Fox hesitated slightly and said, "But what if Russia chooses to withdraw its troops after occupying Poland?"
"Also, for Austria, I'm afraid they wouldn't want a Russia that's too powerful appearing right next door…"
Grenville and William Pitt Junior exchanged smiles at his words.
These two strategic masters were discussing "the third layer," while their mediocre Foreign Minister was still tangled up on "the first layer."
William Pitt Junior had to patiently explain to him: "What Russia wants isn't just Polish territory, but also the corridor connecting Central and Western Europe."
"That's why, for over a hundred years, they've poured all their strength into expanding toward the Balkans. Hmm, how many times have they fought the Ottoman People for this?"
"Six times," Fox replied.
