Struggle in Russia

The secretary of state, who rushed in, said with a panic face: “Your Majesty, Prince Menshkov wrote in an urgent letter. The Turkish side officially rejected our request and officially announced the end of all negotiations on Bulgaria, saying that its sovereignty and dignity are not. Violation allowed!”

Count Klein Michl really didn’t think it was necessary to be so panicked about this news, because a showdown with Turkey to teach these infidels is almost the consensus of the top and bottom of Russia, and the war may be settled.

What’s more, all the generals in the army can’t wait, and hope to start the fight earlier. What’s the fuss?

Nicholas I also meant this. He felt that the Secretary of State was really shocked and lacked any determination and tolerance. This kind of trivial matter was also panicked, and it seemed necessary to change to a new Secretary of State.

It’s just that the two monarchs and ministers were taught to be humans immediately, because the secretary of state immediately said: “Then at almost the same time, the French and British ministers in Turkey issued public declarations, declaring that they would do everything possible to safeguard Turkey’s legal rights and interests. Warn us to rein in the cliff!”

Okay, this news is a bit interesting, but it doesn’t need to make a fuss. After all, Britain and France have warned many times before, and the warning is just a gesture.

Nicholas I directly expressed his contempt, but before he could express his “high opinion”, the secretary of state continued: “According to Prince Menshkov’s report, the British and French fleets have arrived in Istanbul. We will soon carry out military exercises in the Black Sea with the Turkish Navy!”

Well, this time Nicholas I finally changed color, because diplomatic talk 10,000 times is no better than actually sending warships to stroll once. Britain and France dispatched fleets to Istanbul at the same time, and they had to conduct military exercises with Turkey in the Black Sea. The amount of information displayed here is too great.

It was so big that he had to be cautious. After all, Turkey had not conducted any military exercises with Britain and France before, and there was no British and French fleet that could show up in the Black Sea.

Two cases were broken at once, this signal is too strong!

After a moment of meditation, Nicholas I immediately asked: “Is there anything else?”

It seemed that he was also upset that the Secretary of State did not finish speaking at all, for fear that there would be actions in the English and French behind. Only this time the words were over, and the Secretary of State immediately stated that there was only so much news for the time being, and the reaction of Britain and France needed further observation.

But these are enough for Nicholas I to drink a pot, he must weigh it clearly and distinguish whether this is a bluff or a real last warning.

Of course, he personally prefers the former. After all, Britain and France have been talking about it for too long before, probably because he also feels that it is useless to continue to talk about it, so he simply sends the fleet to scare him, if it can stop it, it will be fine!

It’s just that Nicholas I was not a bluffing person. On the contrary, he was very clever and he had to do what he looked for. Even if Britain and France strongly opposed it, he had to try one or two.

He immediately ordered: “The Prime Minister, the Minister of Army, and the Counts of Rostovtsev and Uvarov and the Duke of Ordorf are invited to have a meeting at the Imperial Study Room immediately!”

Dismissed the Secretary of State, he turned his head and asked Count Klein Michl: “My friend, what do you think England and France want to do?”

Count Klein Michal thought for a while and replied seriously: “Intimidation!”

Nicholas I nodded heavily. He also thought that this was a threat. He felt that Britain and France should have no guts to really turn his face against him. After all, with the current strong military power of Russia, at least on land, it has no rivals all over Europe. Where did the British Army and the cowardly French Chicken Dare to stab him!

So what is the best way to face intimidation? Nicholas I felt that he was scared to go back. He also scared Britain and France to let them know how powerful he was. It’s just that it is necessary to listen to the opinions of the courtiers before doing this. It is not that he thinks that is important, but that he thinks it is necessary to take a look at the true positions of these people.

Soon Neschel Rodie and others were invited into the Imperial Study Room. To tell the truth, it caught them a bit off guard. After all, they hadn’t left for a long time. What happened?

When Nicholas I clarified the ins and outs of the matter, Neschel Rodie first took a breath, and then immediately said: “Your Majesty, I think this is a dangerous signal. We cannot continue risking a war with Britain and France. The limit is under pressure. Once an accident happens, the consequences are unpredictable! It’s too dangerous!”

Nicholas I’s attitude towards Neschel Rody is not surprising. This old guy just likes to be alarmist, and he has always been against extreme pressure, always fearful.

It’s just that as soon as Neschel Rodie’s voice fell, Cherneshov was the first to retort: ​​”This is just a pretentious gesture by Britain and France. They have no land power in the Balkans and cannot influence the overall situation at all. Some broken boats scared us. After all, they still dare not really do anything with us!”

Nicholas I nodded secretly in his heart, thinking that Chernyshov was worthy of his army minister, and he saw the truth at a glance.

Neschel Rodi was naturally not convinced, and immediately retorted: “Please note that Britain and France have never sent a fleet into the Black Sea before, nor have they conducted military exercises with Turkey. This is a clear signal for us. Can’t ignore it! Then deceive themselves and say that they dare not do anything!”

Chernyshov just wanted to fight back. Who would have thought that Nicholas I would get ahead and ask: “The Prime Minister, how do you think we should respond?”

Neschel Roddy replied without hesitation: “Stop pressure, communicate with Britain and France through diplomatic channels, and try to solve this problem peacefully!”

Needless to say, Nicholas I definitely couldn’t accept this. He immediately stared at Neschel Rodi angrily and asked: “You mean, we retracted like frightened rabbits, and then like a cat. Do mice hide in the mouse hole and let them watch jokes! What is the difference between this and directly declaring that we are timid? It is simply surrendering!”

Can’t Neschel Rodie explain that Nicholas I angrily slapped the table down and roared: “Russia must not be so weak. It is simply embarrassing. In the face of threats, we must first stand firm and take a firm stand, with the strongest attitude. Tell them that we are not afraid, nor can we be scared! This is the attitude that Russia should have!”

Neschel Rodie was hesitant to speak, but before he could speak, Count Rostovtsev spoke…