Chapter 226 Wind Rises in the European Continent_2

William Pitt Junior nodded thoughtfully, *his mind filled with calculations*: "Prussia has always maintained close relations with us. But lately, Russia seems to have grown quite close to France."

"Interests," the Duke of Leeds lifted a finger, motioning slightly, "Russia's greatest interest at present lies in Poland. All you need to do is feed Poland to Russia, and that bear will be willing to destroy everything in its path."

The Duke of Leeds spoke as if laying out his "political will": "As for Austria, don't be deceived by them marrying off a woman to the King of France—truthfully, the conflict between Austria and France is the most intense in the entirety of Europe!"

"Don't forget, they've been mortal enemies for centuries."

William Pitt Junior nodded, *digesting the implications*: "You are absolutely correct; they have serious conflicts of interest in both the Rhine River region and Italy."