No matter what, it is always good to have a successful plan. Everything is difficult at the beginning. As long as you take the first step, the road ahead will be easier.

Just as Grover Cleveland was about to start the next plan, a pie fell from the sky and directly knocked his head unconscious.

The British hoped that the United States would take the lead in helping the Russians build the "Siberian Railway".

On the surface, an ordinary railway seemed nothing, but Grover Cleveland was well-informed in political experience and immediately realized the risks and opportunities.

"Differentiating the Russian-Austrian alliance", "inducing the Russians to advance eastward and alleviating the military pressure of British India", "calculating the Russians"... a series of possibilities emerged in Grover Cleveland's mind.

Grover Cleveland doesn't know what consequences will be in the end. The only thing that can be confirmed is that the deterioration of the relations between the European powers is a good thing for the United States.

There are advantages and disadvantages. In order to "conquer the water and lead to the south", and provoke the confrontation between Britain and Russia, the Vienna government spent huge sums of money to help the Russians build the Central Asian Railway.

All the money has been invested, and the plan is about to succeed. Now, a sudden attack on the Holy Roman Empire will definitely not give up.

Although there is ocean barrier, offending a top power still poses great risks for the United States.

Although the British government promised to provide a guarantee, Grover Cleveland had no confidence in John Bull's integrity.

After rubbing his forehead, Grover Cleveland asked: "What conditions did the British give?"

The risk is not terrible. Although it will be uncomfortable to offend the Holy Roman Empire, it will not take the life of the United States; it is terrible that there are risks alone, but they cannot get corresponding returns.

Although the British did not take action, the United States would also find ways to plot against Russia and Austria's relations, but that was carried out in secret and could not be mentioned on the table.

"The British government promises to withdraw from the Four-Nation Alliance and stop suppressing us, plus an interest-free loan of 10 million pounds."

Secretary of State Juan Tripp replied expressionlessly. Obviously, he was not very interested in the conditions promised by the British.

From the moment the European War ended, the so-called four-nation alliance between Britain, France, Olympiad and West had collapsed.

"Stop suppression" is even more a joke. Britain's suppression of the United States was already in name only twenty years ago.

Not to mention now. The British's energy is not infinite. There are also the Holy Roman Empire and the Russian Empire ahead, and the London government has no time to suppress the United States.

The only valuable thing is probably the "10 million pounds interest-free loan", but this ten million is not really for them.

The United States just passed by one hand in the middle, and in the end the money would be thrown on the Siberian Railway. Not only would they not make money, but they might have to lose a lot of money.

You know, borrowing money to the Tsarist government these days is extremely risky. If the Russians go bankrupt one day, their investment will be wasted.

Juan is sure that this day will definitely not be far away. The French-Russian War has begun, and the Tsarist government has essentially entered the countdown to bankruptcy.

Even if European countries secretly support them, the Russians escaped this wave of bankruptcy by chance. In the future, the Tsarist government will still go bankrupt if the strategy of going south or advancing eastward is launched.

This is a lesson left by history. Whenever a war occurs, Russia's finances will enter the countdown.

The Russians were bankrupt, but the United States had to pay the ten million pounds of interest-free loans given by the British.

The London government has not been able to settle parliament, so the United States can only bear the responsibility of paying money to support the Russians, and the London government can only provide certain compensation in other aspects.

Grover Cleveland nodded thoughtfully: "Oh, it seems that the conditions given by the British this time are pretty good, at least not all of them are blank checks."

The sarcastic meaning in his tone betrayed Grover Cleveland's true inner thoughts. Obviously, the compensation given by the British did not satisfy him.

After understanding his eyes, Secretary of State Juan cooperated and said, "It's really good, but now we still have to increase the price.

It is almost impossible to get more from the British, but it seems that the Russians can negotiate.

It is natural for us to contribute to helping them build the Siberian Railway and ask for a share of their income in the Far East."

