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The expression on Tsar Alexander II's face was constantly changing, sometimes angry, sometimes aggrieved, but more often helpless. Once upon a time, Russia was known as the steam roller and the hegemon of the European continent. However, in just over a decade, Russia has declined to such a point. As the offensive of the Chinese* army becomes more and more intense, there is still a possibility that Russia will be destroyed. For Alexander II, this was not at all what he wanted to see. Perhaps, even he himself did not expect that Russia would come to this point!

Take the initiative to compromise with the Chinese Empire, and even become the spokesperson of the Chinese Empire in Europe. To put it bluntly, it is to act as a lackey of the Chinese empire in Europe. How could Alexander II, who had always insisted on white supremacy, accept this? The yellow race, in the eyes of diehards such as Alexander II, is simply a lowly existence.

"Are we going to bow down to the Chinese Empire, like the Spaniards? Once the war between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia breaks out, we will have to send troops to the Kingdom of Prussia? Alexander II looked lonely.

"Yes, Your Majesty! These are our obligations if we become agents of the Chinese Empire. But again, we can get a lot of benefits. At least, Russia can be retained. In addition, after the Chinese empire became the world hegemon, we can also share a part of the benefits. Count Nischel Rodie continued.

Zhukovsky also nodded, although they had always looked down on the Spaniards. It is believed that the Spaniards waged their tails and begged for mercy from the Chinese Empire. It's simply undermining the dignity of white people. But, look at it now. The Spaniards had undoubtedly made the right choice. The original Kingdom of Spain was only a second-rate power in Europe. The once great Spanish empire no longer exists. Overseas colonies have been almost lost. However, having embraced the thick legs of the Chinese Empire and becoming the victor of this war, the Kingdom of Spain will certainly be able to share a lot of benefits from this war.

For example, the entire Iberian Peninsula has become part of the Kingdom of Spain. If the Sino-Spanish alliance invaded France, it was possible that the territory of the Kingdom of Spain would also cross the Pyrenees and include the southern part of France near the territory of the Kingdom of Spain. Originally, the navy of the Kingdom of Spain was not strong, but. With the main force of the British Navy annihilated and the fate of the French Navy not expected to be good, the Navy of the Kingdom of Spain will also become one of the most powerful navies in the world. At that time, the Kingdom of Spain would inevitably be able to plunder more colonies overseas. After all, the main colonies were in the hands of Britain and France, and once Britain and France were defeated, although the Chinese Empire would have the majority, the Kingdom of Spain would definitely follow behind and drink a sip of soup. In the beginning, the Russians looked down on the Spaniards. But. Now the Russians have only envy.

"Well, since you think this is beneficial to Russia, then you can use this as a condition to talk to the Chinese!" Alexander II looked very tired. Let him make such a choice. This is indeed a big blow to him.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Both Zhukovsky and Count Neschelrody nodded. Alexander II was able to nod. They are already satisfied. In this case, the two sides can at least talk further. Of course. The conditions of the Chinese Empire were somewhat harsh, but they believed. If Russia is willing to fall to the Chinese Empire and become a spokesman for the Chinese Empire, a vicious dog. The Chinese Empire might have agreed to peace talks with Russia.

Of course, Zhukovsky and Nesserrodi were not willing to betray Russia. This is only for the sake of the country's interests, after all, if the war continues, it will be even more disadvantageous to Russia. Trying to end the war now is just to preserve Russia's strength. If Russia has a chance to rise again, Russia will certainly not let go of such an opportunity.

To put it bluntly, the meaning of Zhukovsky and Count Neschelrody was to temporarily surrender to the Chinese Empire so that they could escape. Wait until the future is waiting for an opportunity, if there is no opportunity, it will always be dormant, and if there is a chance, you can bite back at any time the Chinese Empire. After all, in their opinion, there is no way for Russia to bow to the Chinese Empire. If they had the opportunity to betray the Chinese Empire, they would not feel the slightest guilt. After all, this qiē is nothing more than for the benefit of the country.

"Your Excellency, if we add this article, will the Chinese agree to us?" Zhukovsky was somewhat worried.

