Chapter 686 Bad luck only seeks out the poor

Chapter 686 Bad luck only seeks out the poor

Tsar Nicholas I frowned and thought, "The French are so evil! But fortunately, he plans to sell it instead of borrowing it."

At this time, Hilarion elbowed Pierre Guiscard, who was reluctantly pushed two steps away.

Tsar Nicholas I noticed this action and said.

"Anything else?"

Pierre Guiscard looked at Hilarion, who raised his head high and did not look at the other person's eyes.

Pierre Guiscard had no choice but to bite the bullet and said.

"Our great King Louis Philippe has one more request."

This kind of verbose guy made Nicholas I very off-putting, so he turned around and said coldly.

"explain."

I don’t know whether it was the Russian winter that was too cold or the Tsar’s tone that was too cold, but Pierre Guiscard subconsciously shivered.

In fact, Pierre Guiscard asked himself that he had met many big names.

Whether it is James Rothschild (also known as Amslow Rothschild), the head of the Rothschild family in France, or a descendant of the Napoleon family, he can deal with it calmly and even make people The other party wants something from you.

But in front of this majestic Tsar, he felt as helpless as a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, but he had to say something.

In fact, even if he doesn't say anything, nothing will change. After all, everything will be revealed when the contract is signed, and he will be even more passive by then.

So Pierre Guiscard took courage and said.

"His Majesty Louis-Philippe would like you to do France a small favor."

This time Nicholas I didn't bother to open his mouth anymore, he just looked at the other party coldly.

"His Majesty hopes that Russia can help expel the Mexican forces entrenched in California."

Pierre Guiscard did not dare to meet the Tsar's gaze. There was a deathly silence in the palace, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop a few degrees.

"You go back first, we will consider it."

The Tsar's tone was calm, and Pierre Guiscard fled the palace as if he had been granted a general amnesty.

Hilarion received another hard slap.

"Idiot! Idiot! Is California a place for Mexicans? They are all Austrians! The commander of the garrison is a member of the Habsburg family!

If we really do this, I'm afraid the 100 million francs won't be enough for military spending! "

Although the United States had suffered a disastrous defeat in the Battle of California, the Russians did not think it was a big deal at this time, because the Americans were just a bunch of ridiculous and vulgar people.

Hilarion wanted to explain something, but the Tsar stepped on his jaw.

"You shouldn't have let that idiot appear in front of me!"

Nicholas I punched and kicked Prime Minister Hilarion again, until he got tired and let out a long breath.

At this time, Prince Mainkov, who was standing aside, saw that Nicholas I's anger had been reduced by most, so he stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, what about military expenditures?"

Nicholas I's head hurt again when he mentioned military expenses. Although Russia's gray animals had the lowest supply requirements in Europe, this did not mean that they did not need supplies.

Especially when fighting in harsh environments, sometimes supplies are more important than weapons and equipment. The easiest way to fight deep into mountainous areas is to cut off the opponent's supplies. Without supplies in the vast mountains is the same as death.

But suddenly he had a flash of inspiration.

"Isn't there cholera outside now?"

"Yes, but what does this have to do with military spending?"

The Tsar sighed, his men were really useless.

On the side, Duke Liubai (the head of the special third department) already understood what the tsar meant. Naturally, Caesar could not say this kind of thing himself.

Then it was his turn as the black glove.

"Your Majesty, I received a report from an informant that the people behind this plague may be Jews."

“The damn Jews are so evil!”

At this time, Prince Mainkov also reacted. Although he was cursing the Jews for their unlucky death, he couldn't help but smile.

"You guys go ahead and do it. Before Paskevich's army goes out, you have to solve the supply problem."

Nicholas I then waved his hand and signaled people to leave, including Hilarion who was lying on the ground dying.

At this time, Nicholas I was a little irritable. He didn't understand why his country was suddenly not so good.

In fact, due to historical changes, the trade between Russia and the Austrian Empire accounted for more than a quarter of the national income.

The historical Imam Khanate did cause a lot of trouble to Russia, but without the support of this batch of weapons and supplies from Austria, they would have been finished by now.

Imam Shamil was a great rebel leader, but not a very good partner.

After all, Franz asked the Karamanli family to send them so much supplies and information, and when they were at their peak, they actually killed the envoys sent by Franz.

At this time, Russia once again pressed its troops on the border, especially Count Baria Jones's pocket tactics, which almost blocked the Imam Khanate's way of survival.

In fact, Russia's losses in such a war of attrition were much greater than those of the Imam Khanate. Unfortunately, Russia could afford it, but the Imam Khanate was about to fall apart.

So Imam Shamir once again thought of the "friends" who had helped him, and sent envoys to Tripoli several times to ask for help.

The Karamanli family emotionally wanted to tear these people from the Imam Khanate into pieces, but he knew very well that his identity was just a puppet supported by Franz.

So no matter how much hatred there is, they can only endure it.

Franz didn't have a good impression of such a fierce and cruel guy, but if Russia always chose to be pro-British, then it would still be useful to keep Imam Shamir.

But how to do this depends on the future world situation.

As for the possible demise of the Imam Khanate, Franz was not concerned.

On the other hand, Prince Mainkov and Duke Lyubai had difficulties dealing with the Jews.

"The Yusupov family?"

"No! No! That's a relative of Grand Duke Mikhail."

"The Gernsveld family?"

"No! The Russian-American Company still has their shares!"

The Russian-American Company was a semi-colonial institution in Russia similar to the East India Company. It mainly engaged in the fur business, but it had royal endorsement so ordinary people could not touch it.

"This won't work! That won't work either! Where will the military spending come from?"

Prince Mainkov is a soldier, and he is really not good at this kind of political struggle.

Prince Lyubai smiled and said: "Don't worry, His Royal Highness. You also know that His Majesty the Tsar wants military funds. It doesn't really matter whether he is a Jew or not."

"You guy, don't mess around! If things get serious, you won't be able to walk around in vain!"

"Don't worry! It won't make a big fuss! Our targets are the low-class Jews, Poles, Gypsies, and Uruks."

Then a massive money-making movement began, and millions of people had to leave their homes.