Prime Minister Carl, "If we cannot retain them, then suppression is the only option.
Through the years of the Russian-Austrian Alliance, the Russians had already reaped too many benefits. If they are still not satisfied, there is no need to continue..."
It was just a matter of time before a conflict occurred within the Russian-Austrian Alliance because human desires are never fully satisfied, and Austria could not possibly continue to satisfy the desires of the Russians indefinitely.
Although Franz had been prepared, he had not expected it to come so soon.
Currently, it was only the French acting, and this was already troublesome; if the British also got involved later on, the situation would become even more difficult.
It was almost certain that as long as England and France were willing to spend the money, it was only a matter of time before the Russians would turn their backs, as Austria could no longer afford the price.
