The Polish army's entry into the war instantly turned the situation in Russia unfavorable, because Poland is a country with strong military power.

History has shown that the Poles can fight if they can organize effectively. Moreover, the combat effectiveness is quite good, whether it is against Germany or Russia, there are good results.

Poland is now under this kind of organization, and it is a highly organized, Prussian militarist organizational form. Poland's population is not small, with a population of 20 million, and it is not a problem to support a 2 million army under mobilization. The equipment and training are the same as those of Germany, so they can be called well-equipped, well-trained, and the command level is also quite high, and the General Staff established by Moltke is still commanding the Polish army, because Poland and Prussia are the United Kingdom, and they share a General Staff, so it can be said that this war is still commanded by the veteran Moltke.

The opponent of the Polish army is only a Russian army that is still being adjusted, and there is no overwhelming advantage in terms of strength, so it does not look at the Russian army, and even the female tsar herself is not optimistic about her own army, so she will quickly ask France to assume obligations after the Polish army enters the country.

But at this time France retreated, not because Poland did not belong to Germany, but more because France found that it was likely not to win, and that France's alliance with Russia was for revenge, not for adding new shame. The outbreak of the civil war in Russia this time made it impossible for Russia to help France in revenge against Germany, and once France entered the war, it would form a situation in which France would face Germany alone, or even the German-Austrian alliance, and Russia would probably not be able to deal with Poland. A France that had not yet fully recovered from the Franco-Prussian War, and whose gap in national strength was growing wider and wider with Germany, could not cope with the German-Austrian alliance.

Another important reason was that Britain had secretly mediated, and Britain warned France that Britain would have to stand against France as long as France entered the war, and it was clear that Bismarck had already settled Britain by daring to let the Polish army enter the war.

It is easy to get Britain to support Germany, just tell Britain that Germany will undoubtedly weaken Russia, but if Russia can be replaced with a royal family without a Chinese background, Britain is very supportive. After all, the female tsar herself has a Chinese background, and she has now announced that the son of her and the Chinese emperor and grandson will inherit the Russian throne in the future, which means that the future tsar will have half Chinese royal blood, which means that Russia will be more pro-Chinese in the future. Under these circumstances, supporting Constantine in seizing the Russian throne was also Britain's only chance to put Russia back on the side of China.

Britain is worried that one is that Russia is too weakened and cannot stop China, but a strong but pro-China Russia is obviously impossible to block China's penetration into Europe, and the other is that Germany has become too powerful by weakening Russia, since Bismarck promised that the purpose is not to carve up Russian land, Britain is not worried, even if this war is protracted and will damage Russia's national strength, it is also acceptable to Britain, between a strong pro-China Russian regime and a slightly weaker pro-European Russian regime, Britain would rather choose the latter.

Britain then accepted Bismarck's suggestion and promised to put pressure on France in the event that France might enter the war, and if France entered the war, Britain would side with Germany.

Did Bismarck only get rid of Britain, he was almost done with China.

Li Zhangtong, the minister in charge of the Imperial Court, urgently met with the crown prince, analyzed the pros and cons, and tried his best to persuade the crown prince not to let China directly intervene, because the crown prince had previously held a cabinet meeting to discuss whether China should send troops to help the war.

For the crown prince, the reason for the mutiny of the female tsar was to allow her and Zhou Chun's heirs to inherit the Russian throne, Zhou Chun is his son, and the female tsar's son is his grandson, and the reason why the crown prince wants China to enter the war is to help his grandson seize the right to inherit the throne.

At the meeting, the crown prince was very resolute, believing that the entry of the Poles into Russia would make the female tsar unable to resist, and even with the help of the Ural army, it would be difficult to completely put down the rebellion.

Under the command of Moltke, through the two wars of Prussia and Austria and Franco-Prussia, the Polish army has proved that they are the level of the world's first-class army, so they directly sent troops to support Konstantin, so that the balance of this Russian civil war began to tilt in favor of Konstantin, at least the outside world thinks so.

That's why the crown prince thought that without the direct participation of China at this time, the female tsar might be defeated.

The cabinet meeting was attended by the Minister in charge of the Imperial Domain, who is equivalent to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, but they did not express their views at the meeting, but after the meeting, they communicated with the crown prince in private, and it was clear that some of his views could not be put on the table.

"You mean not to support the Russian counterinsurgency? Do you think it's bad for us to let the female tsar take control of Russia? ”

The crown prince looked at Li Zhangtong like a fool.

Li Zhangtong said: "It is not that the female tsar is not good for our country to control Russia, but that anyone who controls a strong Russia is not good for our country!" ”

The crown prince snorted coldly: "Alarmist! ”

Li Zhangtong understood the crown prince's mind and wanted to support a strong Russia as China's pawn in Europe, and letting the female tsar and later his grandson become the Russian tsar was an important means to strengthen control over Russia.

