Chapter 8 A Basin of Cold Water

Does Nesselrode have a conspiracy? Of course not, there is only one reason why he sold himself so readily - that is, he had to.

In fact, Nesselrode had no other way to go. He had no choice but to sell himself. It has to be said that Count Rostovtsev's arrangement in recent years has been very successful. He pushed Nesselrode to a dead end step by step. Today's Bulgaria is his last hope for a comeback. He is like a loser. Like an eye-catching gambler, he can only throw in all his last remaining chips.

For the invincible Nesselrode, selling himself to Crown Prince Alexander was not unacceptable. If he loses everything, he, the prime minister, will naturally be defeated. It's better to commit yourself to Crown Prince Alexander in exchange for a last-ditch chance.

If he succeeds, he will naturally be the prime minister, not to mention that Crown Prince Alexander is the prince and the future tsar, and he thinks that Nicholas I means most of the time. Even if he committed himself to Crown Prince Alexander, it was only as a part-time job for the next boss in advance. Anyway, he always had to work for the boss, didn't he?

As for whether Nicholas I would be unhappy when he found out about his prostitution, Nesselrode couldn't control that much anymore. He didn't know how to get through the present test, and how could he deal with the future.

I have to say that the changes in 1852 really caught people off guard. Even an old fox like Nesselrode who came from the previous era had to make a last-ditch effort, which is really embarrassing. As the saying goes, the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and it is time for the waves like him to call their curtains down.

"That old fox sold so happily?"

After hearing Dmitry's report, Count Rostovtsev also sighed a little. He has dealt with Nesselrode all his life, so he naturally knows how powerful he is. method, and now it is finally successful, but why does this joy taste a little bit bitter?

"What do we do next?"

Dmitry was not very interested in where Nesselrode would go. What he cared about was the future, because according to Count Rostovtsev's plan, something earth-shattering was about to happen.

What he cares about is how to grasp the opportunity when the big event is approaching, how to lead the trend, and how to minimize Russia's losses.

"If the next step is not as I expected, Nesselrode will exert extreme pressure on Turkey," Count Rostovtsev replied slowly, "But Turkey is unlikely to give in, and this time the extreme pressure is very likely. If it becomes the fuse, it will detonate the conflict between us and Britain and France, and the war will break out again soon!"

Dmitry is no stranger to war. He has commanded many battles, and it is through the accumulation of meritorious service in battles that he is today.

But for some reason, he felt a little uneasy about the upcoming war, which was exactly the same as when he first went to the battlefield.

After hesitating for a moment, Dmitry asked, "Will Britain and France really support Turkey?"

Count Rostovtsev glanced at him and asked, "Are there any other options for Britain and France?"

"The reason why Turkey exists is not because it still has the ability to resist. It is not the fifteenth century now, and it is easy for the European powers to eliminate them. The reason why Turkey exists is entirely because its existence is a kind of balance, allowing countries to can maintain the interests of the Black Sea coast, and now Nesselrode is taking the initiative to break the balance and try to monopolize the interests, do you think other countries can let it go?"

Dmitry keenly noticed one word — countries. Although the countries can refer to Britain and France, he feels that the countries counted by Count Rostovtsev are by no means only Britain and France. Could there be other powers involved, and they will stand on the opposite side of Russia?

"You haven't forgotten about Austria, have you?" Count Rostovtsev asked with a smile, "You don't really think that Austria can tolerate our unrestrained expansion in the Balkans, do you?"

Dmitry was stunned, because Austria's international presence in the past two years was really not strong. Apart from beating Prussia on the issue of the German Confederation, this country really didn't have any outstanding performance.

Moreover, Russia gave Austria a lot of face on the issue of the German Confederation, allowing them to resist Prussia's counterattack and continue to be the boss of Germany. Dmitri subconsciously felt that Austria should sell Nicholas I a face. But according to Nicholas I, Austria may not stand on Russia's side. How is this possible?

"How is it impossible?" Earl Rostovtsev sneered, "The Balkans are also the core interests of Austria. Before, we had to give in because we had no choice. But once we annoy Britain and France, do you think they will do so?" polite?"

Dmitry stopped talking immediately. It was indeed a moment and a moment. When Russia and Britain and France faced each other, what else could they do with Austria? At that time, the Austrians will naturally be alive again. If they stand on the side of Britain and France, Russia really has nothing to do with him.

"It's not just Austria," Count Rostovtsev laughed again, "I'm afraid Prussia won't be on our side either!"

Now Dmitry was really shocked, because he always felt that the relationship between Russia and Prussia was okay, and Prussia had no reason to turn back!

"Olmitz Treaty, have you forgotten?"

Looking at Rostovtsev's playful expression, Dmitry shivered, and he remembered that because Russia sided with Austria in the Treaty of Olmitz, which made Prussia very embarrassed, it was inevitable that they would bear grudges.

This time, don't talk about completely turning against the water and standing on the side of Britain and France. As long as Prussia remains neutral without saying a word, it is tantamount to stabbing Russia in the back. After all, the only thing Russia relies on to restrict Britain and France is the Holy Alliance. Now that Austria has turned against the water and Prussia remains neutral, it means that there is nothing left.

Dmitry yelled out: "In this way, wouldn't it mean that we are facing Britain and France alone?"

Count Rostovtsev reminded again: "Don't forget that there is Austria..."

Dmitry suddenly felt cold. He had never felt that the future was so cruel. If Count Rostovtsev's prediction became a reality, Russia would be in danger. Anyway, he did not believe in the strength of the Russian family. Can beat Britain and France, not to mention the anti-bone boy of Austria as an accomplice!