Struggle in Russia

When Nesselrode was summoned to the Winter Palace, he was at a loss, because recently he was really, really busy, almost so busy that he kept his feet off the ground. As revolutionary sentiment grew in Europe, governments were thrown into the same chaos.

And this damn chaos made the Germans who admired order very unhappy and dissatisfied. Nesselrode has done only one thing all these years: coordinationism. It is to maintain the current political structure in Europe, so that everyone in the future can live in peace and stability, without major international disputes, without wars, and there are not even many opportunities for quarreling.

How beautiful it is! Isn't it good for the big guy to live in peace and stability like this? Why bother to fight to the death!

It's a pity that this revolution completely unbalanced the stable pattern that Nesselrode had maintained for thirty years. Once the existing government is finished, will the new government accept the old account of 30 years ago?

It’s really hard to say, especially in stabbing areas such as Apennines, they definitely don’t recognize old debts, because they have to obey the leadership of the Habsburg family to admit old debts!

So the main job of Nesselrode during this time is to communicate with the ambassadors of Austria and Prussia to see if there is any way to bring everything back to the past.

The old man really worked hard, but the overall effect was not great, because the king of Prussia had already raised his hand and surrendered, while the Austrian side was in danger. It is impossible to deter rebellious parties or quell rebellions by relying on diplomatic rhetoric alone.

So the old man felt more and more that he could no longer wait any longer, he had to use force, and he had to use force to help Austria settle everything, otherwise coordinationism would be a pill, and the Holy Alliance would also be a pill. But the problem is that the Austrians are still chattering and a little worried that the Russian army will not leave after entering Austria, and they want to sign a guarantee agreement with Russia in advance.

The problem is, Nesselrode is very clear that Nicholas I cannot possibly like the request of the Austrians, because he knows the tsar, and he definitely thinks it is an insult to him by the Austrians, let alone send troops to rescue him in a fit of anger Austria, if it doesn't work out, it really just sits idly by.

In desperation, Nesselrode could only communicate with the Austrian ambassador to show them Russia's goodwill. I hope they don't make this kind of aircraft. After all, the flames in your house are on the roof, and the first thing to do is to put out the fire, instead of worrying about whether the neighbors who help put out the fire will steal your property.

But no matter what Nesselrode said, the Austrians just didn't feel at ease, and they wanted the Russians to provide a more reliable guarantee, and they would only let go if it was in the form of a written contract.

Well, the Austrians are indeed a bit stubborn, but they can't be blamed for that. After all, the reputation of the polar bear is there, and it is indeed a little unreliable.

After all, this is no joke!

But the problem is that at this time, the Hungarian and Czech insurgents are growing day by day, and the Austrian army has been beaten to pieces by the insurgents. Even if you want a written guarantee from Russia at this time, it must be more positive. The Russians don't want to agree, so you just sit and wait, just waiting for the Russians to let go.

No matter what you say, you have to work hard, whether it's trying to lobby the Russian dignitaries, or playing the emotional card to do Nicholas I's work, you have to be active, right? But the Austrians are good, sitting on the Diaoyutai, attending the dance salon and waltzing every day, and then grinding their teeth with Nesselrode. The emperor is really not in a hurry and the eunuchs are in a hurry!

This really made Nesselrode a little speechless, but there was nothing good to do with the Austrians, and he could only do persuasion day after day. I hope that one day Austria will really wake up.

It's a pity that Nesselrode failed to wait for the Austrians to wake up, but instead waited for Nicholas I's head-on shout: "Prime Minister, do you think we made a request to the Austrians to allow our country to win in Wallachia and the Moors?" How about Davia's fuller status of convenience?"

Nesselrode naturally understands what a more convenient position is. This is another term for annexing and demarcating spheres of influence. He is too familiar with this tune!

It's just that familiarity is familiarity, but Nesselrode was still very surprised. After all, Nicholas I hadn't made a similar request before. Why did the painting style suddenly go wrong?

At that time Nesselrode really wanted to ask: [Your Majesty, why did you suddenly make such a request? 】

But he knew that this kind of question could not be asked, at least not directly, because no matter what the answer of Nicholas I was, he would have to sit on the wax. The correct response is to analyze the pros and cons:

"Your Majesty, the current situation in Austria is very difficult. The mobs in the country have made them suffer. At this time, making special requests for Wallachia and Moldavia may be misunderstood by them as looting. Harm the traditional relationship and friendship between the two countries..."

Nicholas I immediately fell silent. The reason why he was very interested in Alexander Gorchakov's suggestion, but he still wanted to listen to Nesselrode's opinion, was that he was a little worried about the negative impact.

He took good care of his feathers, and he really didn't want to be brought up by the royal families of various countries in the future to say that he was robbing and holding the banner of saving Austria, but in fact he was extorting for personal gain. This really made him lose face.

After thinking for a while, Nicholas I suddenly asked: "Can the Ministry of Foreign Affairs do more work and let the Austrians take the initiative...to give us a convenient position in Wallachia and Moldavia?"

In the end, he was still worried that Nesselrode would not understand, so he took the initiative to explain: "At least let the international community think that it was Austria's initiative!"

These words immediately made Nesselrode's heart skip a beat. He knew something bad was going to happen, because it showed that Nicholas I really liked this proposal and was really tempted. And at this time, it will be extremely difficult to persuade this stubborn and self-respecting tsar!

At this moment, Nesselrode's brain was running at full speed, and he knew that he could not stand firm, nor could he tell Nicholas I that the Austrians would not agree. Because it is meaningless, on the contrary, it will make him unhappy and trouble himself.

Because Nicholas I would say: "Can't your diplomatic department handle such a trivial matter? What use are you for!"

The correct approach is to use the weakness of Nicholas I's character and use targeted words to persuade him. Nesselrode has been with Nicholas I for so many years, and he is really good at this aspect!

So Nesselrode immediately said...