Li Zhangtong continued: "Your Majesty, can you remember the story of Tibet? The Tubo people have always called the Tang Dynasty their uncle's country. But after the Anshi Rebellion, Hexi Longyou, Beiting, and Anxi were all occupied by Tubo, where is the benevolence of the nephew? ”

The crown prince also understands that it is indeed not safe to rely on such a thing as in-laws, but if China does not enter the war, if Konstantin wins, wouldn't it be a greater threat to Russia with an anti-Chinese position?

He asked: "If Konstantin wins, how will our country deal with itself?" ”

Li Zhangtong said: "Konstantin can't win, the Ural national army is strong enough to deal with Konstantin." It may not be possible to quell the chaos for a moment and a half, and it will not be harmful to our country to fight for ten years or eight years. And it's better that no one can destroy anyone! ”

The crown prince understood: "You mean to divide Russia?" ”

Li Zhangtong nodded and said, "What His Highness said is very true. If Russia were to be divided in two, like the United States, then no matter who was in power, would not be a threat to our country. ”

The crown prince was worried again: "But what if the Russian army can't stop Poland and the Poles drive straight in?" ”

Li Zhangtong said ruthlessly: "Your Highness, don't forget, there are many Russians in the Ural Kingdom, and the female tsar has not made small moves over the years, and the Russian forces in the Urals are loyal to the female tsar." Mobilize the Russian army of the Ural to assist the Tsar against the Polish army and drive the tiger and wolf! ”

The population of the Urals is about 9 million, Chinese immigrants and descendants account for two-thirds, and Russians account for nearly one-third.

The crown prince felt that this was a good thing to kill two birds with one stone.

The crown prince nodded: "So in the future, Konstantin will get Ukraine, and the female tsar will rule other territories?" ”

Li Zhangtong sighed: "The final situation is not yet known, but Russia will undoubtedly be weakened." If the female tsar is extremely talented, it is not known whether she can turn the tide. ”

The crown prince snorted: "Just because she is a woman!" ”

Konstantin was able to successfully mutiny this time, which made the crown prince quite dissatisfied with his daughter-in-law's ability.

Li Zhangtong said again: "The German ambassador tested Weichen and suggested that the major powers should not be involved in the Russian civil war, I don't know what His Highness thinks?" ”

Li Zhangtong's purpose in coming to see the crown prince was actually because the Germans were testing his attitude.

The crown prince frowned: "What do the Germans want to do?" What is Bismarck, the old fox, going to do this time? ”

Li Zhangtong said with a smile: "Germany is nothing more than planning to follow the example of the United States, and a strong Russia is not good for us, and even more so for Germany." ”

The crown prince nodded: "You mean, if we don't intervene, Germany won't intervene?" ”

Li Zhangtong nodded: "It should be said that if Germany does not intervene, we should not intervene." ”

The crown prince added: "Can you reply to them, but if Austria intervenes?" And how. ”

Li Zhangtong said with a smile: "The Austro-Hungarian Empire is declining, Your Majesty, don't forget the Greeks." ”

When he heard about Greece, the crown prince was not in a good mood, because it was the country ruled by his brother Zhou Chenggong, and Zhou Chenggong had betrayed him once on the Black Sea straits, and he lost the last trust in Zhou Chenggong.

The crown prince sneered: "So the Greeks have another good chance." ”

Li Zhangtong replied: "It may not be a good opportunity, I'm afraid that the Greek king will not dare to take advantage of the fire." The Balkan Empire, established by Greece and Bulgaria and Wallachia, was far behind Austria-Hungary in the final analysis. If the Balkan Empire were to enter the war, it would be a defeat for both sides at most. ”

The crown prince said: "Is it a losing streak?" Hmph, as long as Greece dares to enter the war, we will not care about Austria-Hungary! ”

Li Zhangtong said: "If Greece does not enter the war, we should not intervene either. ”

The crown prince said, "Why? ”

Li Zhangtong said: "Even if Austria-Hungary participates in the war, at most it will make up for the strength of the Ural Kingdom. When the time comes, it will be just right for Konstantin to seize Ukraine, and the female tsar will rule in the northeast of Russia. ”

The crown prince said: "In that case, can we warn the king of the Urals." ”

Li Zhangtong shook his head: "You don't have to do anything." We still have to insist on supporting the Russian female tsars, and in the end it will be up to them to do their own thing. ”

The crown prince snorted: "We support the female tsar, and Britain supports Constantine, what a rehash of the same old tune, nothing new!" ”

Li Zhangtong knew in his heart that the crown prince was becoming more and more impatient with the soft game with Britain, and he hated to directly send troops to occupy Britain.

He could only persuade: "The British Navy should not be underestimated, but in another five or six years, it will not be a cause for concern." Even if we go to war with Britain now, we can't destroy the British navy. It will repeat the mistakes of the naval battle of Malta, and the gains outweigh the losses. ”

The crown prince sighed: "Little Yingyi, it is really a nest to let the dignified Zhou cast a rat trap!" ”

Li Zhangtong said with a smile: "Your Highness, don't worry, after this battle, I'm afraid that Yingyi's qi will also run out." ”

The crown prince wondered: "How can you say this?" ”