The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven

Chapter 1222 Punishment (Part )

Saint Petersburg, Winter Palace.

Nicholas I looked coldly at Prime Minister Chernyshev, which made the latter shiver down his spine.

"You incompetent idiot, it's the Poles and the British who are wrong! Why should we, Russia, make concessions?"

"This"

Prime Minister Chernyshev really didn't know how to answer, but fortunately Prince Uvarov spoke up at this time.

"The Poles cannot possibly have such ability. Someone must be behind this. The most that the fools would do if provoked would be to rush into the store, smash the windows and grab a few pieces of bread.

Attacking the town hall? Taking over the city? It's impossible for them!
If the Poles can find the British, why can't we start the Holy Alliance?"

Nicholas I had always admired the young man before him, and what Prince Uvarov said was very much in line with his thoughts.

The Poles were badly hurt in the previous uprising, and many 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, and even spread to the Baltic Governorate. This exaggerated organizational ability was obviously not something that one or two ordinary people could do.

Then the whole thing is directed at Britain. Apart from the British Empire, no other country has such a strong influence that can cause such a big turmoil in Poland.

The British's tough attitude also made people feel that everything was premeditated. After all, there seemed to be no need for the British to shed blood for the Poles.

However, launching the Holy Alliance was not a very glorious thing for the Tsar personally.

He personally felt that it was somewhat shameful to ask Prussia and Austria for help, which would cause him to lose some honor and might even hurt his self-esteem.

"There is no need to launch the Holy Alliance. Our Russian military is fully capable of calming the situation at this moment. The British dare not land and fight us."

Nicholas I's judgment of the British was not wrong, but he did not understand the British's true intentions, nor did he understand Prince Uvarov's thoughts.

Prince Uvarov obviously realized this as well, and he continued.

"The Poles are most likely backed by the British and French, who have already expressed their opposition to our religious reforms in Poland, and they feel they are defending their faith.

We can actually do what the Austrians did and say this is our internal affair.”

"internal affairs?"

Nicholas I asked with some confusion. In fact, the Russian officials around him had the same reaction, but they did not dare to ask out loud.

It is obvious that 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."

Prince Uvarov hoped to use the excuse of interfering in the country's internal affairs to veto the British, but few people responded in this huge Russian court.

Instead, some pro-British officials retorted.

"Your Excellency the Duke, are you exaggerating? Poland is our territory, and this is an indisputable fact. If the British are really that capable, why don't they plan a rebellion in our country or in St. Petersburg?"

“I am not exaggerating. The British were able to instigate a rebellion in Poland with the help of the Poles.

Without those traitors, no matter how powerful Britain was, it would never have been possible 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 insiders in St. Petersburg. "

"You!" The pro-British official could not stand such accusations, especially since Duke Liubai of the Third Department was present at the time. He did not want to be tortured into confessing.

"Don't get excited. I didn't say anything about you, Mr. Stetore."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean idiots are scarier than traitors."

"you!"

"enough!"

Nicholas I put a stop to the mutual accusations among his subjects.

"It's the British who need excuses, we don't."

"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."

There was a flash of displeasure in the Tsar's eyes, and Count Stetore beside him immediately seized the opportunity to speak.

"Don't you think that we in Russia are not strong enough to suppress Poland? Do you want to embarrass His Majesty by asking for help from other countries?"

Prince Uvarov looked at Count Stetore coldly, but explained anyway.

"Of course I believe in our Russian army, but we also have to consider the overall situation and not let some people reap the benefits.

Moreover, one of the main purposes of the Holy Alliance between Emperor Alexander I, Austria and Prussia was to prevent Poland from rising again.

If the Poles rebel in Prussia and Austria, we will help suppress it. This is just a request for them to fulfill their alliance, not a request. "

To be honest, Duke Uvarov's judgment was very accurate. The three countries' courts suppressing the Polish uprising could not only make the British give up the idea of ​​continuing to make trouble for Poland, but also prevent Prussia and Austria from sabotaging them in the rear.

After all, now Russia is the only bad guy, and all the blame will be directed at Russia. If everyone is a bad guy, then Russia's reputation will not deteriorate.

Nicholas I was still a little hesitant. He felt a little embarrassed 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 no choice but to shut up, and the pro-British factions breathed a sigh of relief, because if it really turned into a confrontation between the two major groups of Britain and France and the Holy Alliance, things would not end well.

At this time, the pro-British faction still felt that the Polish rebellion should not affect the trade between the two sides.

"Pass on my order, let Marshal Paskevich lead the Moscow Army and join the Kiev Army, totaling 100,000 people, to suppress the Polish rebellion.

At the same time, from now on, we will stop exporting timber to Britain until it drops its support for the Poles.”

Everyone was dumbfounded by the Tsar's words. Some Russian officials thought that what they feared would come true. If the timber business stopped, they would suffer huge losses.

Some people think, that's it? This is also called sanctions?
Prince Uvarov couldn't help himself immediately.

"Your Majesty, Britain is currently in the midst of an economic crisis. Their demand for timber is not large, and it is not urgent."

After hearing this, some people saw hope again and echoed it.

"Yes, the timber business cannot affect Britain, so the embargo has lost its meaning."

"I propose a total embargo on Britain!"