eastern Europe and even the Far East.

What's more, the cost for Russia to do things in Central and Eastern Europe was too great, and there is still a Prussian ally in front of you at this time. Unless you want to turn your face with Prussia, don't do things lightly in this area.

As for Northern Europe, what's wrong with the icy mountains and bad waters, and there are British guys staring at them, making it impossible to draw. As for where to develop colonies in South America or Africa, this is almost a dead end, not to mention that Russia does not need any colonies at all. There is a lot of land in its own country that is deserted without development, and there is no decent industry that requires cheap production. Supplies.

Therefore, for Russia, it is the best policy to focus on Turkey honestly and to catch the goods in pursuit of the Middle East. After all, there is not much sense of existence in this area, whether it is English, French or Pau, everyone is basically on the same starting line, and it depends on who starts to start ruthlessly.

Of course, the trouble here is also affecting the whole body. Although Britain and France have not yet been able to get involved in the Middle East, their eyes have long been on here, but the big guys are now restricting each other and daring not to start.

And this time the European revolution is the best opportunity. France is overwhelmed by itself. Austria and Prussia are in chaos. It is entirely possible for Austria to make concessions and develop a wave alone.

It's just that the stupid Nicholas I only wanted to be a European gendarmerie and regarded the Revolutionary Party as a confidant. He only wanted to restore order. He didn't realize that disrupting order was the best opportunity for Russia.

Anyway, as long as Li Xiao thinks of Franz Joseph I's return during the Crimean War, he can't help but want to mock Nicholas I: "Look at what stupid things you did!"

But now he is the only one who knows how wonderful the Franz Joseph I is, because now whether it is a Russian or an Austrian, he is still very convinced of the alliance relationship and does not think it is possible to turn his face, so Even if he went all over the world to promote Franz Joseph I as a white-eyed wolf, no one would believe it.

Even Duke Alexander Gorchakov just feels a little regretful about this, but he feels that it is not a loss to make a wave in the Caucasus. After all, the end is not far from Turkey, and it is not as big as the powers in the Black Sea. It’s relatively easier to get involved with the interference, and it’s not bad if you can open up the situation there.

As for the old Igor, he was full of praise for Li Xiao. The old man was very happy to tell him that Count Rostovtsev was very satisfied with his divine cooperation, and had promised to help him speak good things when he was rewarded in the future.

Of course, Li Xiao knew that the old Igor did not care about meritorious rewards, because the old man looked down on Nicholas I in his heart, and the old man was just happy for his growth.

After Li Xiao understood what the so-called divine cooperation was, he couldn't help but feel a weird feeling, because Count Rostovtsev's operation was horribly unpredictable, and it seemed a bit forced to death by Nesselro. It means.

What is the old yin forced count doing? Has it completely undermined Russia's foreign policy for the past two decades and instigated major events?

However, Li Xiao didn’t care much about this. Even if Count Rostovtsev wanted to do big things, anyway, the current Russian system and rules restrict him to death. If he can overturn this system, he will be unlocked. why not!

Anyway, Li Xiao didn't mind continuing to provide Count Rostovtsev with divine assists, so I wish he could toss a little harder. Of course, this is just to think about it, because the old yin forced the earl is a bit incomprehensible, and looking at the meaning of the old Igor, the earl is the person who advocates doing things in the Caucasus, this is the same as Li There is still a gap in Xiao's thinking, and he cannot be counted as a group of people.

However, Li Xiao could also guess why Count Rostovtsev gave up the Balkans~www.ltnovel.com~ It is possible that he knew too much about Nicholas I’s temper, and knew that his uncle had no guts to continue his adventure in the Caucasus. , So let's take the second place.

After thinking about it, Li Xiao first wrote back to Duke Alexander Gorchakov, because now it seems that this Duke is closest to his ideas, and to do things in Austria, he cannot do without the cooperation of the Duke. Communicate well, even if Nicholas I has decided to do something in the Caucasus, can they do a little trick!

"Dear Duke," Li Xiao wrote: "The previous letter has been received. Although your Majesty has decided to launch a new offensive in the Caucasus, I always think that Austria can do a lot...The chaos in Austria will be a huge opportunity. If this chaos is good, we will surely win more diplomatic benefits for our country...

"...The situation in Vienna deserves special attention, especially the movements of the top Austrians. I suggest you pay special attention to the actions of Wendy Schgretz and Schwarzenberg. These two people are especially important. I feel that they will not be indifferent. , It is very likely that some radical actions will be taken, such as Fei Di!"

"Once Ferdinand I abdicates the throne, the foreign policy adopted by the succeeding Austrian emperor is very worthy of attention, but as far as I can see, it may be more beneficial to our country if Ferdinand I stay on the throne..."