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The death of Tsar Nicholas I became one of the most important events that happened in 1847, which seemed to exceed everyone's expectations. Although, after the Chinese Empire's army annihilated the Russian Expeditionary Force, many countries had already expected that Russia would suffer a crushing defeat in this war. But they did not expect that Tsar Nicholas I, as one of the most powerful people in the world, would choose to commit suicide to end his life.

Of course, the Russian government announced to the public that Tsar Nicholas I died suddenly due to illness because of a serious illness. However, for such a reason, it is okay to deceive ignorant people, but it is impossible to deceive other countries. As one of the world's great powers, other countries are also very concerned about Russia.

The imperial emperor Long Yufei was also shocked when he received this news. Although he knew that Tsar Nicholas I in history also chose to commit suicide after the failure of the Crimean War. However, he did not expect that the incident was several years ahead of schedule.

Afterwards, the imperial emperor Long Yufei summoned the Foreign Minister Lin Zihao and asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send someone to represent the empire to mourn Tsar Nicholas I. Although both sides are enemies now, Tsar Nicholas I used his own death to give Russia a step forward, and this behavior was still very admirable to Long Yufei. Now Russia is full of conflicts of all sizes. Russia's serfdom has seriously restricted the development of Russia. Although both the Tsar and the government know that reforms must be done.

However, this will undoubtedly mobilize the interests of the nobles, thus causing Russia to fall into turmoil. This time, hundreds of thousands of losses on the battlefield caused Russia to suffer even more severe damage. It can be foreseeable that if it is not handled properly, a serious civil strife in the entire Russia will break out. At this time, Tsar Nicholas I ended his life. Then, the entire Russia's sight will be attracted. It will be much easier to wait until Crown Prince Alexander ascends the throne and then he will promote reforms.

The result of the war undoubtedly shows that the war between Russia and the Chinese Empire was wrong. It cost Russia a heavy price. However, as the Tsar Nicholas I, who launched the war, had already taken responsibility for his death. Then, no one else could blame anything. Crown Prince Alexander did not have to bear any responsibility. The rule of the Romanov dynasty would not be endangered. It can be said that it was Tsar Nicholas I, who took the initiative to bear the responsibility for defeat, that allowed Russia to avoid a crisis.

Long Yufei instructed Foreign Minister Lin Zihao to prepare for negotiations with Russia. Tsar Nicholas I was dead, and Russia would definitely not be willing to fight again. They would soon negotiate with the Chinese Empire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be prepared to avoid being in a hurry. However, Russia had already lost this war, and now even the Tsar committed suicide. This undoubtedly made Russia successfully portray the image of a weak person, making other countries, especially other countries, sympathize with Russia. In this case, if the Chinese Empire wants to blackmail Russia during the negotiations, it may be condemned by other countries.

Therefore, Long Yufei specifically instructed Lin Zihao that during the negotiations, he should not be disturbed by the outside world. He must safeguard the interests of the empire and strive for the empire as much as possible. Anyway, Western countries have always been wearing tinted glasses against the Chinese Empire, and they are not afraid of them slandering the empire again. Moreover, in this war, the empire has won, and it is natural that the victorious country plunders wealth from the defeated country.

As the imperial emperor Long Yufei expected, many countries expressed sympathy for the ending of Tsar Nicholas I, believing that the Chinese Empire was too hateful and forced the emperor of a country to death. The Chinese Empire was even speechless about this. This war was originally initiated by Russia. Could it be that the Chinese Empire would surrender and allow the Russians to attack?

The funeral of Tsar Nicholas I was held soon, and Russia also intentionally handled it in a low-key manner and did not invite politicians from other countries to attend. Only envoys from various countries to Russia participated in the funeral. Because the empire was in war with Russia, the envoys to Russia had returned to China. Therefore, the empire's ambassador to the Kingdom of Prussia went to St. Petersburg to attend the funeral. However, at the funeral, all the Russians looked at the empire's ambassador to the Kingdom of Prussia and were full of hatred. The envoys from other countries also intentionally alienated the empire's ambassador, which isolated the empire's ambassador. This phenomenon also reflects to a certain extent the international situation faced by the Chinese Empire.

