"Your Majesty, it was indeed due to our impatience that led to the Russian Empire and the French Empire being forced into a state of war. However, I now personally believe that the French Empire and the Russian Empire should not continue this way, as it will only allow certain countries to reap the benefits without any cost!"
Jerome Bonaparte felt a bit surprised by Alexander II's response, yet he admired Alexander II's ability to be flexible and adaptable.
As the future monarch of the Russian Empire, Alexander II dared to admit his mistakes to the enemy French Empire without facing a complete defeat, which was unprecedented.
Every Tsar of the Russian Empire has been proud and arrogant. Take Alexander II's father, Nicholas I, for instance; he absolutely never admitted his mistakes. Even if he was wrong, he would continue down the erroneous path until his death.
The Crimean War was not only fueled by Jerome Bonaparte but also played a critical role by Nicholas I.
