As the foreign minister of Russia, Count Neschelrodi is still in good spirits and in good health, although he is over seventy years old. However, it was still not easy for him to rush from St. Petersburg to China in the ice and snow to negotiate with the Chinese. Fortunately, the Chinese side did not embarrass him, which made his journey smooth.

At this point, Russia has been completely defeated. Although they still have as many as three million troops left, how long can these three million troops last without ammunition and even food supplies? What's more, the combat effectiveness of these armies is extremely low, and once the war really starts, the Imperial Army only needs to send a small number of troops to sweep them away.

In addition, Russia has already paid heavy losses in the years of war, and the foundation of the whole country has been completely lost. It can be said that there is no longer any possibility for Russia to become a great power. On the contrary, after this war, the empire has become stronger and stronger, and has become the number one power in the world. It is no longer possible for other countries to challenge the hegemony of the Empire. Therefore, the empire naturally did not care about the threat of the Russians. At this time, if the Russians sincerely wanted to surrender, the empire would not be able to let them live. After all, at this time, Lao Maozi is no longer the terrifying fighting race, but just a bear whose backbone has been completely broken. In the face of the strong man of the empire, they will lose the chance to turn the tables forever.

Count Neschel Rody and other high-ranking Russian officials knew this truth, so they begged China for mercy. They know. At this time, for the Chinese Empire. Russia has become an innocuous enemy. There is absolutely no need for China to exterminate Russia. Therefore, Russia can save a small life by this.

After the secret rush of Count Nesherro from St. Petersburg to Moscow. The itinerary is much simpler. The Chinese Air Force has stationed a number of aircraft in Moscow. Count Nesherro was allowed to travel to China on a bomber. After all the way to the scene, in just four days, Count Nesherro Diey had already arrived in Huaxia City, the capital of the empire. Now, it's only the end of February.

At the end of February, Russia was still in the middle of ice and snow. Or rather, the whole of Europe is still in the midst of a bitter cold, and there is no trace of spring in sight. However, in Huaxia City, you can already feel a little spring breath here. The Imperial Foreign Office sent only one ordinary staff member to the airport to meet Count Nischer Rodie. Although, such a standard of etiquette made Count Nischel Rodie very dissatisfied. But. Is Russia now qualified to talk about this with the Chinese Empire? Otherwise, Russia would not have fallen to such a state, and the pitiful rush to sue for peace.

Riding in a car provided by the Imperial Foreign Office, Nesherro rode down a smooth asphalt road. The neat and clean road gave Count Count Niechel Rodie a great shock. You know, the roads in Russia today are basically dirt roads. Once it rains, it gets muddy. It's simply impassable. And China already has such high-grade highways. In addition, the dense factories on both sides of the highway can also show the firepower of the country. Compared to Russia, which was almost destroyed in the flames of war. The territory of the Chinese Empire was like a paradise. War, as if it were far away from here. People and only from newspapers and radio pay attention to the news from the front. Unless it's a family that has received a death notice. I don't think anyone cares about war.

This also made Count Nesherro very discouraged, before the war began. The Holy Alliance, led by Germany, was also ambitious to bring down the Chinese Empire. Russia had that in mind. However, the end result was that the Chinese Empire was not only not defeated. On the contrary, it is getting stronger and stronger. And Russia, as well as the other members of the Holy Alliance, are really going to be dragged down. Under such circumstances, can the war continue? That's obviously impossible.

Count Neschel Robidy was also a little glad that Russia had made the right choice. If they continue to fight to the end, I am afraid that it will directly lead to the complete destruction of Russia. Although, this time, the sum, I'm afraid it won't be too easy. But no matter how big the price is, as long as Russia can continue to exist, it will be considered a victory for Russia. Who told Russia that it had already lost a single defeat in this war? It is better to sue for peace now than to surrender when the country is completely occupied.

When Count Niechel Rodie arrived at the Imperial Foreign Office, he was received by Wei Yuan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire.

