novelSusiti Chapter 118. Panin's Hard Work
Chapter 118. Panin's Hard Work
Chapter 118. Panin's Hard Work
"Your Majesty, I'd like to continue this conversation; perhaps it will make you realize that not arresting me is a better option."
Looking at Sergei's calm and composed face, Louisa took the Russian ambassador more and more seriously.
After a brief silence, she continued dancing with him.
Sergei expressed his sincerity: "You can tell the Queen that not only Russia knows about this, but King Louis of France also knows about it, and their secret agents have also found out about it."
"I will find out the truth."
Louisa knew this was a gift from Sergei—there was a traitor in the court.
Sergei nodded.
"Aren't you afraid I'll catch your Russian spies? If I do, I'll punish you just the same way," Louisa said.
Sergei frankly stated, "Our Russian leader is no longer in Sweden."
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Louisa realized in a moment that the Russian spy was not a big deal, since none of the key officials in charge of currency administration had left Sweden.
Then he can only be a nobody in this matter.
Since the other party dared to say it, it proves that even if she finds out, it's probably not of much use.
"Go on."
Louisa changed her dance moves, and Sergei put his arm around her slender waist.
"Sweden leverages the Swedish National Bank and its own agricultural advantages to engage in economic and trade activities with Russia and France, forming a strong economic bond."
"Let Russia and France know that if they take action against Sweden and cut off trade with Sweden, they will face major domestic turmoil problems such as food shortages and economic recession."
"Only in this way can Sweden truly become an indispensable part between Russia and France."
Louisa's eyes gradually brightened.
She began to understand Sergei's meaning: to completely tie the livelihoods of the Russian and French people to Sweden, while simultaneously promoting economic trade and forming an economic alliance with Russia and France, where they would prosper together and suffer together.
But she still discovered the problem.
"You just said we shouldn't develop agriculture."
Sergei looked completely innocent: "Did I say that? I remember only saying that we shouldn't develop so vigorously on the surface. As for agricultural reforms carried out because of economic needs, I don't think Russia and France would ignore their own interests."
Louisa nodded thoughtfully.
Sergei's words did indeed enlighten her.
Directly developing agriculture and increasing food production and population would be seen as a threat by Russia and France.
However, if Sweden engages in economic and trade activities with Russia and France, forming close economic ties, then developing agriculture would become an active way for Sweden to help these two countries solve their food problems in order to meet their food needs!
As the dance ended, Luisa and Sergei let go of each other's hands.
"Duke, it was a pleasure dancing with you, and I learned a great deal. Let's call it a day. As for the social structure you mentioned, I find it fascinating, and I hope you won't refuse my invitation next time."
Louisa looked at Sergei with a smile, and Sergei bowed in greeting.
He walked back to the ranks of the courtiers.
He had some understanding of Sweden's national conditions. Until 1850, 80% of Sweden's population was still engaged in agriculture and related work, making it a very typical agricultural society.
The next 100 years will actually be the beginning of the Swedish agricultural revolution.
His aim was not to prevent Sweden from developing agriculture, but to develop its economy while simultaneously developing agriculture, so that Russia could gain more benefits.
Simply developing agriculture would only benefit Sweden.
However, if we follow his suggestion and develop economic trade and grain exports, it will greatly benefit Russia's economy and agriculture.
Most importantly, Sweden knew this would benefit Russia, yet it had no choice but to do it.
You want to close the door and focus on developing agriculture and strengthening your military.
Neither geographical neighbors nor political and power neighbors would agree to it.
But if you open your doors, grow your own business, and help your neighbors solve their problems at the same time, then there will be no problem with development.
"It seems your conversation went very well," Panin and Sergei said.
At first, he saw Louisa's cold expression and mistakenly thought that Sergei had messed things up, but he soon realized that it was a trick by Sergei.
The contrast between the anxiety at the lowest point and the gains at the highest point makes Sergei's advice all the more valuable.
"We can start preparing for some cooperation between the two countries' banks and in the food sector in advance," Sergei said with a smile.
Panin was taken aback: "You convinced the Queen?"
Sergei shrugged: "The Queen is beautiful and kind-hearted. She was moved as soon as I mentioned it. Of course, it will take time to finalize this matter, but once the subjective will is cleared, it's only a matter of time. Preparing in advance is no problem."
Panin watched Sergei's departing figure, a sense of surprise and importance flashing through his mind.
He was surprised not only by how quickly Sergei had persuaded Louisa, but also by the methods she used against him.
The other party had just said that they would discuss things together, so today, in a commanding tone, he was instructed to begin preparing for matters related to cooperation between the two countries.
They say they respect him, but in reality, they have already fully accepted his role as their "deputy"!
"There really is such a guy! But if cooperation between the two countries were that easy, you'd be oversimplifying things."
Panin smiled and then left the palace.
After leaving the palace, Sergei's carriage was waiting on the street. When Panin's carriage arrived, Sergei asked with a smile.
"Count, I wonder if I would have the honor of being a guest at your home tonight? I am prepared, even if you ask me to offer myself."
As he spoke, Sergei even made a gesture of exposing his breasts.
Paning laughed and cursed, "You bastard, let's go."
Two carriages drove into Panin’s mansion.
The butler, Roman, was waiting in the drawing room. Sergei followed Panin upstairs, heading towards the other man's bedroom, and couldn't help but look at him strangely.
"Count, you don't actually have any improper thoughts about me, do you?"
Despite the teasing, he wasn't worried at all. Regardless of whether Panin had this fetish, even if he did, he would have the ability to control himself.
"Shut up, you bastard."
Panin led Sergei into the bedroom, and then into a secret room.
"So this is your office," Sergei said in surprise.
"Come this way." Panin led him to a wall.
Sergei only glanced at it before realizing just how powerful Panin was.
Because this wall is covered with the names of various factions and important officials in the Swedish court!
This is true wealth!
"Where to begin? Let's start with the King and Queen and the Parliament. Understanding the factional distribution within the Swedish court will allow you to navigate this vast and dangerous labyrinth with ease."
Panin pointed to a spot where the two major factions in Parliament were named: the Top Hats and the Casual Hats.
"The situation in Sweden is completely different from that in Russia. Queen Elizabeth II was able to overpower parliament, defy public opinion, and even act unilaterally. But in Sweden, parliament holds the reins of power, and the power of the King and Queen has been severely weakened."