Struggle in Russia

John Walter had a saying that touched Russell, that is, Robert Cochon is a shit-stirring stick. Russell felt the same way about this point. Without the consent of the cabinet, especially his prime minister, he messed around with the Wallachia issue, which directly led to extremely tense relations between Britain and Russia. At one time, they were on the verge of wiping out their guns.

Russell really didn't have much interest in the Balkan issue, and Britain had too few interests there, so there was no need to fight the ferocious polar bear for the sake of the Wallachians or the Turks. If you have the energy to go to Africa and India to have fun, wouldn't it be quick for him to get money!

Not only the Balkan issue, but also Palmerston is always playing tricks on the Polish issue. This guy seems to be sincerely trying to make things difficult for the Russians, and he always makes fuss around the interests of the Russians.

The life and death of Polish footcloths has a dime relationship with the British Empire? Are these bastards being enslaved and abused by the Russians and have something to do with the empire? What good is it to challenge polar bears for them?

Just thinking about Palmerston's actions made Russell's heart beat faster and his blood pressure rise, which was irritating. I can't help but think that if this bastard continues to stay in the position of foreign minister, what kind of moths will this guy make? If he can use this opportunity to move his position and replace him with a foreign minister who doesn't like to make trouble, I Could the Prime Minister be more comfortable?

Thinking of this possibility, Russell couldn't help but feel moved. He was really fed up with Palmerston's trouble-making. It seems that it would not be bad to change his position?

After having this idea, Russell suddenly found that the John Walter in front of him was not so annoying. If the development of the situation can be controlled within a reasonable range and only hit Palmerston's political reputation and force him to resign, the result will definitely be acceptable.

So he asked: "Can you... um, can you guarantee that your focus will always be on the Robert Corhon case?"

John Walter immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Russell had already been tempted. If he proceeded properly, he would not only be able to make the "Times" turn around, but he might even win Russell's friendship!

He immediately assured: "The starting point for me and The Times to intervene in this matter is always to urge the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to serve the country better. As long as this department can actually correct the previous problems, we will be enthusiastic for you and your colleagues." Cheers and applause!"

Russell nodded slowly, and said again: "Very well, so how much do you know about this case? Is Viscount Palmerston really as you said, um, the problem is serious?"

John Walter was completely relieved now, and he happily handed over Palmerston's handles. Although these handles could not ruin Palmerston's future, they would definitely make him feel uncomfortable.

John Walter thought that Russell would directly take these things to a showdown with Palmerston,

Forced it to submit, but Russell was more shameless than he imagined.

"Shocking!"

Although Russell said that, he didn't seem to be surprised at all, but rather...how should I put it? I'm a little bit ecstatic.

He said to John Walter calmly: "I already know these things, but these are not enough, can't... er, can't completely solve the problem!"

In fact, what Russell wanted to say was that Palmerston could not be killed in one blow. After pondering for a moment, he confessed: "So I think you should step up your reporting on the case of Robert Cohorn recently, and it would be best if you can also disclose some of the facts about Viscount Palmerston."

John Walter is not stupid, he fully understood what Russell meant, the Prime Minister actually didn't want to get his hands dirty, so he was planning to use him as a weapon! It's just that, although he doesn't mind being a knife, Palmerston doesn't do it face to face. After all, this guy is the foreign minister, and the state machine is in his hands. Finding a few friends and allies is enough for him to drink a pot .

Russell smiled slightly: "Don't worry, you will be fine, as long as you report as I said, all problems will be controllable!"

Yes, Russell didn't fully trust John Walter either, he had to defend himself no matter what. But, John Walter really didn't have the guts to provoke him, so he naturally agreed.

Russell and John Walter were content in the end, one could get rid of the obtrusive Foreign Secretary, the other could keep and promote his paper, only poor Palmerston was completely kept in the dark, he hadn't let the Home Office The friend of his friend played a role, and the next day's "The Times" stabbed him viciously.

The headlines on the front page almost clearly stated that Palmerston was the mastermind behind Robert Cohon's fraud case, and even veiledly claimed that he was also involved in other diplomatic corruption cases, almost saying that he would Take charge of everything!

This kind of exposure is astonishing. Anyway, when Palmerston saw it, he jumped up angrily. He stormed into the Ministry of the Interior angrily, and roared in front of the Secretary of the Interior: "How can such a thing It is a disgraceful lie, the most despicable slander! The Times must be shut down immediately, and all the editors of this newspaper must be arrested!"

But what he didn't expect was that the answer from the Secretary of the Interior was no.

"My friend, I cannot give this order. It is against the law!"

Palmerston was immediately baffled, why did it break the law? When did these bastards in the Ministry of Internal Affairs become so soft?

"Why?" he demanded.

The Secretary of the Interior replied very helplessly: "There is no evidence that they have violated the law, so naturally I cannot issue an arrest warrant. If you are sure to do this, you'd better go to court and prosecute them, so that I can arrest people and seal the door." of."

If Palmerston dared to sue, he would have done so long ago. He just wanted to use administrative means to shut up The Times and John Walter. If it really comes to the court, then it will be impossible to hand over and it will not end well.

"Can't you arrest people first!"

"no!"

"Are you sure?"

"Very sure!"

"Can't we make an exception once?"

"No, this is against the rules!"

Whatever Palmerston said, the Home Secretary would not let up. So Palmerston was at a loss. Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a respected status and is the head of all ministries, if other ministries do not cooperate, especially when the Prime Minister gives you small shoes, there is really nothing you can do about domestic affairs.

So why didn't the Home Secretary buy it? The reason is simple, Russell has already hinted at this, as long as Palmerston falls, he will be the new foreign secretary. Who doesn't want to go to the next level!