Foreign Minister Karl Brown. Led by the military attaché, Nesherrodi and Prince Dolgorukov, Minister of War, went to the Amber Room, where the walls of brown and yellow amber shimmered in different colors under the candlelight, causing a sense of awe in those who entered the Amber Hall.

Under the amber wall is a pure gold (in fact, ninety percent gold mixed with silver, if the purity of gold is too high, it cannot be shaped). The throne is inlaid with all kinds of gemstones, and the candlelight shines on the gems and the golden throne, making people feel an inexplicable sense of sacredness.

You don't have to think about it to know that this throne was specially moved from other palaces by Nicholas I, in order to give some people a dismount.

When the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of War entered the Amber Room, they once again felt the breathless splendor of the Amber Room, which was stronger than when they had come to the Amber Room before.

In the midst of a palace full of splendor, Nicholas I sat quietly on the throne without saying a word.

At this time, Nicholas I was wearing a dazzling royal robe, holding a ninety percent gold cane carved with a double-headed eagle, the head of the cane and two eagle-eyes inlaid with a blood-red gem and four blue gems.

It is rare to see such a costumed appearance even in a grand celebration, and Karl Brown, who has been by Nicholas I's side for many years. Nesherro Rodie smelled a dangerous breath in the air from the Amber Hall.

As he looked down the steps from the throne, he saw a familiar figure standing at the bottom of the steps with his head bowed.

Judging from the back alone, Carl. Neschelrodi thought of a person, and this person was Count Orlov, who was in charge of the political police of the "Third Section".

How can he be here! Could it be that His Majesty did not tell him the news of the march either?

Cal. There was some confusion in Nesherrodie's eyes, and he found that he was a little confused about the monarch Nicholas I, who had been with him for more than twenty years.

Whenever he thought he knew enough about the monarch in front of him, Nicholas I was always able to give him a "surprise".

"Carl. Minister Nesherrody, Minister Dolgorukov, come here! The loud and majestic voice of Nicholas I resounded in the hall.

Cal. Nesherrody and Dolgorukov slowly came to the bottom of the steps, where they stood with Count Orlov.

The entire Amber Hall fell silent again, and after a while, a crisp sound came from the throne. Nesherro speculated that it was probably the sound of the Tsar striking the throne with his scepter, and each time the Tsar would put psychological pressure on them in this way.

After a long reverberation, Nicholas I spoke again: "What has happened to the Ottoman Empire lately?" Have you ever hidden anything from me? ”

"Your Majesty, I was about to report to you......" Now that the matter is over, Karl. Nesherrodi could only open his mouth to tell Nicholas I about the Ottoman Empire's holy judgment.

Hear Carl. Nicholas I couldn't help but feel a trace of anger in his heart when he replied, and he said sharply: "Since your Ministry of Foreign Affairs already knows about this matter, why didn't you report it to me earlier!" ”

"The minister (translator) is a capital offense!" Cal. Nesherro had no excuse.

In the case of the monarch who does not trust himself, any justification will be a pale and feeble excuse, and it is better to honestly admit that he is wrong.

Very few people in Europe are killed for angering the emperor/king, especially for the great noble families of great prestige, and the worst outcome is exile to the land of extreme cold (Siberia).

As long as they survive the frost of the extreme cold, when the amnesty is granted in a few years, those who have been condemned to political death will be able to return to St. Petersburg.

Furthermore, Carl. Neschel Rodie believes that his "crime" is not enough to send him to the cold.

At best, it was only a deception "in good faith", and his purpose was to prevent Nicholas I from using force.

The economy of the Russian Empire was already in shambles, and in addition to the fact that many serfs had frozen to death and rebelled in many regions this winter, the rash use of troops would only lead to continued economic deterioration.

He chose to block the news from Tsarskoye in order to use this time to get the Russian ambassador to the Ottoman Empire to put pressure on him, so as to nip the risk of war in the bud.

Now that it seems that he has failed, the tsar will inevitably raise troops against the Ottoman Empire.

Thinking of this, Carl. Nisher Rodie couldn't help but pay two silent tributes to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

With such a monarch, even the most good minister in managing money has no choice.

"No other explanation?" Nicholas I snorted coldly and looked at Karl under the steps. Nesherro Die.