"It's hard to say. If the Chinese emperor had been willing to end the war earlier, he would have agreed to us. In addition, if we want to completely exempt the war reparations, it is almost impossible, at least it can be reduced by half. As for the ceded territories, it would be unrealistic to cede the entire east of the Volga to the Chinese Empire. We can cede to China the lands east of the Volga and south of the Kama River. In this case, our losses will not be too large. Said Count Nieschel Rodie. Although it was inevitable that a fertile piece of land would be ceded to the Chinese Empire, it would not be a big loss for Russia, which occupied the vast Eastern European Plain. The remaining territory can still feed 60 million Russians.

"Ha, Your Excellency, go ahead! Majesty Xià there, I'll find a way to convince him! A hint of determination flashed in Zhukovsky's eyes. Although, groveling to the Chinese Empire and signing a traitorous treaty, this will bring them infamy. However, as long as it is beneficial to Russia, then he is willing to do it. He believed that future generations of Russians would understand his painstaking efforts.

"Okay, I'll send a telegram to the Minister in Switzerland. Hopefully, the Chinese will agree to our conditions! Said Count Nieschel Rodie.

"May God bless Russia!" Zhukovsky also said. Although they thought that these conditions were already very good, the key was to have the nod of the Chinese Empire. If the Chinese Empire refused, it would be all over.

The Russian minister to Switzerland, Apraksin, soon received a telegram from China, but when he read the contents of the telegram, he was stunned, and he originally thought that in the face of such harsh conditions put forward by the Chinese Empire, Russia would definitely refuse. At that time, the negotiations will be completely terminated. But unexpectedly, even at this point, the country still requires them to carry out the negotiations as much as possible and do their best to achieve peace.

"Could it be that the situation in the country is really so bad? Is Russia really going to perish? Minister Apraksin muttered. Otherwise, how could the arrogant Russians grovel to those lowly Chinese?

However, Minister Apraksin did not have time to think about this, and he needed to contact the Minister of the Chinese Empire in Switzerland as much as possible.

In the evening of the same day, Minister Apraksin appeared at the Imperial Legation in Switzerland and met with the Imperial Minister in Switzerland, Liang Botao.

"Your Excellency, Russia will not agree to the conditions put forward by your country. Such conditions are too harsh! We don't think any country will accept such conditions! Minister Apraksin said.

"Really? Then I can only express my regrets! Minister Liang Botao shrugged his shoulders indifferently. However, he was a little curious as to why Minister Apraksin would come to visit him if the Russian side thought that the conditions proposed by the Chinese Empire were too harsh. Could it be that he has any other hopes?

"Your Excellency, it will not be beneficial for either of us to continue this war. Even if the Chinese Empire would win, its own casualties would definitely not be small. Therefore, we hope that the war can be stopped and peace can be achieved. To do this, Russia could cede the lands east of the Volga and south of the Kama River to the Chinese Empire. In addition, we can provide the Chinese Empire with 200 million Chinese dollars in war reparations! Russia, already very sincere! Minister Apraksin said.

Liang Botao nodded, the Russians did give in. However, this seems to be too far from the expectations of the Chinese Empire.

"Your Excellency, I don't think the Empire will agree. It's so far from what we want! Liang Botao said regretfully.

A flash of anger flashed across Minister Apraksin's face, and he then said, "Your Excellency, Minister. If the Chinese Empire is willing to accept Russia, Russia is willing to become the most loyal ally of the Chinese Empire, and to become the agent of the Chinese Empire in eastern Europe. Although, the Chinese Empire already had two hardcore allies in Europe, the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium. However, if these two countries want to compete with the Kingdom of Prussia, that is, the future German Empire, I am afraid that they will not be able to do it! If you add Russia, it may be different. After all, Russia was much more powerful than the kingdoms of Spain and Belgium. Moreover, it is also able to flank the German Empire from both sides! ”

There is no doubt that this is the killer weapon of the Russians. Fools know that the future time will definitely be the struggle for hegemony between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, that is, the German Empire after unification. If the Chinese Empire could have an ally in Eastern Europe, it would undoubtedly have a great advantage. The Russians, hoping to use this to keep Russia from being destroyed, and to preserve a chance for Russia to rise again.

Minister Liang Botao looked at Minister Apraksin with a face full of surprise, he didn't seem to expect that the Russians would choose to give in.

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