Chapter 59: Chapter 059: Russian Immigration Protection Alliance

Pavel Shuvalov's face sank slightly. What was going on, of course, he knew. The conflict between the aristocrats and the commoners, peasants bankrupt from land annexation, had to go out to make a living.

However, he could not say that, does not this disgrace their own country? What happened to the dark side of the family? Although it has initially been dark, but Russia is also to save face!

He smiled randomly and said with some dignity: "Your Highness is not aware that the population of the Russian Empire is now up to 120 million. A small amount of population flow is normal!"

The hidden meaning is, please don't make a fuss about it. A mere few tens of thousands of people are not worth anything to the Russian Empire. The problem is not the same for us as it is for you in Bulgaria.

Ferdinand smiled in understanding. Secretly, this is not a little bit! In just ten years, from 1891 to 1901 alone, more than 900,000 people emigrated from Russia out of Europe.

Ferdinand can be seen drooling. It is only the statistics, not recorded. There is no telling how many died halfway!

The most crucial thing is that Russians and Bulgarians are close in language and culture. Basically, they can make daily contact, their religion and beliefs and folk customs have too much in common, so it is easier to integrate!

"Count Pavel, you know that Bulgaria lacks population, and your country is rich in human reserves. In this regard, we can have mutual efforts!" Ferdinand said in a fake way.

Pavel Shuvalov understood Ferdinand's meaning. He did not refuse, as it seemed to him that this was a small matter, a few pariahs, not worth the mention.

However, as a diplomat's habit, he still paused and said in a pretense of being in trouble: "Your Highness means that you want to fight the idea of emigration. However, they are all leaving on their own, our Russian Empire is a freedom advocate, and the government is not able to force them!"

Ferdinand knew that they did things, nothing but to benefit, smiling, "Of course, I know that your country is a model of freedom and democracy. Surely you can not use coercion. As long as your government leads a little bit, it will be fine. They are leaving anyway. Just go where they want to go! Bulgaria can also provide a sum of money for their travel expenses, and Bulgaria is close to home. It is also easier to go home to visit relatives during the same period!"

Pavel Shuvalov weighed it up and thought it was about time to take it for what it was worth! Bulgaria offers money for the travel expenses, which you can be sure will not be sent to the migrants.

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As for how to use it, do you still need to think? Of course, it is the aristocratic bureaucrats' benefit fee. This time, it is estimated that many people want to receive their favors!

"All right! Your Highness, as you wish! For the sake of the friendship between Russia and Bulgaria, the Russian Empire is willing to provide your country in the matter of immigration!"

Ferdinand forced himself to hold back his excitement and said calmly: "Count Pavel, on behalf of Bulgaria, I thank you for the efforts you have made for the friendship between the two countries. The people of both countries will remember you for all this!"

Yes, they will remember the effort you made and then got angry enough to make Stalin curse. The Soviet Union directly classified Pavel Shuvalov as the biggest traitor. He created a strong Bulgaria and blocked the Soviets' access to the Mediterranean completely.

One wonders if Pavel Shuvalov can still be happy knowing this news.

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On July 18, 1891, Ferdinand and Count Pavel Shuvalov signed the "Russian Agreement on Migration to Bulgaria" at the Vrana Palace, which is known as the "Russian-Bulgarian Migration Alliance".

The main content of the treaty:

1. All migration activities between the Russian Empire and Bulgaria are free of restrictions based on the principle of consent.

2. The Russian government provides the needed assistance to migrants to Bulgaria. Bulgaria pays the Russian government 10 rubles for each young and strong migrant and 5 rubles for the old and young for living expenses. Appendix: immigrants are civilians without criminal records, family-oriented immigration.