Struggle in Russia

While the rich wine and meat smell, the road with frozen bone.

When the common people in Bucharest are in panic, the living conditions of the rich and powerful are different. The singing and dancing are chic and unrestrained, especially those high-end dignitaries who participated in the action of overthrowing Prince Bibescu. They really live in the clouds Average.

The reason is very simple. In the past, they were servants of the Russian Supreme Emperor, but now they are the masters of the country. Formerly the Russian masters came first, but now their desires come first.

Don't underestimate the greed of these people. They brought down Prince Bibescu and drove away the Russian overlord not only for the independence of the country and the nation, but also to satisfy their own selfish desires.

The conservatives in Wallachia are actually no more enlightened than the conservatives in Russia. The reason why they chanted the slogan of freedom and democracy is actually just a cover, just to find a plausible excuse for their subversive behavior and to deceive the general public. Cannon fodder.

When the Russians are driven out, this pretense and signboard will have no effect, and they can resume their nature and do whatever they want.

"Land reform? What is that? Why should we distribute the land we have inherited from generation to generation to those mud legs? The state pays for the redemption? Where does the state's money come from? It's not paid by us taxpayers. Why should we use taxpayers' money to fund those mud legs who have made no contribution to the country? Is it because they are poor?"

Dimitri Bretianu loudly expounded his political ideas to his friends, and strongly criticized the reform proposals of the democrats.

"Land reform is unnecessary! The interests of those of us who donate money and work hard for the country's independence and freedom, and put our wealth and lives on our belts must be protected first! It makes no sense that after we have paid such a huge sacrifice, Let us continue to sacrifice, so what is the point of us driving out the Russians, just to kill ourselves!"

Dimitri Bretianu's speech won applause from all the halls. His little friends blushed and applauded wildly, just like a group of fans who are obsessed with idols.

However, Dimitri Bretianu didn't finish his speech. He made a gesture of pressing his hands down, temporarily stopping the cheers and applause, and then continued to instigate:

"The country should first ensure the interests of those who contribute the most to us, and should give us preferential support policies and conditions, such as tax exemption, such as low-interest or interest-free loans..."

"Only when those of us who sincerely support the new republic and the new Wallachia become rich and strong, will the country become stronger and be able to resist the enemy's counterattack!"

When Dimitri Bretianu's speech was over,

There was overwhelming applause and cheers again, and some people even began to shout the slogan "Long live Dimitri Bretianu". This made him very satisfied and very proud. With a trace of pride, he walked up to his younger brother Jan Constantine Bretianu, and said with a little ability:

"Dear brother, look, I've said it all, my opinion is the mainstream. Look at the public opinion, how enthusiastic, enthusiastic and exciting it is!"

Jan Constantine Bretianu was not as optimistic as his elder brother, and pondered: "That's all for now. But how reliable are these guys? When the Russians approach the city, do you think they will be like today? Do you act as a shield for you with the same enthusiasm and generosity?"

Dimitri was taken aback. He looked at the excited landlord leaders, shook his head, and asked worriedly, "Have you got any news? Are the Russians really planning to intervene?"

"Not yet," Jan Constantine shook his head. "Berlin and Austria have also revolutionized, and the attention of the Russians has been attracted. At least that's what the British told me. We should be safe for the time being."

Dimitri frowned and asked, "What does the Frenchman say?"

"The French say the same thing," Jan Constantine sighed, "but you know, there was an uprising in Paris in February, and the French were in chaos. Louis-Philippe fled to England, and the Second Republic I'm still cleaning up the mess in Paris, so I don't have time to take care of us for the time being."

"This is really bad." Dimitri muttered, and then asked, "Where are those clowns?"

Jan Konstantin naturally knew who his brother was talking about. Besides the Turks, who else is suitable for acting as a buffoon? Turkey has been a complete joke for decades, and its underpants have been stripped over and over again. It is really an international joke.

He shrugged and said, "There was no response. He didn't say anything to our note. There was neither support nor objection. It seemed like he pretended not to know."

"Ridiculous!" Dimitri snorted and sarcastically said, "Do they think it's okay if they pretend they didn't see or hear? The Russians will let them go? Don't these clowns know that no matter how they pretend, the Russians They will still find them and embarrass them!"

As he spoke, he complained bitterly: "These idiots are really useless at all!"

Jan Konstantin didn't take his brother's complaint seriously. On the contrary, he felt that Turkey's response was very sensible. It is a political taboo to make a hasty statement when the situation is unknown, and it will only lead to disaster.

Britain and France do not say that it is a smart move for the Turks to remain silent. Just like their brothers in the previous coup, the opposition did not have an absolute upper hand, and they would not join the ranks of Prince Bibescu.

Just thinking about it, Dimitri asked again: "What is the interim cabinet going to do?"

Jan Constantine replied: "They also quarreled. The liberals demanded immediate comprehensive democratic reforms, the establishment of a constitutional assembly, and democratic elections. The nationalists said they should support Moldavia's anti-Russian independence. The movement demanded that the National Guard be sent to Moldavia immediately, while the reformists said that they should meet the voices and demands of the people at the bottom and protect their right to survival, that is, they demanded land reform. Anyway, no one could convince anyone, it was a mess .”

Dimitri sighed and said: "I knew it was like this. It's all messed up. What kind of elections are they doing? Now the enemy is not stable. When the crisis is at stake, they don't want to defend against the enemy, but think about elections. They are Chinese What's wrong?"

"Nationalists are also lunatics. We have already stimulated the Russians just now. If we don't want to keep a low profile, we also want to provoke polar bears. This is death!"

"Reformists, hmph, they are the most naive. What do you want to do? Do you want to cut off our way of life! Let them go to hell!"

After complaining, Dimitri asked, "What do you think we should do?"