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The atmosphere in Tsar Alexander II's office was a little frozen.↑Apart from Tsar Alexander II himself, there were only government consultants, namely Alexander II's teacher Zhukovsky and Foreign Minister Earl Nesserrodie. The defeat on the battlefield made Alexander II a little discouraged. Although, he hated the Chinese Empire in his heart. However, now, he has a little regret.

If possible, Alexander II would of course be willing to destroy the Chinese Empire and avenge his dead pontoon bridge Nicholas I. However, destroying the Chinese Empire is simply impossible for Russia. If it is not done well, it may cost Russia a heavy price. Therefore, Alexander II has been a little shaken now.

"Teacher, Earl, what is the final outcome of Russia in this war?" Alexander II suddenly asked.

Zhukovsky and Nesserrodii didn't know what to say. As smart politicians, they could of course see that the current situation was very unfavorable to Russia. Russia suffered heavy losses on the battlefield, and if it continued to fight, Russia would not have hope of victory. Once Russia completely failed, with the contradiction between the Chinese Empire and Russia, Russia would be likely to be completely destroyed.

"Your Majesty, the current situation is very unfavorable to Russia. We may not be able to win. Even the entire North Atlantic military alliance will not have hope of winning." Zhukovsky hesitated for a moment and said, even though he was the Tsar's teacher, he was also a little worried, for fear that he would anger Alexander II.

"Did you fail? In the end, will the Chinese destroy Russia!" A trace of sadness flashed in Alexander II's eyes. He never seemed to have thought that Russia would perish in his hands. He hoped that one day he could build Russia into a real world hegemon. For this reason, he did not hesitate to oppose the great nobles and the landlords and liberate the Russian serfs. But unexpectedly, this ended up being the case.

"Your Majesty. With the contradiction between us and the Chinese Empire, the Chinese Empire is indeed likely to do that." Foreign Minister Earl Nesserrodii also said. As the Russian Foreign Minister, he was relatively pessimistic about Russia's future.

"Two, I don't want Russia to be destroyed like this. So, I hope that you can think of ways for me and for the entire Russia, how to survive the current crisis!" Alexander II said solemnly. He did not want to be the king of the destruction of the country, so he sincerely asked Jukovsky and Count Nesserrodi. As for those military bosses, it was not within his consideration.

Zhukovsky and Count Nesserrodied looked at each other, and there was a hint of solemnity in their eyes. No one spoke until a few minutes later, Zhukovsky broke the silence.

"Your Majesty. If you want to save Russia, there is only one way before us! That is, seek peace! Seeking peace from the Chinese Empire and seeking peace from the entire Asian-European military alliance. Since this war, we have no hope of victory. Only seeking peace and ending the war. This is our last way out!" Zhukovsky gritted the bullet and said all these words. As Alexander II's teacher, he knew Alexander II's resentment towards the Chinese Empire. The Chinese Empire plundered Russian territory and robbed Russian wealth. Even Alexander II's father Nicholas I died because of the Chinese Empire. It can be said that the hatred between the two sides has long been unable to be resolved. However, in order to save Russia, they had no choice. There seemed to be no other way except seeking peace.

"Please ask for peace!" Alexander II's face was full of sorrow. Although he was not stupid, he had already thought of this, but it would be difficult for him to bow to the Chinese Empire. After all, bowing to his enemies was even more uncomfortable than killing him.

"Your Majesty, we have no choice. Judging from the current situation of war, the North Atlantic Military Alliance is no match for the Asia-European Military Alliance at all. This is because of the many contradictions within the Asia-European Military Alliance. If they could work together, the North Atlantic Military Alliance might have been destroyed long ago!" said Earl Nesserrodi, the Foreign Minister.

"Yes, Your Majesty! The Asian-European military alliance, to be precise, the Chinese Empire's advantage on the battlefield is too obvious. The gap between us and them is too big. It is unrealistic to defeat the Chinese. It is so difficult to get a draw. In this case, we have no other way to go besides seeking peace. While now, we still have a certain military strength and have not been completely defeated by the Chinese, and we still have the capital to negotiate with the Chinese. Once the front line fails again, or if the Volga defense line is also broken through by the Chinese, even if we take the initiative to seek peace, the Chinese may not agree!" Earl Rukovsky also said.

