"The Russian Empire needs to compensate the coalition forces for part of the military expenses consumed in this operation!" Valevsky then put forward the final conditions for Ambassador Gorchakov.

Hearing the conditions, Ambassador Gorchakov was completely stunned, and at this time he was a little suspicious that France's real purpose was to let them die!

"Minister Valevsky, now we don't have much money in our hands at all! Not to mention compensating your country for its losses, even the money to return to St. Petersburg may not be able to be scraped together! Ambassador Gorchakov responded to Valevsky with a wry smile, "We are not capable of fulfilling this condition of your country at all!" ”

"This is also on our radar!" Valevsky smiled and said to Ambassador Gorchakov, "Your country only needs to relax the restrictions on French merchants alone, allowing our merchants to open factories, build railways, and commercial establishments in your country...... Not only can the tax revenue be used to pay the compensation, but your government will also be able to make a surplus! Wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone? ”

After listening to Valevsky's speech, Ambassador Gorchakov had a hesitant look on his face.

Valevsky's method was certainly able to promote the financial development of the Russian Empire in the short term, but in the long run it undoubtedly undermined the hematopoietic capacity of Russia itself.

Once the French Empire took control of the railways and mines in the Russian Empire, then the diplomacy of the Russian Empire would probably have to be influenced by France to a certain extent.

Unless Russia can pull down its face and directly force the confiscation of the capital of the French Empire in the Russian Empire, otherwise, France only needs to move a little, and the whole of Russia will have to face a turmoil.

[PS: Jérôme. Bonaparte's condition was the trick used by the French Republic against the Russian Empire in the original historical line, but the French Republic injected capital into the Russian Empire, and France did not participate in the operation. 】

"Ambassador Gorchakov, what are you hesitating about?" Minister Valevsky once again urged Ambassador Gorchakov to make a decision as soon as possible, "Do you think that the efforts of the Russian Empire alone will be able to lead your country to the path of industrialization?"

In the future, countries that do not have industrialization simply do not qualify to go to the stage! ”

Subsequently, Jérôme. Bonaparte also told Gorchakov in a nonchalant tone that the Austrian Empire had borrowed about 500 or 600 million francs from the French Empire for their industrialization, and that they might borrow money from France in the future!

If the Russian Empire was willing to be left far behind by the Austrian Empire, then Jérôme. Bonaparte was likewise speechless.

At the thought of the betrayal of the Austrian Empire to the Russian Empire, Ambassador Gorchakov gritted his teeth with hatred.

If there was a chance in the future, he would have made the Austrian Empire pay the price.

Now that the Austrian Empire has begun to industrialize, it will be difficult for the Russian Empire to defeat the Austrian Empire in the future if it does not act.

After all, the fighting of the British and French troops on the Crimean peninsula is obvious to all.

"Good! I promise you! Ambassador Gorchakov nodded in response to Valevsky, and then added: "However, I wonder if your country can lend us some loans!"

If we who have lost St. Petersburg cannot get your help, then it will be difficult for us to win!

If we face defeat, then all the treaties we have signed will be null and void! ”

"Loans!" Chancellor Valevsky turned his attention to Jérôme. Bonaparte, he was going to ask Jérôme. Bonaparte's opinion.

"Say it! How much do you need? "Jérôme. Bonaparte opened his mouth and said to Minister Valevsky.

"300 million francs!" Ambassador Gorchakov said directly.

"300 million francs?" Jérôme. A sneer appeared at the corner of Bonaparte's mouth, "Is your country ready to give your army a big change?" Or do you think that we are wronged? ”

"We can pay it back at 6% per annum!" Ambassador Gorchakov tried to attract Jérôme with high interest rates. Bonaparte.

However, Jérôme. Bonaparte didn't care about interest rates, and in his heart high interest rates weren't as valuable as plunging the Russian Empire into a bloody civil war.

300,000,000 francs is enough for a year's military expenditure of 550,000 French army and part of the navy, and with such a huge amount of money, the Russian Empire is completely capable of overthrowing the regime in St. Petersburg in a short time.

In this case, Jérôme. The idea that Bonaparte would continue to blet Russia will turn into empty talk!

"Impossible!" Jérôme. Bonaparte said to Ambassador Gorchakov in a firm tone: "We can lend you a maximum of 100 million francs at the rate of % per annum!" ”

"Okay!" Ambassador Gorchakov readily agreed to Jérôme. Bonaparte's conditions.

He had never asked for a loan of 300 million francs. It was a surprise that Bonaparte could agree to 100 million francs to them.

