Face Jérôme. Bonaparte's Inquiry, by Richard. Metternich fell into a brief silence.

In terms of sensuality, Richard. Metternich still hoped that the Russian Empire would restore relations with the Austrian Empire after the war.

For what the Austrian Empire needed was not a Russian Empire that was constantly in hostile relations, but a weakened Russian Empire that maintained friendly relations with the Austrian Empire.

However, from a rational point of view, he was naïve to think so.

Not to mention that the Austrian Empire's actions in siding with Britain and France in the Crimean War were seriously tantamount to betrayal by two generations of tsars, even if the Russian Empire was willing to repair relations with the Austrian Empire for various reasons, the Austrian Empire would have to carefully consider the opinions of the French Empire.

After all, the initial investment of the French Empire in the Austrian Empire was already in the hundreds of millions of francs.

Once the French Empire was annoyed, what did the Austrian Empire rely on to complete industrialization.

How could the Austrian Empire, without industrialization, stand back from the invasion of the Russian Empire.

Peace cannot be achieved by relying on a piece of waste paper, and behind any treaty, there must be corresponding strength.

A treaty without strength is not binding in any way.

And standing in Jérôme. From Bonaparte's point of view, it was best for the Austrian Empire and the Russian Empire to always be in a relationship of relative hostility and mutual restraint.

Because only in this way can the interests of the French Empire be maximized.

"Your Majesty, there are indeed some people in our country who think like this!" Richard, who muttered for a moment. Metternich calmly responded to Jérôme. "But isn't that why you asked me to come with you?" said Bonaparte. ”

"yes!" Jérôme. Bonaparte nodded, then waved at Alexander II.

Seeing this, Alexander II and others quickly came to Jérôme. Bonaparte's side.

"This is the Austrian ambassador to France, Richard Brown. Metternich! "Jérôme. Bonaparte introduced Richard to Alexander II. Metternich then added a point: "At the same time, my best friend!" ”

Alexander II still had a smile on his face, and he stretched out his hand to Richard. Metternich said: "Ambassador Richard, long admired the great name! ”

"Your Highness, you have a good reputation!" Richard. Metternich took Alexander II's hand and said modestly.

After greeting each other politely, the two people who were pregnant with ghosts quickly let go of each other's hands.

Subsequently, Alexander II asked Richard in a nonchalant tone. Metternich, when exactly did he arrive in Sevastopol.

Richard. Metternich told Alexander II that he himself was a fellow with Jérôme. Emperor Bonaparte arrived in Sevastopol with him, and spent these days in the barracks of France.

Hear Richard. Metternich's words, Alexander II and Gorchakov and others breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.

Since Richard. Metternich said that he himself was the same as Jérôme. Bonaparte arrived in the Crimea together, then it was stated that Richard. Metternich did not deliberately appear here because of the peace talks.

The previous conjecture about the Austrian Empire was naturally nullified.

While Alexander II was pondering, Jérôme. Bonaparte's voice reached the ears of Alexander II: "Well, my two friends, let me show you around here today!" ”

Seeing this, Alexander II hurried to Jérôme. Bonaparte nodded.

In Jérôme. Under the leadership of Bonaparte, Alexander II and Richard. Metternich came to the site where the heavy artillery was stacked.

However, at this time, there was not a single artillery piece in the field, only rows of wooden boxes.

"Here?" Alexander II looked curiously at the rows of boxes in front of him.

"Wait a minute, you'll know!" Jérôme. Bonaparte immediately beckoned to the officers in the field, who hurried to Jérôme. Bonaparte asked Jérôme in front of him. What did Bonaparte command.

"Open it!" Jérôme. Bonaparte tapped the wooden box and ordered the officer.

The officer quickly summoned the soldiers in the field to start moving, and the wooden box was opened with the combined efforts of the soldiers.

The large-caliber barrel with a bronze luster appeared in front of Alexander II's eyes, and the god of war who was lying quietly in the wooden box in front of him, Alexander II couldn't help but tremble slightly in his heart.

It would be terrible to say that the wooden crates in the field were all artillery like this!

Alexander II couldn't help but think to himself.

Who knows Jérôme. Bonaparte's next sentence made Alexander II's idea a reality: "All the wooden boxes contained were artillery of this type!" ”

"Ahh Alexander II couldn't help but whisper a shout.

