"Yes, Your Highness." Baron Breti bowed and said, "Although the Hungarians have not yet formed a government, it’s practically inevitable."

To be honest, Joseph did not anticipate that Austria’s situation would develop so quickly.

He initially thought that he would have to spend seven or eight years using trade measures in Hungary before he could advance to the next stage.

However, he soon accepted it.

It is known that historically, Austria was always able to get aid from England, barely enduring the most difficult stages after defeat.

Currently, Austria has been defeated in the Anti-French Alliance war even faster than historically, while England has suffered heavy losses in several financial offensives over the years, so where could they find a vast amount of financing to support Austria?

Therefore, it is not surprising that Austria’s internal issues would erupt sooner.

Joseph smiled and nodded, "In that case, the problem on the Eastern front can be resolved. We won’t need to deploy a single soldier."

He thought for a moment, then turned to Talleyrand, "We can let Bavaria start now. Next, you may need to go to Warsaw and Vienna. Oh, no, it’s Brno; my cousin the Emperor is currently in Brno."

Talleyrand was slightly stunned and hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, but if we’re not sending troops, what am I supposed to do?"

Joseph glanced at the densely seated Senate hall and turned to ask Baron Breti, "Are there any other agenda items?"

The latter quickly placed a few documents in front of him, "Everything else has been handled, Your Highness. These are the resolutions."

"Then let’s adjourn the meeting." Joseph nodded in indication.

For this kind of diplomatic operation that concerns the future of all Europe, the fewer people who know, the better.

The Minister of Finance, Godan, hesitated for a moment but carefully got up to inquire, "Your Highness, do we still need to prepare the funds?"

Joseph waved his hand, "No, we won’t spend even one franc on these matters."

Everyone in the hall widened their eyes.

From Austria to Russia, half of Europe had fallen into turmoil, yet the Regent said that he could resolve all this without deploying the military or even spending money!

If anyone else had said this, they would have been mocked without hesitation. But given the Regent’s past unfathomable tactics, they were convinced that His Highness could indeed achieve it.

After all the senators left and the hall’s doors closed, Talleyrand eagerly asked, "Your Highness, how do you plan to make the Russians give up the attack on Poland? Oh, and stabilize Austria’s situation?"

Joseph first had Eman bring him a cup of tea, and then he replied unhurriedly, "You should also know, the Russian Army’s offensive appears aggressive, but in reality, what Russia most desires is to end this war as soon as possible."

"Indeed, Your Highness," Talleyrand nodded.

Previously, Alexander I went all out, willing to destroy a large number of domestic towns in exchange for the complete destruction of the Polish Army’s main forces.

But under the Regent’s ingenious strategic planning, the core strength of the Polish Army was preserved and is still fiercely fighting with the Russian Army on the border.

The Tsar could not compensate for his domestic losses by occupying Poland, and the financial situation is undoubtedly extremely dire.

Moreover, Russian tradition prevents the Tsar from ending the war without achieving a minimum of war gains—as the angry Russian nobles would likely plot a coup to overthrow him.

Russia does not know how long Poland can hold on, so continuing to commit resources to attack Poland is entirely a gamble, and they may very well collapse before Poland does.

Joseph continued, "If Russia can recover its war investments now and end the war with dignity, what do you think the Tsar would choose?"

"I believe he is very likely to accept." Talleyrand hesitated, "But when you say ’Russia recovers its war investments,’ there doesn’t seem to be another way besides occupying Polish territory..."

"Originally, there wasn’t." Joseph picked up the teacup and smiled, "But after Hungary decides to break away from Habsburg rule, His Majesty Franz II will pay the bill for the Tsar."

"Huh? That might be difficult..."

Talleyrand instinctively shook his head but suddenly thought of a possibility and stared wide-eyed in shock, "Do you mean for the Russians to resolve Austria’s troubles?"

"Exactly." Joseph nodded, inhaling the tea aroma, "My cousin the Emperor will certainly be willing to pay a hefty sum to keep the Empire from disintegrating.

"On the other hand, Russia can take this opportunity to increase its influence in Central Europe, and this would be a substantial political gain for Russia as well.

"All of these together, though not enough to offset their losses in the war against Poland, will be sufficient to silence the nobles."

Talleyrand immediately raised a new concern, "But for the Russian Army to reach Austria, they must pass through Moldavia. If the Poles attack them..."

Moldavia is south of Poland, and the main traffic route through Iasi is just over a hundred kilometers from Poland’s Kamianets. Once the Polish Army cuts off their retreat after the Russian Army enters Austria, the Russian Army could very well be annihilated.

Seeing the Regent smiling silently, Talleyrand immediately remembered that his first diplomatic stop this time was Warsaw.

The Regent wants him to persuade Poland not to interfere with the Russian Army’s journey to Austria for rebellion suppression.

He gradually nodded.

Poland’s situation is actually far worse than Russia’s. It was always a poor country and had much of its territory occupied by Russia in previous years—its national economic system had long collapsed.

If France hadn’t provided loans and pre-paid for grain, timber, and similar goods at ’long-term contract prices,’ Poland would not be able to fight this war of national defense.

But as the Polish Army became overextended, after losing a group in Russia, Poland’s national strength was only one step away from exhaustion.

I believe that if I employ my skilled negotiation techniques, the Poles should not refuse to ceasefire with Russia.

In this way, France, by merely using diplomatic measures, can alleviate Poland’s crisis and avoid a total disintegration scenario in Austria.

Talleyrand respectfully stood up to receive his orders, but then suddenly thought of another issue, "Your Highness, there’s another situation that, while less likely, we still need to prepare for."

"Please go ahead."

"If the Russians insist on continuing to fight Poland—for example, the young Tsar arrogantly assumes he can quickly defeat Poland—then everything would return to square one."

Joseph extended two fingers, "First, you can tell the Russians that if they continue their aggression against Poland, our country, to protect our interests there, will provide full support to Warsaw."

"Second, have the British persuade the Tsar."