Unlike the original space-time, the split United States not only did not have that rich industrial raw materials, but the internal market also shrank significantly.

If you want to expand externally, after looking around, you will tragically discover that the world has been divided up.

There are great powers around you, and it is obvious that they are not easy to mess with. If you have a choice, you will not always be obsessed with the south.

There is no way. Compared to top powers like Britain and the Austrians, it is obvious that the Confederate countries in the South are easier to bully.

The current "Siberian Railway Plan" has brought new choices to the United States. Since it is impossible to continue to expand in the Americas, it is better to spread its influence overseas.

Anyway, the Russians' industry is not developed, and as investors of the Siberian Railway, the United States followed and got a share of the pie, which was not a problem at all.

Grover Cleveland: "Excellent advice. However, before that, we still have to figure out how to deal with the Austrians.

Otherwise, if they make trouble, things will be very troublesome. You should know that the Russians already have the Central Asia Railway, so their interest in the Siberian Railway may not be too strong."

Although the hairy bear was strong, it was still impossible to take into account both the south and the eastward advance. During the same period, the Tsarist government could only choose one of them as the national policy.

It is obvious that the Russian Empire is now dominated by the southern faction. As for the eastward strategy, although there are many supporters, the bad transportation has dispelled most people's ideas.

Juan sneered: "Don't worry, Mr. President Nicholas II will help us solve the Tsarist government. He is a admirer of the Yellow Russian plan.

Moreover, with the usual style of the Vienna government, the Tsarist government had to make trouble, and it would be good if it didn't follow the fire, let alone stop it.

You should know that France and Russia have just begun, and the Central Asia Railway is still continuing. If there is another Siberian Railway and the Russian Empire's family background continues, I'm afraid..."

The friendship between Russia and the United States is enough to shout slogans in normal times. Juan did not have any psychological pressure when plotting against the Russians.

Besides, this is not all a calculation. As long as the Tsarist government can control its ambitions, it will know the importance and urgency.

It is entirely possible to wait until the end of the French-Russian War and the Central Asia Railway is opened to traffic before construction of the Siberian Railway is started.

As long as we fight steadily and do not commit suicide, with the size of the Russian Empire, no one can do anything to them.

...

Nicholas II, who is in the center of the vortex, still did not know that a conspiracy against the Russian Empire was starting. At this moment, he was still immersed in the great victory of the Russian army.

The Russian troops stationed outside the city of Paris have suppressed the French resistance forces in the Paris region and have now completely controlled the city of Paris.

There has always been a saying in the European world that "controlling Paris is equivalent to controlling France." Judging from the laws of historical development, the Russian army that occupied Paris is not far from the victory of the war.

The winner is not criticized. As long as you win this war, not only can the chaos caused by the Russian army in front be written off, but you can also make another profit.

Nicholas II naturally had a reason to be happy when the front line achieved such a great victory. He had maintained his restraint without a banquet to celebrate.

Poppandostchaiff: "Your Majesty, our war with the French is far from over. In addition to Paris, there are also a large number of members of the resistance organization distributed throughout the country.

It is almost impossible to eliminate the entire France with our troops in Paris alone. In order to end the war as soon as possible, let us ask our allies for help!”

Some people dare to pour cold water on the Tsar's excitement. Obviously, Nicholas II is not as cruel as described in textbooks. A true tyrant cannot tolerate honest advice in his ears.

Of course, not being cruel does not mean that Nicholas II is a wise ruler. Linking the king's personal moral cultivation with his ruling ability is originally a hooligan.

"Call out to allies?"

"No!"

"Teacher, you're too worried. France is no longer the France of Napoleon's era.

In the previous European War, their backbone had been broken, and now they were like a squatting dog, with only the ability to shake their tails and beg for food.

We have increased our troops to France, and 200,000 Russian troops are enough to suppress all dissatisfaction. The Russian Empire has been silent for many years. Now is the time to establish its authority, and the French are the best targets to establish its authority!”

