As soon as the Russian Army appears in Afghanistan, the British will instantly react like a cat whose tail has been stepped on—dropping everything to send troops to block them.
If Russia can bleed England a little more in Afghanistan for a few years, France's chances in a decisive battle with England will likewise increase.
The Foreign Minister of Russia immediately rejoiced. He had assumed the French people would flatly reject this plan, since even he found it incredible. He never expected the Crown Prince of France to agree so readily.
This was a major diplomatic achievement for him!
Count Ostman nodded repeatedly: "You have made this plan perfect, esteemed Crown Prince. I believe His Majesty the Emperor will also agree with your view."
Joseph cooperatively smiled and nodded: "I will instruct Archbishop Talleyrand to undertake negotiations with the Ottoman Empire as soon as possible to obtain the fleet's right of passage through the Bosphorus Strait."