From the mouth of Count Orlov learned about Karl. Nicholas I, who worked hard in his heart, had forgiven Karl in his heart. The recklessness of Nesherro Die, when he thought that the old fellow under the stairs had accompanied him since he ascended the throne, could not help but feel a little compassion in his heart.

The king of the valley is also a human being, and he will also have seven emotions and six desires.

"No explanation can be shirked, the minister deceived His Majesty!" Cal. Nesser Rodie retreated and said to Nicholas I: "I hope that Your Majesty will report to the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs!" ”

"When things come to you, you think about running away!" Nicholas I took a tough stance towards Karl. "I told you not to think about it!" ”

Then Nicholas I turned his gaze to the Minister of War, Prince Dolgorukov, and said cordially: "Your Excellency, your family has also served our Romanov family for some years!" ”

"Yes! Your Majesty! Dolgorukov straightened up and replied proudly: "My ancestors have always followed the emperors of the past, and I am also fortunate to be chosen by Your Majesty to serve as Minister of War!" ”

"Then why are you lying to me!" Nicholas I questioned Dolgorukov.

Same as Carl. Compared with Nesserrody, Prince Dolgorukov is more calm, and his family has followed His Majesty the Tsars in the southern and northern wars, and the Tsar has at most removed him from his position.

Undaunted, Dolgorukov replied to Nicholas I: "Your Majesty, our finances are no longer able to support the high-intensity war of the Empire!" Our armed forces are facing a serious problem of corruption, and there may be serious consequences if they are rushed to send troops. ”

"Shut up!" Nicholas I was furious and said to Dolgorukov: "I will not allow you to slander the loyal army, our army is an army that has saved Europe!" ”

"Your Majesty, that was decades ago!" Prince Dolgorukov still did not have any fear on his face, and he deliberately emphasized: "Over the decades, our army has been corrupted to a certain extent!" The priority is not to rush into the Ottoman Empire! ”

"Believe it or not, I removed you from your position!" Nicholas I said sharply to Dolgorukov.

"If Your Majesty thinks I am unworthy of the post of Minister of War, then please remove me from my post!" Dolgorukov replied without flinching to Nicholas I.

Nicholas I and Dolgorukov were at a stalemate for a long time, which ended with the concession of Nicholas I.

"I came to you to ask you if the Russian Empire wants to send troops to dismember the Ottoman Empire!" Nicholas I asked the three people present.

Experienced Carl. After Nesserrodi and Prince Dolgorukov, Nicholas I was also suspicious of sending troops.

Is it right or wrong to do it yourself?

"It shouldn't!"

"It shouldn't!"

"Should!"

The first two "shoulds" are the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of War, and the last one "should" is Count Olokov.

They are all based on their own positions.

"Why shouldn't it?" Nicholas I looked at Karl with serious attention. Nischer Rodie asked.

"Your Majesty, apart from the military problems that Your Excellency just mentioned, our country's finances and diplomacy also do not allow us to take such actions!" Cal. Neschelrodi said to Nicholas I: "Once we march into the Ottoman Empire, what will happen to the interests of the Kingdom of Britain in the Ottoman Empire, and what will happen to the interests of the French Empire in the Ottoman Empire!" How does the Austrian Empire still view us.

It is true that the Russian Empire is not afraid of them, but we cannot be enemies of two countries at the same time! ”

Cal. Nicholas I's warning immediately sobered up Nicholas I, even if he could ignore the attitude of the French Empire, but not the attitude of the Kingdom of Britain.

In particular, under the premise that the navy of the Russian Empire could not fight Britain, an army that relied on the navy for supply support could not offend the naval powers.

"So what should we do?" Nicholas I subconsciously asked Karl. Nesherro Die.

"The army should stop marching, and after stationing all its forces in the Duchy of Wallachia, send an envoy to put pressure on the Ottoman Empire!" Cal. Nesherro proposed a solution: "Demand that the Ottoman high gate remove the pro-French faction and then give us the power of the Holy Judgment!" In this way, the empire will be able to gradually encroach on the Ottoman Empire and reduce it to our protectorate! At the same time, a part of the interests should be ceded to the French Empire and the Kingdom of Britain. ”

Cal. Neschel Rodie hoped to gradually annex the Ottoman Empire by boiling frogs in warm water and make Constantinople a free city in the hands of the Russian Empire, a process that would take about half a century.

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