"There are about 400 artillery pieces stored here!" Jérôme. Bonaparte continued his assault on Alexander II, "and it is expected that nearly 300 more artillery pieces will be transported here!" ”

"Your Majesty, are you planning to destroy Bakhchisaray?" Alexander II couldn't help but say hello to Jérôme. Bonaparte asked loudly.

"No, no, no! Alexander! "Jérôme. Bonaparte shook his head and replied to Alexander II: "I did not mean to destroy Bakhchisaray!" I just want to sit down with the Russian Empire and have a good talk! ”

"Your Majesty, I have never seen an exchange of putting a cannon on someone's doorstep!" Alexander II continued on Jérôme. Bonaparte responded.

"And what can I do?" Jérôme. Bonaparte spread his hands and replied to Alexander II: "When I calmly wanted to talk to you, you chose war!"

When I set up the cannon, you accused me of being barbaric.

I really don't understand what kind of method you Russians want me to talk to you with.

Don't let me tie my hands and communicate with you! ”

"Your Majesty, my father has sent an envoy for peace talks! For the sake of the French Empire and the Russian Empire, please be patient for a while! "Alexander II pleaded with Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Alexander, I can wait!" Jérôme. Bonaparte smiled at Alexander II and said, "However, my army seems to be eager to plunge into the next battle!" ”

"Are you ready to give up on peace talks?" Alexander II had a gloomy face towards Jérôme. Bonaparte responded.

"Abandoning peace talks?" Jérôme. Bonaparte shook his head and said to Alexander II: "No, no, no! I would like to have an in-depth exchange with you, but I do not want you to use the olive branch I have extended to you as your capital for negotiations.

Talk, our doors are open! Fight, we will accompany you to the end! ”

Jérôme. Bonaparte's attitude made Alexandre II, who had great hopes for peace talks, suspicious of Jérôme. Bonaparte was still somewhat sincere about the peace talks.

However, Gorchakov and Nesherrody are now on the verge of reaching the Crimean Peninsula.

Starting a war rashly will only make all previous efforts go to waste.

"Your Majesty, please believe in our sincerity! We really want to end this war! "Alexander II to Jérôme. Bonaparte responded.

"Alexander, I believe in your sincerity! But it's a pity that you're not a tsar! "Jérôme. Bonaparte sighed with emotion: "If you were the tsar, then it is very likely that such a thing would not have happened in our two countries!" ”

Alexander II had a stiff smile on his face, he did not dare to respond to Jérôme directly. This quote from Bonaparte.

"Forget it, let's not talk about it! We're not calling you here to talk about that! "Jérôme. Bonaparte quickly changed the subject, and then invited Alexander II and Richard. Metternich walked to the train station platform.

In Alexander II with Richard. Metternich witnessed Jérôme. Bonaparte completed the ribbon-cutting of the inauguration ceremony.

After the ribbon-cutting, Alexander II presented his message to Jérôme. Bonaparte resigned.

Looking at the back of Alexander II's departure, Jérôme. The corners of Bonaparte's mouth showed a gloating expression at Richard beside him. Metternich said, "Believe me, Alexander will not be able to sleep peacefully tonight!" ”

……

As Jérôme does. As Bonaparte said, that night, Alexander II, whose head was full of heavy artillery, could not sleep.

Unable to sleep, he got out of bed and walked alone in the corridors of the old palace.

When Alexander II came to the corner at the end of the corridor, the figure of Commander Gorchakov appeared in front of him.

"Gorchakov, you didn't sleep either!" Looking at Gorchakov, who was just as unnoticed in front of him, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of Alexander II's mouth.

"Your Highness, you must have been unable to sleep because of the French problem, right?" Gorchakov likewise responded.

"yes!" Alexander II nodded, and then suggested to Gorchakov: "I can't sleep anyway, why don't we go out for a walk?" ”

"Good!" Commander Gorchakov replied.

Alexander II and Commander Gorchakov left the Old Palace and walked in the garden outside the Old Palace.

The winter nights in Bakhchisaray were undoubtedly exceptionally cold, and the cold wind poured into Alexander II's body through his neckline, causing Alexander II to feel a terrifying chill.

However, this chill is obviously insignificant compared to the "chill" brought to him by France.

Alexander II, who was walking in the garden, slowly asked: "Commander Gorchakov, tell me honestly, if the peace talks fail, whether our army will be able to withstand the French attack in Bakhchisalai." ”

Gorchakov tactfully told Alexander II that the Russian army did not have enough artillery to withstand the French artillery, and their rifles were far inferior to each other!

In short, the Russian Empire would do well not to pin its hopes on fending off the next wave of French attacks.

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