While Duke Golitsyn was intensively planning to seize power, Foreign Minister Neschel Rody and Gorchakov, who were in charge of the peace talks, also braved the bitter cold to approach the Crimean Peninsula under the escort of tens of thousands of Russian troops.

Both Neschelrody and Gorchakov understood that if the peace talks did not succeed this time, then the army that followed them would be thrown into the battle sequence at the first opportunity.

And the finances of the imperial government will gradually deteriorate in the war, and the 1000w dollars sold in Alaska is indeed a lot for individuals, but as far as this war is concerned, it is simply a drop in the bucket.

Once the war resumes, the Imperial Government will have to do everything it can to survive the cold.

Otherwise, the Russian Empire could see a Pugachev-style uprising bloom throughout Russia in the spring of the following year.

However, compared to the worried Gorchakov and Nesserrody, the Russian army on the Crimean peninsula did not feel the impending crisis at all.

They have been enjoying a peaceful life in Bakhchisaray and Simferopol for almost a month, and their tired bodies and will that are about to collapse are slowly recovering in the long-lost peace.

However, the shortage of supplies in the Russian army has not been properly resolved, but has become more difficult because of the sudden snowstorm some time ago.

As a result, Russian soldiers had to endure hunger and cold, and almost every day, several Russian Imperial soldiers died in the streets due to various problems.

It's just that these soldiers are obviously insignificant compared to the Russian army of almost 18w.

The British and French armies opposite the Russian Empire were defeated by Jérôme. Bonaparte's advance preparation of cotton clothes did not result in serious combat attrition, as in history.

On the contrary, they took advantage of this opportunity to continuously send more troops to Crimea.

In mid-October, nearly 20,000 French soldiers and more than 10,000 British soldiers landed in Sevastopol.

The number of French troops in the whole of Sevastopol exceeded 100,000, which is equivalent to about one-fifth of the standing strength of the whole of France.

Of course, it was not only the soldiers who appeared in Sevastopol with a large number of soldiers, but also many engineers who came from afar. Bonaparte's orders arrived in Riba with the aim of building a small railway from the same Alma Heights on the northern bank of Sevastopol.

Once the peace talks faced failure (in fact, they were doomed), Jérôme. Bonaparte would use this short railway to transport a large amount of supplies and siege artillery in order to capture Bakhchisaray and Simferopol as soon as possible.

In order to complete the construction of the railway, the southern inhabitants of the Crimean peninsula (whether Tatars, Greeks, Slavs, Jérôme. Bonaparte's eyes are on the worker) by Jérôme. Bonaparte was forcibly mobilized, and lured by the francs bearing Napoleon's face (in this case, the new Banque de France), the inhabitants of the south slowly began to accept this employment relationship, from their initial reluctance.

At the very least, they can get some money by working for the British and French troops, and when they worked for the Russian army, not only could they not get money, but they would also be taken away by the Russian army in reverse.

As far as the Russian Imperial Army was concerned, whether it was a Tatar, a Greek, or their fellow Slavs, as long as there was no force behind him, the Russian army would plunder without discrimination.

Although the British and French also plundered, the British and French armies were much more civilized in their plundering methods than in Russia.

From mid to late October, the construction of a nearly 10-kilometer railway, with the joint efforts of nearly 50,000 residents of the Crimean peninsula, began at a rate of 800 meters per day.

During the construction of the railway, the Cossack cavalry units stationed in Bakhchisaray often rode horses and watched from afar over the construction site.

The Cossack cavalry, who had never seen a railroad before, wondered why the British and French troops laid wood (sleepers, to be precise) with steel on the ground.

So, the agitated Cossack cavalry secretly changed into ordinary people's clothes and sneaked into the crowd of people building the railway to ask questions.

Having learned some information about the railway, the Cossacks quickly left and reported the news to Alexander II.

Received the news of Commander Gorchakov with Alexander II after hearing Jérôme. While Bonaparte was in full swing of construction, he also had an ugly look on his face.

They know that Jérôme. Bonaparte built the railway in order to settle them more quickly in the event of a breakdown in negotiations.

However, they could not do anything, because if they chose to attack the railway, it would mean that the Russian army would completely tear its face and fight against Britain and France.

Attacking Britain and France in such cold and freezing weather is tantamount to looking for death.

Not to mention, Alexander II himself had great hopes for peace talks with the French Empire.