After the death of Tsar Nicholas I, Crown Prince Alexander succeeded to the throne and became the emperor of the Russian Empire, known as Alexander II. In this year, Alexander II was only 29 years old, eight years ahead of history. After Alexander II succeeded to the throne, he faced a mess. Although after Nicholas I died, he took the initiative to bear the responsibility for defeat. However, there are still a lot of problems in Russia that need to be solved by him. The first thing that is to bear the brunt is this ongoing war.

After Alexander II ascended the throne, Foreign Minister Earl Nesserrodii was dismissed and later appointed as an advisor to the royal diplomatic affairs without any real power. This was also a punishment for him. If Count Earl Nesserrodii had not proposed the Eastern strategy, perhaps Russia would not have sent troops to the Far East and would not have encountered such a tragic failure. Without this failure, Tsar Nicholas I would not have committed suicide.

In addition, the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, Duke Gorchakov was appointed as the new foreign minister. Compared with the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, the position of the foreign minister is undoubtedly much lower. This is also the Duke Gorchakov who took part of the responsibility for the failure of the war! The Russian Expeditionary Force was defeated and 600,000 people were wiped out. How could he, the commander-in-chief, continue to do it? Although Tsar Nicholas I took a lot of responsibility. However, after Alexander II ascended the throne, Duke Gorchakov was also appointed as the foreign minister and was punished in disguise.

He is the Russian Field Marshal, the military affairs director and the reserve army chief. He also has a high position in the Russian army. He will serve as the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, and there will be no great resistance. It will also help ensure the rule of the Romanov dynasty.

In addition, Alexander II appointed his teacher Zhukovsky as government consultant and also served as Russian Minister of Finance to assist him in handling Russian government affairs. In Russia, although the prime minister was appointed by the Tsar, he did not have much power. Government affairs were generally handled by the Tsar himself. Zhukovsky almost became Alexander II's spokesperson in government affairs.

The above people formed the government team of Alexander II. After the funeral of Tsar Nicholas I, Alexander II summoned these teams to propose solutions to the problems facing Russia now.

"Everyone, the Russian Empire is facing too many problems now. We need to solve these problems one by one, otherwise, the Russian Empire will be in danger of collapse." Alexander II said.

"Your Majesty, the first problem we have to solve is the war we are fighting against the Chinese Empire. In this war, we have paid a huge price. The war cannot continue." said Duke Gorchakov, the former commander-in-chief of the Russian army who took over as Foreign Minister. In this war, Russia has lost 800,000 elite troops. If the war continues, it will not be beneficial to Russia. Moreover, this war has also made these Russians in power realize the power of the Chinese Empire.

A trace of hatred flashed in Alexander II's eyes. He was full of hatred for the Chinese Empire, a country that forced his father to death, and wanted to destroy the Chinese Empire, and then kill all the Chinese to avenge Nicholas I. However, in the letter Nicholas I left him, he told him to properly handle the war. Alexander II knew that if Russia's current problem was not solved, it would be impossible to defeat the Chinese Empire. Therefore, he could only temporarily suppress the hatred in his heart.

"Duke Volkonsky, where are the Chinese now moving forward?" asked Alexander II.

"Your Majesty, according to the latest news we have received, the Chinese * army is continuing to advance westward after annihilated the expeditionary force. Their vanguard cavalry troops have crossed the Ob River and entered the Western Siberian plain."

"Damn it! Are they still not satisfied with occupying the Central Siberian Plateau and want to push the Ural Mountains? No, we must find a way to stop them." Alexander II said. Although he knew that this war could no longer be fought and Russia needed to seek peace. However, the West Bank also needed to resist the Chinese army. Otherwise, Russia would lose too much interests.

"Your Majesty, it is impossible for the Chinese to advance to the Ural Mountains. Their logistics supply line is a big problem."

"However, their powerful cavalry can destroy the entire Siberian plain." said the Duke of Foreign Minister Gorchakov.

"Hell! Mr. Duke Volkonsky, you must find a way to stop the Chinese." Alexander II said. The Western Siberian plain is very important to Russia. If it is destroyed, it will be a heavy blow to the fragile economy of the Russian Empire. (To be continued, please search for astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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