Voronzo and the other Russian ministers were immediately frightened, bowing their heads and standing sideways, hardly daring to breathe.
Alexander I, however, waved his hand indifferently, "Why are you nervous? I'm serious."
He stood up from the broad, soft chair and looked at Count Arakcheev, "Currently near Tbilisi, whose military force is stronger, the Ottoman or the Persian?"
As the most responsible official in the War Committee, Arakcheev was well-versed in various frontline reports and immediately replied, "Your Majesty, it is the Turkic Army of Charca, with more than 30,000 troops. Moreover, a few months ago, they obtained a batch of fine cannons from Europe.
"Now, only the last line of defense remains on the southwestern side of Tbilisi."
Alexander I nodded and instructed Voronzo, "Hand Tbilisi over to the Ottomans. Then give the area from Kartli to Imereeti entirely to the Persians.
"However, we must retain control of the area north of Gori."
