Opening game, American Tycoon

Chapter 1470 Werther's troubles (second update, please subscribe)
Unlike St. Petersburg, which is icy and snowy, the average temperature in Constantinople in January is only about 7 degrees, but for Russians, it is like a cool and pleasant spring.Since Russia "recaptured" Constantinople, millions of Russians moved to the city, and the capital of the Roman Empire was rapidly Russified.

In less than 20 years, Ottoman's imprint disappeared from the city, and the fountains and parks that disappeared during the Ottoman rule reappeared in the city.And the park is a favorite place for many Russians.

Especially this spring.

Let's be!

Because it is the weekend, there are many women with children sitting on the grass in the park. They play or have a picnic with the children.

The men are playing chess or chatting in some corners, and of course, some people are feeding pigeons in the park.

Sergei Witte, the finance minister of the Roman Empire, was sitting on a chair by the lake, feeding pigeons there, and sometimes he would stay here alone for half a day.

"Today's weather seems to be very good."

When the voice reached his ears, Sergei Witte raised his head and saw a tall oriental man sitting beside him.His dress is not much different from that of Russians, and outsiders may think that he is a Tatar.

"That's right! It's impossible to see such weather in St. Petersburg this season, but here... even in the coldest season, it's as warm as spring. Look..."

Serge Witte pointed to the people playing in the park, his expression became a little sighed.

"Twenty years ago, no Russian would have thought that one day this city would return to Christendom, let alone become the capital of Russia."

Like many people, even now, Sergei Witte is still accustomed to calling the Roman Empire Russia. After all, they prefer to call themselves Russia. As for Rome... it's just a complex of theirs.

When they really realize the distant dream of the "Roman Empire" and the Russian "Messiah" savior complex, even if they keep talking about Rome, deep down, they still agree with Russia more.

The man sat down beside the chair and took out a chess box.

"Are you interested?"

"You can try it!"

Sergey Witt nodded.

The two played chess like this, and both of them seemed to keep silent during the game.

"It is foreseeable that if the conditions offered by London are attractive enough, the court's attitude may change!"

After more than a dozen moves, Sergei Witte first broke the silence. In fact, today’s meeting was exactly his invitation. The person who was playing chess with him was none other than the embassy of the Ming Empire in the Russian Empire. Second Counselor Shen Liwen, the two of them have had many contacts at the reception banquet of the Ministry of Finance.

"what?"

Shen Liwen's chess hand couldn't help but pause, and he even looked at the finance minister in surprise, what was he talking about?
London offers terms!
They want to negotiate... how is this possible?

"Yes, you heard me right. Although this war was started because of us, the situation has changed now."

"Is it irreparable?"

"Our army is not progressing well in Persia, and in Constantinople, not all the lunatics who advocate pushing the border to the South Asian subcontinent, there is too much Indian population for us to digest , is also impossible to digest,"

In fact, Witte also did not support the occupation of the whole of India. He only supported the occupation of Persia. After all, the oil there is very attractive. Of course, there is another reason because the population there is not large and can be absorbed and digested.But India is different.There are too many Indians there.

"Therefore, in the palace, some people agreed that Britain's withdrawal from Persia was the condition for the truce, and for the palace, this is not an unacceptable condition. After all, it means that Russia can achieve the goal without paying any price. our aim."

"Then what are you worried about? I recall that you also disapproved of expansion into India."

Shen Liwen was a little curious why Werther would tell him the news. After all, Werther opposed the annexation of India.

"Mr Shin, I'm not opposed to expanding to India, but I don't think we can digest India, after all, it is a region with a population of more than 2.7 million, annexing India... God forbid, by then it will not be Russia that will annex India, but India Annex Russia, when the time comes..."

Turning his gaze to the park, Werther said in a sarcastic tone.

"People here smell like curry! But that's not why I'm against changing my position."

I don't know until then.Is it Russia's India, or India's Russia?

Staring at Shen Liwen, Werther said.

"I think we are all very clear that the reason why Britain will make concessions is because they are facing unprecedented pressure. In order to defeat France and Ming Dynasty, Persia is of course an object that can be sacrificed. However, when they defeat France and Ming After Ming Dynasty. What will happen?"

While asking questions, Witte said.

"At that time, Russia - Russia with its vast territory will be the imaginary enemy of the British. What we are facing is not only the suppression of the British. It may even be a war. Waiting for Russia's future is bound to be a lonely and endless struggle. War of Allies."

After expressing this point of view, after Witte made a move, his brows were wrinkled and his expression was solemn, as if he was looking at the chessboard, but in fact, he was thinking about the future of Russia.

The future situation is extremely unfavorable for Russia.

"Of course, we still have another option, which is to join hands with the British. We can occupy the colonies of the French, or we can go all the way to Africa to occupy your colonies. The rewards we get will be very rich, but..."

"This does not change the future of Russia, Mr. Witte, we are very clear that whether you choose to cease the war or join the British camp, the conflict between you and the United Kingdom is inevitable. A strong United Kingdom will not accept A strong Russia!"

Picking up the chess piece, Shen Liwen made a move.

"Of course! You will definitely ask, will the Ming Empire and France accept a powerful Russia?"

"can you?"

Werther asked with a smile.

"Whether it is Ming, France, or Russia, they will not sit back and watch one side annex the other. Mr. Witte, we all know that the essence of international political games is balance, and the three kingdoms stand together!"

While speaking, Shen Liwen took a pawn from Werther, and then he said.

"Only when the three kingdoms stand together can there be lasting peace between us. It is unacceptable for any party to try to break this balance, and it will directly lead to a war between the three countries. Therefore, I believe that there is lasting peace between us. "

"Yes."

Victor nodded.

"That's why I chose to tell you this news. I hope you can send a special envoy as soon as possible to let us solve this problem fundamentally, for the sake of our friendship."

"Friendship...if you have made up your mind, it is impossible to maintain the friendship between countries if it is just friendship!"

Witt nodded, and then said nothing, both of them had a little worry on their brows.At this moment, both of them knew very well that if there were not enough interests, Russia might betray the alliance!
Ten minutes later, after playing a game of chess, the thoughtful two said goodbye casually like strangers, and left the park. Although they walked in two directions, they felt heavy. His footsteps seem to represent that the two countries are parting ways.

(End of this chapter)