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Chapter 602 Can they control France? (The third update, please subscribe)
Hermitage, St. George's Hall.

St. George's Hall is also the so-called "Throne Hall". As the name suggests, it is because of the tsar's throne. At this time, the person seated on the throne is none other than Tsar Alexander II Nicholas of the Russian Empire. Vitch.

In 1855, in the face of the defeat in Crimea, his father Nicholas I had a "stroke".

From that day on, in Alexander II's heart, there has been a hidden desire-to avenge his shame!
It was also from that day that he started vigorous reforms, from emancipating serfs, to promoting industry and commerce, to setting up factories and purchasing weapons and equipment around the world, all for one purpose - to cleanse Crimea Asia's shame!
But Russia... is really poor!

Although Alexander is ambitious, the problem is that Russia's lack of financial resources limits his ambition. He has endured for 17 years, how many more years will he endure?
The long journey is still on the way!
At this time, Alexander II was sitting on the throne of the Tsar, with a blank face, listening to Alexei and the generals and technical officials of the navy explaining the advancement of the "Nanhua-class battleship" and listening to their analysis. There are various benefits to Russia after the purchase of the ship.

"I really didn't expect that the Ming Dynasty in South America actually built such an excellent warship!"

In Alexander II's view, the best shipbuilding capability in the world today is Britain, or France.

But now there is another Ming... just look at the "Nanhua-class battleship" they brought over!
Not only does France not have such an advanced battleship, but neither does Britain.

Even Britain and France have built ironclad ships of more than [-] tons.But in front of the "Nanhua-class battleship", it is still not enough to look at!
The biggest gap is the industrial standard.

From advanced steel plates to advanced steam engines, and the technology to produce them, these are what Russia needs.

However, for Alexander II, he needs more than that.

Why did Russia lose the Crimean War?
It is because of the alliance between Britain and France, how can Russia defeat them no matter how powerful it is?
So in the past ten years, he has been trying to break this situation.

He repeatedly extended an olive branch to France, but to no avail.

Now the arrival of Daming's special envoy gave him an opportunity, maybe he can let Daming mediate from it!
At first glance, it seems that you can seek help from Ming Dynasty. After all, Ming Dynasty is an ally of France!

But can they convince France?
"So, they are not only willing to transfer the technology for manufacturing the "Nanhua-class combat ship", but also to invest the money from the transaction in Russia?"

Alexander II is really curious now, can you not be curious.

Is there anyone in the world doing business like this?
Isn't business all about making money?
But they are actually willing to invest all the money they earn in Russia. This is simply... doing good deeds!

But is there such a good thing in this world?
There is no pie in the sky!
"He did say that he would deposit all the funds in Russian banks and invest them in Russia."

Alexey thought for a while and said,

"As we all know, Emperor Ming is very good at doing business, and investing in Russia will never lose money."

"Is it really that simple?"

Tsar Alexander II frowned even deeper,

"Is there any ambition?"

"Ambition?"

Taking up the tsar's question, Minister of War Dmitry Alekseevich Milyutin said:

"What kind of ambitions will they have? They are so far away from us, Your Majesty, over the past few years, Daming has always been a reputable supplier, and the weapons we purchase from them are also very good."

As the Minister of War, Milyutin was one of those who were conquered by the weapons of the Ming Dynasty. Not to mention the excellent Type 71 rifle, it is only a 280mm siege gun. Once it arrives in Russia, its powerful power will be overwhelming. Blind everyone's dog eyes.

Milyutin, the Minister of War, exclaimed in joy.

"This is what I need, nothing else!"

Immediately afterwards, it was decided to manufacture 60 gates for those fortresses that will attack Turkey in the future.

"Their weapons are indeed excellent!"

Tsar Alexander II immediately looked at the Minister of War and said,
"But what I want to know is, what is their real purpose!"

"Your Majesty, as we all know, there is a conflict of interest between the alliance between France and Ming Dynasty and Britain."

His younger brother, Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich, lowered his voice and said in a probing tone.

"Perhaps, for Ming Dynasty, what they need to find is a broad alliance."

"What? Broad alliance?"

The Tsar was taken aback,
"You mean they want an alliance with us?"

"I don't know," Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich shook his head,

"But one thing is for sure, the Ming emperor understood the nature of the game of international politics far better than the French emperor, interests! Napoleon III never knew that we were France's best ally in preventing the rise of Prussia, but how did he treat us? What about the olive branch that was handed over? Disregard it!"

Having said that, the tone of the emperor's younger brother, Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich, was full of sarcasm.

"However, in the international political game, Emperor Ming could easily win over friends and even enemies—Brazil. When the British used Brazil to contain him, he won over Brazil by sacrificing Uruguay. Your Majesty, I think it is very necessary for you to meet with Mr. Buffett, perhaps, he himself has a secret mission, although he did not express it!"

As a secret envoy, Buffett did not reveal his identity!

In fact, whether it is Buffett or Zhu Xianhai, they are very clear about what Russia wants. The key is how to stimulate their ambitions. It is not important to reveal their identities. The important thing is to let them take the initiative to lick them.

A country like the Russian Empire has always been dismissive of allies who take the initiative to come to the door, so it is better for Daming to be a little arrogant, and besides, it is Russia that is more eager to have allies now!

"There is absolutely no problem in summoning him. After all, this is a big business worth 1800 million yuan,"

There is no problem in buying warships from Ming Dynasty. Of course, Russia will not miss such a powerful warship.

Tsar Alexander II said:

"It's just that we are not sure whether they have any idea of ​​​​an alliance with Russia, and this alliance is aimed at the United Kingdom. Otherwise, this alliance will have no meaning. This is number one!"

In fact, Russia is not willing to be an enemy of the United Kingdom. They have repeatedly hoped to dismember and carve up Ottoman with the British, but they were all rejected by the latter, because for the United Kingdom, they need to use Turkey to block Russia in Bopru Within the Perth Strait, instead of rushing out of the Boporus Strait, and then threatening Britain's overseas interests.

Because of the fundamental conflict of interests, Russia has to confront the United Kingdom. At least on the Turkish issue, there is no other second choice.

After thinking about it, he said again.

"More importantly, can they influence the French decision? That's what matters."

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