Chapter 1359 The Art of Compromise

Alexander's words were concise and to the point, and they pointed directly at the focus of the disease. But it sounded very unpleasant to Nicholas I. He neither wanted to compromise with the Poles nor admit his mistakes.

As for building the railway now, it is too late.

"You learned all this after a trip to Austria? How can you, a weak guy, inherit this empire? I will never compromise with those traitors!"

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Nicholas I once again made his position clear.

"Father, that idiot Wembetrovsky deserves to die. If it weren't for his misbehavior, the situation in Poland wouldn't be so bad."

Nicholas I still dismissed Alexander's statement.

"That guy Wembetrovsky deserves to die, but the Poles don't deserve to be buried with him."

"Father, your confusion is meaningless."

Alexander couldn't help but complain.

"What do you know! You have no sense of honor! The Poles still want to restore the kingdom? If they restore the kingdom, where will my face be?"

"Father, your sense of honor is worthless. If you still want to continue to fight as a chariot, I suggest you make a choice."

When it came to the personal expedition, Nicholas I couldn't help but feel sad for a moment. He really wanted to lead his troops to take a look at Constantinople. Although he didn't want to admit it, this wish seemed to be in vain.

By this time the Austrian Empire had emerged from the Spanish War, and the shackles on the British were about to be removed.

The British government has repeatedly warned Russia not to continue its expansion and to stop its aggressive war against the Ottoman Empire.

The future outcome is likely to be that Russia will be unable to attack for a long time, Britain will come to help the Ottoman Empire, and the Austrians will stand by and watch.

Although Nicholas I firmly believed that Franz would keep his promise, the Russian ministers did not think so. As the saying goes, everyone makes money, Nicholas I also began to doubt whether Franz would sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers.

Wait until Russia, the Ottomans, and the British have all fought to the point of exhaustion before they intervene to seize the final fruits of victory.

Nicholas I did not want to be cut off like this, but it would be a bit embarrassing not to regain face on the battlefield. The situation facing Russia today is quite passive.

Just when he thought he was going to spend another day in such pain, Nicholas I received a message.

The Poles wanted peace.

This was something that Nicholas I would never have thought of before. After all, the two sides had been fighting inextricably and had a fight to the death.

Moreover, the Poles finally regained a win and actually offered peace talks at this time. This couldn't help but make Nicholas I feel that the Poles wanted to repeat their old tricks.

"These despicable guys, do they think I'm as stupid as that guy Paskievich? I won't be fooled by them."

Before Nicholas I could finish speaking, Alexander snatched the letter.

"Father, don't you think this is a God-given opportunity? If we can solve the Polish problem, then you will have one less thing to worry about.

You can also mobilize more troops to conquer the Ottoman Empire. "

Nicholas I snorted and said nothing, acquiescing to Alexander's idea.

"We can first take a look at the conditions proposed by the Poles."

Alexander glanced at it quickly and smiled. The conditions proposed by the Poles were pretty much what he thought.

"The Poles only demand to maintain their religious beliefs, pardon the insurrectionists, and cancel several discriminatory policies against the Poles."

The issue of the kingdom was not mentioned, and there was no intention of independence, which made both Alexander and Nicholas I breathe a sigh of relief. Judging from the previous dialogue, Nicholas I was very concerned about the kingdom's issues.

If the Poles raised the issue of the kingdom, it would inevitably anger Nicholas I, and there would be no peace talks.

But Alexander felt it was a pity. If the Kingdom of Poland could be restored, it would be good to integrate the Poles into Russia like Austria.

Alexander's persuasion made Nicholas I a little tempted. After all, what he always wanted was Constantinople. For this, he could sacrifice Poland or his own honor.

These are nothing compared to the glory and dreams of the Romanov family.

However, the restoration of the Kingdom of Poland was unacceptable to Nicholas I, because it was he who abolished the Kingdom of Poland, and he could not publicly slap himself in the face.

Seeing that Nicholas I was a little moved, Alexander immediately struck while the iron was hot.

"Father, how is it? The Poles' demands are not excessive."

Alexander was interrupted by Nicholas I before he finished speaking.

"Not too much? They launched such a shameless rebellion and dare to ask me for conditions? Do I still have to thank them?"

Alexander didn't know where Nicholas I got the evil fire, so he had to continue.

"The Poles have offered to give us a list of all the leaders involved in planning and organizing this time. As long as you can agree to peace conditions, these people will self-exile and never set foot on Russian soil again."

Nicholas I was not satisfied with this.

"What credibility do the traitors' oaths have? I will publicly execute them! And figure out your position!"

Alexander's smile froze. It was obvious that his father's character would only intensify the contradiction at hand, and the result of the intensification of the contradiction would obviously be more unfavorable to Russia.

Although Alexander did not think Nicholas I's plan to expedition to the Ottoman Empire would succeed, he did not want his father to leave too many regrets.

While Alexander was thinking about it, Nicholas I sighed.

"That's all? You haven't made any progress!"

Alexander tilted his head to one side and returned to his usual carefree look. He hated Nicholas I's preaching the most.

"You can change your words now. As long as the Polish rebels are willing to hand over the culprits, the great Tsar Nicholas I is willing to pardon their sins.

Can't you change your words? What's in your mind?"

Nicholas I said earnestly, but still didn't forget to belittle his son.

"Humph, a guy who goes back on his word."

Alexander didn't want to continue listening to Nicholas I's preaching. He casually grabbed an apple from the fruit plate and stuffed it into his mouth and turned away.

Nicholas I was somewhat relieved. After all, his son finally started to participate in political affairs. If it were the past, this guy would definitely run as far as he could. It seems that he was stimulated in Vienna.

But this is a good thing for Nicholas I. After all, there are too few people in Russia who can put pressure on Alexander, so that the latter has developed a frivolous character.

Franz Joseph I is indeed a young man that he is optimistic about, and only such a person is worthy of his daughter.

But on the other hand, the Austrian Empire is very likely to become a strong enemy of the Russian Empire, but fortunately, he has already made a plan to divide the East and West Rome.

Nicholas I really admires his foresight more and more