Struggle in Russia

Palmerston wasn't stupid either, he didn't pin all his hopes on Russell, because to some extent he also guessed Russell's thoughts and knew that this product could not be reliable.

So he went directly to the former Prime Minister Robert Peel, and now the only one he trusts is the chief architect of the Victorian era.

"My friend, according to your statement, I feel that your current situation is precarious!"

After listening to Palmerston's description, Peel directly gave his suggestion: "I'm afraid Russell is uneasy and kind. I know him well and know his habits. He is now ready to let you go!"

Palmerston was taken aback immediately, and asked incredulously, "How is it possible? Why?"

Peel smiled slightly and said: "Because you are in the way now. You are really out of tune with him on diplomatic issues. You are against him on French issues, Russian issues, and Balkan issues, especially the coup in Wallachia. It's already completely offended him!"

"Before, it was because he hadn't fully established himself and needed your strength, but now you are completely redundant. Even without you, the cabinet cannot collapse. And it just so happens that Cohon has a huge handle on him In your hands, if he still doesn't take advantage of the problem to beat you, then he really isn't John Russell!"

Palmerston was stunned, and after thinking for a long time, he had to admit that Peel's words made sense. Russell really needed his support when he first came to power as prime minister, but over the past year or so, Russell has basically secured his position as prime minister, and with the outbreak of revolutions in European countries, Britain’s external pressure has suddenly decreased, whether it is France For the time being, Russia, Austria, or Russia are not in the mood to sing against the UK or disagree with Britain, so Russell is naturally more relaxed.

Under such circumstances, even removing him as the foreign minister would not lead to the downfall of the cabinet, at most it would be a small disturbance. Moreover, Palmerston himself knew that Russell didn't like him at all, and now that he had a real excuse, it was only natural to mess with him.

Thinking of this, Palmerston became worried, because judging from the situation, he was probably in danger, and there was no possibility of a comeback. He considered whether he could only contact a few good ministers in the cabinet to form an offensive and defensive alliance to protect himself.

It's just that Peel didn't like his behavior: "It's useless, my friend."

Peel sighed slightly and said, "Your struggle is meaningless. With Russell's cleverness, he may have already come in front of you, and he may have promised you the throne of foreign minister. You can even go out for activities at this time. What do you get?" How about impressing people? Are you planning to drive Russell out?"

This question is really bloody.

Because what Peale said was right, unless Palmerston was determined to fight Russell face-to-face, otherwise it would be useless to engage in tandem. The chips in his hand were too few to impress people at all.

And once he chooses to go to war with Russell, it means that the Whig Party will be completely broken, and an internal strife is inevitable. The movement will be too great, and the consequences Palmerston will never want to see.

After a long time, Palmerston sighed leisurely: "So, I have nowhere to go, and I can only leave in despair..."

"I didn't say that!" Peel said with certainty. "My friend, you still have a way to go!"

Palmerston came alive immediately, and looked at Peel eagerly, with the expression that said: "Tell me quickly! Can't wait!"

Pierre didn't speak, but took a sip of black tea slowly, as if he completely forgot what he said just now.

Palmerston was taken aback for a moment, then reacted, and immediately said, "I'm the one who was abrupt, I wonder how you've been doing recently?"

Peel glanced at him, nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Not bad, but I heard that some goods of the East India Company were seized in India..."

Palmerston immediately said: "If there is such a thing, I will check it immediately and correct it immediately!"

Pierre put down his teacup and said, "The best way for you now is to retreat!"

"Advance by retreat?" Palmerston asked in bewilderment. "How can advance by retreat?"

"Both your Majesty and Russell don't like you, let alone your foreign policy. It's nothing but humiliation for you to stay in the position of Foreign Minister. If you resign immediately, you may lose the tea. Why don't you tell Russell that you can consider it?" Give up the position of foreign secretary, but you cannot quit the cabinet, and all your previous policies in the foreign office must continue to be implemented..."

Palmerston thought for a while and said, "I still seem to be at a loss for doing this..."

Peel smiled and said: "I'm not asking you to talk to Russell right away, just delay for a while, hold your breath, and let Peel air, he can't fire you... Hurry up and do everything you want to do but it's inconvenient Arrange it well, especially you can arrange the person you like in the position you like, and you can also drive away the person you don't like, after all is done, go to the showdown with Russell!"

Palmerston immediately understood that he gave Peel a thumbs up from the bottom of his heart. Obviously, according to Peel's strategy, even if he resigns as foreign minister, the new foreign minister can't change his appointment immediately, so he can't change people every now and then!

And his confidants hold key positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and within a year and a half, foreign policy will still be his way. In the future, it is hard to say whether Russell's cabinet can last that long. What's more, he only agreed to give up the position of foreign minister, but he did not agree to resign naked. He still has a position in the cabinet and can still exert influence!

After Peale's guidance, Palmerston also had a plan in his heart. After returning, he followed the prescription and took the medicine as fast as a tiger. His troubles were soon known by Russell. Of course Russell was unhappy, but there was nothing he could do if he was unhappy. Feet are not afraid of wearing shoes, they are not afraid of you Russell at all, what can you do?

A few days later, after Palmerston had arranged everything properly, he approached Russell calmly and directly to negotiate terms:

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, in view of the current turbulent slander of public opinion, it is very detrimental to the cabinet. In order to maintain the authority and unity of the cabinet, I am willing to resign as the foreign minister!"

Of course, Russell likes to hear these words, but he also knows that Palmerston is not so easy to deal with. There must be conditions for him to resign voluntarily.