Struggle in Russia

Nesselrode felt the pain in his heart. He originally hoped to fool the matter with three melons and two dates, but he found that he had too underestimated the greed of the "military group" and "honor group". Comparable to sharks, okay?

But Nesselrode can't just admit defeat, because he can probably guess in which direction the "military group" and the "noble group" will open their mouths. If they are allowed to achieve their goals, then the Holy Alliance and the relationship between Austria and Russia The relationship really can never go back.

Once this worst situation occurs, it means that the coordination policy he tried to maintain is completely bankrupt, and his prime minister will really come to an end!

Naturally, Nesselrode couldn't just sit still, he broke out: "Gentlemen, you also know how shameless it is to suddenly violate the agreement at this time. Please note that we have reached an agreement with Austria before, agreeing to use Vala The relevant interests of Guinea and Moldavia are used as bargaining chips to help Austria quell the rebellion, so is it noble to suddenly tear up the agreement now?"

Nesselrode cast a vicious glance at the "military group" and "honor group", and said righteously: "Our current behavior is simply shameless. We are taking advantage of people's danger and asking for prices! This is not what a gentleman does!"

Nicholas I seemed a little moved. He still hoped that his image would be taller, preferably as a savior, not as a bandit and bully. So I was a little moved by Nesselrode's reprimand, but it was not enough. Compared with those easy-to-get benefits, he was willing to let him be a bandit bully!

Because just before the words of Nesselrode's impassioned speech fell, Peter Volkonsky, who rarely spoke, suddenly said: "So we have to give up the Caucasus or the Balkans for the sake of a little fame. Why don't you give up those Slavic brothers who have been enslaved by Turkey, don't rescue them from the dire straits, and then be a so-called gentleman in the eyes of a Catholic heretic!"

This is quite important, because everyone knows that Nicholas I advocated the three principles of "Orthodoxy, autocracy, and people's nature" internally, and pan-Slavism externally, and packaged Russia as the liberator and leading brother of the Slavs. Ready to unite the Slavs of the world under the Russian banner.

If Nicholas I had to choose between Austria and Pan-Slavism, he would definitely choose his own people, Pan-Slavism. Peter Volkonski's blow just now hit the bull's-eye directly, making Nesselrode's so-called righteousness look so pale and powerless!

Immediately, Nesselrode's face turned pale, because he also knew what the heart of Nicholas I was. Compared with Wallachia and Moldavia, Serbia was what he cared about the most. If Serbia could be pulled this time Brother, then Nicholas I is definitely full of motivation!

And at this time,

Menshikov, an old fritter, also added a knife justly: "Not only are the Slavic brothers waiting for us to rescue, but the Christian brothers in the Caucasus have also been looking forward to our rescue. How can we not do what God wants us to do for a little fame? What did you do?"

Nesselrode's face became more and more ugly, because the Armenians in the Caucasus were also the object of concern of Nicholas I. The tsar was as fanatical about religion as his crazy father Paul I, and he was keen to become a saint. When the Knights Hospitaller in Malta was expelled by Napoleon, Paul I generously donated money to accept and entertain the Knights Hospitaller. He was enshrined as the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller and became an addiction to living saints.

And Nicholas I did not lose to his father, he has been competing with France for the title of guardian of the Holy Land, and his enthusiasm for religion is also evident. What he likes to do the most is to rescue the Christian brothers from the pagans, so fighting Turkey to fight for independence and freedom for Serbia, Wallachia, Moldavia and Bulgaria, and fighting Persia to rescue Armenian Christians are the most in his mind. important cause.

Menshikov naturally knew his master very well, and knew what his greatest hobby was. Compared with other false names, Nicholas I preferred to be praised as a saint and a Christian liberator. My heart is good!

Nesselrode is naturally very clear about this. He had warned Nicholas I more than once when he had conflicts with France over the Holy Land issue. refused to listen.

Because in Nicholas I's view, packaging the image of himself or the saints of the Romanov family and turning the whole family into Christian friends is an important part of realizing the family's dream of a millennium empire for generations.

The image of the saint can enhance the influence of the Romanov family in the Christian world, allowing more Christians outside Russia to unite under his double-headed eagle emblem, and it is no longer a dream to conquer Europe and even the world step by step.

So he is willing to go to war for the so-called false name, not because he is stupid, but because he has big plans!

Naturally, after Menshikov finished speaking, Nicholas I had actually made a decision, that is, let the "traitor group" go to hell, so what if he offended Austria for the dream of a thousand-year empire? So what if the Holy Alliance is broken? I don't care at all!

"Your Excellency the Prince and Your Excellency the Duke are right. The Armenian brothers and the Slavic brothers living in the Balkans are still in dire straits. As the spokesperson of Christianity, as the leader of the Slavs, as the Tsar, I am obliged to liberate these suffering countries. Brother! This is my responsibility and my duty!"

These words sentenced the "traitor group" to death. Nesselrode knew that he had lost miserably today, and it might be wishful thinking to try to make a comeback. The only thing he can do now is to minimize the loss.

Nesselrode stopped talking. He decided to wait and see what the "military group" and "honor group" were going to do, and then take targeted countermeasures to counteract them.

As for the "Military Group" and the "Honorous Group", they were rejoicing. After kicking away the stumbling block of Nesselrode, they felt that the future was bright, and it was finally their turn to unfold the real technology, just a delicious big cake up!

Chernyshev was the first to be unable to bear it anymore, and immediately stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, and distinguished gentlemen, I think..."