A group of Russian high officials all stared wide-eyed, utterly unable to follow His Majesty the Tsar's line of thinking.
Paul I continued, "As long as we return the lands east of Tabriz to the Persians, they will be grateful enough to sign a truce agreement with us."
Count Osterman grew anxious: "Your Majesty, but this brings us no benefit..."
Paul I raised his hand to interrupt him: "Of course it does. Compared to worthless Persia, India is the place truly brimming with wealth!"
Osterman and the others felt their minds were even further out of depth.
Arakcheev spoke cautiously: "Your Majesty, do you mean to ally with Persia, then attack India from the West?"
"Precisely! The Persians must have had their eyes on prosperous India for some time as well."
Arakcheev quickly said, "Your Majesty, forgive my frankness, but with the Persians' strength, it's difficult for them to provide substantive support for us.
