On the other hand, Ivanov who returned to Simferopol from Bakhchisaray . As soon as Gorchakov entered the city, he was informed that Crown Prince Alexander wanted him to go to the headquarters immediately. Gorchakov hurriedly rode to the headquarters, located in the center of Simferopol.

When Ivanov. When Gorchakov arrived at the headquarters, he immediately felt the decadent atmosphere that permeated the headquarters.

From the guards guarding the headquarters to the adjutants, staff officers, and clerks within the headquarters, there was a sense of dejection on everyone's face, an air that contrasted sharply with the confidence and conviction he felt at the French headquarters.

"Alas!" Looking at the group of colleagues in front of him who had completely lost their fighting spirit, Ivanov. Gorchakov couldn't help but sigh lightly.

If he hadn't made a trip to the French Command, he probably wouldn't have realized that the morale of the Russian Empire had fallen to this point.

After all, once an individual is infected by a collective emotion, it is very difficult for him to detach himself from it.

Led by a certain adjutant in the command, Ivanov. Gorchakov soon arrived at the office where Crown Prince Alexander was.

Ivanov standing at the door of the office. Gorchakov knocked lightly on the door, and after a while, the voice of Crown Prince Alexander came from inside the office: "Come in!" ”

Ivanov. Gorchakov quickly pushed the door in, and when he entered the office, he found that Crown Prince Alexander's office was not only the crown prince, but also Commander Gorchakov, Count Orlov, and Ambassador Gorchakov.

Ivanov who just entered the door. Gorchakov heard Crown Prince Alexander's impatient inquiry: "Lieutenant Colonel Ivanov, how is the situation on the French Empire?" Jérôme. Is His Majesty Bonaparte willing to negotiate peace with us! ”

"Your Highness!" Ivanov. A wry smile appeared on the corner of Gorchakov's mouth, he shook his head and said in a low tone: "This time I went to the French Command, and I didn't see Jerome. Your Majesty Bonaparte! ”

"Didn't see that?" Alexander II's face revealed an anxious look, and he asked again: "What about Foreign Minister Valewski?" You should have seen this! ”

Ivanov. Gorchakov shook his head again and replied to Alexander II: "I have been told by the French Command that Foreign Minister Valewski is in the same relationship with Jérôme. His Majesty Bonaparte has already gone to Constantinople! It will take more than two months to come back! ”

"Oh God!" Crown Prince Alexander couldn't help but whisper.

For Alexander II, who now wanted to return to Petersburg to quell the rebellion, every day spent in Simferopol meant that their chances of victory were one point less.

If they really want to waste two months here, then the traitors of the Petersburg region will be able to take advantage of this time to consolidate their position in the Petersburg region and bring Moscow into their hands by the way.

When the time came, it would be difficult for Alexander II to put down the rebellion.

If it is not good, they will most likely be wiped out by the traitors in St. Petersburg.

After all, St. Petersburg and Moscow were arguably the best of the entire Russian Empire.

Once the traitors have established a solid and authoritative government in these two regions, it will be able to crush the outside of these two regions.

Hear Ivanov. Gorchakov replied, and the Gorchakov brothers and Orlov were also gloomy, and they also understood what the two-month stay meant to them.

So, Count Orlov couldn't help but suggest to Alexander II: "Your Highness, break through!" I don't believe that these people can stop our army completely! ”

"Your Excellency!" Commander Gorchakov replied to Count Orlov: "If we don't come to an agreement with France, even if we are lucky enough to break out, we will face the pursuit of the coalition forces!"

When the time comes, let alone exterminate the traitors in St. Petersburg, it will be a blessing not to be exterminated by the traitors in St. Petersburg! ”

"So what are we going to do?" Count Orlov stood up and yelled at Commander Gorchakov: "Now we are trapped in this damn place, and we can't retreat if we want to!" Are we really going to stay here for two months? ”

For Count Orlov, an early return to Petersburg a day later meant that his property (manor, castle) could be recovered a little, and it was all the money that the family had worked so hard to save!

"Your Excellency, it doesn't do anything for you to be angry at me now!" Commander Gorchakov held back the anger in his heart and patiently responded to Count Orlov: "The top priority now is to reach peace talks with the French army as soon as possible!" We can't afford to waste too much time here! ”

"Commander Gorchakov is right!" Alexander II turned his gaze to Count Orlov and said slowly: "Count Orlov, I know how you feel about returning to St. Petersburg now!" Which of us here is not in the same mood as you, but the more we are at this juncture, the more we need to keep a cool head! Don't let emotions cloud your judgment! ”

Alexander II's speech made the anger in the heart of Count Orlov slightly lessen.

