The departure of Marshal Jomini and Grand Duke Constantine suddenly made the previously relaxed atmosphere become grave.
"Commander Gorchakov, what do you think?" Alexander II inquired of Gorchakov.
"Your Highness, I still maintain my previous opinion!" Commander Gorchakov replied decisively to Alexander II, "Even if we ultimately cannot reach an agreement with France, we can take advantage of this negotiation period to recuperate and await the onset of the next war!"
"Hmm!" Crown Prince Alexander nodded to indicate his understanding, then glanced at Ivanov Gorchakov and asked, "Major Ivanov, what do you think?"
"Your Highness, I agree with Commander Gorchakov's view! Regardless of the outcome, we still need to give it a try!" Ivanov Gorchakov responded promptly.
"Alright! Understood!" Crown Prince Alexander also expressed his viewpoint, "I also agree with Commander Gorchakov's view! Whether this matter succeeds or not, we must give it a try!