The soldiers of the Russian Empire were different from those of the French Empire, and they could still make up an army of 300,000-400,000 if they squeezed a little.

With this army, they were able to fight each other against the rebels in St. Petersburg.

(Duke Golitsyn already had nearly 20w of the Finnish Legion and about 10w of the Petersburg Legion in his hands, which also added up to about 30w.) ）

"By the way, we also hope to be able to use this money to purchase a batch of rifles that you are using now!" Ambassador Gorchakov then went on to express his response to Jérôme. Bonaparte said.

"Yes!" Jérôme. Bonaparte also heartily agreed to Gorchakov's terms.

Ambassador Gorchakov for Jérôme. Bonaparte was slightly surprised that he could agree so easily.

At this moment, he did not know that Duke Golitsyn, who was far away in Petersburg, also sent batches of gold sealed in small Russian coffers to France in exchange for Mineer rifles and production lines in the hands of France.

It won't be long before they see two Russian armies absolutely simultaneously firing at each other with Mingne rifles!

"By the way, we also have a rifle production line and a bullet production line in Rhode Island, I don't know if you are interested!" Jérôme. Bonaparte asked Ambassador Gorchakov.

"Yes! Of course! Ambassador Gorchakov nodded busily in response.

"That's good! I'll hand it over to you when the war is over! "Jérôme. Bonaparte responded to Ambassador Gorchakov.

Immediately afterwards, Jérôme. Bonaparte handed over the stage to Valevsky and Gorchakov.

"Your Excellency, that's all we have! If you agree, then we've made an agreement! "Valevsky ordered his entourage to deliver the documents into the hands of Ambassador Gorchakov.

"Can I give this document to the crown prince for review!" Ambassador Gorchakov responded to Ambassador Valevsky.

Although he has been given the right by the crown prince to represent Russia with full powers, the conditions put forward by France really make him a little afraid to make a decision alone!

After all, in the document they were going to cede Crimea, Finland, Poland, and compensate France for its economic losses!

"Absolutely!" Valevsky nodded to Ambassador Gorchakov and said, "However, we hope that you will be able to give us an answer as soon as possible!" ”

"Definitely! Certain! "Ambassador Gorchakov said a word to Valevsky.

After the negotiations were concluded, Ambassador Gorchakov immediately sent a letter to Jérôme. Bonaparte's farewell!

Jérôme. Bonaparte and Valevsky warmly bid farewell to Gorchakov, the "traitor".

"Valevsky, do you think they will agree to our conditions?"

"Your Majesty, I don't think they have any choice at all!"

……

Ambassador Gorchakov, who returned to Simferopol, handed over the document to Alexander II as soon as possible, and Alexander II also felt dizzy after reading the conditions!

"Jérôme. Bonaparte, you might as well destroy us! Alexander II said to himself, "If these conditions are signed, they will be regarded as traitors to the entire Russian Empire!" ”

"I have heard that the traitor Golitsyn has made a treaty with them similar to ours!" Ambassador Gorchakov hurriedly expressed a word of relief.

In fact, he knew in his heart that Duke Golitsyn's treaty was certainly not as traitorous as theirs.

Now they can say that there is no other way but to sell the country.

And Golitsyn's new government has more possibilities for mediation!

"You say, should we sign it!" Alexander II turned to ask Commander Gorchakov and Count Orlov.

"Sign it! Your Highness! Commander Gorchakov immediately said, "In their (France) hearts, we still have this value!"

If we don't want to sign it, then they are likely to abandon us!

At that point, our situation will only get worse! ”

"Your Majesty, I also agree!" Count Orlov also spoke to him.

The support of the Gorchakov brothers and Orlov made Alexander II determined, and he ordered Ambassador Gorchakov to implement it as soon as possible!

Early the next morning, Ambassador Gorchakov ran to Bakhchisaray early, and he told Jérôme Murphy. Bonaparte said he was willing to sign the treaty on behalf of Crown Prince Alexander.

However, he hoped that the French Empire would uphold the idea of helping people to the end, so that the Ottoman army in the Caucasus would not pursue them!

In the same way, Gorchakov also hoped to keep the Caucasus with the help of the influence of France!

"I can promise you this!" Jérôme. Bonaparte said a word to Ambassador Gorchakov.

The exchange of the Crimean peninsula to the Ottoman Empire is already considered a Jerome. Bonaparte's reparation for the invasion of Rhodes!

The Caucasus should still be handed over to the Russian Empire, which was not intended to revive the Ottoman Empire.

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