Chapter 190: My Great Russia Has the Most Reputation (Third Update, Please Subscribe)
Infiltrate China's Manchuria region!
Although there was no map in front of him, when mentioning this dream, Count Bruno still gestured with his hands full of longing, as if there was a map in front of him.
Even his tone became a little excited.
"Witt, my child, just imagine, Manchuria is a fertile land like the Ukrainian plains. Not only is it sparsely populated, but the Tatars who occupied China don't care about that land at all. We can get the Amur River and Ussuri River basins without firing a single shot. In the future, we can use steamships to infiltrate our immigrants throughout Manchuria. Finally, we will enter the Pacific Ocean from Manchuria and even occupy most of China, just like the Tatars. We only need to conquer those barbaric and ignorant Tatars, and we can rule China like them..."
Of course, the reason why Count Bruno mentioned half of China was because he knew that the Yangtze River, or the Yangtze River, was the British sphere of influence, and Britain would never allow Russia to expand there, but for Russia it was enough.
The Crimean War ruthlessly cut off the ambition and desire of the double-headed eagle of the Russian Empire to expand westwards. The Russian upper nobles, who were beaten bloody by Britain and France, began to form a consensus - to expand eastwards!
Whether it is the occupation of the Khanate in Central Asia or the Heilongjiang and Ussuri River basins, they are all part of the eastward expansion. "By then, we will replace the Tatars in ruling that land, and those Chinese will accept Russian rule just as they are used to the rule of the Tatars, and we will have a new Russia - Yellow Russia!"
Yellow Russia!
What Count Bruno didn't know was that his words might be the source of Werther's lifelong obsession. Whether in this world or in another, Werther's political career was built on the development of "Yellow Russia", and it was also destroyed by it...
"So, a few years ago, after internal debate among the top leaders of the empire, St. Petersburg has decided to transfer Alaska and launch a Far East development plan. In addition, it is also promoting a series of social, military, and political reforms in the empire. All of these require money!"
“Can Alaska be sold for that much money?”
Witt was a little skeptical that the place really had no economic value.
"Besides, America Corporation is just a company. Why should we sell Alaska to a company? Why not sell it to a country?"
"The country? Like some people said, sold to the Americans, right?"
Count Bruno shook his head.
"Witt, my child, even if the Americans bought Alaska, they would not be able to contain the British. But one thing is for sure, if we sell Alaska to the Americans, we will lose Alaska forever! But... the company is different!"
Although the count did not give any further explanation, Witt knew exactly what he meant - if he sold Alaska to the company, Russia would have the opportunity to break the treaty in the future.
Looking at the thoughtful Werther, Count Bruno, a veteran diplomat of the Russian Empire, taught him.
"Witt, remember, treaties with the strong are international treaties that need to be observed. What about treaties with the weak? They can be torn up and betrayed at any time. They are just a few pieces of paper! Never let a few pieces of paper signed with the weak bind your hands and restrict your actions!"
Looking at the thoughtful young man in front of him, Count Bruno said,
"Witt, the treaty was signed for the purpose of betrayal, but betrayal has a price. Compared to tearing up the treaty with the United States, the price of tearing up the treaty signed with the company is simply not worth mentioning!"
If Zhu Xianhai heard what Count Bruno said, he would definitely say - He is indeed a Russian! He is definitely the most authentic one.
Afterwards, at the instruction of Count Bruno, Witt sat on the ladder in the corridor, waiting for Buffett to come back. In the evening, as soon as Buffett came back, Count Bruno knocked on his door again.
"Your Excellency, I think my answer is very clear!"
Buffett was really annoyed. Anyone who encountered such a dog-skin plaster would not be happy, especially since there was a London socialite in his house!
Anyone who is doing this will be in a bad mood if they are interrupted!
"We are not interested in that broken place at all. You and I both know that it is worthless. You have been developing it for more than a hundred years, but what have you gained? After more than a hundred years, you have only built a few settlements. Including the local Russian half-bloods, there are only about 500 Russians in the huge Alaska! You can't even grow food locally. You even need to import potatoes from Mexico and other places. It is a burden for everyone, sir!"
Buffett rejected the idea outright. It was not a mindless rejection. In fact, after the other party first proposed the idea, he went to find a geographer in London to learn about Alaska. The conclusion he came to was that even Britain would not have the slightest interest in that icy and snowy place.
"Mr. Brino, don't rush to refuse!"
Count Bruno laughed.
"Maybe Alaska is not worth the money, but what about Russia's promise? I don't think Mr. Brino realizes that."
"What? A promise?"
Buffett wondered.
"What's the meaning?"
"Mr. Brino, if I remember correctly, you have been to New York before coming to London. Perhaps you should have noticed that last year, at the invitation of the US government, we sent a fleet to New York!"
Count Bruno smiled as he took the initiative to sit on the sofa.
"Why did the Americans invite us? Because of the Civil War, the British and French were planning to dismember the United States by supporting the South. President Lincoln believed that the United States could not handle it alone, so they turned to the Russian Empire for help, just like us. As we all know, there are conflicts between us and the British and French, so His Majesty the Tsar sent a fleet all the way to New York to stand up for the federal government. Now our fleet is still there, maybe they haven't fired a shot, but it is enough to prevent Britain and France from directly intervening in the war in the United States. The promise of the Russian Empire..."
Count Bruno smiled and said.
"It is a safe promise. One day in the future, when the America Company has a conflict with the British or the French, we will send out a fleet to support you as we support the Americans! I think this promise is priceless!"
(End of this chapter)
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