Alexander II knew that Rukovsky and Count Nesserrodi were not alarmist. However, he still had some confidence in the Volga defense line. As the largest river in Europe, the Volga River is much wider than the Ural River. It was not so easy for the Chinese Empire to break through the Volga River.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese have very strong military strength. Even if the Volga River defense line is very strong, this does not guarantee that the Chinese Empire will not be able to break through the Volga River defense line. Once the Chinese break through the Volga River defense line, it will be even more difficult for us to demand peace! With the help of the Volga River defense line to resist the Chinese, we may be able to discuss some conditions with the Chinese." Earl Nesserrodied said.

Alexander II nodded, he could understand what they meant.

"But if we take the initiative to seek peace, the Chinese will definitely speak loudly. The Chinese have always coveted our territory and wealth. This time, they will definitely slaughter us hard!" Alexander II was still scared of this. In the last miserable defeat, Russia lost East Siberia and half of Central Asia. Now, even the Western Siberian Plain and the western Kazakh Grassland have fallen into the hands of the Chinese Empire. Moreover, the area east of the Volga River seems to have become an occupied area for the Chinese people. The fat meat in their mouths has been eaten, and the Chinese will definitely not spit it out.

In addition, the Chinese are also full of greed for the wealth accumulated by the Russian royal family over hundreds of years, gold, jewelry and antiques. Now they take the initiative to seek peace from China. Will the Chinese miss this great opportunity?

"Your Majesty, we can negotiate with the Chinese for specific conditions. However, no matter how much the price it pays, it is worth it as long as we can ensure that Russia continues to exist!" said Rukovsky. There is no doubt that Russia will suffer heavy losses this time. However, as long as it can protect the country, it will be the greatest victory. Once Russia is completely destroyed, it will be unacceptable.

"Yes, your majesty! As long as Russia can continue to exist, we still have hope. The future time will belong to the Asia-Europe military alliance. The contradiction between the Chinese Empire and the Prussian Kingdom will become more and more obvious within the Asia-Europe military alliance. At that time, they will definitely break out in war. And that may be the opportunity for Russia to rise again!" said Count Nesserrodi. As a foreign minister, he undoubtedly has a better understanding of the international situation. Although Russia's chances of rising again after this defeat, there is still a front-line opportunity.

"So, why don't we ask for peace from the Kingdom of Prussia directly? But to the Chinese?" Alexander II could not let go of his hatred for the Chinese Empire. In addition, William I, the king of the Kingdom of Prussia, was Alexander II's uncle. If we ask for peace from the Kingdom of Prussia, perhaps Russia would not be overly weakened!

Nesserrodier knew Alexander II's intentions, and shook his head with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, although Your Majesty William I, although your uncle, for the benefit of the country, he will definitely not take too much care of Russia. In addition, although the Kingdom of Prussia is powerful, the Chinese Empire is the leader of the Asian-European military alliance. The main forces of the Kingdom of Prussia are now used to fight against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and they will not offend the Chinese Empire because of Russia. Even if the Kingdom of Prussia accepted the peace of Russia, as long as the Empire of China does not agree, the war will continue. What's more, the Ottoman Turkish Empire is eager to destroy Russia. Only by persuading the Chinese Empire can we successfully end the war!"

Now, the Kingdom of Prussia has no troops to attack Russia at all, so the Kingdom of Prussia has no say on the issue of Russia. Only the Chinese Empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire can determine the life and death of Russia. Of course, because the Chinese Empire is strong, the attitude of the Chinese Empire is crucial. As long as the Chinese Empire is willing to let Russia go, even if the Ottoman Turkish Empire disagrees, it can only accept it with a pinch of its nose. On the other hand, the Kingdom of Prussia does not have this strength.

"Okay, for the future of Russia, I have to endure humiliation and surrender to the Chinese!" Alexander II looked embarrassed and angry.

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