Dominate the Country

Contact between Britain and France reached a stalemate. Napoleon did not want his interests in Italy to be damaged, and John Bull did not want his "allies" to suffer serious damage and not be able to get back the land he lost.

It's just that neither Talleyrand nor Wesley are stubborn characters who will never look back until they hit the wall. For diplomats, flexibility is a very important quality. Since Britain and France still cannot reach complete agreement on some details, let's put aside their differences and first discuss the common points between Britain and France, such as the ongoing war in Russia.

The changes in Ottoman can be said to be Russia's best opportunity.

"The Tsar has always hoped to receive more funding. Judging from the tough character of Alexander I, although Russia has reached a very dangerous situation, he will still have a fiery will to fight." Talleyrand said to Wesley . The latter said calmly: "Of course. During the Franco-Russian War, His Majesty Alexander's strength was seen by all in Europe. And the Russian Empire with a large population still has at least 500,000 reserves. As long as there is support in money and arms, Russia’s combat capabilities are endless.”

"I haven't met with Lord Metternich of Austria yet, but I believe that Vienna is definitely not willing to see the hateful Ottomans occupy half of Ukraine. This is a very good opportunity and the best chance for Russia to take back Ukraine." Even when the Ottomans were at their most powerful, the land of Ukraine never fell into the hands of the Ottomans. Although their minions, the Crimean Khanate, often plundered people on the Ukrainian plains, Ukraine is the pasture of God. Who knows this? Nor can it be changed.

Let alone now.

After the reforms of the Ottoman Empire over the years, their military strength has indeed become much stronger, but without the support of China, they will only be a first-rate power at most, not necessarily stronger than Russia and Austria.

Now that Austria has participated in the war, even if Russia is already disabled, plus Austria, it can still regain the lost territory of Ukraine and teach the Ottomans a lesson. If Russia had sufficient external support to provide them with blood transfusions, it would not be impossible for the Ottomans to go around without food. After all, the Ottomans themselves had big problems internally.

But to achieve this goal, the Chinese must be appeased. Otherwise, if China keeps attacking Russia on the Eastern Front, Russia will be seriously disabled.

To be honest, Europe today cannot do without Russia. In the future competition between the East and the West, Russia's huge land area [relatively speaking], large population, and tame, numerous gray livestock that are not afraid of death are all one of the largest capitals of the Western world and are the pillars of the Western world. strength.

"We can provide more materials to support Russia, but I do not recommend that His Majesty Alexander fight to the death against the Chinese on the distant Eastern Front battlefield. That is asking for death. China's population is ten times that of Russia, and in terms of standing army and reserve force The construction of China is far more than that of Russia. Especially China is so rich, and the Chen Han Empire has endless power. "

There is one more thing Talleyrand did not say, that is, China still has a founding emperor. Anyone who understands Chinese history knows that every emperor who established a unified Chinese dynasty was a hero with unparalleled might and profound wisdom. There is no easy person to deal with.

If Russia goes against China, then Alexander I will face not only the Chinese army, but also Emperor Chengtian.

Wesley spread his hands. He crossed the English Channel to France, and one of his tasks was to negotiate with France about borrowing money from Russia. Yes, Napoleon is now very poor and miserable, but this does not mean that the French capitalist class is very miserable and poor. Who among the top leaders of European countries does not know the extravagance of French bankers? During the twenty-five years of the Revolution, these people all made a fortune.

Of course, the British government is also rich. But if you have money, you can't spend it lavishly. London is not willing to be taken advantage of alone when it comes to borrowing money from Russia. Wesley came to Paris. Anyway, if Napoleon really wanted to "return from his lost ways," he would definitely ask the bankers in Paris to lend money to Russia.

By then the money will no longer be recovered, and the UK will not be the only country to lose money. Although the ultimate goal of all this is to cause trouble for China.

China has been growing rapidly and has threatened the interests of the British Empire in the East many years ago. Now the British Empire not only needs Russia to contain China's power, but also needs France to share the pressure on Britain's shoulders. In recent years, the British fiscal revenue has continued to increase, but the British government's fiscal deficit has also continued to increase. That is because the pressure is too great.

When a war breaks out in the Americas, Britain has to provide money and assistance; when a war breaks out in Europe, the United Kingdom also has to provide money and assistance to Spain, Portugal, Prussia, Austria, and even more to Russia, overwhelming Alexander.

