Struggle in Russia

Big cake?

This explanation caused Vishniak and Alexei to think deeply, because this reason is plausible. The reason why Paskovich and Duke Mikhail fought to break the dog's head was because they wanted to eat more of the big cake of Austria.

Originally, according to the convention, the Austrian cake is said to be so big, no matter who eats one more bite, everyone else will eat one less bite. That's why the Pasvik Wizards were super resistant to Duke Mikhail.

But if there is a way to make a big cake, it will naturally taste better. The question is how can the Kingdom of Sardinia be considered a big cake?

Li Xiao explained: "Carlo Alberto has always been obsessed with unifying the Apennine Peninsula. Now that Austria is in chaos, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him. As long as he defeats Austria, his great career will be basically guaranteed..."

Alexei and Vishniak suddenly uttered oh, and now they understood what someone meant. If the Kingdom of Sardinia got involved and declared war on Austria, counter-insurgency operations would not be limited to Austria itself, and might involve Apennine Peninsula. In a sense, this matter becomes even bigger.

As the backbone of the Holy Alliance, if the Kingdom of Sardinia dared to declare war on Austria, it would naturally be provoking the Holy Alliance. As an ally of Austria, Russia naturally has a reason to send troops to help, there is nothing wrong with it!

"Carlo Alberto has such courage?" Alexey expressed doubts about this, because he always looked down on the noodles, thinking that these cowards would not have the courage to provoke the Holy Alliance, "And even if he has this Courage, I guess the Austrians are unlikely to allow us to enter the Apennine Peninsula to assist them in fighting!"

Alexey was right about this point. For Austria, the sphere of influence of the Apennine Peninsula was forbidden, and no one else was allowed to touch it. Especially Russia, which has always been aspiring to go to the Mediterranean, what if the Russians find an excuse to stay patient?

Li Xiao smiled and said: "So we have to let Carlo Alberto act quickly. Only by fighting before the Austrians put down the rebellion can we deal the heaviest blow to the Austrians. At that time, you will say that the Austrians are both battered. How will you beg us?"

Alexei and Vishniak were stunned, because someone's idea was too evil, despicable and shameless, taking advantage of others' danger to the extreme. It is conceivable that if Carlo Alberto declares war on Austria now, the Austrians who can't put out the fire in the backyard will have no spare power to control the Apennines. At this time, there seems to be no other choice but to hug Russia's thigh and shout for help. There is a better way.

At this time, if the diplomatic cooperation is effective, it will be easy to squeeze the Austrians again, but...

Alexei immediately sighed and said, "Your method is not bad.

But it just needs the cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but that old fellow Nesselrode is definitely impossible to cooperate! It doesn't work at all! "

The enemy is at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the tragedy of Russia today. Having a German politician who is the most pro-Austrian as the prime minister and foreign minister is almost like selling himself to Germany.

Li Xiao also knows how difficult Nesselrode's side is. When communicating with Leonid's father before, Prince Alexander Gorchakov complained about Nesselrode's stubbornness. This outsider who wholeheartedly defended Austria's interests was very dissatisfied.

It's a pity that even Alexander Gorchakov can't do anything about Nesselrode. After all, Nicholas I still superstitiously believed in his set of coordination policies, clinging to the Holy Alliance and not letting go, it's really embarrassing Sigh.

But what? Li Xiao didn't give up completely either. If he hadn't been the spoiler before the time travel, Russia's foreign policy would have been just a little girl dressed casually by Nesselrode.

But now that he has joined in, the trajectory of history has changed a lot. The changes in Wallachia and Moldavia are obvious. Russia has already made a lot of benefits in it and forced Austria to make major concession. Now find a way to go further, it is difficult to say but easy to say, it depends on the person!

And after all, Li Xiao knows Carlo Alberto's ambitions and the ambitions of the Italians, and how the historical process develops. How hard can it be to help add fuel to the fire?

"It's not easy to get this old fellow Nesselrode to cooperate," Li Xiao replied calmly, "but why do we force him to cooperate? The last time we acted in Wallachia, Mr. Did the guy cooperate with us?"

Alexei and Vishniak shook their heads together. Last time Nesselrode was forced by the general situation and had no choice but to surrender obediently. But can there be momentum this time around? After all, Nicholas I did not intend to oppress Austria too hard!

Li Xiao said with a smile: "Although my uncle is the one who makes decisions, there are some things that even the emperor can't help himself. Tell me if Paskovich and Duke Mikhail go to battle together , make a big cake together, can he stop it?"

Alexei couldn't help but retorted: "The problem is that Paskovich can't listen to your command!"

Li Xiao replied confidently: "I didn't intend to command him either? I believe that old guy will follow his feelings. When there is a great contribution in front of him, I don't believe he will refuse." possible!"

Alexei and Vishniak snorted, because this is in line with Paskovich's character. Back then, in order to get credit for his achievements in the Caucasus, he framed Ermolov a lot. The old guy really did it for the credit. means.

"How to do it?"

Li Xiao replied: "We have to help Carlo Alberto cheer up and make him firm up his mind earlier. That's why I asked you if you have any connections in the Kingdom of Sardinia or the Apennine Peninsula that you can use!"

Alexey replied: "There is a relationship, but the question is how are you going to use it?"

Alexei was a little worried that Li Xiao was playing with fire, so he was going to listen to Li Xiao's ideas before making a decision. If someone was too out of line, he would say no decisively, lest someone play to death Own.

It's just that, Alexei's careful thinking can't hide Li Xiao at all, he knows this friend very well, sometimes he is a little too timid, but sometimes he is a little too reckless!

So he replied: "How to use it, it's very simple. Naturally, it's propaganda and agitation. Naturally, it's instigation and instigation. Do you have to give more encouragement to the Italians?"