As for Karl Nesserrode, Nicholas I arranged for him to serve as the spokesman for the Russian Empire. His main task was to stabilize the Kingdom of Britain and keep the Kingdom of Britain in a neutral position as much as possible.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this requires some external help!" Karl Nesser responded to Nicholas I euphemistically, with the purpose of asking Nicholas I to provide some funds.
After all, foreign ministers gifting each other some "baubles" can also promote mutual friendship.
Relying on personal friendships to promote diplomatic development has long been the norm.
"You can pick a part of whatever you like! As long as it can achieve your goal!" Nicholas I naturally understood what Karl Nesserrode meant, and he immediately replied to Karl Nesserrode because of his wealth.
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"Yes! Your Majesty!" Karl Neserrode responded with a slight bow to Nicholas I.
After explaining their respective tasks, Nicholas I waved to the three people present, signaling them to leave.
Dolgoruko and Orlov left the Ekaterina Palace, and Karl Neserrodie, led by the palace steward, went to the collection room of the Romanov family, where the Romanov family's collections were stored.
Among the treasures looted from various countries, the largest number were looted from France.
When the Holy King Alexander I led his army to France, everything they passed was in chaos.
Except for a few prestigious soldiers like Soult who were not looted by the Russian Empire, all the collections looted from various countries during the Napoleonic Wars fell into the hands of the Romanov family.
It can be said that the collection owned by the Romanov family is one of the best in the world.
The two collections you pick out are both rare treasures.
After the three ministers were outraged, Nicholas I ordered the military attaché to call the Minister of Finance of the Russian Empire.
The Chancellor of Finance, who was summoned by Nicholas I from the Imperial Treasury, looked at the Tsar in front of him with fear, and respectfully praised Nicholas I: "My gracious Majesty, I don't know why you are calling me!"
Looking at the finance minister in front of him, Nicholas I immediately asked about the current status of the empire's finances.
"The empire's finances are currently in a good stage!" How could the finance minister dare to tell Nicholas I the truth? He could only say to Nicholas I pretending to be calm.
"Okay! Your Ministry of Finance must issue bonds as soon as possible, and the war is about to begin!" Nicholas I did not waste any nonsense, and directly issued an order to the Minister of Finance.
"Yes! We will definitely do it!" The finance minister responded smoothly before he could react. A few seconds later, a surprised expression appeared on the face of the finance minister who came back to his senses. He looked at Nicholas with wide eyes.
I: "War... war?!!!"
"That's right! What's all the fuss about!" Looking at the startled foreign minister in front of him, Nicholas I had a look of boredom on his face.
"But... yes" the finance minister raised his head and looked at Nicholas I hesitantly.
"But what?" Nicholas I showed an obviously impatient look on his face, "Is there any problem?"
"No...nothing!" Nicholas I's attitude made the finance minister dare not reveal the true situation of the Russian Empire, for fear that he would be thrown directly into Siberia by the angry Nicholas I.
The Minister of Finance did not think that his weight in the heart of Nicholas I could be compared with that of Prince Menshikov. Even a person like Prince Menshikov, who was deeply trusted by His Majesty, was not "removed" because of incompetence.
, staying at home and drinking away his sorrows. (The finance minister did not know that Menshikov had received a new appointment and was about to leave St. Petersburg.
Only by fulfilling all the wishes of Nicholas I as much as possible can he sit more firmly in this position.
"How about issuing 10 million rubles of war bonds?" Nicholas I asked the finance minister, raising his index finger.
The finance minister swallowed, gritted his teeth and struggled for a moment before responding to Nicholas I: "Of course!"
"Okay! Then issue 10 million rubles first!" Nicholas I once again smiled on his face.
Subsequently, the Chancellor of Finance left the Catherine Palace on the order of Nicholas I.
The finance minister who had just walked out of the Catherine Palace immediately regained his sadness. He did not understand how he should conjure 10 million rubles for the tsar.
According to the current credibility of the Russian Empire and the government's finances, even 5 million rubles, let alone 10 million rubles, is an embarrassing thing.
Not to mention, 10 million rubles cannot support Nicholas I’s grand blueprint, and subsequent additions are even more of a big problem.
The finances of the Russian Empire gradually collapsed under Nicholas I.
Nicholas I knew nothing about the financial collapse, and no one dared to inform Nicholas I of the true financial situation.
The court politics of deceit from top to bottom has become the norm in Russian imperial politics. Nicholas I, who was in an information cocoon, would never understand this.
