Struggle in Russia - Vol 3 Chapter 906

Alexander II didn’t know that the Duke of Ordorf and the Duke of Alexander were planning a conspiracy against him. He was the tsar and had to manage every day. How could he have time to stare at each of his ministers? To live or not.

Of course, Alexander II was not idle at this time. He was meeting Count Shuvanov who had just returned from the Kingdom of Sardinia.

As the Russian ambassador to the Kingdom of Sardinia, Count Shuvanov performed very well, almost successfully preventing the Kingdom of Sardinia from falling to Britain and France.

The reason for using almost is because at the last moment of the war, the Sardinian kingdom, which has been determined that Russia is powerless to turn over, has fallen to Britain and France, but they have not waited for the soldiers of the Sardinian kingdom to arrive in Sevastopo by boat. The Seoul war was over, so after a round in Istanbul they went home the same way.

Because there is no symbolic participation in the war as in history, the Kingdom of Sardinia will not gain much in the subsequent Paris peace talks. For Britain and France, the Kingdom of Sardinia entered the war too late and did not contribute at all, so naturally they would not share the benefits. As for Russia and Austria, one feels that the Sardinian Kingdom is a real **** and will not give a good face, while the other is very wary of the Sardinian Kingdom’s ambitions. After all, Austria has major interests in Italy, and they never want Seeing a powerful Sardinian kingdom, he naturally tried his best to suppress it.

As a result, the Sardinian Kingdom’s participation in the war was almost a loss at a loss, and the benefits did not get any benefit. Instead, it caused a high degree of hatred and hostility in Russia and Austria. This is also a typical example of shooting yourself in the foot.

It is precisely because of the great failure of participating in the war that many people in the Sardinian Kingdom feel that Count Shuvanov is really good. If you can listen to the earl’s advice, you will not be so passive if you don’t go to this muddy water. .

So after the Paris Peace Conference, when the Kingdom of Sardinia and Russia resumed diplomatic relations, the new ambassador of the Kingdom of Sardinia deliberately found Count Shuvanov who had just arrived in St. Petersburg, hoping to restore the Kingdom of Sardinia to peace through the earl’s relationship. Russia’s traditional friendly relations.

This naturally attracted the attention of Alexander II. Although he did not pay much attention to a third-rate country such as the Kingdom of Sardinia, in view of Russia’s passive situation in the current European diplomatic stage, it is better to have one more friend than one enemy, so Well, since the Kingdom of Sardinia has arrived, it is necessary to discuss how to squeeze the most value out.

Alexander II frowned and asked: “Count, are you saying that the relationship between the Kingdom of Sardinia and the Austrians is very tense, and this is useful to us?”

Count Shuvanov replied respectfully: “Yes, Your Majesty, I think the Kingdom of Sardinia can be used to contain the Austrians!”

Alexander II looked up at him, but did not speak. Count Shuvanov could see that his majesty was probably very suspicious of the ability of the Sardinian Kingdom. After all, normal people knew that Austria was much stronger than the Sardinian Kingdom. When Austria fell into the quagmire of the revolution in 1848, it was close to Radesky and repaired the Kingdom of Sardinia obediently. What qualifications does such a weak trash fish have to contain the Austrians?

Count Shuvanov replied cautiously: “Your Majesty, Austria’s ambitions are inevitable. Our strategy in the Balkans has encountered a major setback. It is conceivable that the Austrians will try their best to make a fool of themselves in that direction, because it is difficult for us to be restrained by Britain and France. Respond effectively, so the Austrians must be troubled and distracted!”

Alexander II hummed and asked, “Do you think the Kingdom of Sardinia can do it?”

Count Shuvanov quickly replied: “I think it is entirely possible that they have a great conflict of interest with Austria, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a feud. As long as someone supports them, they are willing to challenge Austria, and…”

“And what?”

Count Shuvanov replied cautiously: “And I heard that they have frequent contacts with the French and have reached a certain tacit understanding. France should be optimistic on this issue!”

Alexander II fell into contemplation. The relationship between France and Austria has never been good, and there have been many conflicts in history. The French never forgot to stab them in the back when the Habsburg family played a dog brain with Turkey.

Later, during the Napoleonic Wars, Austria was the main anti-French force. Although the two countries have a certain common language on anti-Russian issues, the momentum of Russia’s southward expansion was interrupted with the end of the Crimean War. This common language It no longer exists.

And considering Napoleon III’s active desire to restore his uncle’s glory back then, the only threat to France’s status on the European continent is Austria, so doing things against Austria is naturally the first choice.

“There is some truth to what you said. Well, I will discuss this issue with Duke Alexander at the royal meeting tomorrow. I believe Duke Alexander will be interested in it too!”

Count Shuvanov quickly nodded and said yes, as long as Alexander II was willing to listen to him, it was better than anything else. What’s more, this proposal is really possible. Once it becomes possible to unite the Kingdom of Sardinia against Austria~www.mtlnovel.com~ Then can he not get credit?

However, what Count Shuvanov did not expect was that Alexander II did not continue to discuss this topic, but suddenly asked: “Count, are you interested in continuing to serve as an ambassador to the Kingdom of Sardinia?”

If it was Count Shuvanov in the past, he would have agreed without hesitation. After all, he offended Count Uvarov at that time, and it would be boring to stay in St. Petersburg.

But it’s different now. Count Uvarov has almost become a thing of the past. What’s the point of him going to the Sardinian Kingdom to avoid the limelight? Isn’t that stupid?

However, he knew very well that he must not directly reject the tsar, because it would be called no top, no bottom, so he replied simply: “Your Majesty, if this is your will, then I will set off immediately and return to the Kingdom of Sardinia, I will definitely Do your best to complete your mission!”

Alexander II smiled, how could he not hear the subtext in Count Shuvanov’s words? If it means he doesn’t want to, but he doesn’t mean to be angry at all, because he needs smart people, and only smart people can help him settle the current passive situation.

Otherwise, change to a group of reckless men like Paskovich or a group of scoundrels like Menshkov, which can settle the increasingly restless reformers?

Only a smart guy like Count Shuvanov who is both smart and willing to follow orders can do things for him isn’t it…

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