Struggle in Russia - Vol 3 Chapter 749

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has a fart bottom line. Before, everyone thought that Alaska was a barren land and it was a great thing to sell for money. What he meant was that as long as the Yankees didn’t go too far, he would listen to any offer.

But after being tossed by Count Rostovtsev like this, this diorama can be considered a helper. He really wanted to say if we could not talk about this, and how good it would be to talk about other things, such as romance and other things, how comfortable and comfortable it would be!

It’s a pity that Count Rostovtsev has no interest in romantic affairs. He just wants to talk about money, so he can’t get down to the finance minister directly. That’s embarrassing!

And this time, even Count Uvarov can’t help smooth the game. After all, ten million can barely cover one or two, but you have no bottom line at all, so it really can’t be said!

Nicholas I’s face is naturally even more ugly. Before, he was full of joy and thought that the Chancellor of the Exchequer would give him 10 million US dollars back. The money is a little less, but at least it can relieve the urgent need a little!

But now it seems that let alone 10 million, I am afraid that the possibility of 5 million is not high. As soon as he thought that the land of more than one million square kilometers had been replaced with such three melons and two dates, he felt his blood pressure soaring upwards.

“What on earth did you talk to the Americans?” Nicholas I couldn’t help roaring.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer was frightened and replied hastily: “I… just made intentional contacts, and the Americans expressed a certain interest, and the rest did not discuss in depth.”

This is actually not true, there is a lot of water in it. It is true that there is contact, but it is false that there is no in-depth discussion. How does he know that Americans are interested, and how can he know that Americans are willing to pay without having a deep conversation?

Obviously, the Chancellor of the Exchequer knows that he can only go back and say, it is best to say that the contact is not too deep and does not know the bottom line of the other party, so that his performance just now can be explained.

It’s just that Nicholas I was not a fool, and this kind of lie certainly couldn’t deceive him. But he didn’t wear it, because he knew that if he did, it would really be a shame to sell Alaska.

“Is that so…” he said slowly, “then get in touch slowly and figure out what they mean.”

After speaking, he turned to Count Rostovtsev and said, “Count, you see that the situation is not clear now, let’s wait and see what happens.”

Well, Nicholas I was also in a hurry. When did he discuss with his courtiers?

It’s just that this is useless to Count Rostovtsev. He knows very well that as long as he doesn’t continue to be serious today, Nicholas I and Uvarov’s gang will immediately make a name for themselves, and they will definitely make a secret behind his back. Sell ​​Alaska.

Therefore, Count Rostovtsev bowed slightly and replied, “Your Majesty, I can fully understand your mood. I am also anxious about the current financial situation! But rushing to the hospital will not solve any problems. ”

After a while, he replied sternly: “Selling Alaska is not a solution to the problem. Let me not say what use a little money can be used for, let me ask: the money to sell Alaska has been spent, what to do?”

Saying that, he said very sternly: “Do you want to sell the Far East? If it is not enough, then continue to sell, and sell all the east of the Ural Mountains?”

It was quiet in the imperial study, and no one dared to speak, including Nicholas I was stunned, because the hat was too heavy, whoever dared to say that selling the country was no problem, he would definitely be a national thief!

After a long time, Count Uvarov asked back: “Count, since you said that selling Alaska is not the solution to the problem, and those of us really can’t think of any way to solve this problem. Do you have a solution?”

Count Uvarov’s move is detrimental enough. He knows that Count Rostovtsev will definitely be sprayed by Count Rostovtsev for defending the sale of Alaska, which is absolutely self-defeating. So he did the opposite, didn’t you say selling Alaska wouldn’t work? Then you can help think of a better way, otherwise you shouldn’t force it here!

Can Count Rostovtsev do anything?

Don’t tell me there is!

He smiled slightly at Count Uvarov and said, “Of course there is a way. Selling Alaska to the Americans is definitely not possible. What’s the difference between selling the country and selling the country?”

“But we can sell Alaska to other people, like the Russians who are interested in it, isn’t that not a traitor?”

Count Uvarov’s head was buzzing, he really didn’t expect Count Rostovtsev to give such an unethical idea, because he immediately realized that Count Rostovtsev might have an even worse way behind him. waiting for him.

Sure enough, before Count Rostovtsev finished speaking, the Minister of Finance was the first to object: “Count, you are completely imaginative. Let’s not say that no one among the people is interested in Alaska, and if you take a step back, even if you are interested, I’m afraid I won’t be able to spend so much money!”

The Chancellor of the Exchequer felt that he was too right, and finally scolded Count Rostovtsev, which was considered a bad breath. But Count Uvarov next to him turned even darker than the bottom of the pot, and the look in the eyes of the Minister of Finance was even more unkind!

Sure enough, the Chancellor of the Exchequer was not happy for two seconds before Count Rostovtsev’s counterattack came: “Who said no one is interested in Alaska~www.mtlnovel.com~ I am very interested in it, and I believe that as long as A true patriot who will give generously to the country in this time of crisis!”

Well, this is the ultimate move of Count Rostovtsev. Yes, Alaska is indeed desolate and worthless, but why did we patriots buy Alaska? Not for the country!

This is actually the moral kidnapping of Hong Guoguo, which is to let the rich and powerful all over Russia raise funds to buy Alaska.

In this way, there is no traitorous problem, and the imminent financial crisis can be alleviated. More importantly, this is not a gratuitous donation, but everyone raises money to buy the country’s assets. Although the value of these assets is indeed a little garbage, at least there is something. It’s not like donations end up with a thank you.

Nicholas I also brightened his eyes. Why didn’t he think of this good way? Selling Alaska to your own people, you can see who is the real patriot without betraying the country, this is killing three birds with one stone!

When the time comes, let’s see who pays the least, or who is the most opposed, that is not loyal enough, what qualifications such a **** has to continue to be an official, what qualifications does he have to stay in St. Petersburg, just do it!