Whether the Russian Empire needs to establish authority is now a question that cannot be concluded for a while, but it must be when Nicholas II needs to establish authority the most.

I don’t know when the era began, every Tsar came to power and had to prove his abilities in foreign wars.

When evaluating whether a qualified Tsar is not judging the ability of the Tsar to govern the country, but instead he is more concerned about whether the Tsar can fight.

The more fierce the fight in foreign wars and the more brilliant the results they achieved, the higher the tsar's evaluation in the minds of the people.

For example: Nicholas I, known as the greatest tsar of the Russian Empire, relied on the achievements of defeating the British and French coalition forces and regaining Constantinople.

As for the ability to govern the country, it is enough for a pure feudal emperor to suppress rebellion internally without causing a big mess.

After all, it is a Tsar, and he always has a stubborn side. Once he decides something, it will be difficult to bring it back.

Failed to convince Nicholas II, Podonostchai was not disappointed.

The main purpose of persuading the Tsar to invite allies to participate in the quelling of the rebellion was to end the war as soon as possible and save military expenses, not really worrying about not being able to combat the rebels.

As Nicholas II said, France's backbone was broken. This break was not a spiritual break, but a substantial break.

The domestic young and strong labor force suffered heavy losses in the war, and the military-industrial system was destroyed by the Allied forces. The surviving elite troops were also taken overseas by Spain to work as mercenaries.

Although the upper French ranks, including King Carlos, supported the resistance organization, were all stuck in the dark.

There is no way, the anti-French alliance is too powerful, and France at its peak cannot withstand it, let alone now.

Supporting resistance organizations and inciting the people to resist is just to strive for better conditions, and it is not that everyone is ready to turn against the anti-French alliance.

If it weren't for the sudden incident, they would have continued to survive, slowly accumulate strength, and wait for the international situation to change before waiting for an opportunity to move.

Now I jumped out and fought with the Russians to the death. I was so happy, but behind the pleasure were thousands of French people lying in a pool of blood.

In a sense, the bloody repression of the Russian army also played a role. Although it aroused the resistance of more French people, it also shocked the French upper class.

It would be fine if non-violent and uncooperated. If these big men jumped out and fought against the Russians, they wouldn't even think about it.

It may not be implicated in the nine tribes, but the Russians still do what they say.

According to incomplete statistics, in the past three months, at least 100,000 French people fell at the guns of the Russian army and were exiled to Siberia for more than 500,000. The total population of Paris, controlled by the Russian army, has dropped by half.

Without a big shot, France's many resistance organizations were in power, so naturally they were not opponents of the Russian army.

Of course, this is just the current situation. No one knows what will happen in the future.

Perhaps, under the pressure of the Russian army, the French resistance organization suddenly united. You should know that foreign invasion will also help promote the unity of all forces.

...

Minister of Finance Sergei Witt proposed: "Your Majesty, we have captured a large number of prisoners in our hands. It is a waste of food to keep them in lockdown. It is better to send them to build the Central Asia Railway.

It just so happened that the civil servants we recruited had completed their service period and just replaced them."

It doesn't matter whether the civilians complete their service period. The key is that Sergey Witt has set his sights on this free labor force.

You should know that in the 19th century, building railways was not an easy job. Without enough mechanical equipment, you could only rely on labor.

At the railway construction site, casualties occur almost every day. It can be said that every section of the railway is piled up with human lives.

No matter how valuable a gray animal is, it is still his own people. Anyway, it is a death-death enemy, and it is better to die than to die one's own people.

Without hesitation at all, Nicholas II immediately replied: "The Army Department generates power to the frontline troops, let them work harder and try to catch more prisoners of war, and they will rely on them to follow up the Central Asian Railway."

It can be seen that when no matter how principled it is involved, Nicholas II is still a good father to the Russian people.
Chapter completed!