Struggle in Russia

Dmitry Miluting’s analysis and judgments, Count Rostovtsev listened very carefully, and used a quill to record some key judgments from time to time. It's just that for him, Austria's air leakage from all sides is not a bad thing.

On the Austrian issue, he actually prefers the opinions of Duke Alexander Gorchakov and Li Xiao. A weak Austria is more in Russia’s interests. It is more beneficial to weaken Austria locally!

He even murmured in his heart: "I hope the Italians can be more powerful. If they can take the initiative to do things, it would be great. It is best to drag Austrian forces to the Apennines, so that we can have more operations. Space! 】

As soon as this idea came up, there was no way to stop it. Count Rostovtsev pondered for a long time, and finally couldn't help but said to Dmitry: "My friend, if... I mean if... If Italy People, for example, the Kingdom of Sardinia suddenly declared war on Austria. What kind of impact will this have?"

Dmitry's eyes widened and asked incredulously: "The Kingdom of Sardinia declares war on Austria? My God, how is this possible? Is Savoy crazy?"

Count Rostovtsev curled his lips and said in his heart: "Poor boy, you are still too naive in politics. As long as you have enough benefits, what is going crazy? It is even possible to make a deal with the devil!"

But he said: "My friend, I said, yes if! What if the Kingdom of Sardinia did this?"

Dmitry pondered for a moment, and then replied grimly: "If the time is right, once the Kingdom of Sardinia declares war on Austria, it will have serious consequences... To put it bluntly, this may completely defeat Habsburg. Family, end their rule! It is very likely that the Austrian Empire will cease to exist. The order of the entire Central and Eastern Europe will be reshuffled!"

"As far as the military is concerned, the Austrian army will be dragged to the Apennines and will be unable to return to the country to quell the rebellion! This will put great pressure on them and Duke Paskovic!"

Count Rostovtsev nodded and asked: "Suppose, if the Kingdom of Sardinia eliminated the main force of the Austrian army in Apennines? What would happen?"

Dmitry said gravely: "The Habsburg family is over!"

Count Rostovtsev was satisfied. He liked the result a bit, but he knew that it would never happen. It was not because he despised the fighting power of the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Italians. But he knew that Nicholas I would never allow this to happen.

Although Nicholas I’s view of Austria has changed a bit now, this does not mean that he has completely abandoned the Holy Alliance. This alliance is still very important to him for the time being, and it is impossible to give up. And Neschel Roddy couldn't sit back and watch, the old fox would definitely go all out for it, even if he bet on his political life.

What's more, a rising Kingdom of Sardinia is not in the interests of Russia. For the time being, this **** country is closer to Britain and France, and will not have any good colors for Russia, so they should not be too proud.

What Count Rostovtsev wanted to do was to take advantage of them and let them stab the Austrian's chest with a vicious knife to make the Austrian bleed more blood.

Dmitry also seemed to realize something. He knew that Count Rostovtsev would never assume for no reason. His assumption meant some kind of signal.

It's just that Dmitry is still more real. Although he does not like certain policies of Nicholas I, this does not mean that he will choose to use some extreme measures to prevent it.

So he asked cautiously: "Count, did you receive any news about the kingdom of Sardinia?"

Count Rostovtsev looked at him and replied calmly: "I have received some news that the Kingdom of Sardinia seems to have an idea to take advantage of the Austrian civil strife to dominate the Apennines."

Dmitry snorted, shocked by the news, and blurted out: "Then we must be prepared, and we must remind the War Department and the Navy Department to pay attention to the Kingdom of Sardinia just in case!"

Count Rostovtsev shook his head in his heart. Although Dmitry is very good, but sometimes this is too simple and simple. It can only be said that he still has too many military habits in his body. How can he be so simple as a politician?

What do you believe in what others say? Then what do you want to do with that stuff on your shoulders? Just to increase the average height of humans?

Politicians must maintain the good habit of independent thinking at all times. No matter what people have to do with you and what they say, you have to think about it yourself. Is there a problem? Are they all true? How can you be led by the nose!

This is where Count Rostovtsev is most dissatisfied with Dmitry for the time being, but he is not in a hurry, because this habit has been formed by Dmitry for a long time. It is impossible for uukanshu.com to change day and night. You all try to use **** lessons to make him understand what it means to think twice!

So Count Rostovtsev just replied quietly: "What is the use of reminding the War Department and the Navy Department? Do you think Menshkov and Chernyshov will care about this? Or do you think they are both The kind of people who are particularly good at listening to the opinions of others? Not to mention that what we have now is only a few gossips and catch-up."

Dmitry didn't give up and said, "But we can prevent it! What if?"

Count Rostovtsev snorted contemptuously: "What if? Do you think Menshkov and Chernyshov care about what if? Don't waste time, my friend. You still focus on the Caucasus In war, do your job as chief of staff and seize this opportunity to demonstrate your ability!"

Dmitry still did not give up: "The Kingdom of Sardinia?"

Count Rostovtsev sighed: "I will remind your Majesty..."

Although it was a bit awkward, Dmitry finally chose to believe in Count Rostovtsev. He never thought that Count Rostovtsev would not talk about this topic with Nicholas I at all, and even tried to do everything possible to confuse the Kingdom of Sardinia. The person who does it will still be him.

Dmitry believed in Count Rostovtsev and planned the war plan for the Caucasus wholeheartedly in accordance with the count’s instructions. He never thought that at the same time Count Rostovtsev was contacting friends in Italy and France. Began to encourage the Kingdom of Sardinia to war against Austria in advance.

In fact, without the encouragement of Count Rostovtsev, the Kingdom of Sardinia would make the same choice, and his shot only greatly accelerated the process...