Seeing Maria's agitated face, Bakunin felt that the heat was almost over—it was time to ask for money.

"Dear Madam, Russia is now on the eve of the Great Revolution, and if the suffering Russian peasants can get our help, a revolutionary storm will surely sweep across the Russian land and destroy the rotten tsarist regime! Madam, my comrades and I need your help. I guess you're willing to help us, aren't you? ”

"Yes, Mr. Bakunin." Maria nodded, "I just happened to inherit a large inheritance, and I don't have any children to inherit this qiē, I think I can use most of it to fund a qiē cause that is interested in the progress of mankind." ”

"The Russian Revolution was such an enterprise." Bakunin smiled, "Of course, Poland's freedom and independence are also extremely meaningful to human progress. ”

Bakunin now looks a bit like an old liar, obviously poor, and still running trains with his mouth full of talking about the Russian Revolution and Polish independence. If it is replaced by the Jinyiwei spies under Emperor Zhu, most of them will not pay for it.

But Maria. Clementina, however, knew that this Bakunin had a very strong rebellious spirit, and that he had a high position among the Russian revolutionaries in exile in Western Europe, and was listed as a recognized leader alongside Herzen and Ogarlev, who were currently in exile in London and formed the "Land and Freedom Society". Moreover, Herzen and Ogarev are both writers and poets who shake the pen, and it is okay to engage in propaganda or something, but it is definitely better to pull the pole to rebel. He had participated in the 1848 revolution in Germany and was the commander of the Dresden uprising, for which he was sentenced to death by the Saxon government. However, it was not implemented. Instead, he was extradited back to Russia. In a Russian prison, he wrote a "Confession" of tens of thousands of words. Succeeded in deceiving the Tsar. Saved his life. Now that he has successfully escaped, he is a thief and wants to continue his previous career.

"There are many other things that are meaningful to the progress of human society, not only the revolutions in Poland and Russia." Maria. "Actually, I want to set up a special foundation, called the Foundation for World Progress, and I'm going to give 25 million francs to this foundation." But it is not convenient for me to come forward to manage this foundation, so I would like you and my steward, Mrs. Schroeder, to be the administrators of this foundation. ”

Hear Maria. Clementina reported the number, and Bakunin's mouth was open enough to shove his fist in. 25,000,000 francs is 1,000,000 pounds, and this money will not do much to be used for construction, but it can really come in handy if it is used to cause chaos, especially in a place like Russia, which is already chaotic.

Moreover, the Russian revolutionaries in exile in Western Europe now have little money, and if they can come up with 1 million pounds of revolutionary funds, should they not be the leaders of the Russian revolution in the future? If only the revolution succeeded. He is the great leader of Russia......

This is a godsend, and you can't miss it!

Bakunin took a deep breath: "Madam." I am very honored to have your trust, and I am here to assure you that if the Russian Revolution succeeds, Poland will surely get the freedom she wants! ”

Maria nodded slightly, but her complexion had calmed down, and she looked at Bakunin intently, "Mr. Bakunin, can you tell me, what method do you plan to use to overthrow the tyranny of the Russian Tsar?" As we all know, the Russian Empire was a fairly powerful empire, and the Tsar was the most powerful monarch in all of Europe. ”

Hearing Maria's question, Bakunin's energy was even more vigorous - he was an expert on rebellion, and he had a lot of knowledge about rebellion, but the rebels in this part of Western Europe preferred to engage in theory, Hegel, dialectical materialism, GCISM, socialism, and anarchism...... Is it useful to make a rebellion, and engage in so many isms? Isn't this doctrine just to fool people? How can you still study it like the real thing?

"When it comes to overthrowing the tsarist autocracy, it is a key question to first determine what doctrines should be used to replace it." Bakunin abruptly stood up and took a few steps in the cramped room - if the question was a cliché without regard for the realities of the Russian Revolution, then ...... The Russian revolutionaries should have served the Tsar, not opposed him. For Alexander II's current efforts to abolish serfdom, promote Russian capitalism, and prepare for constitutional reforms are all in line with the general trend of historical development. By Marx's standards, the Tsar's work may not be perfect, but the general direction is right. As for socialism in Russia, it is completely unrealistic, because capitalism in Russia has only just opened, and there are few proletariats.

"On this issue, I agree with Mr. Herzen, Mr. Ogarev, and Chernyshevsky in Russia. Only socialism can save Russia! Unlike the peasants of Western Europe, the Russian peasants were instinctive socialists and born revolutionaries. It was only through the peasant revolution that it was possible to overthrow the autocracy, and after the success of the revolution, Russia should make a direct transition from village communes to socialism, bypassing capitalism. ”

"I see." Maria frowned, this reasoning sounded like nonsense, and if it was to be realized, the Russian people must have to suffer.

Bakunin waved his fist and continued: "After the goal has been determined, the revolution should be divided into three steps, or three preparations: first, to immediately launch a peasant uprising, to take advantage of the turmoil caused by the current reform of the abolition of serfdom in Russia, to launch a widespread peasant uprising and overthrow the tyranny of the tsars with the call for equal division of land; second, the use of assassination to fight the tsarist autocracy; Third, it is necessary to carry out long-term propaganda and revolutionary preparations, to expose the unequal social system by means of printing and distributing leaflets and newspapers, and to win the support of the Russian youth, especially young officers and intellectuals, in order to prepare for the great revolution in the future. ”

Maria listened as she made calculations in her heart. An immediate peasant revolt was not easy to succeed in, because the Tsarist army was too strong for the peasants to defeat. However, a few unsuccessful uprisings in Tongguò were able to have an impact and attract the attention of a part of the Russian youth. Assassination or something...... It's possible to make some noise, if only we could kill Alexander II! As for long-term preparations, it seems that they are indispensable, the Russian Empire is not something that can be defeated in a day or two, this matter has to be done slowly!

This Bakunin idea is a good idea, and it is definitely worth investing in!

"Monsieur Bakunin, I now trust that you will make good use of my 25,000,000 francs." Maria. Clementina smiled and nodded, "However, my property is mainly real estate, factories, jewelry, and art, and I don't have much cash on hand. I can give you and Mrs. Schroeder 1,000,000 francs first. In addition, I have a house in Paris, much better than here, which can be used as the headquarters of the World Progress Fund. You and your supporters can move in first. So be it...... Tomorrow, I'll ask Mrs. Schroeder to come up to you again with the check and keys, okay? ”

It turned out that 25 million francs was just a pie, but now you can get 1 million francs, which is 40,000 pounds plus the right to use a good house. However, Bakunin did not show the slightest expression of disappointment, and still sent the two ladies into the carriage with great gratitude, and watched the two big financiers leave, with a look of great ambition on their faces.

In fact, this cunning Russian revolutionary has already seen that the origin of these two women is not simple! Although Maria's acting skills are good and there are not too many flaws, Aledley's temperament, posture and demeanor are not quite like the housekeeper of a rich family...... No matter how you look at it, she looks like a noblewoman! I just don't know who is behind these two people? Napoleon III? Or Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, or Emperor of Austria? There are so many enemies of this tsar! (To be continued......)