"Hello, Your Excellency, welcome to China!" Wei Yuan's face was full of smiles, and his smile revealed a sense of confidence and pride. Who said that the current Chinese Empire has become the victor in the war, and Russia has to beg for mercy in a low voice?

"Hello, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary." Count Niechelrodie's expression was a little embarrassed. Of course, he didn't want to meet Wei Yuan under such circumstances. However, there is no way around it. In order to keep Russia, I can only come hard.

"You may be seated, Lord Count. The generals on the front line reported that Russia had a different idea about this war? So, we want to know what exactly Russia is going to do. Wei Yuan asked straight to the point.

In fact, there were different views within the empire on what to do with Russia. The military demanded another attack on Russia after the arrival of spring, to capture St. Petersburg in one fell swoop, and thus to destroy Russia. The civilian faction, on the other hand, believed that Russia had now been completely weakened and that it was no longer possible for them to pose a threat to the empire. Therefore, the Reich could spare Russia and devote its limited forces to an attack on Germany. At the same time, the empire could also ensure the security of the empire by signing a series of treaties restricting Russia in the peace treaty with Russia.

Neither of the two parties could convince anyone, and in the end they could only be handed over to the Emperor Long Yufei to deal with. After careful consideration, Long Yufei decided to let the envoys of the Russians come first to see what they were planning. Then, in the coming to make a decision, whether to let Russia go.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, Russia does not see any need for this war to continue. We know that Russia has already lost, and if it continues to fight, Russia will pay an even greater price. Therefore, Russia hopes that the war will be stopped. Count Niechel Rody said very simply. After all, under the current circumstances, there is no need for him to hold on to it anymore. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had to travel all the way to China. Since you are here to seek peace, there is no need to hide it. Otherwise, it would be counterproductive if it leads to China's resentment. If you don't do it, it will make Russia pay an even heavier price.

Wei Yuan nodded: "If Russia really wants to ask for peace, then the empire can't give Russia a chance." ”

Wei Yuan's words made Count Niechel Robidy very excited, at least, it was a good start!

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, Russia absolutely sincerely wants to make peace. We don't want to go any further. Said Count Nieschel Rodie.

"But, Lord Count. In this war, the empire also paid a lot of price. If Russia wants to end the war, it must pay a price that satisfies the empire. Wei Yuan said. Since the Russians want to demand peace, then, as the victorious country, China, naturally has to raise the butcher's knife and cut off a piece of fat on the Russians. Of course, the Russians may no longer have any fat on their bodies, only scrawny bodies. But even so, the Empire's knife still needs to be slaughtered. Otherwise, how could the empire make up for the fact that it had spent so much military money in this war?

"Your Excellency, Russia, which is now largely in ruins, has suffered extremely heavy losses. The domestic economy has already reached the point of collapse. If the Chinese Empire must make us pay the price, I am afraid there is nothing we can do. Count Niechelro said with a bitter face. Although, he knew that this one process was essential. But if you can pretend to be pitiful and let Russia reduce some of its losses, then what is not to be?

"Your Excellency, we still need to negotiate the specific conditions. However, I would like to say that Russia is no longer in a position to refuse. If Russia does not agree to the conditions proposed by our country, then this will directly lead to the breakdown of the negotiations. And what will be the consequences of the breakdown of negotiations, you must be very clear. Wei Yuan said.

Count Niechel Roddy nodded with a gloomy face, although he didn't want to admit it in his heart, he had to admit that Wei Yuan was telling the truth. Now Russia is like meat on the board, at the mercy of the Chinese Empire. Russia has lost the ability to resist. If the negotiations break down, I am afraid that what Russia will greet is the direct annihilation of the country.

"I'll tell you the truth, Your Excellency. The military was opposed to accepting Russia's request for peace. They had even drawn up a battle plan for the final blow against Russia. If our negotiations break down, it will be possible for His Majesty the Emperor to approve the plans of the military. Wei Yuan continued.

Count Nechel Rodie's heart suddenly went cold. (To be continued......)

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