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The death of Tsar Nicholas I, which became one of the most important events that took place in 1847, seemed to have exceeded all expectations. Although after the Chinese Empire's army annihilated the Russian expeditionary force, many countries had expected a crushing defeat for Russia in this war. But he did not expect that Tsar Nicholas I, as one of the most powerful people in the world, would choose to commit suicide to end his life.

Of course, the Russian government announced that Tsar Nicholas I had died of a serious illness. It's just that it's okay to deceive the ignorant people with such a reason, but it's impossible to deceive other countries. As one of the great powers in the world, Russia is also very concerned about Russia by other countries.

After the emperor Long Yufei received the news, he was also shocked. Although, knowing that the historical Tsar Nicholas I, after losing the Crimean War, also chose to commit suicide. But I didn't expect that now this event is several years in advance.

Subsequently, the Emperor Long Yufei summoned Foreign Minister Lin Zihao and asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prepare to send someone to mourn Tsar Nicholas I on behalf of the Empire. Although the two sides are now enemies, Tsar Nicholas I used his death to give Russia a step, this kind of behavior is still very admired by Long Yufei. Today's Russia is full of contradictions, big and small. Serfdom in Russia has severely restricted Russia's development. Although the tsar and the government knew that reform was necessary. But. This would undoubtedly bring the interests of the aristocracy into turmoil, and thus plunge Russia into turmoil. This time, the losses of hundreds of thousands on the battlefield made Russia suffer even more heavy losses. Predictable. If it is not handled well, civil strife will break out in the whole of Russia. And at this time, Tsar Nicholas I took his own life. Then the eyes of the whole of Russia will be drawn past. It would have been much easier to wait until Crown Prince Alexander succeeded to the throne and then let him push for reforms.

The outcome of the war has undoubtedly shown that the war waged by Russia with the Chinese Empire was wrong. Russia paid a heavy price. But Tsar Nicholas I, as the one who started this war, has already taken the blame with his death. So. There is no way for others to blame anything. Crown Prince Alexander, even more so does not have to bear any responsibility. The rule of the Romanov dynasty will not be endangered. It can be said that it was this act of Tsar Nicholas I who took the initiative to take responsibility for the defeat. It saved Russia from a crisis.

Long Yufei instructed Foreign Minister Lin Zihao. Be ready to negotiate with Russia. Tsar Nicholas I is dead, and Russia will certainly not be willing to fight any more. They will soon negotiate with the Chinese Empire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs to be prepared to avoid being in a hurry. However, the fact that Russia had already lost the war, and now even the Tsar had committed suicide, undoubtedly made Russia succeed in portraying itself as a weakling, and made other countries, especially other countries, sympathize with Russia. In such a situation. If the Chinese Empire wants to blackmail Russia in the negotiations, it is afraid that it will be condemned by other countries.

Therefore. Long Yufei specially instructed Lin Zihao not to be interfered with by the outside world during the negotiations. We must safeguard the interests of the empire and strive for the interests of the empire as much as possible. Anyway, Western countries have always been with colored glasses to the Chinese Empire, and they are not afraid that they will slander the empire again. Moreover, in this war, the empire has been victorious, and it is only natural that the victorious countries plunder wealth from the defeated countries.

As Emperor Long Yufei predicted, many countries expressed sympathy for the end of Tsar Nicholas I, believing that the Chinese Empire was so hateful that it actually forced the emperor of a country to death. In this regard, the Chinese Empire was even more speechless. This war was originally provoked by Russia, is it possible that the Chinese Empire will be captured and allowed to attack by the Russians?

The funeral of Tsar Nicholas I was soon held, and Russia deliberately kept a low profile, not inviting dignitaries from other countries to attend, only the envoys of various countries in Russia attended the funeral. The empire was at war with Russia, and the envoy to Russia had returned home. Therefore, it was the ambassador of the Reich to the Kingdom of Prussia who went to St. Petersburg and took part in this funeral. It's just that at the funeral, all the Russians looked at the Imperial ambassador to the Kingdom of Prussia with hatred in their eyes, and the envoys of other countries also deliberately alienated the Imperial ambassador, so that the Imperial ambassador was isolated. This phenomenon also reflects the international situation facing the Chinese Empire in a certain way.

