Struggle in Russia

Princess Sophie's eyes immediately changed, from indifferent to suggestive, from enthusiastic to indifferent, all in all, in an instant, this woman seemed to have become another stranger.

She only heard her reply coldly: "Whoever your Highness likes to associate with, that is His Highness's freedom. As for who I have a good relationship with, that is also my freedom. You should take care of your own affairs!"

This refusal can be said to be quite blunt and tough. Naturally, Schwarzenberg was very upset. He always felt that it was better for the Austrians to be the masters of their own affairs in Austria. Even the Grand Duchess is an outsider. It should be the awareness of outsiders!

So he also strengthened his tone a little bit, and replied a little bluntly: "We who are courtiers will naturally do a good job, but His Royal Highness should also look like His Highness, what's the matter with frequent contact with foreigners? It doesn't sound good to go out and influence!"

In fact, the words have not been finished yet, but before he could continue, Princess Sophie interrupted forcefully: "Really? It seems that your Excellency thinks that the current situation in Austria is very good? The current situation is really good. It seems that you are very capable!"

This is a face-to-face slap, and the implication is that you courtiers have not done things well at all. What would Austria look like if things were done right?

Schwarzenberg didn't want to listen to this, because he didn't think he was responsible for Austria's current predicament at all. In his opinion, it was entirely the fault of Ferdinand I's incompetence, but if His Majesty was a little shrewd, Can Austria look like this?

But these words are purely coaxing ghosts, at least they can't coax Princess Sophie, who has been the daughter-in-law of the Habsburg family for these years, what hasn't she seen? Her uncle who is the emperor is really just a rubber stamp, and his idiot husband who works in the Regency Council is just a clay bodhisattva, let them be responsible for the current embarrassment?

In Princess Sophie's view, Austria's current problems are entirely caused by a group of courtiers headed by Metternich who don't do anything. Then Schwarzenberg, a bastard, just touched the upper and lower lips and slammed the royal family's head. What is it called!

Princess Sophie thinks that what Austria needs to rectify most now is the extremely incompetent and useless courtiers who spend their days idling and waiting to die. They should be taught a good lesson and let them really work hard and take responsibility. This is the most important thing. thing!

Naturally, she didn't have a good impression of Schwarzenberg, who was trying to throw the blame away, and for the time being, she only gave him a supercilious reception because of their brother-in-law's power, otherwise, she would have treated him like a shrew.

Schwarzenberg did not expect the grand duchess to be so "arrogant" and "unreasonable". In his opinion, the grand duchess is a fool and the country is in chaos, so the grand duchess should take the country as the first priority. Pay attention, respect them, the important ministers who turned the tide and saved the country. Instead of treating each other with bad words and bad faces, is this the attitude of the royal family towards loyal ministers!

So he understood Wendisch Gretz's obsession a little bit. No wonder this brother-in-law always insisted on letting the normal Grand Duke Franz Joseph succeed to the throne instead of the current crown prince. The attitude of these two people is really annoying!

"Ma'am, I think you are being too harsh... If it weren't for our courtiers to turn the tide, the royal family may have followed in the footsteps of Louis XVI. I hope you have not forgotten how the French thugs treated their king back then!"

A cold light flashed in Princess Sophie's eyes, and her impression of Schwarzenberg was even worse. This is a blatant threat and blackmail. The problem is that if she hadn't talked with Prince Alexander Gorchakov, she would really be worried about this issue. After all, the power ministers headed by Schwarzenberg and Wendisch Gretz have completely controlled the power of the country. If they really want to make a military remonstrance, she has no choice but to cry silently.

But now it is different. Although Prince Alexander Gorchakov did not promise her anything, she was relieved by a guarantee. The Duke told her: "Nicholas I will never tolerate another French Revolution.

The tragedy of executing the king will never be allowed to happen again, and Russia will do everything possible to ensure the natural kingship! "

Princess Sophie doesn't really believe in other promises, but she thinks that the Russians are sincere in this promise, because she is familiar with Nicholas I's character and knows what the Supreme is most worried about, and now if someone or If the power shows such signs, it will inevitably be attacked by Russia.

Although Nicholas I would not be crazy enough to actually declare war on Austria, he could take back the promised military aid. Princess Sophie saw it very clearly. She knew that Schwarzenberg and Wendisch Gretz were not strong enough to quell the rebellion alone. Without Russian military assistance, the Hungarians would be a headache for them. Coupled with the unstable Italy, there is no way to end the mess at that time, and the only thing waiting for them is the downfall of Enron. The ending of these two guys may not be much better than that of Metternich.

Naturally, Princess Sophie, who was confident in her heart, was not afraid at all, and said sarcastically: "I have never seen how the French thugs treat their king...but I can see how you courtiers treat your majesty and the crown prince." Clearly... are you trying to imitate the French thugs?"

Princess Sophie looked at Schwarzenberg fearlessly, and the persistence in her eyes made the latter frown, only to hear her continue to mock: "However, in my opinion, at this moment and at that moment, those French thugs in the past Just because you can do it doesn't mean that you can do it now! If you are not afraid of being infamous for thousands of years, why don't you give it a try!"

Looking into Princess Sophie's eyes, Schwarzenberg knew that things were in serious trouble. The tone of the Grand Duchess's words did not mean any compromise. Once she did not buy it, he and Wendisch Gretz really had no good solution, unless they made up their minds to kill Grand Duke Franz Karl and Princess Sophie, otherwise Grand Duke Franz Joseph would not be able to succeed to the throne in advance.

The problem is that they really don’t dare to do this, because the first one, the rich and powerful, would not agree to it internally, and the royal family abroad would not agree either, especially the one who puts the status of the monarch above everything else. Gula I will really go crazy!

Without the support of Russia, neither he nor Wendisch Gretz can stabilize the situation, and if they fail, they will really fall short and become eternal sinners! And he, Schwarzenberg, doesn't want to be a sinner in Austria!