Count Orlov is confident that none of the people present were in a greater hurry than Alexander II.

Because they lost nothing but property and privileges, and Alexander II lost the whole country!

"It's me who is too anxious!" Count Orlov hurriedly confessed his mistake to Alexander II and sat back in his chair.

"Your Highness, I would like to ask you to give me the right to make a decision on the fly!" Ambassador Gorchakov, who had never spoken, also stood up and said to Alexander II, "In this way, I will be able to talk to Jérôme. His Majesty Bonaparte has a detailed discussion! ”

"This ......" Alexander II hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth and agreed to give Gorchakov the right to make an interim decision, and then he asked Gorchakov what method he was going to use to remove Jerome. Bonaparte called from Constantinople.

"Your Highness, if I am not mistaken, Jérôme. His Majesty Bonaparte and Valevsky did not go to Constantinople, they remained in Bakhchisaray! Ambassador Gorchakov responded to Alexander II.

"Tell me your reasons!" Alexander II responded to Gorchakov.

"Hence Jérôme. Your Majesty Bonaparte, too, does not want us to stay in the Crimea for too long! Gorchakov confidently responded to Alexander II: "The longer we stay here, the stronger the Petersburg rebels will be!"

As soon as we can't compete with the Petersburg rebels, then it will be the coalition forces that are in a hurry!

So, I conclude that Jérôme. His Majesty Bonaparte and Valevsky must have stayed in Bakhchisaray at this critical juncture! ”

"Then why didn't they meet with Ivanov?" Alexander II asked again.

"Probably because of Jérôme. His Majesty Bonaparte did not think that the rank of Lieutenant Colonel Ivanov was enough! Ambassador Gorchakov responded to Alexander II: "As a lieutenant colonel, he did not decide the rights of the entire Russian Imperial Army, and Jerome. His Majesty Bonaparte also did not want to repeat the previous negotiation process, so he wanted us to send a man of sufficient weight! ”

As soon as Ambassador Gorchakov's words fell, Alexander II looked at Ivanov. Gorchakov.

Ambassador Gorchakov's speculation was not unreasonable, Ivanov. Gorchakov's military rank was really not enough to negotiate with the coalition forces on behalf of the entire Russian Empire.

Thinking of this, Alexander II nodded and said to Ambassador Gorchakov: "Good! It's up to you to represent the army to Bakhchisaray!

I don't care what method you use, you must sign an armistice with the coalition forces! ”

"Yes! Your Highness! Ambassador Gorchakov nodded and replied to Alexander II.

Early the next morning, Ambassador Gorchakov and his delegation departed from Simferopol and, after a long journey of several hours, arrived at the French Command in Bakhchisaray at noon.

It was still Jérôme who was in charge of receiving him. Patterson, Jérôme at this time. Patterson said with an impatient look on his face, "Didn't I tell you yesterday?" His Majesty has already left for Constantinople and will take about a month to return! ”

"Then allow me to wait here for His Majesty's arrival!" Ambassador Gorchakov smiled at the letter to Jérôme. Patterson responded, "Before you left, His Highness Alexander told me!" If I can't complete the armistice, then I will never be able to return to Simferopol!

In the time that Your Majesty has not yet returned, my mission and I have been so tired! ”

With that, Ambassador Gorchakov pulled out another bill from the Bank of Frankfurt, and he told Jérôme Murphy. Patterson, this bill is the food bill for the time he stays here, and I hope that Jérôme. Patterson can take it!

"You ......" young Jérôme. Patterson couldn't say a word.

Subsequently, Ambassador Gorchakov put on a permanent posture and refused to leave Bakhchisaray.

And stay in Sevastopol in Jérôme. When Bonaparte heard the news, he also showed a smile and a crying expression.

"Your Majesty, what now?" Minister Valevsky asked Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Let him wait for two days in Bakhchisaray! And then we'll show up again! "Jérôme. Bonaparte responded to Valewski.

Two more days passed, and Ambassador Gorchakov received a letter from Jérôme Gorchakov. Patterson's notice said that Jérôme. Bonaparte and Valevsky will return to the Crimean peninsula this evening and are expected to arrive tomorrow.

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