After the death of Tsar Nicholas I, Crown Prince Alexander succeeded to the throne and became Emperor of the Russian Empire, known as Alexander II. This year, Alexander II was only 29 years old, a full eight years ahead of history. When Alexander II succeeded to the throne, he was also faced with a mess. Although after the death of Nicholas I, it was equivalent to taking the initiative to take responsibility for the defeat. However, there are still a large number of problems in Russia that need to be solved by him. First and foremost, it is this ongoing war.

After Alexander II succeeded to the throne, the Foreign Minister, Count Niechel Rodie, was dismissed from his post and appointed as the Imperial Foreign Affairs Adviser with little real power. It was also a punishment for him. If it had not been for Count Neschel Rodie's Eastern Strategy, perhaps Russia would not have sent troops to the Far East, and would not have suffered such a crushing defeat. Without this defeat, Tsar Nicholas I would not have committed suicide.

In addition, the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, Duke Gorchakov, was appointed as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. Compared to the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, the post of foreign minister is undoubtedly much lower. And this, too, Duke Gorchakov took part of the responsibility for the defeat of the war! The Russian expeditionary force was defeated and 600,000 people were completely annihilated, how could he, the commander-in-chief, still be able to do it? Although Tsar Nicholas I took on a lot of responsibilities. However, after Alexander II succeeded to the throne, Duke Gorchakov was also appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, and was punished in disguise.

The new commander-in-chief of the Russian army is Peter . Duke Volkonsky, he was a Russian field marshal, chief of military affairs and chief of the reserve army of the Russian army. He also has a high status in the Russian army, and there will not be too much resistance for him to be the commander-in-chief of the Russian army. Plus Peter. Duke Volkonsky's loyalty to the royal family also helped to ensure the rule of the Romanov dynasty.

In addition, Alexander II appointed his teacher Zhukovsky as his political adviser and also served as the Russian finance minister to assist him in the affairs of Russia. In Russia, the prime minister, although appointed by the tsar, did not have much power. Government affairs were generally handled by the tsar himself. Zhukovsky almost became Alexander II's spokesman in terms of political affairs.

These people constituted the government of Alexander II. After the funeral of Tsar Nicholas I, Alexander II gathered these teams and prepared to propose solutions to the problems facing Russia today.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the current Russian Empire is facing too many problems, and we need to solve them one by one, otherwise the Russian Empire will be in danger of collapsing." Alexander II said.

"Your Majesty, the first problem to be resolved is our war with the Chinese Empire. In this war, we have already paid a huge price, and the war cannot continue. Said Duke Gorchakov, the former commander-in-chief of Russian forces who took over as Foreign Minister. In this war, Russia has already lost 800,000 elite troops, and if the war continues, it will not benefit Russia at all. Moreover, this war also made these people in power in Russia realize the strength of the Chinese Empire.

A trace of hatred flashed in Alexander II's eyes, for the Chinese Empire, the country that directly forced his father to death, he was full of hatred, and he was eager to destroy the Chinese Empire, and then kill all the Chinese to avenge Nicholas I. However, in the letter left to him by Nicholas I, he explained that he would properly handle the war. Alexander II knew that if Russia's current problems were not solved, it would be impossible to defeat the Chinese Empire. Therefore, the hatred in his heart can only be suppressed temporarily.

"Duke Volkonsky, where are the Chinese advancing now?" Alexander II asked.

"Your Majesty, according to the latest information we have received, the Chinese* army, after annihilating the expeditionary force, is continuing to advance westward, and their forward cavalry units have crossed the Ob River and entered the West Siberian Plain." Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army, Pyotr. Duke Volkonsky said.

"Damn! Are they not satisfied with the occupation of the Central Siberian plateau and want to advance all the way to the Urals? No, we have to find a way to stop them. Alexander II said. Although, he knew that this war could not be fought anymore, and Russia needed to sue for peace. However, to demand peace, it is also necessary for the West Bank to resist the Chinese army. Otherwise, Russia will lose too much of its interests.

"Your Majesty, it is impossible for the Chinese to advance to the Ural Mountains. Their logistical supply lines are a big problem. "Peter. Duke Volkonsky said.

"However, their powerful cavalry can destroy the entire Siberian plain." This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Duke Gorchakov.

"Hell! His Excellency Duke Volkonsky, you must find a way to stop the Chinese. Alexander II said. The Western Siberian Plain was very important to Russia, and if it were destroyed, it would be a major blow to the fragile economy of the Russian Empire. (To be continued......)