Only those outside the cocoon can truly glimpse the true face of the entire empire beneath its glossy exterior.
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Just when the Finance Minister was at a loss to issue bonds for the Russian Empire, Prince Menshikov, who returned to St. Petersburg from Tsarskoe Selo, informed his wife of the news that he had been re-employed by the Tsar.
Mrs. Menshikov said with a kind smile: "I just said that His Majesty the Tsar will definitely use you again!"
"Yes!" Menshikov also sighed with emotion, and then added: "All this is thanks to Prince Dolgoruko. If it weren't for him, I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to reach His Majesty's presence again. Not to mention
He said he was appointed governor by His Majesty!"
"You should thank him properly!" Mrs. Menshikov also nodded and responded to Menshikov.
"But now I'm leaving for Sevastopol! I'll leave it to you to thank you!" Menshikov said, placing his hand on his wife's shoulder.
"Your Majesty, are you going to leave so soon? Did something happen?" Mrs. Menshikov looked at Menshikov in surprise and asked with concern.
"Your Majesty, I want to teach the Ottoman Empire, who doesn't know how high the sky is, a lesson as soon as possible!" Menshikov clenched his fists and said excitedly: "I can't wait to teach them a lesson!"
"Then be careful! Don't be as reckless as last time!" Mrs. Menshikov gently held Menshikov's hand and said warmly.
"Don't worry! The last time it was a political issue that I was not good at, this time it was a military issue that I am good at! I won't make the same mistake again!" Menshikov responded firmly.
"Anyway, I will come back safely!" Mrs. Menshikov didn't care about military affairs or politics. She only hoped that her husband and children would be safe.
"Don't worry! I will definitely return victorious!" Menshikov responded impassionedly.
That afternoon, Menshikov left St. Petersburg in a carriage, escorted by a battalion of the Guards.
Menshikov, who is riding a carriage, will go all the way south to Odessa, the crown jewel of the southern Russian Empire, and then pass the warship docked in the port of Odessa.
Since Nicholas I gave Menshikov an urgent task, Menshikov and the Guards Cavalry Battalion did not dare to neglect it. After traveling day and night, the people finally arrived in Ao after more than a week.
Desa.
Here, Menshikov met his "old friend", Lieutenant General Vladimir Kornilov, Chief of Staff of the Black Sea Fleet.
At this time, Lieutenant General Kornilov and his fleet had just completed a patrol of the western Black Sea and were now in Odessa replenishing fresh water and supplies needed by the warships.
Kornilov was a little surprised by Prince Menshikov's arrival in Odessa, and he quickly asked Prince Menshikov the purpose of arriving in Odessa.
Naturally, Menshikov had no intention of hiding anything, and immediately said to Kornilov: "Your Majesty has appointed me as the governor of Crimea and the Caucasus. As long as I am responsible for all wars in the Black Sea and Caucasus! In other words, I am the governor of Crimea and the Caucasus."
Lieutenant General Ernilov, now you and your fleet will fight under our command! Is there anything you want to say?”
"My fleet and I are willing to obey His Majesty the Tsar's orders and fight with you!" Lieutenant General Kornilov immediately said to Menshikov without doubting his presence.
"Okay! Lieutenant General Kornilov!" Menshikov nodded to Kornilov with satisfaction.
Immediately, Menshikov began to learn from Kornilov about the situation of the Ottoman Empire fleet in the Black Sea.
Lieutenant General Kornilov immediately reported to Menshikov what he saw during his patrol in the western Black Sea. In recent times, the Ottoman Empire has also sent their sailing battleships to serve as escort formations to the Varna area many times.
Transport supplies and personnel to and from the Caucasus.
"Why not sink them? Your position as chief of staff of the Black Sea Fleet is to sink these fleets!" Menshikov asked Kornilov in a stern tone.
"Your Excellency, Governor Vorontsov, Governor Vorontsov once issued clear regulations to my fleet. Before receiving the order from the Governor! The Black Sea Fleet cannot act without permission, otherwise it will be kicked out of the army forever!!"
Ernilov responded to Menshikov.
"Vorontsov? He is no longer the governor of Crimea! From now on, all orders will be obeyed by me, and the pressure will be great. Menshikov's order! Did you hear it?" Menshikov said again
Establish authority to Lieutenant General Kornilov.
"Your Excellency, Governor Menshikov, please give the order! My fleet and I will turn into a pack of wolves on the Black Sea and completely tear apart the Ottoman Empire, which has overestimated its capabilities!"
