Chapter 1222 Punishment (Part 1)
St. Petersburg, Winter Palace.
Nicholas I looked at Prime Minister Chernyshev coldly, which made the latter uncontrollably shiver down his spine.
"You incompetent fool, it's the Poles and the British who are wrong! Why should we in Russia make concessions?"
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Prime Minister Chernyshev really didn't know how to answer. Fortunately, Duke Uvarov spoke at this time.
"It is impossible for the Poles to have such ability, there must be someone behind it. Those stupid people will rush into the store, smash the glass and grab a few pieces of bread if they are stimulated.
Attack City Hall? Conquer a city? It's impossible for them!
If the Poles can find the British, why can't we launch the Holy Alliance? "
Nicholas I had always admired the young man in front of him, and what Duke Uvarov said at this time was in line with his thoughts.
The Poles had been severely weakened by previous uprisings, and many of their so-called elites and leaders were executed. It is not difficult for an organization to recruit people, but it is difficult to organize these people.
At this time, uprisings were everywhere in Poland, even spreading to the Baltic Governorate. This kind of exaggerated organizational ability was obviously not something that one or two ordinary people could achieve.
Then the whole thing is pointed directly at Britain. Apart from the British Empire, no other country has such a strong influence and can cause such a big disturbance in Poland.
The tough attitude of the British also made people feel that everything was premeditated. After all, the British did not seem to need to bleed for the Poles.
However, launching the Holy Alliance was a disgraceful thing for the Tsar personally.
He personally felt it was a shame to ask for help from Prussia and Austria, which would cost him part of his honor and might even hurt his self-esteem.
"There is no need to launch the Holy Alliance. Our Russian military power can completely calm the situation at this time. The British do not dare to land and fight us."
Nicholas I was not wrong in his judgment of the British, but he did not understand the true intentions of the British, let alone the thoughts of Duke Uvarov.
Prince Uvarov obviously realized this as he continued.
"Behind the Poles are most likely the British and the French. They have already expressed their attitude before and opposed our religious reform in Poland. They feel that they are defending their faith.
In fact, we can use the Austrian approach and describe this as our internal affairs. "
"internal affairs?"
Nicholas I asked with some confusion. In fact, the Russian senior officials around him also had the same reaction, but they did not dare to ask.
Obviously, the Russian monarchs and ministers have no idea about internal affairs, or they are accustomed to interfering in the internal affairs of other countries.
"We can define the actions of Britain and France as interference in our internal affairs, so that they have no reasonable excuse."
Duke Uvarov hoped to use the excuse of intervening in the country's internal affairs to veto the British, but there were only a few in this huge Russian court.
On the contrary, some pro-British officials retorted.
"My Lord Duke, are you being a little alarmist? Poland is our country's territory. This is an indisputable fact. If the British are really that capable, why don't they plan a rebellion within our country or in St. Petersburg?"
"I am not being alarmist. The British were able to instigate rebellion in Poland with the help of the Poles.
Without those traitors, no matter how powerful Britain is, it will never be able to shake our rule in Poland.
As for why the British did not plan a rebellion in St. Petersburg, we have to ask the British internal correspondents in St. Petersburg. "
"you!."
The pro-British official couldn't bear such accusations, not to mention that the Duke of Third Colyubai was still present at this time. He didn't want to be beaten into submission.
"Don't get excited, I didn't talk about you, Mr. Statore."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean a fool is scarier than a traitor."
"you!"
"Enough!"
Nicholas I put an end to the mutual accusations among his subjects.
"British talent needs excuses, we don't need excuses."
"Your Majesty, even if we don't need an excuse, we should mobilize the power of the Holy Alliance. Ask Austria and Prussia to jointly suppress Poland."
A trace of displeasure flashed in the Tsar's eyes, and Count Statore immediately seized the opportunity and said.
"Do you think that we in Russia do not have enough power to suppress Poland? Do you want to embarrass His Majesty by asking for assistance from other countries?"
Prince Uvarov looked at Count Statore coldly, but still explained.
“Of course I believe in our Russian military, but we must also consider the overall situation and cannot let some people reap the benefits.
What's more, one of the main purposes of His Majesty Alexander I's Holy Alliance with Austria and Prussia was to prevent Poland from rising again.
If the Poles started a rebellion in Prussia and Austria, we would help put it down. This is just asking them to fulfill their covenant, not a request. "
To be honest, Duke Uvarov's judgment was very accurate. The suppression of the Polish uprising by the three palaces would not only make the British give up the idea of continuing to make a fuss about Poland, but also prevent Prussia and Austria from causing trouble in the rear.
After all, there is only one evil person in Russia now, and all the fingers will be pointed at Russia. If everyone were evil, Russia's reputation wouldn't be bad.
Nicholas I was still a little hesitant. He felt a little ashamed to ask Austria and Prussia for reinforcements. One was his son-in-law and the other was his brother-in-law. Nicholas I was really embarrassed.
"No! In 1848, the Hungarian rebels had already reached the gates of Vienna, and the little emperor next door did not ask for help from the allies. Am I worse than a child?"
After the Tsar said this, Duke Uvarov had to shut up, and the pro-British faction was relieved, because if it really became a confrontation between the two major groups of Britain, France and the Holy Alliance, it would not end well.
The pro-British faction still felt that the Polish rebellion should not affect the trade between the two sides.
"Pass my order, let Marshal Paskevich lead the Moscow Corps and join the Kiev Corps with a total of 100,000 people to suppress the Polish rebellion.
At the same time, stop exporting timber to Britain from now on until it gives up its support for the Poles."
Everyone was dumbfounded by the Tsar's words. Some Russian officials thought that what they feared would come true. Once the timber business stopped, they would suffer huge losses.
In the eyes of others, that's it? This is also called sanctions?
Duke Uvarov couldn't help it immediately.
"Your Majesty, Britain is in an economic crisis at this time. Their demand for timber is not large and not urgent."
Hearing this, some people saw hope again and echoed.
"Yes, the timber business can't affect Britain, so the embargo loses its meaning."
"I propose a comprehensive embargo on Britain!"