Tsarist Russia, Moscow.
St. Petersburg is still the capital of Tsarist Russia, and the Royal Palace is also there.
But Elizabeth I established her own House of Lords in Moscow. In fact, all decrees were issued from Moscow.
St. Petersburg was just a palace decoration, so the envoys from Austria did not go to the capital St. Petersburg, but went to Moscow.
Elizabeth I received her personally, envoys from her former sister Theresa.
"Your Majesty, our Grand Duke wants to form an alliance with you to fight against Prussia and Dragon Flame, these evil countries."
Elizabeth I did not answer at the time, but just asked how her childhood good sisters were doing.
The envoys answered one by one: "Grand Duke Theresa is very good and promotes monogamy in Austria."
"Women have gained great rights..."
There was talk and laughter, but Elizabeth I never mentioned a war alliance with Austria.
Having no choice but to chat from early morning to dusk, the envoy had no choice but to give up and retreat secretly.
That night, Elizabeth I summoned Osilev and other senators for a meeting.
It really comes to whatever you want.
War broke out in Europe, and Elizabeth I was worried that she would not have the chance to participate.
As Theresa expected, Elizabeth I urgently needed to win a foreign war so that the people who were in grief and anger could see how powerful she was.
Only then could she have better control over Tsarist Russia.
Although there was an abdication edict from Peter II, Elizabeth I still borrowed the power of conservatives in order to bring down Menshikov.
In a place with multiple factions like Tsarist Russia, if one faction is too powerful, it is easy to overwhelm it.
Elizabeth looked at the senators who had been summoned by her urgently, with grumbling expressions on their faces, and remained silent.
"Dear Her Majesty the Queen, I don't know why you are looking for us at such a late hour."
The person who spoke was a young senator from the Dolgoruki family, with a very disdainful attitude.
But Elizabeth I did not show any dissatisfaction. Instead, she said: "Thank you, senators, for waking up from your sleep because I am participating in this parliament."
Elizabeth I kept her attitude very low.
Even a little too low.
Only then did the congressmen's expressions soften a little, and they all took their seats.
Elizabeth said: "There is only one topic in today's parliament, whether to form a wartime alliance with Austria and participate in the war against Prussia."
Upon hearing this bill, the senators immediately frowned.
Conservatives really don't want to fight this war now. Elizabeth I has just ascended the throne not long ago.
The conservatives had just regained power from Menshikov not long ago, and their followers had not yet been eliminated.
In addition, there was a war with Long Yan, and the country's strength was weakened.
It would be inappropriate to join the fight now.
"The Queen, I think that participating in the war now will put a great burden on our people."
The senator from the Dolgoruki family said bluntly.
A senator immediately echoed: "Yes, you can't fight."
"Now the country has no export ports and is trapped in the north. If there is a war, it will only increase meaningless consumption."
"Moreover, Long Yan has joined the battlefield, and we cannot be at odds with Long Yan at this moment."
After hearing these words, Elizabeth, who had been suppressed for a long time, finally couldn't help but burst out.
"Senator, are you saying that we, Tsarist Russia, are afraid of Dragon Flame?"
The senator was so frightened that he suddenly explained: "I didn't mean that..."
He looked at the other senators, who all avoided his gaze, knowing that he had said the wrong thing.
He is also a member of the Naresh family, a leading conservative family like the Dolgoruky family.
But now, no one dares to say a word for him.
He has offended the public!
Tsarist Russia may be weak, but it will never be afraid of dragon flames.
This Tsarist Russia is about honor!
Elizabeth I's expression turned cold, and she ignored the congressman. Instead, she pointed at the map of Europe and said, "Look at where Tsarist Russia is in Europe now."
The senators didn't look at it. Everyone knew it well, ever since Tsarist Russia was taken out of the third island chain by Liu Zheng.
Tsarist Russia completely trapped the cold northern areas, making it impossible for people to get out, and a large area of territory was lost.
With their strength weakened, the people have fallen into a state of grief and anger.
Seeing the silent response from all the senators, Elizabeth I pointed at the places where war is spreading in Europe, her eyes shining brightly.
"Right now, all of Europe, except for the Netherlands, the Ottomans, Britain and us, Tsarist Russia, has not declared war on Prussia. Now we only need to form a wartime alliance with Austria, and other European countries can take advantage of it."
"We can even take back the Black Sea, take back our ice-free port, and make Tsarist Russia strong again!"
This proposal was very tempting, and many senators were moved. Elizabeth I had a clear view of the senators' actions.
"Okay, let's start voting now. Those who think they won't join the war will raise their hands."
No one raised their hand.
Elizabeth I smiled. It seemed that these congressmen had been convinced by her. She said confidently: "Then those congressmen who agree to participate in the war, raise your hands."
House members raised their hands, and Elizabeth I smiled. This was the first time so many members supported her motion.
Her eyes swept over one after another, and she was very satisfied when she saw that even the member of the Naresh family who made such nonsense raised his hand.
But when her eyes fell on another member of the leading conservative family, her face darkened.
The Dolgoruky family members fell silent.
Yes, Tsarist Russia really needs a victory now.
But do conservatives need it?
Their power comes from the Queen because the Queen also needs them to stabilize the situation in Tsarist Russia.
Elizabeth I noticed the hesitation of the Dolgoruky family senator and smiled slightly: "I don't think anyone will object to this decision now."
"Although Prussia has the support of Britain and Long Yan, Britain did not send a single soldier to Prussia and only provided financial support."
"And Long Yan, their so-called million-dollar master, hasn't logged in yet. This is our last chance."
The member of the Dolgoruky family looked at the voting members all around and knew that if he disagreed, he would be as angry as the Naresh family.
Finally surrendering to the wisdom of the new tsar, he raised his hand.
"I agree."
On the night after the parliament ended, Elizabeth I met with the Austrian envoy to tell him the results of the parliament.
The envoy was stunned for a moment, then immediately praised Elizabeth I's wisdom, left Moscow overnight, did not dare to delay, and immediately returned to Austria.
At the same time in Tsarist Russia, the entire country entered a high-level wartime state. Elizabeth I stood in Moscow and looked at the Russian troops that she had finally pulled out.
Heading towards neighboring Poland, Elizabeth I was filled with excitement and confidence.
