Struggle in Russia

The Secretary of State who rushed in said in a panic: "Your Majesty, Prince Menshikov sent an urgent letter stating that 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 enough. Violations allowed!"

Count Klein Michel really didn't think the news needed to be so flustered, because it was almost a consensus in Russia to teach these heretics a lesson with Turkey, and the war might be settled.

What's more, all the generals in the army can't wait, and they can't wait to start fighting as soon as possible. What's the fuss about?

Nicholas I also meant the same thing. He felt that the Secretary of State was really surprised and lacked a little bit of concentration and tolerance. This kind of trivial matter was also flustered. It seemed that it was necessary to replace a new Secretary of State.

It's just that the two monarchs and ministers were immediately taught to be human, because the Secretary of State immediately said: "Then almost at the same time, the French and British envoys to Turkey issued a public declaration, declaring that they would do everything possible to protect Turkey's legitimate rights and interests, Warn us to rein in the brink!"

Well, this news is a bit interesting, but there is no need to make a fuss. After all, Britain and France have warned many times before, and any further warnings are just posturing.

Nicholas I directly expressed his contempt with a hehe, but before he could express his "high opinion", the State Secretary continued: "According to Prince Menshikov's report, the British and French fleets have arrived in Istanbul. We will immediately conduct military exercises with the Turkish Navy in the Black Sea!"

Well, this time Nicholas I finally changed his color, because talking about diplomacy 10,000 times is not as effective as actually sending a warship for a stroll. The United Kingdom and France sent fleets to Istanbul at the same time, and they will also carry out military exercises with Turkey in the Black Sea. The amount of information displayed here is too large.

It was so big that even he had to be cautious. After all, Turkey had not conducted any form of military exercises with Britain and France before, let alone the British and French fleets that could appear in the Black Sea majestically.

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

After a little thought, Nicholas I immediately asked: "Is there anything else?"

It seemed that he was also annoyed by the fact that the Secretary of State did not finish his speech in a hurry, for fear that Britain and France would make further moves later. It's just that this time, after finishing talking, the Secretary of State immediately said that there is only so much news for the time being, and the reaction of Britain and France needs further observation.

But these are enough for Nicholas I to drink a pot. He must weigh clearly and distinguish whether Britain and France are bluffing or really the last warning.

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He personally prefers the former. After all, Britain and France have been talking about it for too long before, probably because he also thinks that it is useless to continue talking about it. He might as well send a fleet to scare him. If he can stop it, he will be fine!

It’s just that Nicholas I was not a person to be bluffed. On the contrary, he was very determined, and he must do what he was sure of. Even if Britain and France strongly opposed it, he would try it once or twice.

He immediately ordered: "The Prime Minister, the Minister of War, Count Rostovtsev, Count Uvarov, and Duke Ordorf are invited to attend a meeting in the imperial study immediately!"

After sending away the Secretary of State, he turned to Count Kleinmichel again: "My friend, what do you think Britain and France are trying to do?"

Count Kleinmichel thought for a while and replied seriously: "Threat!"

Nicholas I nodded heavily. He also thought this was intimidation. He felt that Britain and France should not have the courage to really turn against him. After all, with the current strong military power of Russia, at least on land, there is no opponent in Europe. As far as the British Army and the cowardly French rookie dare to stab him!

So what's the best way to deal with intimidation? Nicholas I felt that even if he threatened to go back, he also wanted to scare Britain and France and let them know how powerful he was. It's just that it is still necessary to listen to the opinions of the courtiers before doing it. It's not that he thinks that's important, but that he thinks it's more necessary to take a look at the true position of these people.

Soon Nesselrode and others were invited into the imperial study. To be honest, they were a little caught off guard. After all, they had only left for a short time. What happened?

When Nicholas I explained the ins and outs of the matter clearly, Nesselrode first took a long breath, and then immediately said: "Your Majesty, I think this is a dangerous signal. We cannot continue to risk war with Britain and France." The ultimate pressure is exerted. Once something unexpected happens, the consequences are unpredictable! It's too dangerous!"

Nicholas I was not surprised by Nesselrode's attitude. This old guy just likes to scare people, and he has always opposed extreme pressure and is always timid.

However, as soon as Nesselrode finished speaking, Chernyshev was the first to retort: ​​"This is just a posturing by Britain and France. They don't have any land power in the Balkans, and they can't affect the overall situation at all. Some broken ships scare us, after all, they still dare not do anything with us!"

Nicholas I nodded secretly in his heart, thinking that Chernyshov was worthy of being his Minister of War, and he saw the truth of the matter at a glance.

Nesselrode was naturally unconvinced, 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, and we cannot turn a blind eye to it!" Then he said to himself They dare not do anything!"

Chernyshev was just about to fight back, but who would have thought that Nicholas I would rush ahead and ask, "Then Prime Minister, what do you think we should do?"

Nesselrode replied without hesitation: "Stop pressuring, communicate with Britain and France through diplomatic channels, and try to resolve this issue peacefully!"

Needless to say, Nicholas I definitely couldn't accept such a thing, he immediately glared at Nesselrode angrily and asked: "You mean, we retreated like a frightened rabbit, and then we retreated like a cat who met a cat." Hiding in the mouse hole like a mouse and letting them watch a joke! What is the difference between doing this and directly declaring that we are timid, it is simply surrendering!"

Nesselrode could not explain. Nicholas I slapped the table angrily and roared: "Russia must not be so weak, it is a shame. Facing threats, we must first stand firm and clear our position, and use the strongest attitude Tell them that we are not afraid, and we cannot be scared! This is the attitude that Russia should have!"

Nesselrode hesitated to speak, but before he could speak, Count Rostovtsev spoke...