What's more, there is India. The Marathas have reached out to London for money more than once. There are people who want to spend money everywhere. How many nails can Britain twist even though it is full of iron?

Now Napoleon is about to relent. As long as Napoleon spits out the good things that should be spit out, on the European continent, there are Russia and Prussia, Austria, Spain and other countries to restrain Napoleon, and Napoleon cannot make waves. The balance of power was once again restored on the continent, which reassured London.

The threat from the Chinese is really looming now. If Napoleon is willing to retreat, London will not want to continue fighting endlessly.

Look at America now. The three hundred years of development by Oba Luo has almost become a wedding dress for others. The Chinese are about to swallow up the entire America.

Such a giant China has also established a series of colonies in Africa and divided half of Africa as its sphere of influence. The whole world is about to be swallowed up by them.

Wesley smiled and continued Talleyrand's words: "Dear Duke, it is precisely because China is so powerful that we need the Russians to fight the Chinese, isn't it?"

"Compared with the interests and gains of the country. The financial "sacrifice" is completely feasible and acceptable. This is much better than letting our boys bleed dry. Russia has a population of 40 million. They are the most populous country in Europe and the strongest pillar for us to fight against the Chinese.

In recent years, Britain has successively provided Russia with more than 3 million pounds of military supplies, and the accumulated loans have exceeded 20 million pounds. This is a large number, but the big men in London think it is worth it. As long as His Majesty the Tsar shows the necessary measures, London will continue to lend to St. Petersburg.

Here, in our meeting, this is not London seeking the opinion of Paris, but just telling you an established fact." This is not the first time Russia has borrowed money in this war. In 1811, they borrowed once, 2 million pounds; in the summer of 1812, they borrowed again, still 2 million pounds; in the winter, they borrowed a third time, this time more, 4 million pounds. This is the fourth time, and they want 5 million.

After more than 20 years of war and hundreds of millions of government deficits, Britain has always stood at the western end of the English Channel. The British government has made great contributions. Facts have proved that they are a group of excellent helmsmen. On the turbulent sea, they manipulate the British sailboat and safely travel between the waves and whirlpools.

The British continue to lend money to Russia, which is the biggest confidence for Russia to persist in fighting the war against France and then turn around to fight China and the Ottoman Empire.

The relaxed expression on Talleyrand's face retreated. Before the start of this meeting, Napoleon had discussed with him a key issue:

-The combination of Britain, Russia and Prussia.

For example, if France does not participate in this loan to Russia, then France and Russia are very likely to not be able to come together. And Britain will become Russia's most trustworthy partner. In future European affairs, Russia will stand firmly in the British camp, just like Prussia.

This will have a great impact on France and Austria. Prussia plus Russia plus Spain and Sweden are enough to offset the influence of France and Austria. Naturally, the British will have more say in future European affairs than France.

After all, Austria's navy is not worth mentioning, and although the French navy has recovered its strength, it is still far behind the British. France is suppressed by the British on both land and sea.

If France participates in the loan to Russia this time, it will be equivalent to sending a signal of reconciliation to Russia...

Talleyrand cannot make a decisive decision now. He has not yet gained Napoleon's trust again, so he cannot make a decision immediately. But he believes that Napoleon will make a wise choice. When he gave up military reunification, Napoleon knew that he had to ease the huge contradiction with Russia.

Talleyrand smiled naturally. His face is definitely thick, "It is not difficult to borrow money from Russia, but we need to see a specific and feasible copy." How was the 4 million pounds lent to Russia? Directly give money? Or use materials to offset? Or both, but what is the ratio?

This can make a thick copy.

So, the situation is so weird. Just when Chen Ming and Chen Ding thought that the Sino-Russian war would end before the New Year, Britain and France began to lose blood to Russia, so Chen Ming's plan was doomed to fail.

Of course, these are not things that Chen Ming can know immediately. The European Office has been active in the European continent for so many years, but it has only a thin foundation. They cannot get such top-secret contacts as the Anglo-French talks immediately.

This level of contact is definitely the highest level of confidentiality between countries.

Chen Ming is now paying close attention to Istanbul. The sudden military coup is too scary. The death of Selim III will be a turning point in Ottoman history.

Chen Ming is nervously waiting for the result of Alandar Mustafa Pasha.