Chapter 851 Diplomatic Focus
Joseph was immediately stuck on the spot: "You mean? Engagement? And, with Russia?"
In fact, Talleyrand had been He submitted a report on the marriage with Russia. However, when Emman classified the report, he was not sure whether it should be divided into diplomatic or internal affairs, and finally he stuffed it into the folder of "Royal Affairs".
Joseph was busy fighting and had no intention of caring about the trivial matters of the royal family, so he has not read the report yet.
Mr. Mary saw her son's expression and thought he was too happy, which caused a blank in her mind. So she smiled and grabbed his arm and said:
"I know you like her, but I have not proposed to her because I have been busy with national affairs. But you are already seventeen years old and the marriage cannot be delayed. So after discussing with your father, I decided to help you..."
Joseph's mind was not blank at this time, but was running overclocked. The Russian princess is Alexandra, or Yelena. Since my mother mentioned "you like her", she should have seen it herself, then it is Alexandra.
He was a little confused.
This little princess is less than eleven years old! How to get married?
And, where did my mother tell that she likes her?
When he thought of this, he suddenly realized it.
By the way, I once mentioned that I don’t want to marry a princess who is close to me.
Then the European royal family stretched around, and it seemed that in a big country, the Romanov family met the conditions.
From this perspective, the Russian princess is really the most satisfying...
Joseph suddenly remembered Alexandra's cute little face and beautiful Big eyes. Well, he is 100% a beauty.
Speaking of which, she can charm Ye Er's bloodline in St. Petersburg, and her appearance is definitely very good at fighting.
In terms of personality, she is kind, well-educated and sensible, and she is beyond reproach.
According to the convention of the French court, he must marry a princess, so Alexandra was almost the best choice...
Joseph habitually thought of it again Political and diplomatic aspects.
Apart from its ambitions towards Poland, Russia has basically no conflict of interest with France.
After Poland blocked Russia's attack this time, it is estimated that Russia will not have any ideas about Poland for a long time.
So France and Russia can really reach a consensus on interests.
If France can attract Russia as a foreign aid, when Britain, PKR and other countries want to form an anti-French alliance, they have to think carefully.
After all, if France and Russia attack from the east and west sides, the entire German region will be the slice of ham in the sandwich, and there is only one result that can be eaten.
Even Russia, as the most important raw material provider in the UK, has considerable restraint ability to the UK. Historically, if Napoleon's mainland blockade policy was cooperated by Russia, it would really "starve" Britain.
Of course, it is not realistic to want Russia to risk its own economic collapse and cooperate with France to cut off the supply of raw materials from Britain.
But if France and Russia have a marriage relationship, Russia will slightly increase the prices of several export raw materials, I believe they can still give this face. In the phase of fierce competition in the industrial revolution, the cost of several key raw materials can sometimes affect the outcome.
The most important thing is that Pu'ao has just been beaten up by himself. Even if he is dissatisfied with France and Russia, he may have to hold back and dare not speak out.
In summary, the marriage between France and Russia is definitely a good step at the national strategic level. If you make full use of it, you can even subvert the entire continental political landscape!
Joseph couldn't help but look at Queen Mary. Could it be that my mother was really hiding her deep and completed such a magnificent diplomatic layout while talking and laughing?
Mr. Mary looked at her son's "excited and surprised" expression and showed a kind smile: "I knew you would be very happy. Then, let the astrologer choose the luckiest day next year, and you are officially Get married."
"Ah, no..."
Joseph was stunned immediately. The Russian princess is still a child, isn’t she a little too anxious?
He thought carefully: "Perhaps, marriage can be slowed down first, after all, Alexandra is still very young..."
Queen Mary couldn't help but pat her forehead lightly and agreed, "Dear, you are right. Look, I'm so happy that I almost put you in a bad situation like your great-grandfather."
She said What is the incident when Louis XV got engaged to the Spanish princess.
At that time, the Spanish princess was only four years old, and Louis XV urgently needed an heir to consolidate her political status, so she broke the engagement.
This operation made the Spanish royal family feel humiliated and almost declared war on France.
But Queen Mary immediately felt that the Russian princess would be eleven years old and should be able to have a child soon, so the risk was not great, so she said to Joseph: "Then let's sign the engagement secretly first. Wait until she is twelve or thirteen years old before getting married.”
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Although Joseph felt that he was still a little kid at the age of thirteen, he could first let Alexandra come to Versailles to adapt to it for a few years, and he could also make them more familiar with each other.
"Then everything follows your will."
Mr. Mary suddenly laughed with joy, turned around and muttered to her husband for a while, and the two looked at her aunt's smile together. To Joseph.
On that day, people sang and danced all night long from Versailles to the alleys of the city.
Joseph also drank heavily under the turns of toasts from the nobles, and relaxed a little while.
The next day, Joseph was awakened by the warm and soft cherry lips. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Camelia's clear big eyes, and the hangover headache began to torture him. "Uh, I won't drink so much wine again." He rubbed his forehead.
Camelia immediately turned over and put on her expensive maid outfit, then told the maid to bring an ice towel to help him wipe his forehead, and then gently massaged his forehead on both sides.
The tender plain hands took away some discomfort for Joseph, and the maid whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, I'll get you a cup of lemon coffee. You will also have a rehearsal of the summit in the afternoon."
Joseph nodded, took a cup of coffee, and felt much more awake again, so he began to wash up carefully.
The Iberian-Apennines Summit will officially open the day after tomorrow. This is France's most core diplomatic affairs at present, and he must first be familiar with the process.
At 2:00 p.m., when Joseph came to the Duille Palace, which was the summit venue, he found that the gate was already overcrowded.
A group of guards in various clothes held the flags of Sardinia, Parma, Genoa, Modena and other countries, each occupying a corner, all stretching their necks and looking towards the road.
(This chapter ends)