Struggle in Russia - Vol 3 Chapter 745

To put it simply, Nicholas I didn’t really like that barren land in Alaska. It would be no psychological burden for him to sell it for money, but after all, this land was built by his ancestors, and he couldn’t let him do it. The descendants of the prodigal family offered to sell it in person.

It is best for the ministers to make suggestions, and then he refuses it awkwardly, and finally is forced to agree “reluctantly”. In this way, he can save face and it will be over.

So the first one who jumped out to object must be Crown Prince Alexander. After all, he and Nicholas I are one body, and his objection is actually just for Nicholas I. What’s more, the one who raised objections was that the crown prince also gave the ministers room to object. After all, if Nicholas I himself objected, the courtiers would not be able to speak.

As it is now, Nicholas I’s face has been taken care of, the courtiers can speak well, and the embarrassing problem has finally been resolved, isn’t it beautiful?

At least Count Uvarov and other people who objected at the beginning thought so. He thought that what happened today was that everyone would go through the scene according to the lines, and then sell Alaska everyone would be happy.

So in the face of the opposition of Crown Prince Alexander, he rushed forward without hesitation: “Your Highness, it is true that you are right. But now and then, our most important task at present is to defeat the Turks, compared with the barren Alaska. , the rich and warm Balkans are more strategically valuable. If I had to choose between Alaska and the Balkans, I would choose the Balkans over Alaska!”

These words are strictly justified. It sounds like a confident person. It gives the impression that Count Uvarov is expounding the truth. It seems that not giving up Alaska and choosing the Balkans is an idiot and politically incorrect.

Anyway, as soon as the voice fell, the conservative follower nodded in agreement, and it seemed that this matter was settled.

It’s just that there are exceptions to everything. Just when Nicholas I felt that the dust had settled, Count Rostovtsev’s untimely voice came out, and he said to Count Uvarov unhurriedly:

“Count, the importance of the Balkans is self-evident. If you have to choose between the Balkans and Alaska, as long as you are not an idiot, you will choose Alaska!”

This sounded a bit harsh. At least Count Uvarov knew that Count Rostovtsev was definitely not trying to agree with him. He definitely had something to say, and those words were probably not good words.

Sure enough, Count Rostovtsev immediately said again: “But the question is, Count, can you tell me that the Balkans are in our hands now?”

Before waiting for Count Uvarov to answer, he preemptively said: “What if we fail to achieve our goal and take Bulgaria smoothly?”

“At that time, we also lost Alaska, and Bulgaria couldn’t get it, so it was a complete loss!”

“Can you afford this responsibility?”

Count Uvarov was left speechless, because considering the current battle situation, it is impossible for Bulgaria to easily succeed. You can see how fierce the Turks and the British and French forces are now, just Mikhail The troops that the Duke has on hand are simply not enough to win the war, okay?

And if you can’t win this war, what’s the point of taking Bulgaria? By dreaming?

Count Rostovtsev’s words not only slapped Count Uvarov in the face, but also severely slapped the faces of the group of people who had been echoing in the past. Even Nicholas I felt embarrassed.

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“Gentlemen,” Count Rostovtsev ignored Count Uvarov, and suddenly added: “We are not doing multiple-choice questions now, not saying that if we don’t choose Alaska, we can choose Bulgaria, but even if we give up Alaska probably won’t win Bulgaria and that’s the big question!”

There was silence in the conference room, and no one had the desire to speak. Obviously, everyone was stunned by the words of Count Rostovtsev, and no one dared to speak casually, and even many people had just come into contact with Rostovtsev. The count’s eyes fled in panic.

However, this does not include Count Uvarov. As the old fox in this room after Count Rostovtsev, he quickly sorted out the clues and immediately asked:

“Count, according to what you mean, you are rejecting the US takeover request?”

“Then once Alaska is occupied by the British, we can’t receive the money and lose the land. How can this responsibility be counted?”

This is a good question, at least Count Uvarov thinks that Count Rostovtsev can’t answer it at all, and he won’t win by then.

It’s a pity that Count Uvarov underestimated Count Rostovtsev too much. Facing Count Uvarov’s questioning, he answered easily:

“Alaska can’t be lost!”

With just one sentence, Count Uvarov was stunned, and he asked angrily: “Why? Didn’t you hear what His Majesty said? The British army in the Far East is invading us~www.mtlnovel.com~ is likely to seize A lot of land, including Alaska!”

Count Uvarov thought that Count Rostovtsev had nothing to say now, but he was wrong again, and Count Rostovtsev replied so calmly:

“It is possible for the British army to invade, but it is impossible to seize the Far East including Alaska!”

“How do you know it’s impossible!” Count Uvarov got angry and said angrily.

“Of course not,” Count Rostovtsev replied calmly. “From the perspective of geography, climate, economy, etc., at least the British are not crazy, and it is unlikely that they will really occupy our land in the Far East… …if they did that, I think that would be good news!”

Count Uvarov’s mentality was completely destroyed. He jumped and said, “How can this be good news? That’s our land. Do you think it’s a good thing to be occupied by the invaders?”

Count Rostovtsev replied calmly: “Of course, if the British really invade and occupy our territory in the Far East on a large scale, then it will be really good for us!”

Before waiting for Count Uvarov to speak, he immediately continued: “You also said at the beginning that the Far East, including Alaska, is a barren land, the climate is cold, and there is almost no production, and it is almost worthless except for its vast area. How much military and how much money did the British have to spend to occupy such a large and barren land?”

“It’s conceivable that if they really put a lot of troops into the Far East, they would have no way to increase their troops in Bulgaria, which would naturally be beneficial to us!”