Struggle in Russia

Li Xiao chuckled, and asked back, "Why? What's so strange about this, I said it's for the national interest, it's in our best interest!"

Leonid finally couldn't bear it anymore, and questioned: "How can it be more beneficial to us? The Holy Alliance is the basis for safeguarding our country's international interests. Without this alliance, how can we compete with Britain and France? We need Austria! "

Li Xiao shook his head and said, "No! We don't need it!"

He asked: "Has the Holy Alliance really been that important to us in the last ten years? Without this alliance we would have been attacked by Britain and France? Without this alliance our interests on the Black Sea coast and the Caucasus cannot be maintained Yet?"

Without waiting for Leonid to answer, Li Xiao said to himself: "On the contrary, the Holy Alliance is already a political burden. The alliance of our three countries makes Britain and France regard us as the main threat at the same time. to discredit and slander our country."

"If this alliance really allows the three countries to unite to fight against the United Kingdom, then it's worth it. But the problem is that this alliance is more about pushing our country to the cusp of fighting against the United Kingdom, and letting the Austrians pick it up next to it." Cheap."

"On Poland, on the Apennines, on the Mediterranean, on Turkey, the Austrians are shit and need our support. But they use the influence of the Holy Alliance, especially our support After that, they often sang against the interests that our country cares about. Especially on the Balkan issue, they have been stumbling us, not so much as an ally but as a drag."

Alexei and Leonid thought about it, and Li Xiao's words really made sense. Austria is a real piece of shit when it comes to geopolitics, with piles of shit in every direction.

He was involved in the partition of Poland, and he was also involved in the partition of Italy. Earlier, he fought against France and the United Kingdom for the Netherlands and other low-lying countries. He was also at odds with France on the issue of the succession of the Spanish royal family. The powder keg in the back of the Balkans is his backyard. Can you tell me that the geopolitical environment can be even worse?

But in the past 20 to 30 years, the Austrians have lived a very stable life and can enjoy music and waltz in peace. What is the reason? Isn't that the Holy Alliance?

Just imagine, what would Austria be like without the Holy Alliance? Could it be that there are fires everywhere, and he is a firefighter all day long.

But what contribution does Austria, which has benefited greatly from this alliance, and Russia, which has paid the most to this alliance?

Occasionally helping Britain and France, that's all. Faced with Russia's expansion in Wallachia, Moldavia and Serbia in the past decade or so,

Also showed full vigilance, more severe than guarding against the Turks. What kind of shit ally is this?

Li Xiao continued: "Just imagine, what would the regional situation be like without Austria? There are no more stumbling blocks in the Balkans, and we can march to Serbia and Constantinople without any worries..."

Alexey interjected: "What about the British and French? They won't be reconciled to us continuing to expand our sphere of influence in Turkey..."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "It's really difficult for the British. But the French can exchange benefits. It's enough to hand over the Austrian sphere of influence in the Apennines to France. I believe the French are willing to accept it!"

Alexei and Leonid were stunned immediately, because it seemed really possible to do so?

At least Alexei couldn't help but calculate. It is indeed achievable to hand over Austria's sphere of influence in the Apennines to the French in exchange for France's acquiescence in Russia's expansion of power in the Balkans.

Because France has no interests in the Balkans, the reason why it has been opposed to Russia before is just because the two countries were in a state of hostility because of the Napoleonic Wars, and they were very unhappy because of the Holy Land issue. But these are trivial matters. If Austria can be brought down and its sphere of influence in the Apennines and the Mediterranean can be expanded, France will be very happy from ear to ear.

Li Xiao looked at Alexei and Leonid who were thinking, and said with a smile: "Divide the Austrian sphere of influence in the Apennines into several parts, give it to most of France, and give it to a small part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Do you still care about such a small matter of our expansion in the Balkans?"

Alexei shook his head, but Leonid still insisted: "Then there are Prussia and Britain! Especially Prussia, as a key ally, he will definitely not support..."

Li Xiao said lightly: "I'm afraid Prussia will be very happy to see Austria collapse. Without Austria getting in the way, Prussia can unify the other small German states except Austria. This is a great temptation for them. If it is not enough , the original Austrian territory in Poland was ceded to Prussia as compensation..."

Leonid was completely dumbfounded, not only because Li Xiao's tone of voice was as relaxed and simple as a butcher cutting meat at the butcher's table for sale, but also because what he said was true and operable. I am afraid that Prussia does not particularly care about the life and death of Austria, an ally.

But Leonid was not convinced, and emphasized: "But if this is the case, without the Holy Alliance, what can we use to contain France, and what can we use to bargain with the British?"

Li Xiao replied flatly: "There are many ways, the simplest one is to form an alliance with France!"

These words were like a bolt of lightning, knocking Leonid unconscious. Alliance with France? This kind of thinking feels evil just thinking about it, but it is an enemy with a blood feud!

"How can you form an alliance with the enemy!"

Faced with Leonid's blurted question, Li Xiao said with a smile: "The grievances between us and France disappeared in 1815 with the fall of Napoleon again. We have already taken revenge, those are in the past, there is no need to continue Never forget!"

"Now those who are hostile to France are obsessed with old antiques. Are you an old antique?"

Before Leonid could answer, Li Xiao asked again: "Are you worried that France will export revolution again? Are you worried that France will invade our country again? Or is the worry about France just an indescribable hysteria?"

Once again Leonid was speechless.

Indeed, as Li Xiao said, France is no longer the France of the Revolutionary era. Even Leonid liked the revolutions exported by France a little bit. For conservative and backward Russia, those advanced ideas were very beneficial.

As for another French invasion?

Big brother, even looking at the map, you know that it is impossible. There are groups of countries on the road, and before France arrives at the door, the new anti-French alliance may be formed again, and it is ready to push back...