He would never allow anyone to spoil the soil for peace talks, so the Russian Empire remained on the brink of obscurity from the time of the news of Alexander II to the completion of its construction.

When the railway from Sevastopol to Arma was completed, nearly 20,000 French troops were stationed in the Arma region to defend against a surprise attack by the Russian Empire.

The 3rd and 2nd Divisions in the Inkman Hills and the Ferdogin Hills were also under the influence of Jérôme after the completion of the construction of the railway. Bonaparte's orders moved to the vicinity of the Arma and Kacha rivers to prevent the Russian Empire from taking the risk of sabotaging the railways along the line.

Part of the supplies, which were originally stored in warehouses in Sevastopol, were transferred by rail to the Alma Heights.

When everything is ready, Jérôme. Bonaparte also wrote a letter of invitation to Alexander II, who was living in Bakhchisaray, and he hoped that Alexander II would arrive at the Alma Heights to accompany him to the completion of the railway.

Alexander II, who received the letter, felt an indescribable humiliation. Bonaparte had a commanding presence between the lines, as if the entire Crimean peninsula had been subjugated to him.

Still, humiliation to humiliation, Alexander II wanted to see how much capacity the railway built by Lancey could carry.

After all, knowing oneself and knowing the other side can win all battles.

So, Alexander II, Gorchakov, Count Orlov, Yin vanov. Gorchakov four left Bakhchisaray.

When Alexander II arrived near the heights of Alma, he was greeted by the commander of the 1st Division, Conrobel.

"Your Highness!" Conrobel said humbly to Alexander II.

"Where is His Majesty the Emperor Jérôme now?" Alexander II immediately inquired about Conrobert.

"Your Highness, please follow me!"

Under the leadership of Conrobert, Alexander II met with Jérôme. Bonaparte.

Jérôme at this time. Bonaparte was standing at the terminal of the railroad directing the loading and unloading workers, and standing next to him was the Austrian ambassador to France, Richard Brown. Metternich with several officers in the uniforms of the Austrian Empire.

How did they end up here?

Alexander II looked at Richard suspiciously. Metternich couldn't help but show a trace of doubt and nervousness in his heart.

In Alexander's eyes, both the French Empire and the Austrian Empire were about to put on a pair of pants, and he had reason to suspect Richard. Does the appearance of Metternich mean that once the peace talks fail, the Austrian Empire will follow the lead of the French Empire and attack the Russian Empire from the Danube Duchy?

Thinking of this, Alexander II's heart couldn't help but become even more nervous, and Gorchakov and Orlov, who were standing next to Alexander II, saw Richard. Metternich's expression at that moment also became extraordinarily solemn.

And in Jérôme. Richard next to Bonaparte. Metternich and several Austrian Imperial officers also realized something was wrong the moment they saw Alexander II.

Richard. Metternich hurriedly set his sights on Jérôme. Bonaparte, Jérôme at this time. Bonaparte still looked at Richard with a smile. Metternich asked calmly, "Mr. Richard, why are you looking at me like that?" ”

"Your Majesty, why is Crown Prince Alexander here?" Richard. Metternich asked with an unusually serious expression.

"It's not normal for Alexander to be here!" Jérôme. Bonaparte shrugged his shoulders at Richard. Metternich replied.

"The French Empire is at war with the Russian Empire, and you are not afraid to ......" Richard . Metternich couldn't help but say.

"Afraid?" Jérôme. A sneer appeared on Bonaparte's face, "Why should I be afraid? Could it be that the Russian Empire can still defeat us? Even if they can get away with defeating us once, they will still be defeated by us later! This war is not just a war between armies, but a contest of comprehensive strength between countries! ”

Hear Jérôme. Bonaparte's Speech, by Richard. Metternich had nothing to say.

As Jérôme does. As Bonaparte said, even if Russia were lucky enough to defeat France and occupy the terminal, they would not be able to drive Britain and France out in a real sense, and Britain and France would make a comeback and beat the Russian army with their mobilization capacity several times greater than that of the Russian Empire.

"Your Majesty, will our standing with you cause a misunderstanding on the part of Crown Prince Alexander!"

Richard. Metternich was once again worried, fearing that the Austrian Empire would go to war with the Russian Empire for his own sake.

"Misunderstanding what? Do you still expect the Russian Empire to shake hands with you after the war is over? "Jérôme. Bonaparte frowned at Richard. Metternich asked.

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